Vintages New Release Collection – February 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA ‹ RED WINE CONT’D ONTARIO TWO SISTERS ELEVENTH POST 2020 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake 40% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc. A buzz of bright cherry, raspberry and rhubarb youth with pencil lead tannins and a bedrock of wet stone minerals which advance fervently towards the finale. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 50106 (XD) 750 ml $48.00 2 Featured in Local Talent WENDING HOME ESTATE VINEYARD UP ABOVE WISMER CUESTA PINOT NOIR 2021 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment ... aging half in puncheon and half in barrique (16% new oak) for 8š9 months and it was partially wild fermented ... attractive, perfumed nose with earthy dark cherries, brambly black raspberries, violets, some anise, darker berries, spice and what Giesbrecht calls “iron/bloody” minerality. It has lovely texture, smooth tannins, and energy on the palate with ripe red berries, underlying earthy/ savoury notes, crunchy pomegranate, anise, and razor-sharp acidity through a long, lifted finish. Good structure here for short-term, say four to five years, cellaring. Score: 92 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Jan. 3, 2024) BRITISH COLUMBIA VOLCANIC HILLS MAGMA RED 2021 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley This wine is sourced from Volcanic Hills’s own estate vineyards in West Kelowna as well as from select growers in Osoyoos. Each grape variety is fermented and barrel aged separately in a mix of French and American oak for 12š16 months, depending on the grape. The resulting wine is charismatic, rich and complex, with black cherry, plum, clove, mint, chocolate and spice. Medium-bodied & Fruity 46464 (XD) 750 ml $42.95 2

NOVA SCOTIA LUCKETT THE OLD BILL RED BLEND 2022 6 Gaspereau Valley

Luckett Vineyards crafts premium Nova Scotia wines with cool-climate precision and East Coast charm. This one spent 15 months in oak and offers rich stewed blackberry and cherry along with notions of old leather and cigar box. Drink now through 2035 with roasted red meats or hearty stews. Full-bodied & Firm 49656 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2

ARGENTINA ‹ WHITE WINE COLOMÉ ESTATE TORRONTÉS 2024 Valle Calchaquí, Salta, sustainable, vegan The 2024 Torrontés Estate was crafted from grapes sourced across the Calchaquí Valley. Yellow in hue, it reveals enticing aromas of lime and jasmine, complemented by subtle tropical and herbal notes. Dry, taut and refreshing, the wine flows with a pristine fruit core. This beautifully crafted Torrontés showcases a vibrant and youthful high-altitude style. Drinking window: 2024š2028. Score: 92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, Oct. 31, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 357913 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2 Featured in Southern Belles BENMARCO MALBEC 2022 Valle de Uco, Mendoza, unfined and unfiltered (Dominio del Plata) Exclusively from vineyards planted on stony, sandy soils in the Los Chacayes zone of the Uco Valley, this malbec displays the characteristic notes of that place. Here, the flowers, herbs, and firm tannins form a solid base that supports the succulent ripe red- and black-fruit flavors and firm, juicy acidity. Score: 93 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 657601 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts ARGENTINA ‹ RED WINE

Medium-bodied & Fruity 32372 (XD) 750 ml

$29.95 2

32 VINTAGES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026