Vintages New Release Collection – September 26, 2026

wines

of the month

Two toothsome ’22s

SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ McLaren Vale, South Australia (Elena Brooks, founder and winemaker) 269464 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 Opulent and gorgeously complex, the perfumed bouquet shows dark fruit richness, cake spice, toasty oak and dark chocolate characters, leading to a concentrated palate o‰ering excellent depth and plush texture. Tannins are polished and beautifully infused, making it velvety and deliciously appealing. At its best: now to 2037. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth Featured in Beyond Cabernet BERONIA VIÑAS VIEJAS DOCa Rioja, Spain (González Byass) 16587 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Viñas Viejas uses Tempranillo grapes from vineyards that are over 45 years old in the western part of the Rioja Alta sub-region. Mocha and vanilla spice aromas are a scented introduction to a palate of blueberry, black olive and sweet spices complemented by graceful tannins and racy acidity. Drink date: 2026-2034. Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2025 ) Full-bodied & Firm Featured in Beyond Cabernet