Vintages New Release Collection – June 21, 2025

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FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE

GEORGIA – RED WINE

SMILEY ROSÉ 2024 France

BEDOBA SAPERAVI 2021 Georgia (Kakheti Company)

Comprising Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from oceanside vineyards in Gascogne, this rosé is made in a fresh, crisp, accessible style that doesn’t forgo structure or elegance. Look for suggestions of cherry, currant and freshly picked rosemary and sip with stuffed peppers or summer salads. Easygoing & Fruity 25748 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1

Deep garnet-red colour. On the nose, a hint of wood comes through, with spices and fruit under- tones. More charm in the mouth, where the fruit is more forthcoming in a virile, lively whole that still needs time to reveal its depth. For cellaring. Score: 90 (gilbertgaillard.com, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41298 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 3 Online & Flagship Exclusive

GURJAANI OLD MARANI KINDZMARAULI RED 2021 Kakheti

PROVENCE KAZAISU ROSÉ 2024* AC Coteaux Varois en Provence Produced in partnership with Château Margillière, this rosé is at the forefront of sustainable and eco-friendly practices, which are a growing trend in French viniculture. This feel-good wine also tastes good, with notes of grapefruit and white peach fading into a flinty minerality with hints of rose petal. Easygoing & Fruity 37771 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 1

An off-dry saperavi which means drier than the Old Marani Napareuli, versatile and able to stand alongside many of the traditional meats, cheeses and pastries of the old country. Fine vintage for this label, ripe and also taut, sour-edged, fruit jam filling pastry flavours, all red fruit, all the time. Even some tannic edginess so for the price this is a Georgian gift that keeps on giving. Drink 2024 2027. Tasted April 2024. Score: 88 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 21273 (MS) 750 mL $19.95 2

GREECE – WHITE WINE

GEORGIA – WHITE WINE

ATHANASIOU ASSYRTIKO 2023 PGI Peloponnese

SABADO GRAND KISI QVEVRI 2022 Kakheti Made from 100% Kisi grapes, this wine has complex notions of dried apricot, walnut, orange zest and tobacco on an elegant frame. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 42011 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

From Nemea. Grown at 340 m. Five to six months on the lees. Creamy citrus purity. Extremely tightly wound, with a chalky, dry texture. Intensely fresh, almost sour in its freshness. The texture really enhances the wine. When to drink: 2024-2026. Score: 16.5 out of 20 (Julia Harding, MW, jancisrobinson.com, June 14, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 44519 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 VINTAGES 43

*Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.