We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the August 16th release, which one would it be and why?”

Mullineux Old Vines White Wo Swartland 2024, South Africa
$39.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.
Michael Godel – The current and modern South African recursions of blending white varieties off of old vine plantings is a Swartland specialty that dates back approximately 25 or so years. ...more

by Geoffrey Moss, MW

During the 2025 National Wine Awards of Canada, the 24 judges took the time to taste through more than 80 so-called replacement wines made by BC wineries using imported grapes. The wines were considered in isolation – they did not receive medals, nor did the scores count towards the Winery of the Year title. Instead, you’ll find a single rating for each wine, an average across ...more

A Bushel of Adventurous Late Summer Whites (that are not Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)

by David Lawrason, with notes from John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Megha Jandhyala

The cover of the Vintages catalogue offers up a bland main course of Summer Smart Buys, with a side of “Favourite Greek Wines.” I am more pumped than that. I am actually excited by the wide range of whites that offer great ...more