Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE ABCDARIUM ARINTO VINHO VERDE 2023 DOC

SPAIN – RED WINE 11 PINOS BOBAL 2022 DOP Manchuela, vegan (Vega Tolosa)

Lively, crisp and mineral, this wine is made to be savoured in between courses and is also perfect for summer sipping. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2024) Light & Crisp 44948 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

100% Bobal. Fruity nose, showing aromas of fresh cherries and plums, with notes of clove and liquorice. Uncomplicated and harmonious. Score: 94 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 45042 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys 4 Organic product

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

BABU RESERVA 2022 Vinho Regional Tejo (Fiuza)

OLARRA CERRO AÑÓN CRIANZA 2021 DOCa Rioja 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo. Cola, cedar wood and tobacco mingle with blue fruit and plum skin. The palate has dried fruit and silky tannins, plus a soft, sweet American oak finish. Score: 93 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 30224 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

A solid, dense and young wine, this comes a blend of Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. It has balance, the two varieties complementing each other with their perfumed richness. It needs to age, so drink from 2025. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , March 1, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 617175 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

SECRET DEL PRIORAT 2022 DOQ Priorat

SPAIN – WHITE WINE

VALDEHERMOSO SOTAVENTO VERDEJO 2023 DOP Rueda

Lovely crunchiness and subtle florality over the plum, cherry, redcurrant and blueberry fruit. Fresh juicy undercurrent. Subtle savoury aspect with black olive tapenade, garrigue and wild oregano playing in the background. Touch of salty liquorice and cocoa powder on the delicious finish. Lovely balsamic, minty edge. Best enjoyed slightly chilled. Drinking window: 2024-2026. Score: 91 (Ines Salpico, decanter.com, Dec. 5, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 25310 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 1

A crisp and gently herbal white that has grapefruit, fennel and green pear aromas. It’s medium-bodied, clean and refreshing. Dry and lightly pithy at the end. Drink now. Score: 91 (Claire Nesbitt, james suckling.com, July 29, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 44584 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 1 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

54 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025