Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

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AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE FRED LOIMER RIESLING 2023 DAC Kamptal

FRANCE – WHITE WINE

SMILEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 France

The 2023 Riesling was made in stainless steel. Lovely tangerine and grapefruit notes shimmer and beguile. The palate adds a softer notion of ripe, creamy stone fruit reminiscent of creamy, tender apricot flesh. The finish tapers back to citrus in this textured, smooth, slender and yeasty Riesling. (Bone-dry). Drinking window: 2024-2030. Score: 90 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, vinous.com, July 18, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 45355 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 4 Organic product

Smiley wines are made to be simple, accessible, and lifestyle-enhancing. This charming Savvy offers juicy tree fruit and fresh herbs and pairs with seafood platters or summer salads. Aromatic & Flavourful 44201 (D) 750 ml $18.95 1

HIEDLER PHENOMENON GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023

ALSACE LOUIS SIPP SYLVANER 2018 AC Alsace

Qualitätswein, Niederösterreich, sustainable From terraced vineyards in Langenlois this gruner was aged on lees four months. It has pretty, polished nose of yellow plum, clover honey, wildflower and subtle pastry. It is medium weight, nicely firm and balanced with very good acidity, structure and richness. Nicely focused with excellent length. Great value. Tasted October 2024. Score: 91 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 39119 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

Louis Sipp is a member of Tyflo: an association of Alsatian wine-growers who are intent on both reducing the impact of their activities on the environment and marketing healthy products. Savour this crisp, fresh and very lively wine as a palate-refresher between courses, or match it to quiche or grilled seafood. Light & Crisp 106799 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 1 BURGUNDY DOMAINE DES MALANDES VAU DE VEY CHABLIS 1 ER CRU 2023 AC This lovely left-bank premier cru boasts good concentration of Bosc pear and passion-fruit aromas with a pleasantly chalky mineral edge. The texture is snappy and crisp, but there is enough density to bring balance and luxuriously draw out the finish ... The wine will drink well on release, but it should come into its own with a few years of bottle age. Drinking window: 2027-2040. Score: 91 (Charles Curtis, MW, decanter.com, Sept. 22, 2024) Light & Crisp 39140 (XD) 375 ml $40.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive 4 Organic product

CROATIA – ROSÉ WINE KUTJEVO EMPRESS CLASSIC DANUBE-KUTJEVO VINEYARD ROSÉ 2024 Slavonia

A dynamic rosé composed of Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Lively and fresh, with gene- rous strawberry and raspberry and a tangy, food- friendly acidity. A great option for brunch, this will pair well with salmon, sushi, or grilled asparagus. Easygoing & Fruity 44657 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

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