Vintages New Release Collection – July 4, 2026

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DOMAINE MABY LA FORCADIÈRE TAVEL ROSÉ AOP, Rhône, France 701318 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 1 A beautiful dark fuschia colour in the glass immediately draws you in. The aromas are clearly fruit-driven but avoid tipping into anything overly confected, instead showing lively cranberry and cherry fruit with an appealing touch of spice. The palate has impressive texture and concentration for a rosé, with that bright red berry fruit spreading generously across the tongue ... A fine example of Tavel rosé. Drinking window: 2026-2028. Score: 92 (Natalie Earl, decanter.com, March 8, 2026) TAPI MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 51116 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Intense aromas of passionfruit, red grapefruit, lime and white peach are pure and pristine. Plenty of concentration and intensity. Succulent, salivating acidity gives a crisp, focused line to the palate. Long and well defined. Drink date: 2025-2028. Score: 95 (Jane Skilton, MW, therealreview.com, Oct. 13, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful New at Vintages Easygoing & Fruity 4 Organic product

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ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

FIELDING UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 164491 (XD) 750 ml $15.45 TAWSE GROWERS BLEND CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula 89037 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 HIDDEN BENCH ESTATE ORGANIC CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Beamsville Bench,

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario 68817 (XD) 750 ml $33.95 4 Organic product

It’s the world’s most popular white wine for a reason! And Ontario makes some truly great ones. To join the Chardonnay love-in, try these always available local examples, and be sure to check out our Nothing but Chardonnay feature on pages 4-19. CHEERS TO CHARDONNAY

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The southern hemisphere makes a strong showing in this collection, with Argentina’s Cheval des Andes, Australia’s The Standish Shiraz and South Africa’s Miles Mossop Max all flirting with perfect scores. Europe provides some star power with Bordeaux’s Château Figeac 2010 and impresses with a pair of monovarietal red wines from Rioja. And from Tuscany, a Gran Selezione Chianti Classico from Castello di Querceto got a perfect three glasses from Gambero Rosso . Online ordering starts July 2 at 8:30 a.m. Visit LCBO.com/vintages

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For years now, a cheeky little “anything but Chardonnay” trend has given wine lovers an excuse to cosplay as anti-Chard while declaring their love for less mainstream white wines. It’s all good fun, but these side trysts don’t change the fact that Chardonnay remains by far the single most popular white wine in the world. So be honest with yourself, come back into the light, and embrace the pleasure that is Chardonnay. NOTHING BUT CHARDONNAY

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CHARDONNAY STYLE

More than any other wine variety, Chardonnay is famous for its stylistic versatility. Depending on the choices made in the vineyard and winery, it can produce wines ranging from exquisitely light and crisp to remarkably rich and robust. (To say nothing of the sweet and sparkling wines it produces, but that’s a story for another day.) Climate is the baseline factor in shaping a Chardonnay’s ultimate style, but it’s not everything. Cool climates tend to produce light, crisp wines while warm climates tend to produce fuller, richer ones. Winemakers can lean into these tendencies, but when they don’t, there are plenty of tricks and techniques at their disposal.

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SMALL WONDER LANDSCAPE CHARDONNAY Tamar Valley, Tasmania

VIÑA COBOS FELINO CHARDONNAY Mendoza, Argentina, sustainable (Paul Hobbs) A portion of this wine was aged for six months in barrel. It’s indulgent, intense and flavourful, with notes of stewed apple, pear, chamomile and ginger. 93 points (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Rich 119099 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

From the cool-climate island of Tasmania, this wine is exquisite and elegantly fragrant, with nuances of nectarine, lemon peel and nougat. Superbly structured by beautifully pitched acidity. Long, refined finish. 95 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Light & Crisp 50127 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 27 TO 28.

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Even in cool climates, Full-bodied & Rich wines can be achieved with longer hang time in the vineyard, extended skin contact, malolactic conversion (which brings rich buttery notes) or new oak barrels. And even in warm climates, Light & Crisp wines can be achieved by harvesting early, limiting skin contact, and avoiding oak in favour of stainless steel or concrete. This incredible stylistic range means there’s a Chardonnay out there for everyone.

