Vintages New Release Collection – January 10, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026

NEW ZEALAND ‘ WHITE WINE

VILLA MARIA SOUTHERN CLAYS RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Offering terrific fruit purity, the enticing bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, kiwifruit, lemongrass, and kaffir lime characters. The palate displays excellent weight and persistence, wonderfully framed by saline texture and lively acidity, finishing impressively long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2032. Score: 96 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, April 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 47831 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

RAPAURA SPRINGS CLASSIC SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Upfront and aromatic, the inviting bouquet shows green rockmelon, feijoa, nectarine and lemon peel aromas, followed by a splendidly flavoursome palate offering juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and vibrant acidity, finishing long and delicious. At its best: now to 2026. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 465880 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

NEW ZEALAND ‘ RED WINE

SACRED HILL MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2025 Marlborough, South Island Here’s a classic expression of the bombastic style of Sauvignon Blanc for which Marlborough is famous. It’s aromatic and zesty, with passion fruit, mango, lime, guava, fresh garden herbs, and a lovely mineral undertone. Aromatic & Flavourful 489112 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured in Smart Buys SPY VALLEY E BLOCK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan (Wendy Stuckey) An excellent bouquet of fresh citrus fruits and herbs, some tropical limes and angelica, fruit spice and freshness. Crisp, intense and very engaging on the palate with a vibrant acid line that dances spritely across the tongue. Fruit flavours center on citrus peel and apple, then some tropical fruit highlights ... lengthy and well made. Best drinking from 2024 through 2027. Excellent. Score: 93+ (Cameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, March 26, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 36874 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

SPY VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2020 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable, vegan

Plenty of ripe strawberry with orange peel and hints of dark chocolate. It’s full and flavorful with firm, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold [through 2025+]. Score: 92 (james suckling.com, March 6, 2023)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 203752 (XD) 375 ml

$13.95 1

THE BETTER HALF PINOT NOIR 2023 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable

Immediately enticing bouquet of fresh cherry and plum scents then a fine savoury spice quality, lees and dried herb. Satin-smooth touch on the palate with contrasting textures from fine tannins and acidity. Flavours mirror the bouquet with an added baking spice layer. Lees and mineral, fruit and dried herb all deliver simultaneously. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from 2025 through 2028. Premium. Score: 91 (Cameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, June 14, 2025)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 47838 (XD) 750 ml

$22.95 2

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026 VINTAGES 39