Vintages New Release Collection – April 25, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026

SOUTH AFRICA WHITE WINE

FRANCE WHITE WINE ALSACE JOSEPH CATTIN GEWURZTRAMINER 2024 AOC Alsace From the renowned Joseph Cattin, this is an aromatic, expressive classic from Alsace. Generous, characterful notes of lychee and rose petal are supported by delicate spices such as chamomile and ginger. Juicy, fresh, balanced and lively, this has a contained complexity that makes it a thoroughly inviting wine. [Concours Général Paris did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours Général Paris, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 224626 (D) 750 ml $18.95 2

ALVI’S DRIFT SIGNATURE CHARDONNAY 2024 WO Western Cape

Fermented in stainless steel and aged on the lees, this Chardonnay is bright, lifted, elegant and crisp, with lime, ripe tropical fruit, pineapple, melon and steely mineral. Pair it with Camembert or grilled shrimp. [Lumo Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Lumo Awards, 2025) Light & Crisp 21151 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2

AUSTRIA WHITE WINE

BURGUNDY HERVÉ AZO CHABLIS 2024 AOC

URBANIHOF 4U GRÜNER VELTLINER 2024 DAC Fels

Pale straw yellow colour, silver reflections. Nuances of yellow tropical fruit with fresh herbal savouriness in the background, a hint of apple and pineapple, mineral touch. Taut, elegant, white stone fruit, some honeydew melon, a light-footed, well-balanced food companion. Score: 90 (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, Aug. 8, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 49424 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured in Fresh Faces

The Bocard family have been crafting fine Chablis wines since 1973. This one comes from 30-year-old vines and was aged on the lees in stainless steel for nine months. It’s energetic and lifted, with citrus, apple, mineral, and a hint of almond. A fine wine for grilled chicken or seafood, it will drink through 2029+. Light & Crisp 185736 (XD) 750 ml $36.95 2

LOIRE CHÂTEAU DE LA GRANGE VIEILLES VIGNES CÔTES DE GRAND LIEU MUSCADET SUR LIE 2023 AOP A whisper of the sea, this Muscadet hums with energy ... this expressive find is nervy, dry, and bursting with personality – leesy richness meets citrus zip. Generous in flavour, the juicy finish lingers with notes of stone fruit and lemon confit. Drinking beautifully now, with the potential to evolve over the next five years. A solid value. Tasted April 2025. Score: 90 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 637868 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2

SOMMER SCHIEFER LEITHABERG GRÜNER VELTLINER 2024 DAC

This Grüner Veltliner matured on the lees for six months. It opens with vibrant aromas of gooseberry, fresh pea pod and grapefruit layered with exotic notes of kumquat. A warm vintage heightened the tropical elements, which unfold with increasing complexity as the wine breathes. Striking minerality underscores a finish sprinkled with white pepper. Aromatic & Flavourful 43507 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 VINTAGES 37