EL GORU CHARDONNAY Vino de la Tierra de Murcia, Spain (Ego) Fermented and aged six months in oak barrels. Opens with pear, vanilla and crème catalane. Broad and expressive on the palate. Bright acidity brings energy and drive. 91 points (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Rich 50920 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2 New at Vintages PODERE MONTALE I MAREMMANI CHARDONNAY IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy Very perfumed, with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle, pink grapefruit and raw hazel nut. Tart citrus feel, but the stone fruit remains dense, honeyed and ultra-fresh for balance. 91 points (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast ) Light & Crisp 49054 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2 New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 36 TO 38.

CHILL CHARD

RUSTENBERG WILD FERMENT UNWOODED CHARDONNAY WO Stellenbosch, South Africa Light and fresh, with a mineral edge. Clean, focused, delicate stone fruit and spice. Crisp, linear, saline finish. 90 points (decanter.com) Light & Crisp 48202 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 New at Vintages

Here’s a quick guide to chilling your Chard according to wine style.

Light & Crisp Cold 12-14°C

Full-bodied & Rich Chilled 14-16°C

1.5 hours

1 hour

15 mins

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DOMAINE DE SAVAGNY L’ÉTOILE CHARDONNAY AOP, Jura, France Interplay of flint and vanilla aromas with cool quince and wet-stone flavours. Seriously stony minerality and a bracing, exciting finish. 93 points (jamessuckling.com) Light & Crisp 37178 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2

PLANETA CHARDONNAY DOC Sicilia Menfi, Sicily, Italy Saline, herbaceous aromas of crushed seashells and wild oregano, then turns toasty. Lemon, toasted nuts and pineapple headline the palate. Buttery and rich at first, before a current of acidity cuts through. 94 points (Danielle Callegari,

BLASON DE BOURGOGNE MÂCON VILLAGES AOC, Burgundy, France, sustainable Charming white Burgundy in an e‹ortlessly elegant style. It’s brimming with fresh flowers and juicy lemon and features a long, crisp finish. Light & Crisp 648451 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 1

Wine Enthusiast ) Full-bodied & Rich 485102 (XD) 750 ml

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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 35.

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SOAK UP SUMMER The latest edition of Food & Drink has everything you need to make your summer epic. We’re talking trending cocktails, juicy burgers, wine and ice-pop pairings. Find your copy at your local LCBO store or online at LCBO.com.

SIPS & DIPS

Chardonnay is a fantastic food wine. Now that picnic season has arrived, it’s the perfect time to sip your favourite Chard with a dip from the Summer edition of Food & Drink . Here are some suggestions by wine style.

Light & Crisp / Bruschetta Dip with Whipped Ricotta

Full-bodied & Rich / Warm Artichoke-Tahini Spread and Pomegranate-Herb Gremolata with Spiced Chicken Skewers

Light & Crisp or Full-bodied & Rich / 7-Layer Dip with Spicy Butter Beans and Tajin Tortillas

Find these new Food & Drink recipes and more at LCBO.com/vintagesfdrecipes

WILLIAM FÈVRE CHAMPS ROYAUX CHABLIS AOC, Burgundy, France

Fine mineral grip and delicate notes of honeysuckle and white blossom, with just a whisper of lactic richness. Poised, balanced and classically cut. 91 points (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 461640 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 31.

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If you think Chardonnay is predictable, this release might surprise you. It’s one grape with endless expressions shaped by where it’s grown and how it’s made. This lineup o ers a journey across styles, from the crisp, citrus-driven edge of William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis to the expressive, textured layers of Ontario’s Stratus Chardonnay to the sun-ripened richness of Felino from Mendoza. Chardonnay is easy to pair with food, easy to enjoy, and o ers something a little di erent in every glass.”

Julie Hauser Product Manager, European Wines

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NOVELLUM CHARDONNAY France (Jean-Marc Lafage) Juicy and robust, with notes of sliced peach, pear and lemon. Attractively fruit-forward

STRATUS CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, sustainable, vegan Aged in French oak, this bright, satiny Chardonnay o–ers Meyer lemon, yellow apple and plum, ripe Bosc pear, and buttered toast. Full-bodied & Rich 267856 (XD) 750 ml $35.20 2

with a clean, balanced finish. 90 points (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com) Full-bodied & Rich 390781 (XD) 750 ml

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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 25 TO 30.

