Vintages New Release Collection – March 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

AUSTRALIA ¢ WHITE WINE CONT’D

TWO HANDS ANGELS’ SHARE SHIRAZ 2023 McLaren Vale, South Australia

SIDEWOOD CHARDONNAY 2024 Adelaide Hills, South Australia It’s splendidly fruited and inviting on the nose, showing notes of peach, lemon peel, subtle vanilla, cashew, and oatmeal. The palate delivers fine flow and persistence, wonderfully framed by fleshy texture and bright acidity, finishing long and complex. At its best: now to 2032. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 186346 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

The 2023 Angel’s Share Shiraz is silky and spicy, with an unbroken flow of black and purple fruit, licorice and exotic spices. The wine has a lighter frame than previous years, yet it remains full of flavor and attractive tannic texture. 14.2% alcohol. Drink date: 2025†2033. Score: 91 (Erin Larkin, robertparker.com, April 25, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 9480 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2

VOYAGER SHIRAZ 2022 Margaret River, Western Australia

This is a very smart wine from a vintage which evolved into something pretty good. Bright red fruits on the nose with traces of dried herbs complementing the perfume. The colour is quite brilliant with red and crimson hues. The palate is more about savoury dried herbs. Has plenty of oak and powerful fruit. This still used Barossa clones in the main which have been gradually replaced. It was made in a more traditional manner. It’s bright and alive with so much energy in the palate. A slightly chalky tannin dominance impacts the finish. Cellar 10 years. Score: 94 (Ray Jordan, rayjordanwine.com.au, undated) Full-bodied & Smooth 713115 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP BLACKBERRY PATCH CABERNET 2021 Fleurieu, South Australia, vegan ... Dark maroon, the nose is immediately exciting. Lush blackberries (so the brief filled), coffee beans, cigar box notes, spices, chocolate and dark satsuma plums. Good intensity on the palate which travels the length which is deceptively long with very fine tannins. This is a brilliant warmer climate Cabernet and will drink well for ten years easily. Love it. Drink by: 2023†2033. Score: 95 (Ken Gargett, winepilot. com, March 24, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 353193 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

AUSTRALIA ¢ RED WINE

ELDERTON CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Barossa, South Australia This is splendidly fruited and varietally expressive, showing cassis, violet, thyme, game and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers terrific weight and fleshy texture, wonderfully framed by finely infused tannins, finishing sturdy and robust. At its best: now to 2034. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Feb. 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 9175 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2 Featured in Hop To It

THE HEDONIST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 McLaren Vale, South Australia

A balanced, textured and well-shaped cabernet sauvignon showing red berry, earth and dried spice aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. A powdery texture with an earthy touch to the fruit flavors and a delicious finish. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, March 25, 2025)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 462523 (XD) 750 ml

$22.95 2

40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026