Vintages New Release Collection – May 10, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE CABERNET/SHIRAZ/MALBEC/ MERLOT 2022 Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia The red soils of the Coonawarra region are best known for yielding quality Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine, sourced from vines first planted in 1969, puts a spin on things by adding Shiraz, Malbec and Merlot to the mix. Bold and powerful yet elegant, it evokes cassis, cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper and woodsmoke. Savour through 2030 with pepper steak and pan-fried leeks and mushrooms. Full-bodied & Smooth 511600 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE REYNEKE ORGANIC CHENIN BLANC 2024 WO Stellenbosch Sourced from organically farmed vineyards 40 kilo- metres inland from the Atlantic Ocean, this Chenin is fermented in stainless steel with ambient yeast and spends three months ageing on the lees. It offers juicy peach, quince and lemon embroidered with lovely floral notes on the way to a lengthy, poised, harmonious finish. Impressive now, it will continue to evolve through 2026. Full-bodied & Rich 41447 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1 4 Organic product

AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE LENZ MOSER PRESTIGE GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 Qualitätswein

AUSTRALIA – ROSÉ WINE

ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP SCARLET LADYBIRD ROSÉ 2024 Fleurieu, South Australia, vegan

Pale straw yellow colour with silver reflections. Notes of yellow tropical fruits with delicate tobacco nuances in the background, some mango, subtle hints of meadow herbs. Medium body, white apples, firm and fresh acidity, mineral and lemony finish, a versatile food wine. Score: 91 (Peter Moser, falstaff.

A totally unique, mineral-driven rose that offers lovely fresh fruit and a yummy salinity that is just so compelling. Easy and sea-breezy. Score: 90 (Devin Parr, Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2024) Medium-bodied & Dry 408476 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

com, June 24, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 71233

(XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

FRANCE – WHITE WINE ALSACE BARON DE HOEN RÉSERVE PINOT BLANC 2023 AC Alsace

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

THORNBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Marlborough, South Island (Villa Maria) Beautifully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows grapefruit, green rockmelon, feijoa and jasmine aromas, followed by a fruit-forward palate offering terrific fruit purity and intensity. Upfront and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2026. Score: 91 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 734798 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

A stunning value, this unoaked Pinot Blanc is sourced from vines planted in sand, clay and limestone. It’s vibrant and delicately floral, with notions of crunchy apple and a mineral undertone. It will make a tasty sipper with chicken salad or veggie samosas. Light & Crisp 446419 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1

32 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025