Vintages New Release Collection – May 23, 2026

wines

of the month

Wines that sing for spring

DOMÄNE WACHAU TERRASSEN FEDERSPIEL GRÜNER VELTLINER DAC Wachau, Qualitätswein, Austria, sustainable, vegan 31534 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Pale green yellow, silver reflections. Delicate tropical fruit, a hint of apricot, yellow apple, some blossom honey, delicate bouquet. Medium body, white pome fruit, lively structure, mineral and lemony aftertaste. [Enjoy through 2029.] Score: 90 (Peter Moser, falstaŽ.com, BIRD IN HAND TWO IN THE BUSH SHIRAZ Adelaide Hills, South Australia 41874 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 … Nose: Raspberry, Cranberry, Blackberry, Burnt Leaves, Wood Grain, Smoke. Palate: Full Bodied, smooth, forward tannin, long pepper finish. Food: Venison, roast beef, roast turkey, Osso Buco, Steak Tartare … an excellent Shiraz … On the first tasting I also noted Dark Chocolate which I did not note on the second tasting. Some others have tasted chocolate several times. The wine is vibrant and has top class for a wine that is priced so reasonably. This is a wine that could be used as an everyday go to wine without breaking the wallet. Score: 94 (chuckbyers.blogspot.com, Nov. 26, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth April 18, 2025) Light & Crisp