Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

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Reds ready for the feast.

HUGH HAMILTON JIM JIM CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 McLaren Vale, South Australia, vegan 45334 (XD) 750 mL Colour: Dark Red. Nose: Herbal mint, vegetal, Bell Pepper, black berry, blue berry, smoke, burning leaves, vanilla. Palate: Full bodied, nice acidity, moderate tannin, pleasant long finish. Food: Deli meat, grilled fare, roast beef, osso buco. Comment: Australia’s McLaren Vale produces some first class wine and reasonable prices. Score: 95 (chuckbyers.blogspot.com, Feb. 24, 2025) $19.95 2 LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 211599 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 Made from 100% Sangiovese, this wine spent 12 months maturing in French oak. It’s smooth and velvety, with deep, dark fruit and good intensity and vibrancy. Blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry all reveal themselves, along with a lovely vanilla oak note. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, July 3, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth New at Vintages

Medium-bodied & Fruity Featured in Inimitable Italy