Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE CONT’D

SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE

SEIFRIED NELSON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Nelson, South Island

BLAAUWKLIPPEN CHARDONNAY 2023 WO Stellenbosch

Refreshing, punchy sauvignon with passionfruit, lime-zest, gooseberry and green capsicum flavours. Bright wine with appealing purity, and good varietal definition. A lingering finish impresses. Drink date: 2023-2027. Score: 94 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, Aug. 17, 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 19768 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

Fermented and matured for 11 months in 228-litre barrels, 30% new. No malolactic fermentation. Lemon plus some leesy, waxy notes on the nose while the palate is rich and round – dense fruit matched by fresh acidity before a savoury finish. Score: 94 (Christian Eedes, winemag.co.za, Oct. 18, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 45188 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

HAMILTON RUSSELL CHARDONNAY 2024 WO Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, vegan Subtle, fragrant, a delicate Chardonnay with lots of finesse on show. Tree-fruit characters, allied with crisp lemon/lime acidity, pronounced mineral notes on the long finish. This will need more time to fully meld but all the structure is undoubtedly there – just needs a bit of time for the flesh to cover the bones. The dramatic Cape Storm of 23/24 September drastically reduced yields (9.15hl.ha), with disease pressure an issue through to harvest. 100% fermented in 300L French oak with nine months maturation in barrel. Drinking window: 2027-2033. Score: 93 (Andy Howard, MW, decanter.com, June 17, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 931006 (XD) 750 ml $65.95 3

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

MATAHIWI ESTATE HOLLY SOUTH SERIES PINOT NOIR 2021 Wairarapa, North Island, sustainable Quite deeply coloured, this is a lovely fleshy black fruited Pinot with bold cherry, blackberry fruit, but counted with nice brightness and appropriate structure. Score: 96 (International Wine Challenge, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 17543 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

STAETE LANDT STATE OF GRACE PINOT NOIR 2022 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Wonderfully poised and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows sweet cherry, raspberry, subtle spice and almond notes, leading to a finely flowing palate displaying excellent fruit purity and per sistency. Stylish and refined with a lingering silky finish. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, May 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 17587 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE

JOURNEY’S END THE BLUEGUM MERLOT 2021 WO Stellenbosch

A lovely concentration of fruit with classic varietal character. An elegant palate with pretty fruit, good mouthfeel, and attractive freshness. Score: 90 (International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 45381 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

50 VINTAGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025