Vintages New Release Collection – September 26, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

NEW ZEALAND ˜ RED WINE

MAISON CHAMPY PERNAND VERGELESSES BLANC AOC

JULES TAYLOR PINOT NOIR Marlborough, South Island, sustainable ... This is a polished wine of some depth with a fragrance that entices in red cherry, plum and seductive Pinot herbals and spice. Medium bodied, gentle and open, it is inviting as a stand-alone drink such is its flavour balance. A herbal edginess provides some cut and thrust across the palate in tandem with ripe mixed cherry fruit, plum and baking spices. Tannins run smooth through to the finish. Drink by: 2025-2033. Score: 95 (Jeni Port, winepilot.com, May 2025)

The appellation and terroir must direct a classic movement in chardonnay and Champy ensures its orchestration finds what we are all looking for. That would be lighter, mineral-acid freshness ... Organics and the essential ideal of sustainability translate into a chardonnay that is truly technically proficient to the edge of perfection. Translates terroir, talking points and acumen into great chardonnay. One of innovation for timelessness. Drink date: 2025-2029. Tasted at i4C, July 2025. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 39801 (XD) 750 ml $61.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 329805 (XD) 750 ml

$24.95 2

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LOIRE LACHETEAU LA CONFLUENCE SAUVIGNON BLANC  IGP Val de Loire

TRINITY HILL SYRAH Hawke’s Bay, North Island

Aromas of black pepper, thyme and dark berries with a subtle smoky touch. The palate is medium to full-bodied, featuring a delicate yet vibrant core of fruit. Refined tension carries through in the finish, where graphite nuances blend with lingering dark berries. Drink now [through 2030+]. Score: 93 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, March 8, 2025)

From a site rich in sand, gravel and clay, this is a modern-styled Sauvignon Blanc with quite exotic tropical fruit, boxwood and herb aromas and flavours. Balanced and fresh, it’s a great sipping wine and ideal for pairing with salad or seafood. Aromatic & Flavourful 50128 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 194274 (XD) 750 ml

$21.95 2

FRANCE ˜ WHITE WINE BURGUNDY CUVÉE JOSEPH TALMARD MÂCON CHARDONNAY  AOC, sustainable (Gérald Talmard, prop.-récolt.) Gérald Talmard coaxes a floral, fruit-forward character from this well-balanced, integrated Chardonnay made to celebrate his grandfather Joseph. Pear, citrus and peach notes are joined by toast, vanilla and layered spices. The price makes it an appealing introduction to white Burgundy. Pair with roast chicken or poached salmon. Full-bodied & Rich 392712 (D) 750 ml $26.95 2

FRANCE ˜ RED WINE BEAUJOLAIS LAURENT PERRACHON & FILS ROCHE BLEUE JULIÉNAS AOC

This bottling embodies what people don’t yet know they can expect from Beaujolais. Muddled blackberry fraternizes with black cherry, dried cranberry, grass stalk and strawberry aromas on the nose. Attractive herbal notes kick oŸ the palate with a well-integrated character that lets the purity of the fruit shine. Score: 93 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2025)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 487165 (XD) 750 ml

$21.95 1

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