Vintages New Release Collection – February 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CHILE RED WINE

AUSTRALIA WHITE WINE

FALERNIA TITÓN SINGLE VINEYARD RESERVA SYRAH 2022 DO Valle del Elqui, sustainable Aromas of lard, peppercorns, grilled blueberries and grapefruit. Firm but fluffy tannins, with warm stones and round fruit flavors that carry onto the chalky, medium-long finish. Not high in acidity, but there is a lovely perception of freshness. Drinkable now, but can hold for another few years. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, March 4, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 27198 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles

TYRRELL’S HUNTER VALLEY SEMILLON 2025 Hunter Valley, New South Wales

... Very aromatic and floral, slight cut fennel, lemongrass, lime, white peach. Tight and flinty, pure acidity, feels and tastes great, a little bit powdery in texture, and finishes long with plenty lime and Disprin flavour. There’s a succulence and richness to this wine, though it keeps itself trim and classic all the same. A top release, and it’s so delicious now, you don’t really need to wait (though you could) ... Drink: 2025ˆ2035. Score: 94 (Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au, Aug. 20, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 632034 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles JOHNNY Q CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 South Australia (Quarisa) A well-driven, balanced and flavorful cabernet sauvignon with aromas of dark berries, bark, baking spices and a touch of bell peppers. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Delicious and silky, with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (james suckling.com, Feb. 10, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 530121 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles AUSTRALIA RED WINE

MATURANA PUENTE AUSTRAL GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2022 Valle de Colchagua

This wine was aged for one year in third-use French oak, which means it takes on only the most subtle oak influence, adding depth and roundness without dominating the fruit. There’s plentiful ripe dark berry over delicately induced black pepper and tobacco. A food-friendly wine with broad appeal. [ Catad’Or Wine Guide did not include a tasting note.] Score: 91 (Alistair Cooper, MW, Catad’Or Wine Guide , 2024)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 47474 (XD) 750 ml

$21.95 2

Featured in Southern Belles

VENTISQUERO GREY GLACIER SINGLE BLOCK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Trinidad Vineyard, Valle del Maipo The cooler Maipo Costa produces some of Chile’s most elegant Bordeaux style blends, this assem blage of Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc being a case in point. Floral and enticing, it marries aromas of dill and mint with a palate of plum, bramble and blackcurrant leaf, tangy acidity and granular tannins. [Drink through 2028+.] Score: 93 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2024 ) Full-bodied & Smooth 485474 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles

SCHILD ESTATE BEN SCHILD SINGLE VINEYARD SHIRAZ 2021 Barossa Valley, South Australia

Instantly appealing with blackberry, vanillin oak, clove, game and cocoa aromas, it’s plump and opulent in the mouth with plush texture backed by loads of silky tannins, finishing robust and sturdy with seductive complexity. At its best: now to 2036. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 58727 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026