Vintages New Release – September 13, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPAIN – WHITE WINE CONT’D

DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS VINO DE VILLA CORULLÓN 2022 DO Bierzo

PICNIC WHITE WINE 2023 DO Rueda (Veganzones)

The bottled village red 2022 Corullón was pro duced with grapes from around 90 different plots and had a short élevage of eight months in barrel. It is 93% Mencía, 4% Jerez (Palomino), 2.5% Alicante Bouschet and 0.5% Gran Negro bottled at 13.5% alcohol. It’s floral and aromatic, but compared with the more-austere 2023, it comes through as more generous, riper and a little gentler, with more fruit but with elegance and freshness that nobody expected during the torrid summer and harvest. It keeps the freshness and poise, with fine-grained tannins ... Drink date: 2024-2034. Score: 96 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, June 20, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 154435 (XD) 750 ml $68.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive 4 Organic product LUZON CRIANZA MONASTRELL/ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 DOP Jumilla This shows sweet spices, blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate and a touch of prunes. Direct, flavorful and intense on the palate with a full body and round, creamy tannins. Excellent length in the finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, May 21, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 44664 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

The Verdejo (vr-DAY-ho) grape, which is native to Rueda in central Spain, is a unique variety that mixes many different flavour profiles. Its aromatic intensity is reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, but its full, round body makes it a close partner to Viognier. With notes of peach skin, lime and beeswax, this lovely white will make a fine accompaniment to escalivada (roasted Mediterranean vegetables in garlic oil). Light & Crisp 32810 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2

VIÑA ESMERALDA 2024 DO Catalunya

From iconic producer Torres, this wine is an eclectic blend of Moscatel de Alejandría and Gewürztraminer. Seductively aromatic, it evokes honeysuckle, ripe pear, custard apples, vanilla, and spun sugar. It’s a fine partner for lightly spiced seafood dishes, avocado salad, or herbed chicken breast. Aromatic & Flavourful 113696 (D) 750 ml $14.95 1

SPAIN – RED WINE

ABAD DOM BUENO LADERAS DEL NORTE MENCIA 2021 DO Bierzo

MURIEL RESERVA 2019 DOCa Rioja

100% Tempranillo. Ripe redcurrant, cranberry, tomato leaf, cedar and dried herbs aromas on the nose. Chalky well integrated tannins, long persistent finish. Score: 91 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 276030 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

Herbal mulberries and some wet leaves to the nose with a mossy character. Juicy and expressive with fine creamy tannins and a juicy finish, imbued with herby, forest-floor berries. Drink now. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, May 8, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 244699 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

54 VINTAGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025