Vintages New Release Collection – August 29, 2026

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ISRAEL ’ RED WINE

CAMPANIA VESEVO FALANGHINA IGP Campania ... lifted and aromatic, with white nectarine, dried white blossom, tangerine zest, and a cool saline minerality from the volcanic soils. The palate is crisp and fresh, with lemon curd, green apple, a thread of crushed chalk, and a long, zesty finish with bright, food-friendly acidity ... Food pairings: pan-fried freshwater fish, steamed clams and mussels hotpot, crab cakes. Drink date: 2026-2028. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, undated) Light & Crisp 289538 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

CARMEL PALWIN NO. ‚ KPM Galilee

Produced in Shoham. Carmel was founded in 1882 and has been producing this fine sweet red wine since 1898. It sees no added sugar or water, gaining its luscious, sweet character from the natural high sugar content of the concentrated juice. Look for notes of ripe cherry and spiced plum and pair with flourless chocolate cake or chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons for a decadent dessert. Medium-bodied & Fruity 47668 (S) 750 ml $15.95 2 Featured in Kosher Wines for Rosh Hashanah Kosher for Passover & Mevushal

SICILY LA GELSOMINA ETNA BIANCO DOC

DALTON SAFSUFA VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON KPM Galilee

Produced in Ramat Gan, this Cabernet show cases cassis, blueberry, mint and a hint of oak. Pair with beef short ribs or brisket. Medium-bodied & Fruity 28266 (D) 750 ml $32.65 1 Featured in Kosher Wines for Rosh Hashanah Kosher for Passover & Mevushal

Made from a blend of Catarratto and Carricante all harvested by hand from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna at 500 metres above sea level, this wine is crisp and bright with a core of tangy fruit underscored by bracing minerality. Aromatic & Flavourful 50936 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2 ITALY ’ RED WINE ABRUZZO TORRE ZAMBRA MADIA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO ­ DOC, sustainable (Famiglia de Cerchio) A nose of blackberries, black cherries, top soil, crushed rocks and pepper transitions smoothly into a palate that opens with tart blackberries and bergamot, before those savory elements of crushed rocks, earth, herbs and pepper take over. Firm, dense tannins stand alongside a river of acid that flows through the finish. Score: 91 (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast , Aug. 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 17403 (D) 750 ml $17.95 2 Featured in Book Club 4 Organic product

ITALY ’ WHITE WINE ABRUZZO UMBERTO CESARI LIANO PINOT GRIGIO ­ IGT Terre Abruzzesi

... a crowd-pleaser favourite PG and excellent value as well under $18 ... dry, fresh and fragrant with summer-kissed white florals, ripe apple, pear, tropical fruit notes and subtle white pepper flavours bright and tangy on the palate. Founded in 1964, Umberto Cesari has long been a standard for top-quality wines expressive of their terroir. Drink date: 2025-2028. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 16, 2025) Light & Crisp 35951 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

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