Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

Look for these top-quality wines in Our Wine Country boutiques in 20 select stores, in the Vintages section of select Toronto- and Ottawa- area stores or order online at LCBO.com .

STANDOUT SELECTIONS Ontario makes some of the best, most exciting Cabernet Franc in the world, right up there with the variety’s home country of France. Our cool climate is just right for coaxing out the grape’s sleek structure and savoury flavours, and many of our skilled winemakers have made it a specialty. These three wines illustrate why our local wine scene is Franc-ly outstanding.

WENDING HOME ESTATE VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC 2021 6

REDSTONE CABERNET FRANC 2021 6 Redstone Vineyard, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Medium-bodied & Fruity 46463 (XD) 750 ml $40.95 2

BROKEN STONE KV SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET FRANC 2023 6 Kuepfer Vineyard, VQA Prince Edward County Medium-bodied & Fruity 46476 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula 92 points

(winesinniagara.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46478 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

STYLE SPOTLIGHT Here’s a riddle: What’s not totally red, not totally white, and is enjoying lots of love and support here in Ontario? If you guessed the Canadian flag, full marks, but we’re talking about so-called “orange wine.” Made from traditional white wine grapes but vinified with skin contact like a red, orange wine strikes a unique balance of big, robust flavours and light, lively elegance.

LAILEY BARREL AGED SKIN FERMENTED VIDAL 2021 6 VQA Ontario, vegan 93 points (International Wine Challenge)

LEANING POST CLOCKWORK SKIN FERMENTED WHITE 2022 6 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-on-the-Lake Aromatic & Flavourful 46483 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2

ROSEWOOD PURE IMAGINATION 2023 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara Peninsula Aromatic & Flavourful 46475 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

Light & Crisp 46484 (XD) 750 ml $35.00 1

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 VINTAGES 61