Vintages New Release Collection – August 15, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY ROSÉ WINE VENEZIE PASQUA MINUTES ODI ET AMO ROSÉ ‚ IGT Trevenezie, sustainable Exotic fruits leaping from the glass while cranberry and wild strawberry keep things fresh and focused. The palate shows why modern rosé can be serious business, layers of citrus and strawberry leaf playing o“ crisp minerality as everything stays vibrant. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Je“ Porter, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2026) Medium-bodied & Dry 556142 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

PORTUGAL RED WINE

VIDIGUEIRA ALICANTE BOUSCHET DOC Alentejo (Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira) Inviting aromatics of sage, blueberry and cacao; purple fruit, bold tannins and a fine mineral finish to the palate. Score: 92 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 45323 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

PORTUGAL WHITE WINE

CASA SANTOS LIMA COLOSSAL RESERVA Vinho Regional Lisboa

AZEVEDO LOUREIRO ALVARINHO DOC Vinho Verde This medium-bodied white has aromas of lime peel, kiwis and flowers. It’s zesty, cool and fresh. Drink now [through 2027]. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 19, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 41899 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2 Featured in Would you like wine with that? ‚

This full-bodied, toasty red shows black plums, dark chocolate, walnuts and co“ee beans on the nose. It’s firm and fresh, but slightly drying on the palate. Try now or in 2026. Score: 89 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, May 30, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 548867 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2

SPAIN WHITE WINE

MEIA SERRA DÃO ENCRUZADO DOC, sustainable (Casa Santos Lima)

MONTESPINA SOBRE LÍAS VERDEJO DO Rueda, vegan

The nose is very stony and minerally at first, changing to stones and tropical fruit on the palate. The finish is very minerally again. A good value. Medium-bodied. Drink now. Score: 91 (Courtney Humiston, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 9, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 51404 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1 Featured in Would you like wine with that?

This wine comes from vines averaging 35 years of age with some of the vines nearing 100 years old. It’s ripe and fresh, with apple, pear, ginger spice, light herbal notes and a lively finish. It will drink through 2028. [timatkin.com did not include a tasting note.] Score: 92 (Beth Willard, timatkin.com, Rueda Special Report 2026 ) Aromatic & Flavourful 40788 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

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