Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

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CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO BATTERSEA WEISS 2023 6

BERNARD FOUQUET YSANCE BRUT VOUVRAY SPARKLING AP, Loire, France, traditional method

This new cuvée is a blend of 40% domaine and 60% négoce fruit ... The first vinification was in stainless steel, the second in bottle, and it was disgorged in December 2021 after just shy of two years sur lattes ... Aromatically this presents notes of gently honeyed minerals and floral fruits. There follows a beautifully poised palate supple and polished, rounded with soft orange and apricot fruits, veined with white pebble mineral notes, chalk and white freesia. It comes supported by a correct mousse and fresh acidity. A crisp and clean finish at the end, with bright acidity. This will make a delicious apéro and is sure to be good value ... Score: 92 (Chris Kissack, thewinedoctor.com, 2023) Light & Fruity 42396 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

VQA Niagara Peninsula (Jeff Moote, winemaker)

Battersea is a virtual winery and part of the Collab Wine & Beverage collective: 10 brands creating intriguing boutique expressions without the economic barriers of land, vineyards, buildings and production facilities. Battersea’s Weiss (white) blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Pinot Gris was produced at Marynissen Estates Winery. A bold, complex, unique blend that offers orange blossom, honeysuckle, pear, peach and tangy citrus. Aromatic & Flavourful 46462 (XD) 750 ml $26.00 2 Featured in Local Find Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable, vegan ... Such an interesting and complex nose of white peach, quince, melon, green apple, saline/stony minerality, pineapple, orange blossoms and subtle toasty spice notes. It has lovely texture and a dry, succulent entry on the palate with peachy/pear fruits, some herbaceous notes, tangy citrus, a touch of flint, and a bright, lifted finish. Highly unique and delicious! Score: 92 (Rick VanSickle, winesin niagara.com, Aug. 21, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 46472 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys Flat Rock is one of Ontario’s most trusted Char donnay producers. This is ripe and quite plush, yet crisp, bright and refreshing, with impressively presented orchard fruit and a noted purity of mineral expression. Precise and perfectly cool-climate. Pair it with grilled chicken or grilled stuffed mushrooms. [National Wine Awards of Canada did not include a tasting note.] Score: 88 (National Wine Awards of Canada, 2024) Light & Crisp 68015 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys FLAT ROCK UNPLUGGED UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES OLD VINES SAVAGNIN 2023 6 VQA St. David’s Bench,

SAN MARTINO CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE EXTRA DRY PROSECCO SUPERIORE 2024 DOCG, Italy

Deliciously fragrant with sweet pear, peach, white freesia flower and ripe pineapple it fills the mouth with a nice fruity froth covered with mineral notes, beautiful acidity and a crisp dry finish with hints of lemon peel. Pour with a variety of appetizers or dusted sea salt potato chips. Score: 91 (Louise Boutin, winecurrent.com, Sept. 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 36395 (D) 750 ml $17.95 2

MURVIEDRO ARTS DE LUNA BRUT NATURE ORGANIC SPARKLING DOP Cava, Spain, vegan

Light gold with silvery highlights. Nose of white fruits, yellow-fleshed fruits and an inviting mineral sensation. On the palate, delicate aromas lean towards fresh, moreish fruit, gleaming minerality and a mouth-watering soft finish in this great Cava. Score: 91 (gilbertgaillard.com, 2021) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 25073 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys 4 Organic product

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 VINTAGES 39