Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D ONTARIO SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC MERLOT 2021 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, vegan ... wild fermented with 100% French oak (in a combination of new and used barrels) aging for 18 months with the grapes sourced from the estate and trusted organic growers. The Merlot is highly aromatic on the nose with pure red berries, cassis, anise and fine oak spices. The palate reveals good concentration of red and dark berries, with earthy notes, spice and some structure on the vibrant, long finish. Can cellar through 2032. Score: 91 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, May 13, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 418830 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2 4 Organic product STRATUS ALTO 2023 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable, vegan ... Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with splashes of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Semillon, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes. Look for blue and red fruit, cherry, earthy and pepper spice notes juicy and fresh on the palate. This label features the meteorological symbol for the altostratus cloud ... Food pairings: veal chops, grilled chicken, duck confit. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, Oct. 5, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 40108 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 1 VINEDRESSERS CABERNET SAUVIGNON/ PETIT VERDOT 2016 6 VQA South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore, sustainable, vegan (Pelee Island Winery) Easily coaxed aromas translate to persistent purity of fruit to and through the palate, finish and after- taste consisting of black berry, juicy Bing cherry and black plum adorned with savoury palate flavours of roasted sprigs of herbs and plenty of tang and pizzazz. This is balanced with good mouthfeel and underpinned with soft tannin. Give this a go after a one- or two-hour aeration/decant. Pour alongside chicken pot pie or Coq au vin. Drink or cellar. Exceptional Value! Score: 91 (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jan. 14, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 492470 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

WENDING HOME ESTATE WENDING SOUTH RED BLEND 2020 6

VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula This is an eclectic blend of 52% Dornfelder, 25% Cabernet Franc, 16% Gamay and the rest Lemberger. Brilliantly tangy and crisp, it spent 15 months mellowing in neutral oak barrels, bringing a lovely silky texture to a core of black cherry, plum, peppercorn, and wild herbs. Medium-bodied & Fruity 46298 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

BRITISH COLUMBIA HESTER CREEK CHARACTER RED 2023 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

A blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Syrah and Italian Merlot. Deep purple in colour; cedary, spicy, black fruit nose; medium-to-full-bodied, dry; savoury blackberry flavour with well-integrated oak, mellow tannins and a lively spine of acidity. A well-balanced wine. Score: 92 (tonyaspler.com, Nov. 19, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46452 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2 Featured in Bringing Our Eh Game

LE VIEUX PIN PETIT ROUGE 2023 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Made with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all grown in the southern Okanagan, this red blend spent 16 months in French oak. Generous and expansive, it’s got far bigger person- ality than its name might suggest. Savour it with barbecued ribs and root vegetables. Medium-bodied & Fruity 297416 (XD) 750 ml $33.95 2 Featured in Bringing Our Eh Game

30 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025