Vintages New Release Collection – November 8, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D THORN-CLARKE SHOTFIRE QUARTAGE RED BLEND 2021 Barossa Valley, South Australia This is richly fruited with savoury complexity, showing cassis, dried herb, cured meat, fennel, and cedar characters on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying, featuring a beautifully layered mouthfeel and finely woven tannins that provide both structure and a supple feel, culminating in a persistent, sturdy finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc. At its best: now to 2036. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 24091 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 TORBRECK CUVÉE JUVENILES 2022 Barossa Valley, South Australia Cuvée Juveniles is an iconic name in contemporary Barossan wine. A young drinking wine by design, a blend of 45% grenache, 36% mataro, 17%, carignan and 2% counoise, light on the oak, big on drink ability. High-toned with purple floral and jasmine top notes, juicy red fruits and layered spice, ginger- bread, biltong and exotic spice from the mataro, fine, silty tannins and just an effortless, slurpy, easy-drinking vibe. Drink from: 2023. Drink by: 2033. Special Value. Score: 94 (Dave Brookes, winecompanion.com.au, April 8, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 723940 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

YALUMBA SAMUEL’S COLLECTION BAROSSA SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 Barossa, South Australia, vegan Beautifully ripe and enticing on the nose showing cassis, cigar, cedar, rich floral and warm spice aromas, it’s plump and flavoursome in the mouth offering plush texture backed by classic structure. Graceful and delectable with a lengthy refined finish. At its best: now to 2031. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 12999 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP BARON VON NEMESIS SHIRAZ 2023 Barossa, South Australia, vegan Richly ripe and perfumed, the bouquet shows blackberry, raspberry, violet, warm spice, and stylish oak characters. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity with spicy nuances, beautifully framed by a silky texture and finely integrated tannins, finishing splendidly long and flavourful. At its best: now to 2037. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Feb. 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 212936 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE BABICH FAMILY ESTATES SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan Tropical aromas of passion fruit and pineapple with green apples. The light-bodied palate has creamy texture and focused acidity, giving notes of lime zest, gooseberries and grapefruit rind. Fresh and focused. Drink now [through 2028]. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 9, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 36903 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 4 Organic product

WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL PINOT NOIR 2024 South Australia

This wine comes mostly from the ancient limestone soils of the aptly named Limestone Coast, with just under 22% of the fruit sourced from Adelaide Hills. It’s vibrant and ripe, with cherry, strawberry, nutmeg, and cedary oak spice. Silky and smooth, this is built for immediate enjoyment, but it will evolve through 2029. Medium-bodied & Fruity 197392 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

44 VINTAGES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025