Vintages New Release Collection – August 15, 2026

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CHILE ’ WHITE WINE ECHEVERRIA NO ES PITUKO ORANGE SAUVIGNON BLANC Valle de Curicó

MONTES ALPHA CARMENÈRE DO Valle de Colchagua Deep garnet in the glass, this Special Cuvée is plush with macerated blackberries, roasted paprika and a whi of olive-tapenade. Beneath it lies tobacco-ash minerality, dark chocolate and graphite notes. Sumptuously silky tannins glide into a decadent, sustained finish – unapol ogetically lush yet elegantly poised. Try it with espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak or grilled steaks. Drink date: 2025-2027. Score: 95 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 30, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 143230 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

To discover the world of [orange wines], this is a great entry point. Aged on its skins for about 30 days, it’s a creamy wine with abundant fruit flavors and hints of spice. The acidity is vibrant and juicy. Score: 90 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescor chados.cl, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 51206 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

CHILE ’ RED WINE

AUSTRALIA ’ WHITE WINE

LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS CINSO RESERVA CINSAULT  DO Valle del Itata, unoaked, unfiltered, vegan

SISTER’S RUN SUNDAY SLIPPERS CHARDONNAY  McLaren Vale, South Australia

A fruity but engagingly peppery cinsault that’s light on its feet, this shows tangy grapefruit, white pepper and a touch of agave. Quite juicy and crunchy on the palate with light to medium body and firm tannins. Transparent, fresh and delicious. 5% whole-cluster fermented. A very good value. Vegan. Drink now. Score: 93 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2025) Light-bodied & Fruity 51147 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

McLaren Vale is known for sunny, generously ripe wines. This Chardonnay takes a restrained approach and showcases juicy nectarine, white peach, apricot and citrus with lovely, streamlining acidity and a hint of buttery oak. Pair with grilled chicken or cold turkey sandwiches. Full-bodied & Rich 50154 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

AUSTRALIA ’ RED WINE

KINAST CKC EDITION GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON/PETIT VERDOT DO Valle de Lontué

FOWLES ARE YOU GAME? SHIRAZ Victoria

Bright ruby, with white pepper spice, red cherry and raspberry fruit galore on the nose and a touch of menthol. Tertiary red fruit straps and hints of leather too. Gentle fruit concentration on the palate – a medium-bodied frame with bright acidity and savoury tannins to close. Drink date: 2026-2031. Score: 91 (Melissa Moore, therealreview.com, May 18, 2026) Medium-bodied & Fruity 327320 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

Spiced currants and berries with touches of white pepper, graphite and iron on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with firm but powdery tannins. Well structured and pretty long. A very complete red to drink now or hold for a few more years. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, james suckling.com, Feb. 25, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 48268 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

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