Vintages New Release Collection – August 30, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO TAWSE GROWERS BLEND ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula A blend of estate and grower fruit sourced from Niagara vineyards, this wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Syrah. Nicely balanced, it exudes ripe red cherry, strawberry, watermelon and sage. Easygoing & Fruity 45075 (D) 750 ml $18.95 1

MARANTIQUA MALBEC 2024 Patagonia An herbal malbec with aromas of cranberries, cassis and exuberant spices. The palate is firm and angular, showing bright energy and lift. Drink now. Score: 93 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, james suckling.com, March 22, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 42751 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

CHILE – RED WINE

ARGENTINA – RED WINE ARGENTO FINCA AGRELO SINGLE VINEYARD ORGANIC MALBEC 2020 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, sustainable, vegan 100% Malbec. Inviting, with an opulent, smoky nose layered with toast, cedar, black fruit and just the hint of sleek oak. The palate is braced with a lively acidity, a note of black tea and beautiful, textured supple tannins. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 31961 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Big Scores 4 Organic product

ESCUDO ROJO GRAN RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2023 Valle de Casablanca, sustainable (Baron Philippe de Rothschild)

A new pinot noir with aromas of sliced strawberries, lemongrass, stems and roses that follow through to a medium body with firm tannins and acidity that gives freshness and bright character on the palate. Peaches, too. 30% whole bunch fermentation. Made from clone 777 and Concha y Toro clone (Davis). Excellent value. Attractive to drink now but will improve with age. Drink or hold [through 2028]. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 9, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44588 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

MONTES ALPHA SPECIAL CUVÉE CARMENÈRE 2022 DO Valle de Colchagua

A very ripe, delicious carmenere that shows lots of paprika, blackberries, tobacco ashes, tapenade, subtle dark chocolate and graphite. Super silky and opulent on the palate with melted tannins that extend to a lengthy finish. Lots of pleasure here. Hedonistic but never over the top. Carmenere with 5% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. All from Marchigue. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 42098 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month and in Big Scores

EL CIPRÉS MALBEC 2023 Mendoza

Aromas of ripe blueberries and blackberries with blue flowers, lavender and hints of licorice and crushed stone. Medium- to full-bodied with a silky texture and juicy acidity. Fresh and blue-fruited. Drink now or hold. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 6, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42736 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025