Vintages New Release Collection – June 20, 2026
THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION
PORTUGAL RED WINE CONT’D
SPAIN RED WINE
LAGAR DE BURMESTER RESERVA RED DOC Douro
CLOS DE TAFALL DOQ Priorat (Clos Berenguer)
This blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz saw one year in French and American oak. It shows good freshness, structure and lift, with an elegant character and nicely complex dark fruit, spice and cocoa. An excellent value that’s great for grilled red meats and mushroom burgers. Medium-bodied & Fruity 50929 (D) 750 ml $16.95 2
A harmonious red, with supple, creamy-edged tannins layered with plum sauce, dried cherry, grilled herb and red licorice notes. Fresh and lightly spiced through the lingering finish. Drink now through 2030. Score: 90 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 574616 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2
SPAIN WHITE WINE
BERONIA RUEDA VERDEJO DO Rueda, vegan Though not native to Rueda, Verdejo has been cultivated in the high-altitude region for centuries and is the area’s signature fresh, aromatic grape. This wine showcases the exotic fruit, peach, apple, fresh garden herbs, and intriguing touch of bitterness that make the grape so unique. Try it with seafood, or zucchini salad. Aromatic & Flavourful 461327 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1 Featured in Beyond Chardonnay LA VAL ALBARIÑO DO Rías Baixas (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) The 2024 Albariño is from di¥erent vineyards, mixing granite, alluvial and slate soils. It fermented in stainless steel, where the wine was kept with the lees for five months. They want to express the sharp profile of Albariño, not exotic or exuberant ... It has a floral note and a vibrant palate with very good freshness and acidity with a saline twist. It’s a clear step up ... Drink date: 2025-2028. Score: 91+ (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, July 24, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 47861 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Beyond Chardonnay
ESCONDIDO TEMPRANILLO DO Ribera del Duero Ripe, baked cherries, iron and baking spices on the nose. Silky and pretty ductile for a Ribera del Duero, with dusty tannins and a fleshy core of fruit. Pristine and mineral finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Sept. 14, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 132597 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1
ESCUDERO SOLAR DE BECQUER RESERVA DOCa Rioja
This intriguing wine is ruby-colored and has aromas of red currant, black plum and wild blueberry. In the mouth bright fruit flavors dance across your tongue and are sheathed by suede like tannins. There’s a touch of freshly ground black pepper in the finish. [Enjoy to 2030+.] Score: 93 (Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast , March 1, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 49819 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2
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