Vintages New Release Collection – August 30, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPARKLING WINE CONT’D

FEATHERSTONE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan 20% of the fruit was barrel fermented using neutral Canadian oak barrels. It has an enticing nose of grapefruit, peach, grassy/herbaceous notes, apple and just a hint of spice. There is lovely texture on the palate with rich and layered pear, peach, fresh apple, grapefruit, minty herbs, touch of spice and a vibrant finish. Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle & Peter Rod, winesinniagara.com, April 8, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 89011 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

MICHELE CHIARLO NIVOLE MOSCATO D’ASTI 2024 DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

This wine has delicate suggestions of white flowers, melon, citrus, peach, pear, apricot and apple along- side bright acidity and a creamy, gentle mousse. A pretty, fun, sweet sparkler that will be a great late-summer-evening sipper or a sweet addition to brunch. Light & Fruity 942888 (S) 750 ml $20.95 1

CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO BURNING KILN CUREMAN’S CHARD CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA Ontario Made from fruit grown in vineyards that border Lake Erie, this Chardonnay is bright, fresh, and packed with citrus, mango, pineapple, mineral, hazelnut, and a delicately applied touch of oak. A versatile wine that will pair with grilled seafood, chicken, pork and grilled veggies. Full-bodied & Rich 310243 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

RED TRACTOR CHARDONNAY 2021 6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Creekside) Proper, clean and crisp for the sort of chardonnay you pour to the uninitiated and explain what comes from Niagara. Dictionary entry for the Peninsula with some barrel touch, a faint candied apple feel, maturity and even a wisp of residual CO 2 . Fresh enough, chewy and buttery all at the same time. Drink 2025-2026. Tasted January 2025. Score: 88 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 33492 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

DOMAINE QUEYLUS TRADITION CHARDONNAY 2021 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

REIF RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake Sourced from Reif’s oldest block of estate Chardonnay vines (planted in 1981), this was fermented in stainless steel before maturing for nine months in new French oak. Rich and superbly elegant, it evokes juicy apple and stone fruit along with hazelnut and vanilla. Pair with salmon beurre blanc, buttery shellfish, grilled pork, or hazelnut- crusted chicken breast. Full-bodied & Rich 728022 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

Now maturing into pale gold, this is also showing classic tertiary notes of hazelnut, honey, toast and nutmeg, around very ripe peach-apricot fruit. It is medium bodied, quite glossy and rich with fine texture. Lovely balance. Flavours stay very well defined and show excellent length. Drink over the next two years. Winemaker Kelly Mason at work in a typical Niagara vintage. Tasted Feb. 2024. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 417774 (XD) 750 ml $33.70 2

32 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025