Vintages New Release Collection – November 8, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D ROUSSILLON M. CHAPOUTIER BILA-HAUT OCCULTUM LAPIDEM 2020 AOP Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages Latour-de-France

FAMILIE STEFFEN TRITTENHEIMER APOTHEKE GOLDCAP RIESLING AUSLESE 2021 Prädikatswein

The sweetness in this wine is balanced by the brightness of Riesling’s soaring natural acidity. Look for notes of lime cordial, lemon drop and peach, and pair with spicy pork. [Berliner Wein Trophy did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Berliner Wein Trophy, 2022) Aromatic & Flavourful 46534 (S) 375 ml $23.95 2

Not yet bottled ... more backward and reductive at this point yet has promising darker berry and cassis fruits as well as notes of violets and peppery herbs ... good concentration and length, but its purity and balance are what really set it apart at this point. A blend of 60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre ... it’s going to drink brilliantly on release and have at least 7-8 years of prime drinking. Score: 93-95 (jebdunnuck.com, Jan. 25, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 643239 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 4 Organic product DUGLADZE ALAZANI VALLEY SEMI-SWEET RED BLEND 2020 Kakheti A blend of mainly saperavi with other local red varieties from the Alazani Valley in the Kakheti region, this in an off-dry wine in the traditional style, with velvety texture and sweetness off-set by pleasantly tart acids. Fruit is immediate and fresh, youthful, and while the depth, complexity and length are modest, this works very well in the price category, showing more polish than many. Drink or hold short term, with a light chill. Tasted October 2021. Score: 88 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45768 (M) 750 ml $19.95 2 GERMANY – WHITE WINE MOSEL DR. LOOSEN WEHLENER SONNENUHR RIESLING KABINETT 2023 Prädikatswein, VDP Grosse Lage Very fresh and vibrant, with terrific white tree fruit and peach aromas, but this has terrific structure for a Mosel Kabinett, the fine tannins underlining the fruit beautifully. Very long finish for a wine with such a light body. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 29, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 18256 (MS) 750 ml $29.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive GEORGIA – RED WINE

GREECE – RED WINE

ALPHA ESTATE HEDGEHOG SINGLE VINEYARD XINOMAVRO 2022 PDO Amyndeon, vegan Dried roses, cranberries, licorice and lemon rind on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied, elegant and vibrant palate. Very sleek tannins. Vegan. Drink now or hold [through end of decade+]. Score: 92 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 259762 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

MATI FORTUNA GOLD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 PGI Peloponnese (Astir X)

This gracefully mature wine offers notes of dried figs and currants, grilled herbs, woodsmoke, chocolate and vanilla. Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels before bottling, it’s impressively robust and sophisticated. Pair with red meats or game served with au jus. Drink through 2031. Full-bodied & Smooth 44520 (XD) 750 ml $37.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

52 VINTAGES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025