Vintages New Release Collection – September 26, 2026

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GERMANY WHITE WINE RHEINHESSEN SASHIMI DREAMS RIESLING Qualitätswein (Schmitt Soehne)

LANGUEDOC CAMPET SAINT MARIE VIEILLES VIGNES SAINT CHINIAN AOP

... carries the warm generosity of the southern French sun while preserving real freshness from the elevated terroir. Dark cherry, wild garrigue, warm spice, and a thread of limestone open the nose before a rounded, medium-bodied palate of boysenberry and dried herbs delivers a clean, satisfying finish with supple tannins. Drink it now through 2029 with a game-based stew or a hearty vegetarian braise. Drink date: 2026-2030. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 12, 2026)

The Sashimi Dreams Riesling 2024 contains 25% Müller-Thurgau, which enhances the wine’s floral, fruity character. This exceptional value wine is concentrated and finely tuned. Chill and sip, or pair with spicier curries. Aromatic & Flavourful 47839 (S) 750 ml $14.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 38858 (XD) 750 ml

$16.95 2

GERMANY RED WINE RHEINHESSEN NINJA KICKS PINOT NOIR Qualitätswein (Schmitt Soehne)

GEORGIA RED WINE

MILDIANI ALAZANI VALLEY SEMI SWEET RED Kakheti (Tsinandali)

A lithe, delicate expression with a refinement that highlights the cool climate from whence it came. Look for ripe red berry, cherry and earth, with a vibrant freshness that makes this ideal for food pairing but also a good option as a sipping wine. A well-made, utterly pleasing Pinot. Light-bodied & Fruity 50718 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

This semi-sweet red is a 70/30 blend of Saperavi and Cabernet. It’s lush and generously textured, with forward red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Fine acidity balances the sweetness beautifully. A wine for Korean spiced ribs, or wait till later in the fall and enjoy it with a hearty, spiced vegetable stew. Medium-bodied & Fruity 37691 (M) 750 ml $15.95 2

GREECE WHITE WINE

UNITED STARS KINDZMARAULI PDO Kindzmarauli, Kakheti Kindzmarauli is highly regarded as one of the top wines of Georgia; a country with an astounding 8,000-year wine history. It’s a late-harvest wine made with the local grape Saperavi (whose name means “paint” or “dye” in reference to the deep colour of the wines it produces) and matured for two years before release. This one ožers jammy blackberry, cherry and spice. Medium-bodied & Fruity 13961 (M) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

MICHALAKIS KYROS ASSYRTIKO/VIDIANO PGI Heraklion

Complex and floral, with bergamot, rose and jasmine along with exuberant evergreen and zesty orange peel. Pair with buttery lobster or stužed mushrooms. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 49574 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

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