Vintages New Release Collection – December 6, 2025

ROSEWOOD SHOULDERS OF GIANTS 2020 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, unfiltered, unfined This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grown on old vines in a single vineyard in Beamsville. Aged for 30 months in French oak, it’s sleek and elegant, with notions of dark fruit and smoked herbs. Medium-bodied & Fruity 48251 (XD) 750 ml $44.95 2 New at Vintages STRATUS RED 2021 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, sustainable, vegan One of the most iconic wines of Niagara- on-the-Lake, Stratus Red is a blend of classic French grape varieties. This 2021 vintage is fragrant and vibrant, with layers of black raspberry, savoury herbs, sweet tobacco leaf, vanilla and dark chocolate. 94 points (nataliemaclean.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 312058 (XD) 750 ml $55.20 2

TAWSE ROBYN’S BLOCK CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario

Chardonnay has a keen ability to communicate the character of its origins, especially in places with mineral-rich vineyards like Chablis in France and, of course, the Niagara Escarp ment right here in Ontario. This Chard from an award-winning local producer is juicy, bright and expressive. 91 points (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 416321 (XD) 750 ml $46.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 44 TO 45.