Vintages New Release Collection – August 15, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA ROSÉ WINE CONT’D ONTARIO REIF FORTUNE CABERNET ROSÉ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Here’s a juicy, soft, fun pink wine that delivers sweet-kissed maraschino cherry, watermelon, pimento and candy apple aromas. Red licorice and candied/jellied fruits are the flavour fore runners. Pair with grilled bell pepper sandwiches or lightly spiced grilled chicken or pork and it’ll be your lucky day. Soft & O¦-dry 372466 (M) 750 ml $19.95 1 TAWSE GROWERS BLEND ROSÉ VQA Niagara Peninsula A blend of estate and grower fruit sourced from Niagara vineyards, this wine is crafted from Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Gamay and Syrah. Deceptively easygoing at the outset with sneaky layers of complexity, the wine evokes fresh flowers, ripe melon, candied berries and a hint of tilled earth, with a luxuriously long finish. Pair with golden beet salad, crab cakes, or cod burgers. Easygoing & Fruity 45075 (D) 750 ml $18.95 1 Featured in Local Talent 6

ARGENTINA RED WINE

EL PORVENIR AMAUTA ABSOLUTO MALBEC Valle de Cafayate, Salta, sustainable

I like the spicy cumin and licorice undertones to the purple plums and berries. It’s full-bodied, supple and juicy. Drink now. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 20, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 49830 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

GRAN ALAMBRADO MALBEC Valle de Uco, Mendoza, sustainable [This wine was made at Bodega Santa Julia, which is why it is so named in Suckling’s review.] Aromas of graphite and dark fruit with vibrant energy and intensity. The palate is firm, with voluminous fruit tightened by structured tannins and lively acidity. A blend of 70% malbec and 30% cabernet sauvignon. This should age for some time. Drink now or hold. Score: 92 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.

com, March 18, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 42755 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

ARGENTINA WHITE WINE

CATENA APPELLATION TUPUNGATO CHARDONNAY Tupungato, Mendoza, sustainable The 2024 Chardonnay Catena Appellation Tupungato from Uco Valley presents grated apple aromas, fine oak notes and a combination of volume, freshness and subtle chalky texture. Balancing richness and tension, it finishes with compact, well-defined flavors. Drinking window: 2025-2032. Score: 92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.

VIÑALBA PATAGONIA RESERVE MALBEC

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Patagonia, vegan Lovely fresh vibrant black fruits here with a good structure, but also focused sweet fruit. Score: 90 (International Wine Challenge, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 28081 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

com, Aug. 5, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 10964 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

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