Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

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BULGARIA – RED WINE

LEEU PASSANT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 WO Stellenbosch

LOVICO GAMZA 2021 AOC Suhindol

... from dry-farmed bush vines ... This vineyard nook remains a little warmer during the last phase of ripening, resulting in rich and concentrated flavors ... This is a velvety Cabernet Sauvignon with fresh fruit tones, spice and crushed stone. It delivers a long-lasting, medium-plus texture, and you definitely will remark on the elegant chalkiness of the tannins. Drink date: 2025-2038. Score: 95 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, June 5, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 24601 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Crafted from the indigenous Gamza grape, this delivers impressive crushed berry, ripe red and black fruit, dried fruit undertones and a peppery spice. Good tannic grip. A solid value wine that punches well above its price point. Pair this with meaty pizzas and barbecued ribs or steak. Medium-bodied & Fruity 10877 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

FRANCE – WHITE WINE BURGUNDY DOMAINE CHÊNE MÂCON-VILLAGES 2023 AOP, sustainable

AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE PETER SCHWEIGER FLEUR DE VELTLINER GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 Qualitätswein, sustainable

The Peter Schweiger winery is located in the wine village of Zöbing, in the southernmost tip of the Kamptal, with a view of what is probably Austria’s most famous vineyard: the Heiligenstein. This wine is exuberantly floral and herbaceous, with notions of zesty citrus and crunchy green apple. Aromatic & Flavourful 45896 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

Domaine Chêne is a family winery located in south Burgundy in the region of Mâcon. Made in stainless steel using fruit harvested by hand from domaine vineyards, this fruity, intense wine has notions of apple, pear and citrus. A versatile food wine, it’ll pair nicely with fish, roast chicken or veal. Light & Crisp 43891 (D) 750 ml $23.95 2

AUSTRIA – RED WINE

DOMAINE LE VERGER CHABLIS 2023 AOP (Alain Geoffroy) This steely, floral wine comes from one of the most trusted names in Chablis winemaking: Alain Geoffroy. Sourced from south-facing vineyards that soak in maximum sunshine, this wine offers notes of Granny Smith apple and freshly cut white flowers, with aromas of flint smoke. It will pair nicely with shellfish or soft cheese. Light & Crisp 181289 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

LENZ MOSER PRESTIGE RESERVE BLAUER ZWEIGELT 2021 Qualitätswein, Burgenland

This wine is made from 100% Zweigelt, which is a signature red variety of Austria. Sleek and bright, it delivers notions of raspberry, sour cherry and spices. [Berliner Wein Trophy did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Berliner Wein Trophy, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45348 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 VINTAGES 51