Vintages New Release Collection – April 11, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026

FRANCE ROSÉ WINE LANGUEDOC LYV ROSÉ IGP Pays d’Oc, vegan (Iain Munson, MW)

RHÔNE CHÂTEAU DE MONTFAUCON CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2022 AOC

This blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Carignan spent 18 months maturing in concrete tanks. It opens with a bouquet of fresh strawberry, raspberry and garrigue. The palate is plush and velvety yet quite lively, with fruit replays and a note of blood orange on the finish. Pair with charcuterie, entrecôte steak or penne all’arrabbiata. Full-bodied & Smooth 51799 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

Strawberry and cherry aromas intertwine with a mineral-kissed core, while a hint of wild herb lifts the pale berry flavors; crisp acidity and a subtle sweetness lend balance. Pair with seafood ceviche or eggplant pizza. Drink: 2025‹2026. Best Value Wine. Score: 91 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 27, 2025) Medium-bodied & Dry 32422 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

LE GRAVILLAS SÉGURET CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES 2022 AOC Séguret has been the location of dedicated wine making since the 10th century. The wines are notably structured, with lifted lavender, concentrated red fruit and garrigue. This smooth, elegant, intense wine is a classic Séguret. [Concours des Vins Avignon did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours des Vins Avignon, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 309260 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

GEORGIA RED WINE

MARANI KONDOLI VINEYARDS SAPERAVI 2020 Kakheti (Telavi) A delicate nose dominated by ripe, rounded blackberry and blueberry fruit and soft spice notes. An abundance of black pepper and cassis. Juicy and balanced palate with round tannins. Score: 90 (International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 243758 (XD) 750 ml

$27.95 2

GREECE WHITE WINE

ROUSSILLON DOMAINE LAFAGE CAYROL VIEILLES VIGNES CARIGNAN 2023 IGP Côtes Catalanes

NOVUS ALTITUDE MOSCHOFILERO/ ASSYRTIKO/MALAGOUSIA 2024 PDO Peloponnese (Leonidas Nassiakos) This pale lemon-green shaded white has quite a floral nose, along with lemon, straw and yellow plum. It is medium weight, fairly plush and lively with some youthful CO 2 . Good weight and energy. The length is very good to excellent. Tasted March 2025. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 40537 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

From 60+-year-old vines, this wine is big, bold, firm and rich, with savoury herbs, chocolate, mixed red and black fruit, earth, bramble, and dried flowers. It will be great with seared prime rib, aged cheddar, or vegan mushroom-and-veggie stew served over mashed potatoes. Enjoy through 2030 and beyond. Full-bodied & Smooth 494039 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 VINTAGES 37