Vintages New Release Collection – December 6, 2025

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WILLM BRUT RÉSERVE CRÉMANT D’ALSACE AOC Alsace, France, traditional method

ALBINO ARMANI EXTRA DRY CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Friuli, Italy

Made in the traditional method and based on Pinot Blanc, this lively, vivid Crémant has notes of apple, apricot, peach and brioche. It’ll pair nicely with egg rolls or fish. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 44207 (D) 750 ml $19.95 1

Interesting perfume, offering papaya, white flowers and light nougat-like notes that are present also on the palate. Nice, creamy fizz and lots of persistent flavor. The aftertaste is salty. Lots going on here. Fun to drink now. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, May 29, 2023) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 16602 (D) 750 ml $22.95 1

JEAN-PAUL COUAMAIS VOUVRAY CUVÉE RÉSERVE BRUT SPARKLING* AOP, Loire, France, traditional method 100% Chenin Blanc. Packed with juicy pear, baked apple, vibrant citrus and fragrant hints of elderflower with an elegant seam of lively acidity and a lush lemon curd finish. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 44208 (D) 750 ml $20.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive

BOTTEGA IL VINO DEI POETI BRUT VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE 2024 DOCG, Veneto, Italy, sustainable

100% Glera. Restrained floral nose. The palate has citrusy acidity and pretty flavours of nectarine and lemon; fresh sweet finish. A lovely wine. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020) Light & Fruity 46058 (D) 750 ml $29.95 1 Featured in ’Tis Your Season

BERNARD-MASSARD CUVÉE DE L’ÉCUSSON BRUT SPARKLING Luxembourg, traditional method

GIUSTI ASOLO EXTRA DRY PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Italy

45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Noir. This is a classy example of a sparkling wine. Citrus notes to start, followed by cream and pineapple, quite possibly piña colada too. There’s excellent purity and freshness, making this light, enjoyable and difficult not to recall in a year or two. Best in Show: Best Value Sparkling. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 970970 (D) 750 ml $21.95 1

Bright straw yellow with a brilliant core. Fragrant, clear aromas of stone fruit, with subtle hints of white flowers and cream. Juicy on the palate, with a well-integrated mousse, great precision and clarity and a long-lasting finish. Score: 92 (Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler, falstaff.com, April 18, 2025) Light & Fruity 47797 (D) 750 ml $21.95 1

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 VINTAGES 43