Vintages New Release Collection – June 20, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SOUTH AFRICA ROSÉ WINE

FRANCE WHITE WINE ALSACE HUGEL GENTIL AOC Alsace

MAN HANEKRAAI ROSÉ € WO Cape Coast, sustainable

“Hanekraai” refers to the break of dawn, when roosters herald first light. This pink wine blends Syrah with Mourvèdre and evokes fresh flowers, red berries and a subtle mineral tone, with impressive depth of character and vibrant acidity. Medium-bodied & Dry 43396 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 1

This has quite an aromatic complexity, with spicy, floral and nutty notes. Charming and medium-bodied with a very satisfying balance of juiciness and citrusy freshness that lights up the long finish. A cuvee of 30% gewurztraminer, 23.5% pinot gris, 18.7% riesling, 18% sylvaner, 6% pinot blanc and 3.8% muscat. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 367284 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1

AUSTRIA WHITE WINE

MARKUS WALDSCHÜTZ STRASS GRÜNER VELTLINER  DAC Kamptal, vegan Medium golden yellow colour, green reflections. Fine blossom honey, some orange peel, mango touch, meadow herbs, inviting bouquet. Juicy, firm, mineral, lean and elegant, lively acidity, yellow tropical fruits in the aftertaste, a good food wine. Score: 91 (Peter Moser, falsta©.com, June 30, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 41073 (XD) 750 ml $18.00 1 Featured in The $18 Solution 4 Organic product

SOHLER & FILS RIESLING AOC Alsace An impressive, properly dry wine for this humble category, with striking aromas of lime zest and wild herbs that pull you into the sleek and compact, medium-bodied palate. Very long, cool and crisp finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold [into early 2030s]. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, June 28, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 49864 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 4 Organic product LANGUEDOC LAURENT MIQUEL NORD SUD VIOGNIER  IGP Pays d’Oc 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 $17.95 1 Featured in Beyond Chardonnay

CROATIA WHITE WINE ILOČKI PODRUMI GRASEVINA € Croatia

This wine is crafted from Grasevina (a.k.a. Welschriesling, which is an awesome name!). It’s aromatic, balanced and supple, with excellent varietal definition and plentiful fresh apple, peach, mango, pineapple and citrus. It was fermented and aged in stainless steel to maintain the lifted, fresh quality of the fruit and has the balance and zesty acidity for charcuterie or grilled seafood dishes. Aromatic & Flavourful 49377 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1 Featured in Beyond Chardonnay

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