Vintages New Release Collection – January 10, 2026

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THE ORGANIZED CRIME BREAK IN PINOT NOIR 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Lithe, transparent and yet woody as pinot noir. Lovely pinot noir with mostly sweet red strawberry to cherry fruit if not the most complex character ever noted. Good wood however and the sort to solicit a bold impression. Cool, ever so slightly minty and green up the middle if without fullness in that middle. Spice run amok, white peppery and high intensity. This by acidity for sure and tannins laid low, ready to pounce and subdue ... Drink 2026 2031. Tasted blind at NWACs, June 2025. Score: 91 (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

ESCORIHUELA GASCÓN 1884 ESTATE GROWN MALBEC 2022 Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, sustainable Ripe plums and blueberries with hints of tobacco leaves, nut shells and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, succulent and creamy with a glossy texture to its tannins. Vivid and lingering. Drink or hold [through 2027+]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling. com, Feb. 6, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 375444 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 396267 (XD) 750 ml Featured in Smart Buys

$24.95 2

ARGENTINA — WHITE WINE

LOS CLOP SUR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Mendoza

EL ESTECO BLEND DE EXTREMOS TORRONTÉS 2024 Valle de Cafayate

Ripe cassis, black olives, tobacco leaves and some grilled spices. Plush tannins grow on the fleshy, round palate full of dark fruit, chiles and chocolate. Full-bodied and ductile, with creamy, powdery tannins and a lengthy finish. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, April 26, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 46403 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 Featured in Smart Buys

Richly fruity and expressive with abundant aromas of lychees and white peaches. Sourced from extremely old vineyards planted at high altitude in Catamarca and Cafayate. Very pleasant on the palate, with bright, juicy fruit that’s harmonious and focused. Drink now. Score: 93 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, james suckling.com, March 22, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 46399 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1

ARGENTINA — RED WINE

CHILE — RED WINE ESCUDO ROJO GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Valle del Maipo (Baron Philippe de Rothschild)

EL ESTECO MALBEC 2023 Valle de Cafayate, Salta

The 2023 Malbec El Esteco hails from Cafayate in the Calchaguíes Valleys. Aged in oak barrels (20% new), this purple wine introduces aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, chutney-like nuances and light spice over a subtle wood backdrop. Plush and juicy with soft oak tones and supple tannins, it finishes with lingering black fruit notes. Well crafted. Drinking window: 2025ª2035. Score: 92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, May 15, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 113191 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

Aromas of red currants, spearmint and sandal wood follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a refined and delicious finish. Pretty tension and polished texture. Succulent. Drink now [through 2028]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 9, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 13434 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

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