Vintages New Release Collection – May 24, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SAKE CONT’D

SHERRY BARBADILLO PASTORA MANZANILLA PASADA DO Manzanilla – Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, unfiltered The back label claims that “Pastora” was the first manzanilla ever bottled, way back in 1827. This is a pasada version, longer aged with diminished flor protection and more oxidative notes. It was bottled without filtration. It wafts a classic, intense nose of sultana raisin, sourdough, peanut shell and licorice – very exotic and alluring. It is medium-full bodied, just off dry warm and rich. Love the sense of fruit here, so rare in sherry. This is outstanding. Chill lightly. Tasted Sept 2021. Score: 95 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Dry 515965 (XD) 375 mL $21.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

SHICHIDA JUNMAI GINJO SAKE Saga Prefecture, Japan (Tenzan)

The Tenzan Brewing Company was founded in 1875, and Kensuke Shichida represents the sixth generation of the family to brew fine sake here. This one has nice depth and character, with notes of white flowers, peach and umami, plus a vibrant acidity. 26381 (XD) 720 mL $27.95 1

TABANCO DRY AMONTILLADO DO Jerez, Spain (Lustau)

TATENOKAWA’S KODAKARA YUZU SAKE Kochi Prefecture, Japan

100% Palomino. Sweet spice, bruised apple and roasted nut aromatics. Nice viscosity on the palate with coffee notes. Long, toffee finish. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022) Dry 21737 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 1

Aromatic and fresh, with alluring sweet and sour characteristics, lemon, grapefruit and herbs. Enjoy chilled or on the rocks. 42252 (XD) 720 mL $32.95 1

FORTIFIED WINE

CHAMPAGNE

VITTORE WHITE VERMOUTH Valencia, Spain (Cherubino Valsangiacomo) From Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Vittore is a white vermouth from Valencia, Spain. Fragrant with poached pear, vanilla, fine herb, chamomile, thyme and sweet baking spice flavours sweet and vibrant on the palate, sip it chilled on the rocks or pair it with cured meats and pickled vegetables. Also try it chilled in a cocktail of one part vermouth, two parts tonic with a citrus garnish. Score: 93 (nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 17, 2024) Sweet 33933 (S) 750 mL $18.95 2 Featured in Dining Out Is In

DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT ROSÉ VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE 2009 AC, France Peaches, fresh crushed strawberries and roses on the nose. Full-bodied and generous. Fine tannins that frame the wine beautifully and set it up for a fresh finish. Some fruit tea and cedar undertones. Enticing finish with hints of bitterness. Savory. Drink or hold. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 7, 2023) Rich & Complex 91777 (D) 750 mL $482.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025