Vintages New Release Collection – July 18, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D ONTARIO

REDSTONE ROSÉ 2025 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

Redstone is an outpost of Ontario’s iconic Tawse and is named for the red soil of the vineyard. This lithe rosé is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Syrah and is loaded with strawberry, citrus, cantaloupe, cherry, peach, and red pepper. Chill and then sip, or pour with grilled sausages, prosciutto, or brunch with a ricotta frittata and broccolini. Easygoing & Fruity 650655 (D) 750 ml $18.95 1

BLACK BANK HILL PINOT NOIR 2023 6

VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula This wine is a blend of four Pinot Noir clones ... fermented separately in stainless steel tanks ... pressed into mostly second-fill French oak and aged for 20 months ... aromas are a heady mix of rose petal, strawberry, mushroom, forest floor and a touch of vanilla. The palate is fruit forward followed by earthy notes and some oak spice. A refreshing streak of acidity is balanced with fine-grained tannins. Score: 92 (Lidija Biro, winesinniagara.com, April 2, 2026) Medium-bodied & Fruity 52007 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2

BRITISH COLUMBIA VOLCANIC HILLS

SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, vegan Crafted from organically farmed Cabernet Franc grapes, this summery pink wine suggests strawberry, sour cherry, garden herbs and fresh citrus, with a cleansing finish. Pair with summer salads, grilled fish or lemon chicken. Easygoing & Fruity 279117 (D) 750 ml $23.95 1 4 Organic product

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley, vegan

Grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were grown in mineral-rich volcanic soils in Osoyoos. The wine spent 13 months in French oak barrels, adding toasty vanilla spice to a core of ripe black- berry, cassis, grilled bell pepper, cedar and tobacco. Pair with grilled steak or portobello caps. Full-bodied & Firm 49487 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2025 6

ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE

MASCOTA LA MASCOTA CHARDONNAY 2024 Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan ... vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve the bright, fresh fruit character ... vivid nose of sun-ripened raspberry, crushed pink grapefruit, white peach and a lifted thread of rose hip that gives way to a juicy, clean and lively palate with a whisper of residual sweetness and a refresh ing, tangy finish. Enjoy through 2028. Score: 89 (nataliemaclean.com, April 26, 2026) Easygoing & Fruity 117861 (D) 750 ml $16.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

This has hints of toast and chamomile to the apple and baked-pear aromas. It’s full-bodied, lightly nutty and toasty, but fresh, too. Drink now. Score: 91 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling. com, March 27, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 126870 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1 Featured in Summer Smart Buys

28 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026

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