Vintages New Release Collection – October 25, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D

LAKE CHALICE THE FALCON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Marlborough, South Island

WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 South Australia

Punchy and fabulously aromatic, the wine shows passionfruit, feijoa, crunchy apple and lime peel aromas, followed by a delectably appealing palate that’s succulent and super tasty, making it gorgeously drinkable. At its best: now to 2025. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 42103 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1

Wakefield Estate 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific value red from cool-climate vineyards in the Clare Valley and Limestone Coast. Bold and flavourful, this full-bodied wine shows layers of dark berry, red cherry, roasted herbs, cocoa and a hint of toasted nuttiness, all supported by vibrant acidity and smooth tannins. Matured in French oak, it strikes a harmonious balance between richness and finesse. Pour with beef short ribs or grilled portobello mushrooms. Drink date: 2025-2032. Best Value Wine. Score: 95 (nataliemaclean.com, June 7, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 744235 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

VILLA MARIA WAIRAU VALLEY RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable It’s gorgeously fruited and intensely expressed on the nose, showing passionfruit, pineapple, mango and lime zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and fruit power, wonderfully supported by vibrant acidity, making it delicious and hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 536201 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

AUNTSFIELD SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2023 Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable

It’s elegant and inviting on the nose with aromas of ripe peach, rockmelon, lemon peel, subtle vanilla, and toasted almond. The palate delivers excellent weight and silky flow, beautifully complemented by creamy texture and finely pitched acidity, finishing persistent and stylish. At its best: now to 2033. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, April 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 12623 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

CRAGGY RANGE PINOT NOIR 2024 Martinborough, North Island

CRAGGY RANGE TE MUNA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Martinborough, North Island

100% Pinot Noir ... an uncompromisingly dark wine that plays to New Zealand’s strengths in terms of purity and vivacity of fruit: raspberry, cherry and plum come streaming from the glass, and the fine meshing of fruit and oak in this wine adds to its lustre and appeal. In the mouth, the wine is both long and broad but not in any way clumsy, and the fruit flavours (raspberry to the fore again) are hypnotic. Svelte tannins are barely palpable, so there’s no textural barrier to entry. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 25834 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2

Fresh and precise, with lime, mango and passion fruit notes that are accented by crunchy sea salt, litsea oil, dried chamomile and fresh lemon zest on a mouthwatering, fleshy frame. Drink now. Highly Recommended. Ranked #11 in Wine Spectator ’s Top 100 Wines of 2024. Score: 94 (MaryAnn Worobiec, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 466011 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 1

40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025