Vintages New Release Collection – November 22, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPARKLING WINE CONT’D CHAPEL DOWN KIT’S COTY SINGLE VINEYARD BLANC DE BLANCS 2019 Kent, England, traditional method

SENSI 18K PURE GOLD BRUT PROSECCO 2024 DOC, Italy

Prosecco is a super-popular sparkling-wine style, and with wines like this elegant, lively example, it’s easy to understand why. This fresh, tangy, fun fizz will add an easy sophistication to your holiday entertaining. There’s buoyant apple and pear, with lifted aromatic herbs and a fine mousse. Crack this open and enjoy the smiles. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, Jan. 20, 2025) Light & Fruity 45850 (D) 750 ml $25.95 2

Nutty and smoky, with a creamy nose of poached pear and light spice. A soft, fine mousse elegantly carries strawberry, tangerine and quince. Lifted and lively, with freshness, style and appealing length. Drinking window: 2025-2029. Score: 92

(decanter.com, July 13, 2025) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 21281 (XD) 750 ml Featured in ’Tis Your Season

$119.95 2

DOMAINE EVREMOND CLASSIC CUVÉE SPARKLING Chilham, Kent, England, traditional method (Taittinger)

CA’ DEL BOSCO CUVÉE PRESTIGE EXTRA BRUT FRANCIACORTA DOCG, Lombardy, Italy, 47th edition, traditional method

Wickedly fresh and floral ... blossoms with a whiff of dried flowers and sweet smoke, giving way to nuances [of] lemon curd. This is sharply defined and crisp, with zesty acidity and hints of sour citrus complementing a vivid green apple tang. A pleasantly tart sensation tugs at the cheeks as a salty tinge keeps the palate salivating for more. Disgorged: Autumn 2024. (Lot# 24289D01). Drinking window: 2025-2029. Score: 91 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Dec. 12, 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 105353 (XD) 750 ml $46.95 2 [This release is a different bottling than reviewed, but the style and quality will be similar. This bottling will drink through 2028+] ... 67% Macabeo and 33% Parellada made from nine different wines, each of which was vinified in separate tanks and spent 30 months on the lees. Aromas of brioche and lemon verbena intertwined with brine, tarragon, and honeysuckle keep you enthralled before the first sip. Persistent bubbles pave the way for a parade of florals and light, airy flavors touched with smoke. Minerality ensues on the mid-palate, where it’s joined by notes of bread dough, lemon, lime chiffon, and vanilla. Score: 94 (tastingpanel.com, June 2020) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 558825 (D) 750 ml $39.95 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season SEGURA VIUDAS HEREDAD RESERVA BRUT CAVA DO, Spain, traditional method

This leads with aromas of green apples, honey, lemons and crushed stones, followed by delicate pastry and sea-salt undertones on the palate. It’s cool and very fresh yet soft, with a medium body and silky bubbles. Elegant and balanced, backed by crisp acidity throughout. Excellent debut. 55% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay and 10% pinot meunier, from 2020 (80%) and 2019 (20%). Disgorged August 2024 after 38 months on the lees. 7g/L dosage. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling. com, June 19, 2025) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 47087 (XD) 750 ml $99.95 2

LANGHAM CULVER CLASSIC CUVÉE EXTRA BRUT SPARKLING Dorset, England, traditional method

Exquisite sparkler, from Langham’s own estate vineyard deep in Thomas Hardy country near Dorchester. The latest release is based on the 2019 vintage. Bone dry, but not sour in the least, it delivers light baked apple, fresh apricot and toasty notes and has the gentle, tiny but busy mousse which this winery excels at. 14 months spent on lees, it’s delicious with seafood, especially crab. Drinking window: 2022-2026. Score: 93 (Susy Atkins, decanter.com, June 25, 2022) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 47093 (XD) 750 ml $74.95 2

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