Vintages New Release Collection – September 12, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE WHITE WINE BURGUNDY MAISON ROCHE DE BELLENE VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY AOC

FRANCE RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU JOININ AOC Bordeaux

A Vintages customer favourite! This château was purchased in 1989 by the owners of Château Pipeau, which is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. This blend is mostly Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc and is sourced from 30-year-old vines planted on a southwestern-facing plateau. It’s rich and well-structured, with bold dark fruit, red berry, and oak spice. Full-bodied & Smooth 527853 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2

From vines averaging more than 55 years of age, this dense, bold wine has superb purity and concentration. It shows striking acidity, citrus, apple, oak spice, and gentle toast. A great wine for a classic turkey dinner. Drink into the early 2030s. Full-bodied & Rich 299867 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 PASCAL BOUCHARD LE CLASSIQUE CHABLIS AOC Classique because of place and elévage, vineyard locations not specified yet soils confirmed as Jurassic Kimmeridgian limestone and up to 10 months of aging during which the fine lees are by far the most important deter mining factor in the development of this wine. The definition of what it means to be AOC Chablis from quality though not cru vineyards. Here with a note of maturity, definite high-level ripeness and soliciting a positive response. Drink up. Drink date: 2025-2026. Tasted March 2025. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 18585 (XD) 750 ml $37.95 1 LOIRE LA PERRIÈRE CÔTEAUX DU GIENNOIS BLANC AOC Sourced from the “garden of France” just a stone’s throw from Sancerre in the Loire Valley, this vivacious Sauvignon Blanc suggests crunchy green fruit, spring veggies, and fresh herbs. Pair it with river fish, or green salads topped with goat cheese or soft feta. Aromatic & Flavourful 39302 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

ITALY WHITE WINE ABRUZZO UMANI RONCHI CENTOVIE PECORINO IGT Colli Aprutini

The Pecorino grape, once nearly extinct in central Italy, has been rescued and championed by a handful of committed Marche producers, and Umani Ronchi is among the most important of them ... white nectarine, dried chamomile, fresh citrus, and a savoury cheese-rind ... a medium bodied, textured palate of lemon curd and crushed chalk with a lingering mineral finish and bright acidity. Drink ... with grilled mango chicken ... or pork tenderloin. Drink date: 2026-2030. Score: 93 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 12, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 11108 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 4 Organic product

EMILIA‚ROMAGNA UMBERTO CESARI LIANO CHARDONNAY/SAUVIGNON BLANC „ IGT Rubicone

This 70/30 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged for three months in medium-toast Allier oak and then saw a further three months in bottle before release. It has power, no question, but it retains a definitive elegance and class. An herbal wine, with bold apple, pear, peach, and a fine mineral character. Pair with seafood or green salads. Full-bodied & Rich 18609 (D) 750 ml $23.95 1

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