CELEBRATING CHARDONNAY

HIDDEN BENCH BÉTON CHARDONNAY 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable Vinified in concrete with ambient yeast then aged 10 months in concrete and eight more in steel. Evokes lemon oil, crunchy yellow apple, oyster shell and sea salt and features a long, luxurious finish. Full-bodied & Rich 45618 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 4 Organic product

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 25.

Each year, the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C) brings together wine lovers, top winemakers and chefs to celebrate the elegance and diversity of cool-climate Chardonnay from Ontario and around the world. From crisp and elegant to rich and complex, there’s an incredible range of Chardonnay to explore – right in the heart of wine country. Be a part of world-class tastings, delicious food pairings and a weekend of Chardonnay discoveries like no other from July 16 to 19 in Niagara! Check out coolchardonnay.org for info.

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HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY RESERVE CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable Sourced from vines planted in the 1980s, this wine was barrel-fermented and aged 8-10 months in French oak. Bright, balanced and luxurious, with notes of grilled pine apple, lemon zest, and crème brûlée. Full-bodied & Rich 616466 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 LEANING POST THE FIFTY CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, vegan This bright, elegant Chardonnay was vinified and aged on the lees in concrete. It show cases orange blossom, lemon curd, nectarine and pineapple, with undertones of spice and wet stones. Light & Crisp 578864 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 24 TO 25.

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Bee the Change The sustainable ecological practices Rosewood use to craft their wines and honeys have a positive impact on the local ecosystem and the environment at large.

William Roman, Rosewood general manager.

Purchasing their own tractor in 2024 allowed Rosewood more control over farming practices. LEFT: Some of Rosewood’s beloved bees.

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SPIRIT OF SUSTAINABILITY

ROSEWOOD RIESLING AF 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, unfined “ ‘AF’ stands for arrested fermentation [among other things]. It’s a fun, light-hearted, juicy, aromatic, thirst-quenching wine that is, at the same time, very serious, because it’s super well-balanced and incredibly textured. I personally love drink ing it with a variety of things, but one of my favourite pairings has to be pad Thai and East Indian curries. Something that has a little bit of heat to it. Or you go the other direction; fresh summer salads with goat cheese.” (William Roman) Aromatic & Flavourful 11947 (M) 750 ml $19.95 2 ROSEWOOD NIGHT MOVES 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, unfined and unfiltered “We treat Night Moves like our Beaujolais-Villages level. It’s meant to be an all-encompass ing, easy-drinking wine that still has that good structure to work with a variety of foods and have that backbone to it and that good acidity. The 2022 is fairly ripe, so I love drinking this with duck. It’s also great with burgers or anything ož the grill because of its slightly smoky quality, white pepper, beautiful bramble and fruit.” (William Roman) Light-bodied & Fruity 51932 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 1 New at Vintages

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Rosewood is a beloved family-run local winery certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario in both vineyard and winery. But before the wine, there were the bees. “This is going to be our [family’s] 94th commercial year of beekeeping,” says general manager William Roman. “I’m a third-generation beekeeper, and I’ve been doing that since I’ve been a very, very little kid, with my grandmother and my father.” Beekeeping duties are mostly handled by William’s parents, Eugene and Renata Roman, who began Rosewood Winery in 2000. William helps out as needed, but the impact of the bees goes beyond the honey products for sale at the winery. Bees are highly sensitive, and keeping them healthy means reacting very quickly and decisively; traits that can only benefit winemakers in a region where no two vintages are alike. It also means taking extra care in the vineyard. “The bees will die if we spray something like a neonicotinoid [insecticide] on the plants, so we just don’t do that,” says William. Instead of spraying herbicides, the team does manual weed control. Pheromone dis ruptors and traps assist with pest management. These practices aid not only the Rosewood bees, but native wild pollinators as well. In return, the bees help out with fruit set (the process of a flower forming a berry) in the vineyard. “All of our neighbouring vineyards really like the fact that we house 2-5 million bees,” says William. “We want to foster as much natural pollination services for everybody as we can, because it’s going to help our entire ecosystem.”

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 25 TO 26.

