Vintages New Release Collection – July 5, 2025

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CHILE – ROSÉ WINE

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE

MONTES LIMITED SELECTION ROSÉ 2024 Valle de Colchagua

THE LANE ADELAIDE HILLS LDR 2022 Adelaide Hills, South Australia 65% shiraz, 20% cabernet and 15% merlot. This is a superb, highly versatile everyday drinking wine that will win over those who pine for a Euro sensibility. Bell pepper, bitter chocolate, chilli and root spice bound to a twine of gentle tannin that’s pliant enough to give the wine a savory quality without overwhelming the flow of forest fruits and spice. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, June 12, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41787 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP LAKE DOCTOR SHIRAZ 2022 Langhorne Creek, South Australia, vegan Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, rosemary and white pepper, and tea with a velvety, lively, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish that exhibits nuances of blackberry, leather and white pepper, menthol, and red and black cherry with herbs with crunchy, chewy tannins and light oak flavor. A big Shiraz that stays in balance and doesn’t become heavy while still showing good complexity; a natural pairing for rare steak or herb crusted lamb. Exceptional. Score: 91 (tastings. NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE FORREST THE DOCTORS’ SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan Punchy cut-grass, gooseberry, green apple and green capsicum flavours plus a suggestion of passionfruit. Dominated by flavours from the greener end of the spectrum with appealingly juicy acidity and a lingering finish. Drink date: 2024-2028. Score: 91 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, June 19, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 317842 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 com, Sept. 12, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 72975 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

Made from 85% Syrah and 15% Grenache, this expressive, elegant wine is from one of Spain’s most respected producers. It evokes fresh cherry, prickly pear, pomegranate and sarsaparilla. Easygoing & Fruity 43407 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1

AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE DELINQUENTE SCREAMING BETTY VERMENTINO 2024 Riverland, South Australia

It’s hard to look past vermentino if you’re prospect ing for a salty white. This fits the brief. Nashi pear, lemon zest, tart green apple; it’s super fresh and energising. There’s good palate weight here. Creamy with great texture and flow, varietally-true sea spray notes thread a mineral line through citrus generosity. This is tipple for the back deck. Good one. Drink by: 2026. Special Value. Score: 91 (winecompanion.com.au, Nov. 12, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 41892 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 4 Organic product

EVANS & TATE WILD CAPE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 Margaret River, Western Australia This bright, seductive wine showcases white flowers, lychee, mango, and lime zest, with a long, vivacious finish. [National Wine Show of Australia did not include a tasting note.] Score: 96 (National Wine Show of Australia, 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 41435 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

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