Vintages New Release Collection – June 21, 2025

FOOD PAIRING Lighter styles of Chardonnay are excellent with seafood, while bolder wines are well-matched to grilled salmon, chicken or pork. Both will work well with Spanish-style grilled veggies.

FRANÇOIS MARTENOT REINE PÉDAUQUE CHABLIS 2023 AC, Burgundy, France An open, vibrant Chardonnay with citrus, green apple, pear, and an oyster shell minerality. Good complexity and depth. Drinking beauti fully now, it has the potential to evolve through 2028+. A wine for sushi. Light & Crisp 43461 (XD) 750 mL $28.95 2 New at Vintages

STELLA BELLA OTRO VINO CHARDONNAY 2023 Margaret River, Western Australia

A big introduction worthy of a drumroll. Tropical fruits explode in passionfruit pulp, melon, peach, nectarine with an ample dose of Gin Gin clone-style beach spray. Lively, tasty and so juicy, this well-priced Margaret River Chardonnay is all about easy drinking now. No need for second guessing about whether to put it down in the cellar – don’t. Open hearted, it delivers an umami texture on the palate with equal parts baked apple, pear and tropical fruits. Finishes a tad short but, hey, there are plenty of positives to enjoy. Drink by: 2024 2026. Score: 89 (Jeni Port, winepilot.com, May 2024) Light & Crisp 41440 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 New at Vintages

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