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100% Aligoté. 1. 2. It’s crisp and refreshing, with

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Charm. Éclat. Panache, even. This unique local bubby has it all. It’s 100% Aligoté sourced from Chateau de Charmes’s estate vineyards, and it delivers engaging floral tones, excellent freshness and lift, and crisp, zesty apple, pear and citrus. A great option for levelling up a barbecue.

CHATEAU DES CHARMES ÉCLAT! BUBBLES SPARKLING  6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Charmat method, sustainable 51939 (D)

750 ml $18.95 2 Medium-bodied & Flavourful

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 24.

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HIDEYOSHI JUNMAI DAIGINJO SAKE Akita, Japan A blend of local Akita Sake Komachi and Yamadanishiki rice polished to 40% grain. It’s delicate and bright, with youthful aromas of pineapple, lemon curd and fresh grapes. The finish shows notes of citrus and white flowers, with good umami. 26532 (D) 720 ml $57.95 1

WANT TO SHOP CANADIAN? 6 Look for this icon to support products that are made in Canada. DRINKABILITY INDEX This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective view of our purchasing panel. 1 DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit to cellaring. 2 DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be matured further by cellaring. 3 HOLD: This wine may be enjoyed now, but it will develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions. SUGAR CONTENT Residual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L ) is displayed on shelf signs and on LCBO.com. Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD , D , M , MS , S – is printed in this catalogue, on shelf signs and online. Please discuss specifics with a Product Consultant. WINE STYLES Every wine in this section includes a style (e.g. Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful) designed to help you quickly and easily choose products. ORGANIC PRODUCTS Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free sulphur for dry wines (<50 g/L sugar); 35 mg/L or less for sweeter wines (50-99 g/L sugar); 45 mg/L or less for sweet wines (>99 g/L sugar). ALCOHOL CONTENT The alcohol/volume content for any product released by Vintages is available online. Visit LCBO.com/vintages and enter the product number into the search field. Products in this catalogue are available in stores and online in limited quantities. All reviews, scores, prices and content in this catalogue are accurate and current at time of printing. Prices are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date prices, visit LCBO.com/vintages. All prices include applicable container deposit and HST. Vintages cannot assume responsibility for typographical errors in this catalogue.

SEIKYO TAKEHARA MIRROR OF TRUTH JUNMAI SAKE Hiroshima, Japan (Nakao Sake Brewery)

Hiroshima and the larger Chugoku area have long been known for growing high-quality rice, thanks in part to the cold water springing up in the mountains and the cool climate at night. This classic, mellow Junmai is delicate and pure with subtle earthy notes and hints of honey and brown butter. 48858 (M) 720 ml $29.95 1

URAKASUMI KI›IPPON JUNMAI SAKE Miyagi, Japan Made from rice polished to 60%, this sake is light and creamy with complex notes of citrus, pineapple, pear and banana. Serve chilled with fish or eggplant teriyaki. 347955 (D) 720 ml $32.95 1

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TAWSE SPARK LIMESTONE RIDGE SPARKLING RIESLING 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, traditional method This is a riesling sparkler from an excellent cool climate site in Twenty Mile Bench. The nose is very lifted as expected from riesling with almost tropical pineapple, honey, light toast and petrol. Quite compelling. It is light to medium bodied, ož-dry yet still so brisk and energized. Excellent flavour intensity and length. Tasted Nov. 2023. Score: 93 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 38392 (D) 375 ml $14.95 1 KRONE CUVÉE CAP CLASSIQUE BRUT ROSÉ CUVÉE SPARKLING „ WO Western Cape, South Africa, traditional method (Twee Jonge Gezellen) Among the cheaper ožerings in the Krone range, this is a bronze pink-hued cuvée of Chardonnay and 39% Pinot Noir from a variety of dižerent sites. Lees aged for 24 months, it has rosehip and potpourri aromas, flavours of toast and wild strawberry and nine grams of dosage. Drink date: 2025-2028. Score: 90 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2025 ) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 130047 (D) 750 ml $22.95 2 CANADA ¦ WHITE WINE ONTARIO HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY RESERVE CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable Sourced from Henry of Pelham’s oldest vineyards, which were planted by hand in the 1980s, this Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged 8-10 months in French oak. It’s bright, balanced and luxurious, displaying notes of grilled pine apple, lemon zest, and crème brûlée. Pair with buttered lobster, roast turkey breast, or sweet-pea soup with fresh cream. Full-bodied & Rich 616466 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

