Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE

FINCA LAS MORAS PAZ MALBEC 2022 Valle de Pedernal, San Juan A dense and deep malbec from San Juan, showing a tight structure in a full-bodied palate. Dark spice, cocoa powder and dark minerals to the fresh, tangy blackberries and cherries on the nose and palate. The tannins are dusty and tight. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, March 28, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 520486 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

SALENTEIN PORTILLO WHITE MALBEC 2024 Valle de Uco, Mendoza

No, it’s not a typo. This is indeed a white Malbec, or rather, a “blanc de noir”; a style that was first made in 2011. Red Malbec grapes are picked early when their acidity is high, and the juice sees no skin contact. Look for white peach, fresh lemon and grapefruit notes, with touches of red berry, cherry and spice. Pair with seafood or salads. Aromatic & Flavourful 46356 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

MALMA FAMILY RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2023 Patagonia

This Pinot Noir, aged for six months in second-use French oak, exudes elegance and freshness. A distinct top note of saffron gives it an exotic lift and allure, providing vividness to the cranberry and cherry fruit. The tannins are fine and zesty, drenched in blood orange juice. A beautiful, moreish veil of leather and roast beef balances lifted elegance with delicious fleshiness. Having released its first vintage in 2004, Malma (which means ‘pride’ in a local dialect) was acquired by the Viola family in 2009 and has since become one of the leading commercial wineries in Neuquén. Drinking window: 2025-2030. Score: 93 (Ines Salpico, decanter.com, July 19, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46775 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 SANTA JULIA EL BURRO NATURAL MALBEC 2024 Maipú, Mendoza, sustainable, unfiltered, vegan El Burro was the first in the series of natural wines and debuted with the 2019 vintage. A 100% malbec from vineyards under the warm Maipú sun. Produced with very low intervention, just fermented fruit. It is a juice that glides through the mouth, refreshing everything in its path. It has fruity and floral flavors and crunchy acidity, as if to think of pizza. Score: 92 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados. cl, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 24214 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive 4 Organic product

ZUCCARDI SERIE A TORRONTÉS 2024 Salta, sustainable This shows orange blossoms, grapefruit zest and lychees on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied – tense yet with subtle fruit and delicate flavors. Vertical in structure and highly approach able. Drink now [through 2028]. Score: 92 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, April 14, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 389262 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

ETCHART CAFAYATE ESTATE MALBEC 2022 Salta, sustainable

Delightfully rounded with fragrant aromas of violets, green tea and forest fruits. Cheerfully plummy on the palate with deliciously lingering bursts of rich blackberries. Score: 93 (International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 42748 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

46 VINTAGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025