Vintages New Release Collection – July 5, 2025

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SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE

WINZER KREMS KREMSER KREUZBERG RESERVE RIESLING 2022 DAC Kremstal, sustainable, vegan

SPIER SEAWARD SHIRAZ 2022 WO Coastal Region, vegan

Intense perfumed nose of mango, white flowers and pink grapefruit. Hints of nutmeg and lemon thyme. Supremely elegant, fragrant with impressive lime fresh acidity, poise and complexity. Score: 95 (International Wine Challenge, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 44857 (D) 750 mL $29.95 2 Featured in Good Partners

A fruity red that has notes of blueberry, cassis and chocolate on the nose. Touch of mocha, too. It’s medium-bodied, soft and creamy. Vegan. Drink now. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 19, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41452 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

WINZER KREMS RIED KREMSER WACHTBERG RESERVE GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 DAC Kremstal, sustainable, vegan Medium yellow-green, silver reflections. Fine tropical fruit with blossom honey, soft notes of guava, a hint of apricot, inviting bouquet. Good complexity, good acidity, juicy, honeydew melon on the finish, saline minerality, spicy aftertaste, versatile. Score: 93 (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, April 10, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 15704 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 Featured in Good Partners

ARMENIA – WHITE WINE

KARAS WHITE BLEND 2022 Ararat Valley

Head winemaker Gabriel Rogel crafts this wine in collaboration with legendary consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. A blend of Chardonnay and Viognier along with the Kangun variety, which is indigenous to Armenia, the wine is forged in stainless steel and delivers crunchy tree fruit with mineral undertones. Full-bodied & Rich 41377 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE

FRANCE – WHITE WINE BURGUNDY CALVET POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2022 AP

WINZER KREMS KREMSTAL DAC GRÜNER VELTLINER DAC Kremstal

Kremstal is situated between Austria’s two most famous wine regions: Kamptal and Wachau. The star of the Kremstal region is Grüner Veltliner, which thrives in the region’s clay, limestone and loess soils. This example is balanced, lithe and fresh, with grapefruit and lime citrus, peach, pear, white pepper spice and a delicate undertone of savoury herbs. Perfect for grilled seafood. Light & Crisp 375022 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1 A Vintages Essential

A complex, well-framed Chardonnay that show cases a fine balance between its rich character and its zesty feel. Look for white floral tones, generous apple, pear and citrus notes, and a nutty underbelly. Enjoyable now, it will continue to delight through 2030+. Full-bodied & Rich 40438 (XD) 750 mL $45.95 2

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 VINTAGES 35