VITTORE FORMULA ANCESTRAL WHITE VERMOUTH Valencia, Spain (Cherubino Valsangiacomo) From Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Vittore is a white vermouth from Valencia, Spain. Fragrant with poached pear, vanilla, fine herb, chamomile, thyme and sweet baking spice flavours sweet and vibrant on the palate, sip it chilled on the rocks or pair it with cured meats and pickled vegetables. Also try it chilled in a cocktail of one part vermouth, two parts tonic with a citrus garnish. Drink date: 2025-2029. Score: 93 (nataliemaclean.com, May 24, 2025) Sweet 33933 (S) 750 ml $19.95 2 CHAMPAGNE For a bone-dry blanc de blancs Champagne, this has sensational balance and elegance. The wide spectrum of aromas ranges from fresh herbs to floral honey with stacks of citrusy nuances. Spot-on balance of creamy brioche character and mineral acidity right through the very long finish. Made from 100% old-vine chardonnay from the Coteaux Vitryats with almost zero dosage. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, March 13, 2024) Rich & Complex 51560 (XD) 750 ml $79.95 2 SPARKLING WINE BERNARD LONCLAS EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS CHAMPAGNE AOC, France

CHATEAU DES CHARMES ÉCLAT! BUBBLES SPARKLING 6 VQA St. David‘s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Charmat method, sustainable

This is a unique sparkler from a leading Niagara producer. It’s crafted from 100% Aligoté sourced from Chateau de Charmes’s estate vineyards. There’s a lot to like here, with engaging floral tones, excellent freshness and lift, and notable apple, pear and citrus. Crisp and zesty, with wonderful fruit purity. A great sipping sparkler that will pair well with lighter barbecue fare. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 51939 (D) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured in Local Find

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HIDDEN BENCH BÉTON CHARDONNAY 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable Made from 100% estate fruit organically grown on the Beamsville Bench. Fruit is whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in concrete using ambient yeast, after which the wine is aged 10 months in concrete and an additional eight in stainless steel before bottling. Expansive and textured, it evokes lemon oil, crunchy yellow apple, oyster shell and sea salt and features a long, luxurious finish. Pair with crab cakes with citrus aioli. Full-bodied & Rich 45618 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay 4 Organic product

ROSEWOOD RIESLING AF 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, unfined This wine is fermented in stainless steel, with a small portion undergoing arrested fermentation (which halts fermentation and keeps a dash of residual sugar) while the rest is fermented dry. The blended wine is aged on the lees in stainless steel for eight months. The result is a juicy, bright, fresh wine with apple, grapefruit, pear, citrus and notable Twenty Mile minerality.

Drink through 2030+. Aromatic & Flavourful 11947 (M)

750 ml $19.95 2

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KACABA JENNIFER’S PINOT GRIS 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

STRATUS CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable, vegan

A merging of Pinot Gris from the Short Hills Bench and Four Mile Creek sub-appellations that o•ers a wonderfully fragrant nose of fresh cut cantaloupe, banana and white flowers. Light-bodied, with invigorating acidity and lime citrus notes energizing the palate, leaving a zippy, persistent saline finish. Pair with crab cakes or stu•ed mushroom caps. Score: 90 (Leah Spooner, leahspooner-wine.com, Jan. 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 51935 (XD) 750 ml $24.15 2

Crafted and aged for 120 days in French oak, this bright Chardonnay opens with aromas of Meyer lemon and yellow plum. The satiny palate is lifted by brilliant acidity, highlighting the notes of yellow apple, ripe Bosc pear, and buttered toast. Full-bodied & Rich 267856 (XD) 750 ml $35.20 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

CANADA ¤ RED WINE ONTARIO CASA DEA RESERVE CABERNET FRANC † 6 VQA Prince Edward County

LEANING POST THE FIFTY CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, vegan

This bright, elegant Chardonnay was vinified and aged on the lees in concrete and comprises 63% fruit from Hemeris Vineyard in Beamsville Bench with the remainder from Grimsby Hillside Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore. It showcases orange blossom, lemon curd, nectarine and pineapple, with undertones of spice and wet stones. Savour through 2032 with fried zucchini blossoms, lemon-roasted chicken or sole meunière. Light & Crisp 578864 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

