Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

A snapshot of exciting events, great wines to try, new collections, special offers and more. WHAT’S ON

ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

EL GORÚ MONASTRELL/SYRAH/ PETIT VERDOT DOP Jumilla, Spain Try this hearty, robust red blend with pork ribs. 443945 (D) 750 ml $14.95 PÉREZ CRUZ GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Maipo Valley, Chile Pair this elegant, high-quality Cab with blackened chicken. 694208 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 WAKEFIELD ESTATE LABEL CHARDONNAY Clare Valley/Limestone Coast, South Australia Serve this tangy Chardonnay with an avocado- and-chickpea salad. 711556 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 KEN FORRESTER OLD VINE RESERVE CHENIN BLANC WO Stellenbosch, South Africa From a Chenin specialist. Try this with grilled seafood. 231282 (XD) 750 ml $18.95

Our feature story on pages 4 to 27 presents more than 20 wines that our buyers have deemed to be especially good value. The Essentials Collection is also a great place to find wines that have been chosen for their impressive quality-to-price ratio, as well as their perennial popularity with Vintages customers. This permanent collection starts at just $14.95, with more than 50 wines ringing in at under $20 and a handful of half-bottles starting at under $10. Here are four favourites to try. Visit LCBO.com/vintages to see the full Essentials Collection. SMART SIGNATURES

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