Vintages New Release Collection – August 29, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

RICE WINE CONT’D

CHAMPAGNE

NIHON SAKARI NO. PURPLE LABEL JUNMAI GINJO SAKE Hyogo, Japan (Nihonsakari Co.)

ESTERLIN BRUT ÉCLAT CHAMPAGNE AOC, France

60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir. Rapturous orange blossom, yellow apple and lemon tart aromas linger deftly over the nose and harmonise delicately with the creamy mousse. Smooth and subtle with a decisive freshness from the acidity and crunchy mineral finish. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Rich & Complex 49321 (XD) 750 ml $64.95 2

While pure rice sake contains no fruit, the magic of the brewing process can create all kinds of evocative notions in the finished product. This joyous Ginjo sake suggests soft-fleshed orchard fruit and exotic tropical fruit and sports an elegant finish. 34269 (M) 720 ml $28.95 1

MADEIRA

BARBEITO RAINWATER RESERVA MEDIUM DRY MADEIRA DOP, Portugal

SPARKLING WINE

FEATHERSTONE FIZZICS ROSÉ SPARKLING 6 VQA Ontario, Charmat method

80% Tinta Negra, 20% Verdelho. RS 66 g/l, TA 6.24 g/l. Pneumatic press, free-run juice. Canteiro aged. Apple skin, apple jelly, grilled apple. This is SUCH a great wine. It’s like being grabbed and dragged onto the dance floor to rock and roll. It has so much energy and rhythm. Thirst-quenching. Capers, caper brine and galangal and pickled honey. Madeira for winter salads. This is so alive and vibrant! It is a wine that makes you feel instantly happy and zappy. When to drink: Anytime. Score: 16.5 out of 20 (Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com, Dec. 5, 2023) Medium 51850 (MS) 500 ml $18.95 1 KONZELMANN LAKEFRONT SERIES PEACHWINE ‚ 6 Ontario Made with fresh local peaches, this Ontario peach wine is a real treat. Ož-dry, fruity and versatile, it ožers up mango and peach with a tangy, fresh mouthfeel. It’s delightful on its own, with a summer salad, or added to a summer cocktail such as a peach bellini. Medium 33171 (MS) 750 ml $19.95 1 FRUIT WINE

An easygoing bubbly with delicate suggestions of wild strawberry, watermelon, and rose petal. Good balance, brightness and verve. Sip with summer salads or veggie appetizers. Light & Fruity 44918 (D) 750 ml $19.95 1 Featured in Book Club

LUBANZI RAINBOAT PÉT†NAT CINSAULT SPARKLING ‚ WO Swartland, South Africa,

méthode ancestrale, sustainable, vegan Lubanzi turns 50% of the profit for this organic wine over to their workers and also supports the 1% for the Planet initiative. Pétillant naturel wines see their primary fermentation finish in the bottle. The process predates the Champagne method and has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last decade or so. This lively, fresh, tart sparkler will be an enthusiastically enjoyed conversation-starter. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 48243 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Good Partners 4 Organic product

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