Vintages New Release Collection – August 29, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

AUSTRALIA — RED WINE CONT’D

PĀ ROAD MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan (Te Pā)

ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP SPLITTING HARES TEMPRANILLO/GRENACHE Fleurieu, South Australia, vegan This shows bright red fruit with some blackberry, soft spice and a firm grip that signifies age ability. A little Aussie terroir jazzes things up! Score: 94 (Rich Cook, Critics Challenge Inter national Wine & Spirits Competition, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 30847 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Book Club

It’s splendidly fruited and elegantly fragrant on the nose, with aromas of Asian pear, rockmelon, apricot, and white flowers. The palate oers excellent fruit purity and fine flow, beautifully supported by silky texture and finely pitched acidity, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2028. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit. co.nz, Oct. 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 41804 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

NEW ZEALAND — WHITE WINE

LOVEBLOCK CHARDONNAY Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan

TOI TOI SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island, sustainable There’s no mistaking the power and pungency – fresh citrus peel, mandarin and cape goose berry, white stone fruits and apple then passion fruit, sage and bell-pepper suggestions. Salivating, crisp and dry with a backbone of acidity framing fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet. Well made and ready to drink from late 2025 through 2028. Score: 93 (camdouglasms.com, July 18, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 454785 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 ZEPHYR SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan A restrained, subtle aroma with smoke, wet-stone and then some green herb and pea-pod notes. The flavours are of pear, green apple and passionfruit and there’s a chalky mineral edge. The acidity is marked and gives a very crisp, mouth-watering character. Drink date: 2025 2028. Score: 91 (Jane Skilton, MW, thereal review.com, Oct. 14, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 17568 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month 4 Organic product

Delightfully fruited with elegant complexity, the wine shows golden peach, Gala apple, vanilla, and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers a supple texture and creamy mouthfeel, well supported by bright acidity. Harmonious and balanced with a lengthy, silky finish. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 50255 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

MASSEY DACTA MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan

Citrusy and easy-going, it has aromas of limes and papayas. It’s light-bodied with limey acidity and character on the palate. Fruity and laid-back with a simple finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Score: 89 (Kevin Davy, jamessuckling.com, March 10, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 50308 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 Featured in Book Club

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