Vintages New Release Collection – December 6, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE

SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE MALBEC 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza, unfiltered, unfined, vegan (Dominio del Plata)

EL ENEMIGO SEMILLON 2023 Mendoza (Adrianna Catena, Alejandro Vigil)

Aged for 13 months in barrels, 30% new and the rest of various uses, this malbec from Altamira, in the Uco Valley, has a pronounced accent on floral notes, something that is common in many malbecs from the area. Here, it is also accompanied by a lot of ripe red and black fruit, to a degree that does not become tiresome. The tannins create a firm texture with enough strength to support the weight. A delicious example of mountain malbec, a fresh Andean breeze to accompany grilled meats. [Will evolve into the mid-2030s+.] Score: 95 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 79798 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 TRAPICHE GRAN MEDALLA MALBEC 2021 Valle de Uco, Mendoza This is a full-bodied malbec with aromas of purple plums, blueberries, cocoa and sweet paprika. Deep and velvety with firm, polished tannins. Wonderfully concentrated and focused. Drink from 2025 [into mid-2030s]. Score: 94 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 20, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 467977 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

Lovely aromas of pears, salted lemons and quince. The palate is saline and exceptional, with concen trated peach flavors and striking saltiness. Sourced from a historic vineyard in Agrelo, this spent one year under flor. Bright, concentrated and incisive. Drink now or hold [through 2030]. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, March 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 17457 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

D.V. CATENA HISTORIC RED BLEND 2023 Mendoza (Catena) The 2023 Tinto Histórico DV Catena blends 79% Malbec, 15% Bonarda and 6% Petit Verdot from four vineyards across Uco Valley and Primera Zona. Aged for up to 13 months in barrel, its appealing aromatic profile offers orange petit four, white pepper and balsamic notes over black fruit and oak. Slightly indulgent with volume and grip, the palate derives plushness from its aging and subtly active tannins from the vintage. Drinking window: 2025- 2034. Score: 92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, April 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 555466 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

VERSADO RESERVA MALBEC 2020 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza (Peter Gamble & Ann Sperling) Grown and crafted in Mendoza, this wine comes courtesy of Canadian winemaking royalty Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble, who are industry leaders and pioneers of organic and biodynamic viticulture. Aged for 24 months in French oak, it showcases ripe berry fruit with subtle spice and smoky flourishes. Medium-bodied & Fruity 316984 (XD) 750 ml $69.95 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season

LA POSTA ARMANDO BONARDA 2024 Mendoza

(Created by Laura Catena, grown by Estela Armando)

Fresh blue plums and black cherries with a floral, mineral undertone. Juicy, fruity and pretty al dente with good tannins that turn dusty in the medium- long finish. Drink now for the fruit. [This will evolve through 2034+.] Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, james suckling.com, June 24, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 261586 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

46 VINTAGES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025