Vintages New Release Collection – January 10, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SOUTH AFRICA WHITE WINE

FRANCE WHITE WINE BURGUNDY CLOSERIE DES ALISIERS PETIT CHABLIS 2023 AOC (Stéphane Brocard)

BRUCE JACK CHENIN BLANC 2024 WO Western Cape Sourced from old vineyards and fermented in French barrels, this Chenin showcases crisp, clean citrus and summer fruit with some delicate oak complexity. Stunning value. Light & Crisp 13356 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 1 Featured in Smart Buys

(Translated from the French): Bright hay yellow colour. Clean nose with tangy citrus and vineyard peach aromas. The palate is attractive and while aromatically simple, remains very pleasant. A Petit Chablis that will be best enjoyed as an aperitif. Score: Gold (gilbertgaillard.com, 2024) Light & Crisp 557769 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 1

SOUTH AFRICA RED WINE

PROSPER MAUFOUX MÂCON VILLAGES 2023 AOC

PIEKENIERSKLOOF SIX HATS SHIRAZ 2025 WO Western Cape

This may not be enormously complex, but it is a delicious chardonnay with a Burgundian personality. The interplay of creaminess and lemony freshness is really satisfying and this is even-tempered through the long finish. From this producer’s Domaine London in Ige. Drink now. Score: 90 (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, July 21, 2024) Light & Crisp 18709 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 1

A portion of sales from this wine goes to building schools, clinics and other community projects, and the grapes are sourced from certified-Fairtrade vineyards. Brimming with blackberry and plum with touches of peppery spice, this is a remarkably elegant Shiraz.

Medium-bodied & Fruity 21193 (XD) 750 ml Featured in Smart Buys

$15.95 2

LANGUEDOC LAURENT MIQUEL NORD SUD VIOGNIER 2024 IGP Pays d’Oc

CROATIA WHITE WINE

KUTJEVO GRASEVINA 2024 Danube-Kutjevo Vineyard, Slavonia

The eighth in a line of winemakers, Laurent Miquel joined the family tradition by transforming their Viognier plantings into an accessible, high-quality product. You can feel the passion for the grape variety in this wine, with its lovely flavours of yellow apple and tangerine accented by hints of sunflower seeds and honeysuckle. Aromatic & Flavourful 673236 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

100% Grasevina. Perfumed with yellow apple, white flower and melon; palate is laced with white stone fruit, almond, lemon and a bright citrus finish. Score: 91 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 519074 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026