Vintages New Release Collection – August 15, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA WHITE WINE ONTARIO FLAT ROCK UNPLUGGED UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Foundation Series, sustainable This unoaked Chard is always a winner. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it has generous, plush orchard fruit over a pure Niagara minerality. Perfection on its own, it would also be a great pairing for lake fish or grilled chicken breast. Light & Crisp 68015 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Would you like wine with that?

ORGANIZED CRIME RIESLING VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Very fresh nose of lime leaf, kale, and faint juniper. Acids here have great chew adding to a certain agreeable weight. Nice now and could sit a year or two to flesh out. Tasty. Score: 89 (Brad Royale, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 213173 (M) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured in Would you like wine with that? 6

TRIUS SHOWCASE WILD FERMENT SAUVIGNON BLANC 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable Here’s a remarkably complex local Savvy. Not only was it fermented with wild yeast, but it also saw some oak ageing. The result is a complex bouquet of melon, white peach, tropical fruit, subtle oak and caramel followed by a moreish, slightly rich palate displaying lovely echoes of the aromas along with zesty citrus and spice. Aromatic & Flavourful 39763 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 CANADA RED WINE ONTARIO CREEKSIDE RED TRACTOR CABERNET/MERLOT 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula From Niagara’s stunning 2020 vintage, this Cabernet/Merlot blend is a generous, complex, easy to enjoy wine. It has layered dark and red fruit, blackberry, oak spice, savoury herbs, earth, chocolate, and a luxurious mouthfeel. The producer suggests pairing it with a lentil mushroom ragout or grilled burgers. [All Canadian Wine Championships did not include a tasting note.] Score: Double Gold (All Canadian Wine Championships, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 11851 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

FOGOLAR GRIMSBY HILLSIDE VINEYARD RIESLING 6

VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula This 100% Riesling is from a clay-loam vineyard known for exceptional results with the variety. The wine was aged on the lees for six months and displays flinty minerality, peach, crunchy apple and zesty lime, with attractive sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Pair with curry, spicy seafood, ham, or turkey dinner. Aromatic & Flavourful 39764 (MS) 750 ml $27.95 2

KEINT HE PORTAGE CHARDONNAY € 6 VQA Prince Edward County

This elegant, Burgundian-styled Chardonnay is sourced from three limestone-rich vineyards in Prince Edward County. The wine spent about a year in French oak, adding a toasty touch to a core of crunchy green apple, lemon drop and flinty mineral. Food-friendly acidity provides great freshness and lift from start to finish. Pair with roast chicken or grilled seafood. Light & Crisp 374819 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

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