Vintages New Release Collection – August 30, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPAIN – WHITE WINE

MANZANOS LAS CAMPANAS RESERVA 2018 DO Navarra, vegan

MURIEL BLANCO 2023 DOCa Rioja

Hints of chocolate, mushrooms and vanilla to the blackberries and cherries. Juicy berries on the medium-bodied palate rounded by firm, lightly chewy tannins. Fresh and well-made. 85% tempranillo and 15% garnacha. Drink now [through 2028+]. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, May 25, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 44367 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2

Rioja Alavesa’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provides conditions that favour the production of bright, crisp, fresh whites. Most of this 100% Viura is made in stainless steel, but a small percentage is fermented and aged in French oak, imparting additional texture and flavour complexity. It’s an intense, floral wine, with citrus, apple and pear. Enjoy this with smoked fish or vegan smoked lox. Full-bodied & Rich 645127 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 1

PALACIOS REMONDO LA MONTESA 2021 DOCa Rioja

SPAIN – RED WINE

This vintage, 50% stems included. Sumptuously aromatic of plump cherries, leading into equally succulent fruits on the palate. Fresh acidity arrives lightly, and then grows leading to a long taut finish, with the slightest echo of oak. Very young now, it will give much pleasure as it matures. Drinking window: 2024-2030. Score: 96 (Sarah Jane Evans, MW, decanter.com, May 11, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 44408 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 Featured in Big Scores 4 Organic product

SAN ALEJANDRO EVODIA GARNACHA 2022 Spain, sustainable, vegan 100% Garnacha. A Garnacha showcase: over- spilling with wild strawberries and red plums which glisten and gleam over the succulent palate, with smooth, supple tannins and an appetising length. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 23914 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2 Featured in Big Scores

ALTOS DE RIOJA ALTOS R TEMPRANILLO 2023 DOCa Rioja

Altos de Rioja is a boutique winery in Rioja Alavesa and represents a partnership of three vintners: long-standing joint proprietors and winemakers Roberto San Ildefonso and Bienvenido Munoz together with French winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua. This earthy, spicy Tempranillo spent six months in oak and will pair beautifully with lightly grilled meats or strong cheeses. Medium-bodied & Fruity 44358 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2

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