Vintages New Release Collection – January 10, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPECIALTY WINES VERMOUTH PEREZ BARQUERO VERMOUTH DO Montilla-Moriles, Spain This sweet red Vermouth is made with Pedro Ximénez grapes from Sierra de Montilla. Complex and spicy, it evokes cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric, and citrus zest, with a touch of bitter almond. Try it on the rocks with a twist of orange or as a base for an elevated cocktail. [ Guía Peñín tasting note not available.] Score: 91 ( Guía Peñín , 2019) Sweet 47036 (S) 750 ml $17.95 1 Featured in Smart Buys HENRY OF PELHAM ICEWINE DUO 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, two bottles in gift box, sustainable The Vidal in this electric two-pack was sourced primarily from vineyards planted in 1984. Bold and intense with a rich, complex character, the Vidal Icewine 2017 is very tropical, with notable mango and pineapple tones. The red Icewine 2018 is Vidal blended with Cabernet Franc and delivers resplendent notes of raspberry and strawberry atop the classic Vidal tones. Lusciously Sweet 42786 (S) 2 x 200 ml $59.95 2 ICEWINE

STRATUS RED ICEWINE 2023 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, sustainable, vegan ... The assemblage is 43% Petit Verdot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon that was harvest on Jan. 15 ... It has lovely herbaceous notes on the nose with strawberry tart, black raspberries, red currants, and dark cherries. It has a beautiful and luxurious texture, vibrancy, and sweetness, yes, but nicely balanced by the racy acidity, keeping all those sweet cherries, summer strawberries and herbs in balance. Great aging potential here until 2032. Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, May 14, 2024) Lusciously Sweet 56689 (S) 200 ml $44.95 2 TAWSE RIESLING ICEWINE 2023 6 VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Clean and fresh on the nose, this is precisely rendered, sound and chiselled icewine, comfortable and stress free. Flavours resemble apricot and quince jam, with wonderfully sapid and saliva inducing, almost saline character, saltwater toffee and crème brulée. It’s very sweet to be sure, but not heavy thanks to vibrant acids. Length is excellent. Drink or hold into the early ’30s, or beyond – the landing strip will be long. Tasted March 2025. Score: 94 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Lusciously Sweet 44186 (S) 200 ml $36.95 2

CHAMPAGNE

INNISKILLIN NIAGARA ESTATE GOLD VIDAL ICEWINE 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

BELLERMANN PRESTIGE BRUT CHAMPAGNE AOC, France

A classic expression from a pre-eminent, ground breaking Niagara producer. As always, this is a richly textured, balanced wine, with ripe mango, orange peel, lychee, spice, clove, vanilla and honey. High-toned, fresh and evocative, it’s a charming demonstration of how good Icewine can be. Lusciously Sweet 19083 (S) 375 ml $99.95 2

Made from 55% Pinot Noir along with 40% Pinot Meunier and 5% Chardonnay, this is a lithe, lively bubbly with notions of crunchy apple and pear, succulent peach, white flowers, and walnut bread. Friendly price for a Champagne of this quality. Rich & Complex 45901 (XD) 750 ml $48.95 2

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026