Vintages New Release Collection – May 24, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

GREECE – WHITE WINE

HUNGARY – WHITE WINE

ARGYROS SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO 2023 PDO Assyrtiko is indigenous to Santorini, where it produces characterful wines with expressive ripe fruit, lime, pear and mineral notes. This one is sourced from vines averaging between 50 and 60 years of age and is bright and elegant, with refined volcanic minerality. Aromatic & Flavourful 387365 (XD) 750 mL $53.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

PANNONHALMI RAJNAI RIZLING 2023 PDO

Made from Riesling grapes, this dry, unoaked wine offers zesty grapefruit, lime and melon wrapped in brilliant acidity. Perfect for seafood, grilled chicken and spring vegetables, or creamy cheeses such as brie or Camembert. Savour now through 2031. Aromatic & Flavourful 42005 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

HUNGARY – RED WINE

KIR-YIANNI THE NORTH ASSYRTIKO 2024 IGP Florina, vegan Made from 100% Assyrtiko sourced from local growers at high altitudes in the hills of Amyndeon, this unoaked wine spent over four months on the lees gaining extra depth. It’s crisp and poised, with notions of crunchy orchard fruit and subtle marine salt. Pair with fried calamari or zucchini blossoms. Light & Crisp 25707 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 Featured in Dining Out Is In

PANNONHALMI TRICOLLIS RED 2023 PGI Transdanubia

A quirky blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 20% Pinot Noir, this barrel-aged wine offers tangy cherry, redcurrant, cinnamon and nutmeg notes. It’ll pair nicely with roast beef or turkey, or a

selection of aged cheeses. Medium-bodied & Fruity 42004

(XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

ITALY – WHITE WINE PIEDMONT FONTANAFREDDA DERTHONA COLLI TORTONESI TIMORASSO 2023 DOC, sustainable, vegan In the early 1990s, the Timorasso grape was on the verge of extinction, but it “ ... is now gearing up to be the next star name of Italy’s northwest ...” (Tiziano Gaia, decanter.com). Known as “white Barolo” due to its structure and aptitude for long ageing, it offers notes of tropical fruit when young and dried fruit, almond and honeyed notes as it matures. Full-bodied & Rich 36416 (XD) 750 mL $28.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

LAFAZANIS GEOMETRIA ASSYRTIKO 2023 PGI Peloponnese

Fresh lemon, apple, floral aromas, with peach and white blossom, with a fresh finish. Nice fruit here. Textured and bright. Score: 91 (International Wine Challenge, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 35723 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

46 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025