Vintages New Release Collection – February 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINE CONT’D STAETE LANDT ANNABEL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Intensely aromatic and inviting with notes of pineapple, kiwifruit, capsicum, and kaffir lime on the nose with a hint of oatmeal nuance. The brilliantly focused palate offers power and persistency, splendidly supported by bright acidity, making it fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 648691 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles

SOUTH AFRICA WHITE WINE

KASTEELBERG CHENIN BLANC 2025 WO Swartland, sustainable

A rich, balanced wine with notes of lemon citrus, apple, peach, lees, baking spices and smoke. The oak ageing adds depth, spice, and an expansive, textured mouthfeel. Drink into the early 2030s+. Full-bodied & Rich 48110 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles

SOUTH AFRICA RED WINE ALVI’S DRIFT 221 PINOTAGE 2022 WO Western Cape

NEW ZEALAND RED WINE

INVIVO CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2024 Central Otago, South Island

Value for money is the name of the game at Alvi’s Drift, typified by the quality of this lightly wooded Pinotage, 30% of which sees some older American oak. Violet and sweet spice aromas segue into a supple, textured palate of plum and summer pudding and a bright, tangy finish. Drink date: 2024š2027. Score: 91 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2024 )

Sweetly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, wild strawberry, olive, and roasted nut aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate that’s succulent and supple. Beautifully rounded and flowing to a lengthy, refined finish. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2025)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 466029 (XD) 750 ml

Medium-bodied & Fruity 48109 (XD) 750 ml

$27.95 2

$17.95 2

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MOUNT RILEY PINOT NOIR 2023 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Brightly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows ripe plum, sweet cherry, clove and floral aromas, followed by a silky-smooth palate offering juicy fruit intensity, backed by supple texture and mellow tannins. Beautifully composed and delightfully appealing. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 91 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Nov. 2024)

KANONKOP KADETTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 WO Stellenbosch

Brambleberries, chocolate and hints of mushrooms on the nose of this full-bodied red. It’s ripe and juicy with medium tannins. Drink now or in the next couple of years. Score: 91 (Claire Nesbitt, james suckling.com, Oct. 31, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 30186 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles

Medium-bodied & Fruity 60137 (XD) 750 ml

$21.95 2

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36 VINTAGES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026