Top 10 drinks launches from February
From organic Champagne to limited edition artist collabs, db rounds up the new products that caught our attention this month.
1. NYETIMBER 1086 ROSÉ 2016 82
Nyetimber has released the 2016 vintage of its prestige cuvée 1086 Rosé, produced only in exceptional years from selected parcels. The blend
comprises 72% Chardonnay and 28% Pinot Noir. Despite low yields in 2016, fruit quality was high following a warm summer and extended ripening. The 1086 range was ranked as top sparkling wine in the world at London Wine Fair’s Battle of the Bubbles (1086 by Nyetimber 2010). Now available in Selfridges. RRP: £150 Contact: Nyetimber, nyetimber.com
2. TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES GRAND MALBEC 2022
Terrazas de los Andes has released the 2022 vintage of Grand Malbec, a blend drawn from 12 high-altitude plots across four estate vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, ranging from 1,070 metres to 1,650 metres. The cool 2022 season delivered lower temperatures and slow, even ripening, resulting in wines with high natural acidity and pronounced aromatic definition. The blend was aged for one year in a mix of first- and second-use oak. The wine shows plum, cherry, violets and herbal notes, with juicy tannins and a long, balanced finish. RRP: £33 Contact: Terrazas De Los Andes, terrazasdelosandes.com
3. LANSON LE GREEN LABEL ORGANIC
Lanson has added Le Green Label Organic to its permanent Champagne range. The wine is produced from Domaine de la Malmaison in the Marne Valley, a 16-hectare biodynamic estate farmed with an emphasis on soil health and biodiversity. The site is among the largest certified biodynamic vineyards in Champagne, and Green Label is noted as the only Champagne to hold full organic and biodynamic certifications. The style is described as pure and energetic, offering a direct expression of its terroir. RRP: £60 Contact: Lanson, lanson.com
4. WIRRA WIRRA ONE FINE DAY CHARDONNAY 2025
Wirra Wirra has introduced One Fine Day Chardonnay 2025, a new cool climate expression sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. Best known for McLaren Vale reds, the winery has long championed a fresher, more restrained Chardonnay style. One Fine Day follows that line with sparing oak, preserved acidity and a clean, composed palate designed for regular placement on wine lists. The wine reflects the growing trade preference for adaptable Chardonnay. RRP: POA Contact: Wirra Wirra Vineyards, wirrawirra.com
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5. FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR
Condor Wines marks its 15th anniversary with the launch of Flight of the Condor, a New Zealand range designed to complement its South American portfolio. The expansion introduces white and lighter styles, including wines from Mt. Beautiful in North Canterbury, broadening the importer’s offer to the UK trade while maintaining its specialist focus. Positioned as an extension rather than a shift in focus, the wines aim to provide fresh, aromatic profiles suited to current demand for bright, approachable styles. The launch reflects Condor’s strategy to expand its portfolio with regions that align stylistically with its existing strengths. RRP: approx. £21.49 Contact: Condor Wines, condorwines.co.uk
6. COINTREAU’S MARGARITA RTDS
Maison Cointreau has entered the ready-to-drink space with Cocktail Twists, a new slimline canned Margarita range designed to deliver bar quality cocktails with minimal effort. Launching in two variants – Original Margarita and Passion Fruit Margarita – the 125ml cans (12.5% ABV) are made with Tequila and Cointreau. Developed by master distiller Carole Quinton and crafted in Angers, the serves balance freshness, citrus and aromatics. RRP: £4 per can. Contact: Maison Cointreau, cointreau.com
7. HIGHLAND PARK HEATHER CASK STRENGTH
Highland Park has introduced Heather Cask Strength, a limited-edition single malt that puts a spotlight on the distillery’s heather-influenced Orkney peat. Bottled at 63.6% ABV and non-chill-filtered, the expression is made from 100% Orkney peat-smoked barley and matured in a mix of first-fill European and American Sherry-seasoned oak casks, with refill casks used for balance. The result is an aromatic style with bonfire smoke, vanilla and brandy butter on the nose. The launch marks the first in a refreshed Cask Strength series exploring bolder Orkney character. RRP: £60 Contact: Highland Park, highlandparkwhisky.com
8. ROYAL SALUTE 21 YEAR OLD LUNAR NEW YEAR EDITION
Royal Salute has released its 2026 Lunar New Year Special Edition, marking the Year of the Horse. The collectible gift pack features artwork by British artist Emily Carter, whose illustration incorporates cranes, peonies, fireworks and royal motifs in a celebration-themed design. The release contains Royal Salute’s 21 Year Old Signature Blend, first created in 1953, noted for its ripe fruit character, gentle spice and velvety texture. It is presented in a ruby red flagon designed to echo the gemstones of the Imperial State Crown. RRP: US$200, selected luxury retailers worldwide. Contact: Royal Salute, royalsalute.com
9. CYGNET INFINITY
Cygnet has launched Infinity, its first non-alcoholic botanical spirit, created to offer a luxury, standalone drinking experience rather than mimic gin. The new release, exclusive to M&S Foodhalls in the UK, is distilled using the botanicals found in Cygnet 22 – including manuka honey – and further infused with lion’s mane, Siberian ginseng, schisandra berry, chrysanthemum, hibiscus and rosehip. Positioned for mindful drinkers seeking a premium alternative, it contains fewer than 20 calories per serve. RRP: £32. Contact: Cygnet Distillery, cygnet-distillery.com
10. QUEER BREWING BRIGHTER, BOLDER
Queer Brewing has added a new 0.5% ABV hazy IPA to its alcohol-free line up with the launch of Brighter, Bolder. Inspired by the brewery’s 6% ABV Burst Into Bright IPA and its alcohol-free pale ale Bold, the new release aims to deliver similar tropical and citrus flavours with a softer, pillowy body, but without the alcohol. The year-round availability reinforces the brewery’s commitment to alcohol-free options beyond Dry January, particularly for sober drinkers within its LGBTQ+ community. Queer Brewing, founded in 2019, now brews from its own site in Leyton, East London. RRP: £3.90 per can. Contact: Queer Brewing, thequeerbrewingproject.com
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