Vintages New Release Collection – August 15, 2026

TACOS Tacos are nature’s carryall. They can hold beef, pork, chicken or fish along with all the toppings that you want to pack in there. With such a range of flavours and spice levels in play, you’ll want a wine with food-friendly acidity that can elevate the flavours or act as a palate-refresher. Try wines like Azevedo Loureiro Alvarinho 2024 or Jules Taylor Pinot Gris 2025. As a bonus, their characterful fruit will create an exciting taste interplay.

AZEVEDO LOUREIRO ALVARINHO ‚ƒ‚„ DOC Vinho Verde, Portugal Alvarinho’s lime flavours work like a squeeze of citrus, while the acidity is fresh and mouth watering. These attributes make it perfect for fish and also work with the other ingredients in the taco, like salsa, onions and cilantro. The moderate alcohol means it won’t super charge the hot-spice elements. 90 points (Claire Nesbitt,

jamessuckling.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 41899

(XD) 750 ml

$13.95

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JULES TAYLOR PINOT GRIS ‚ƒ‚† Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand For tacos, you need a wine with a bit of body and plenty of acidity as well as lifted aromatics to work with ingredients like onion and fresh herbs. This Marlborough Pinot Gris has a silky texture and the perfect mix of aromatics and fruit. 94 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Aromatic & Flavourful 36866 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 34 TO 42.

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