Vintages New Release Collection –June 7, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE CONT’D INVIVO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, vegan It’s gorgeously aromatic on the nose, showing kiwifruit, fig, crunchy apple and lime zest characters, followed by a juicy palate that’s punchy and tasty. Brilliantly expressed with loads of youthful fruit flavours, making it highly appealing. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 14199 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE OYSTER BAY ROSÉ 2024 Marlborough, South Island Oyster Bay is one of New Zealand’s most popular producers. This bright, juicy rosé evokes tangy red cherry, strawberry, citrus and melon notes and has a vivacious, food-friendly acidity. Sip it with seafood or pork chops. Easygoing & Fruity 493171 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month and in Think Pink

TIKI SINGLE VINEYARD NORTH CANTERBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 North Canterbury, South Island, sustainable Pristine and intensely aromatic, the enticing bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, fresh fig, lemon/lime zest and jasmine aromas, followed by a concentrated palate offering fleshy texture backed by bright acidity, finishing superbly long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Oct. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 19767 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE

ERNIE ELS BIG EASY RED BLEND 2021 WO Stellenbosch, vegan 60% Shiraz, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Mourvedre. Floral aromas of violets with notes of plums and blueberry. Fresh and juicy, with herbal flavours and gentle tannins. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 220038 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

SOUTH AFRICA – ROSÉ WINE

SQUEALING PIG PINOT NOIR 2022 Central Otago, South Island Central Otago is the world’s southernmost wine region and New Zealand’s highest-elevated. The climate encourages the development of great complexity and purity in the Pinots crafted here. This juicy, fresh wine is quite pretty, with aromas of raspberry pie, dark chocolate and cherry and good acidity, depth and complexity. Medium-bodied & Fruity 427211 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

MAN HANEKRAAI ROSÉ 2024 WO Cape Coast, sustainable

Salmon pink. Floral fragrance, medley of red berries offering freshness. Attractive floral appearance on the palate entry, with layers of fruit, depth and freshness. Drink now to enjoy. Score: 90 (gilbert gaillard.com, 2025) Medium-bodied & Dry 43396 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

32 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025