Vintages New Release Collection – December 20, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPARKLING WINE CONT’D CAMPO VIEJO BRUT CAVA DO, Spain, traditional method

DOMAINE LE CLOS JORDANNE JORDAN VILLAGE CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara Peninsula Situated west of St. Catharines and the Welland Canal, the West Niagara appellation encompasses Beamsville Bench, Twenty Mile Bench, Short Hills Bench, Lincoln Lakeshore, Creek Shores and Vinemount Ridge. This wine blends fruit from a handful of renowned vineyards to create an elegant, mineral-laced Chardonnay with notions of lemon drop, ripe pear, pineapple and melon. Full-bodied & Rich 20455 (XD) 750 ml $30.00 2

Though not the same bottling as the one tasted by the New York International Wine Competition, this release will have a similar quality profile, showing excellent balance and toasty, layered, expressive fruit. A crisp, fresh wine perfect for pairing with white turkey meat. [New York International Wine Competition did not include a tasting note.] Score: 94 (New York International Wine Competition, 2023) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 37268 (D) 750 ml $17.95 1 Featured in ’Tis Your Season CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO ADAMO LEPP DAVID’S VINEYARD GROWER’S SERIES RIESLING 2020 6 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-on-the-Lake Based in the Hockley Hills near Orangeville, much of their fruit is sourced from premium producers in Niagara as their vineyards mature. This has a quite lifted nose with lemon, green apple, a hint of fresh mint and almost vanilla sweetness. It is light bodied (11.5%), just off-dry and almost tingling with lemony acidity. There is a touch [of] youthful yeastiness on the finish. The length is excellent. Tasted Sept. 2021. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 17203 (D) 750 ml $19.95 2

CANADA – RED WINE ONTARIO BLACK BANK HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 6

VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Vinified with wild yeast and matured in French oak for 20 months, this wonderfully complex Cabernet offers suggestions of redcurrant, blackberry, rose petal, oregano, thyme, tobacco, clove, and baking spices. Graceful and finely structured with gently chewy tannins, it culminates in a long, layered finish. Medium-bodied & Fruity 48739 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

FABIAN REIS FEROX RED 2022 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake

CLOSSON CHASE UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Prince Edward County, sustainable, vegan

Niagara-on-the-Lake has growing conditions similar to those of Bordeaux, which is why the region lends itself to excellent, elegant red blends built around Cabernet or Merlot. This one is mainly Merlot with splashes of free-run Syrah and Malbec. It offers bright red cherry, raspberry, blueberry and graphite with a touch of smoked cinnamon, all lifted by brilliant acidity. Savour with pasta featuring

Made in stainless steel to maximize freshness and vibrancy, this is a gorgeously floral Chardonnay with notions of spring flowers, anise, citrus and wet stone. It’s ripe and round on the palate with a zesty, lingering finish. Pair with acorn squash ravioli, roast chicken and potatoes, or pan-seared Arctic char. Light & Crisp 48390 (D) 750 ml $35.00 1

eggplant and mushroom. Medium-bodied & Fruity 48392 (XD) 750 ml

$24.95 2

30 VINTAGES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025