Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

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ROUSSILLON FAMILLE LAFAGE CUVÉE NICOLAS VIEILLES VIGNES GRENACHE NOIR 2022 IGP Côtes Catalanes Aromas of dark cherries, cassis, cola and hints of sweet oak spices. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Refined texture with balance and a creamy core of berries and cherries. Mellow and joyful with a seductive finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (james suckling.com, Aug. 21, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 354191 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1 FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE RHÔNE CHÂTEAU D’AQUERIA TAVEL ROSÉ 2024 AOP, Cru des Côtes du Rhône (Jean Olivier) Not so much a rosé as a delicate red, Château d’Aqueria’s latest is a masterclass in co-fermenta tion and blending, the result of generations honing the dance of 11 or so red and white grape varieties rooted in all three of the Cru’s terroirs. Multiple vats of carefully paired co-harvested varieties are vinified before their assemblage of this flagship Château cuvée. The result is less a wine than a vinous tapestry, vivid, intricate, and seriously com- posed. Each sip unfolds like a millefeuille of flavour: pink peppercorn, pomegranate, grapefruit zest, cherry, and a whisper of fennel, all woven together with elegance and intention and with enough aging potential to keep you curious for a few more orbits around the sun. Tasted April 2025. Score: 92 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Dry 319368 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2

TELIANI VALLEY WINERY 97 KINDZMARAULI 2023 PDO Kindzmarauli, Kakheti

Beautiful elegant semi-sweet wine. Fine grained silky palate with persimmon and fresh mint leaves and freshly picked red currants. Clean finish. Score: 95 (International Wine Challenge, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 45769 (M) 750 ml $19.95 2

GERMANY – WHITE WINE MOSEL DR. L RIESLING 2024 Qualitätswein A super-popular wine here at Vintages much beloved for its classic authenticity, the Dr. L Riesling always delivers as promised. It has plentiful apple, lemon, pear, and some tropical fruit flourishes supported by a buoyant acidity. A fun wine for fun food; try it with breaded calamari and jalapenos, spicy ribs, or spicy tofu dumplings. Aromatic & Flavourful 599274 (MS) 750 ml $17.95 2

GERMANY – RED WINE RHEINHESSEN HORIZN29 PINOT NOIR 2023 Qualitätswein, Rheinhessen

GEORGIA – RED WINE

KONCHO & CO SAPERAVI RED DRY 2022 Kakheti (United Stars)

HORIZN29 stands for commitment to sustainability and quality, with 29 clear rules, covering all pro- duction stages from grape to glass, followed by nine dedicated family growers. This wine is made in stainless steel from 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). It delivers juicy red berries, tilled earth, fresh flowers and herbs. Pair with mushroom dishes. Light-bodied & Fruity 45894 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

This wine has nice weight and mouthfeel, with good balance and plentiful dark fruit, berry, cherry and spice. Complex and characterful. Good persistence and length. Full-bodied & Firm 45722 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 VINTAGES 55