Vintages New Release Collection – August 29, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA WHITE WINE CONT’D ONTARIO LIEBLING LINGARD VINEYARD RIESLING ‚ 6 The grapes are from the Lingard Vineyard on the St. David’s Bench that was planted in 2006 to the 21b Clone. Fermentation was stopped to leave a bit of residual sugar (8 g/l) to balance the crisp acidity. A classic Niagara Riesling nose of lime, grapefruit, floral lift, lanolin and white peach. It’s nicely balanced on the palate with lip-smacking citrus, summer peaches, ginger, honeycomb and yellow apple with a zippy, lifted finish. Can cellar through 2031. Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, July 21, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 41257 (XD) 750 ml $22.00 2 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake REIF RESERVE RIESLING ‚ 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake Riesling is one of Ontario’s most successful grapes, and it has a worldwide reputation for expressing a sense of place with precision and authenticity. This one has plentiful citrus tones with pear and honey notes and an emerging mineral oil character. A superb food wine, it will match well with pork tenderloin or green curry. Aromatic & Flavourful 53053 (D) 750 ml $24.95 2 This was barrel fermented and aged in 100% French puncheons with eight di¦erent yeast strains for 12 months. It also was aged on its fine lees in barrel. It has an elegant and poised nose of pure golden apples, pear, apricot tart, wet stones and saline minerality, lifted citrus zest and integrated spice notes. It has lovely silky texture, a melange of orchard fruits, juicy apricot, flint and saline minerality, fresh-squeezed lemon, and a pinch of spice on a luxurious, long and lifted finish. Lovely County Chardonnay with a bright future ahead. Score: 93 (wines inniagara.com, Aug. 19, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 53052 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 VOLTA FAMILIA RAMIREZ VINEYARD CHARDONNAY ‚ 6 VQA Prince Edward County

CANADA RED WINE ONTARIO BACK CELLARS EVERYTHING AT STAKE GAMAY * 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula This Gamay was sourced from the Jozhay Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore. It was aged four months in oak to create a juicy, fruit-forward wine with plenty of berry character, fresh acidity and soft tannin structure. The producer suggests serving it slightly chilled with coq au vin, tuna niçoise salad, or mild cheeses and berry compote. Light-bodied & Fruity 53051 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 1 Featured in Book Club DOMAINE QUEYLUS RÉSERVE DU DOMAINE CABERNET FRANC 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula A pure, vivid expression of a Niagara Cabernet Franc that undergoes wild fermentation and a gentle 16-18 month élevage in French oak. Perfumed aromas of roses and candied cherry, with a hint of vanilla to start. On the palate, bright, red berry fruit with sweet, earthy edges. Rounding out with succulent tannins and a kinetic energy through the core that continues to pierce through a long finish. Score: 94 (Leah Spooner, leahspooner-wine.com, Feb. 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 11580 (XD) 750 ml $48.70 2 HIDDEN BENCH GAMAY 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara Peninsula Hidden Bench has hit on something special with this Gamay, and with every vintage of this juicy, dense wine, they continue to raise the bar. It’s fermented with ambient yeast before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. The berry fruit, raspberry, spice and garden herbs are perfect for roast turkey and sautéed mushrooms. Light-bodied & Fruity 20422 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Local Find 4 Organic product

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