Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

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

ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

HIDDEN BENCH ESTATE ORGANIC CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario Pair this delicate, restrained Chardonnay with cream-of-celeriac soup or lobster rolls. 68817 (XD) 750 ml $31.95

BENJAMIN BRIDGE NOVA 7 SPARKLING 6

Nova Scotia, Charmat method Serve this aromatic low-alcohol sparkler lightly chilled with fresh fruit, or spicy fish tacos. 256289 (S) 750 ml $24.95

OSOYOOS LAROSE LE GRAND VIN 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR THE CONSPIRACY 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Following the Italian ripasso method, this wine uses dried grapes to add richness and depth. Perfect for grilled red meats. 149237 (XD) 750 ml $19.95

Cellar this Merlot blend for 5+ years, or decant and enjoy with leg of lamb or Roquefort cheese. 626325 (XD) 750 ml $60.95

LOCAL LOVE

Our feature story on pages 4 to 19 highlights 13 newly released wines from three provinces. If you miss out or simply want to try more, check out the Canadian content in our Essentials Collection. This permanent collection of signature styles and fan favourites features almost 50 homegrown wines. Most are from Ontario, of course, including this rich red blend and elegant Chardonnay, but you’ll also find an award-winning Nova Scotia sparkler and a cult-status BC Merlot blend (did you know British Columbians are so passionate about local wine that they snap up most of the province’s bounty themselves?).

Visit LCBO.com/vintages to see the full Essentials Collection.

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