Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

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ARGENTINA – RED WINE DESQUICIADO MALBEC 2023 Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza

MORAINE CABERNET/ MERLOT 2022 6 BC VQA Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

This rich red blend is crafted from ripe, plummy Merlot from the winery’s Lily estate vineyard in Naramata Bench; elegant Merlot and Cabernet Franc from their Anastasia estate vineyard, also in Naramata Bench; and a dash of brambly Cabernet Sauvignon from Similkameen. The winery recom mends pairing it with steak frites, grilled mushrooms or lamb. Medium-bodied & Fruity 46434 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Featured in Bringing Our Eh Game

A savory malbec showing notes of red plums, mushrooms, rosemary stems and licorice. It’s medium- to full-bodied, pleasantly rustic, with medium-chewy tannins. Drink now or try from 2025. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 27, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 631820 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 1

SOREN BOUNDARY SPRING RED 2022 6 BC VQA Similkameen Valley

Soren is a virtual label by Okanagan-based Master of Wine Geoff Moss. It is made at Winemakers Cut at the District Wine Village in Oliver, with this Boundary Spring red being a blend from the Similkameen Valley. The main appeal here is intense fruit and flavours set in an elegant, juicy frame. Very lifted, quite mature aromas include raspberry- pomegranate, sage, graphite and fine oak. Very well integrated and pronounced, with a sleek yet juicy palate. The length is excellent. Impressive. Tasted April 2025. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Firm 46480 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 Featured in Bringing Our Eh Game

DON CRISTÓBAL 1492 BONARDA 2023 Mendoza Blueberries, currants, violets and tobacco on the nose. Saline undertones. It’s medium- to full-bodied with soft and supple tannins and a tasty finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 19, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 261941 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 1

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO MALIVOIRE VIVANT ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

INFINITO WINEMAKER’S SELECTION MALBEC 2022 Argentina A medium- to full-bodied malbec showing aromas of dark berry fruit, anise and tea leaves. Dark- fruited and linear, with sleek tannins. Drink now. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 26, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 10971 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 1

This pretty rosé is 100% Pinot Noir. It’s floral and fruity, with shy aromas, zippy acidity, and flavours of watermelon, grapefruit, and cherry blossoms. An ideal wine for light snacks like fresh berries in Greek yogourt, or saltine crackers with dip. Medium-bodied & Dry 498535 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 VINTAGES 31