This 100% Cabernet Franc was sourced from block 200 of the Greer Vineyard. It’s a bold example of Niagara’s suitability for Cabernet Franc. Expect a ripe, dark wine with notes of cherry, redcurrant, jam, dried blackberry, and baking spices. The tannins are structured but not overpowering. Medium-bodied & Fruity 52008 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2

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CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D ONTARIO CLOSSON CHASE CHURCHSIDE PINOT NOIR  6 VQA Prince Edward County, unfiltered, sustainable, vegan

BRITISH COLUMBIA MISSION HILL RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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BC VQA Okanagan Valley This is a representative yet riveting rendition of cabernet sauvignon from the Okanagan Valley. It is inky with colour and flavour, including dried tobacco leaves and violets, plush blackberries and blackcurrants, and toasted vanilla bean and brown spices. The palate is dense and gently warming, but graceful, with fine, drying tannins and firm acids, while the finish is long-lasting and concentrated. This wine is beautiful now but will continue to mature over the next 2-3 years, integrating further and developing even more complexity. Tasted July 2025. Score: 92 (Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D., winealign.com) Full-bodied & Firm 553321 (XD) 750 ml $37.95 2 4 Organic product QUAILS’ GATE PINOT NOIR BC VQA Okanagan Valley Quails’ Gate is one of BC’s top producers, renowned for their approachable, terroir-driven wines. This one o’ers up impressive raspberry, sour cherry, sage, oak spice, earth, and a hint of cocoa and will develop and delight for a decade from vintage. Pair it with grilled portobello mushroom steaks or pork chops. Medium-bodied & Fruity 585760 (XD) 750 ml $36.95 2  6 CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO KONZELMANN LAKEFRONT SERIES CABERNET ROSÉ ƒ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Fresh, zesty and buoyant, with lifted floral notes alongside cranberry, cherry, strawberry, water melon and citrus. Ripe fruit and a touch of residual sugar give this rosé an elegant, gentle sweetness. Sip or pair with summer salads or

... A natural sweetness of fruit and slightly earlier accessibility allow this ripe and punchy pinot noir to spring into action. Acids are crunchy and supportive, tannins nearly ready at the waiting. Should you wish to impress a County newbie or they who might have preconceived notions and or misconceptions about Canadian reds inclusive of pinot noir then bring 2023 to the table. Wait a year but then act on the matter with confidence. Drink date: 2026-2031. Tasted November 2025. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 265074 (XD) 750 ml $55.00 2 This wine is sourced from a vineyard perched atop the Niagara Escarpment and named for the red-tailed hawks that soar on thermals there. Fermented with wild yeast, it’s complex and an astonishing value. It has layered red and dark fruit, cassis, plum, earth, cocoa, mixed spices and savoury herbs. An absolute stunner for your next barbecue, it will continue to evolve into the early 2030s. Medium-bodied & Fruity 131540 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 FEATHERSTONE RED TAIL MERLOT 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, unfined, unfiltered The Gamay for this wine was sourced from Rosewood’s estate vineyard and two neighbour ing farms, with each parcel being fermented separately using wild yeasts before being blended and aged. The 2022 vintage was a cooler one in Niagara, which resulted in excellent Gamay. This lively, tart, smoky wine has red berry, cherry, strawberry, fine balance and structure. It will be great with charcuterie and cheese. Light-bodied & Fruity 51932 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 1 Featured in Good Partners ROSEWOOD NIGHT MOVES

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REIF IT’S COMPLICATED ROSÉ 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable The 2024 vintage recalled the perfection of 2020 and was one in which Bordeaux red varieties shone exceptionally bright, which is great news for this wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it’s a complex rosé with consistent pear, plum, apricot and vanilla. It will reward some ageing and has the potential to evolve through 2029. Medium-bodied & Dry 42942 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

LA POSTA GLORIETA PINOT NOIR Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza

The 2024 Pinot Noir Glorieta hails from Villa Bastías, Uco Valley. Half of this aged for eight months in second-use French barrels, 30% in concrete tanks and 20% in stainless steel. It is fruity and straightforward in the one-dimensional style of some Pinots, with some cherry and sour cherry notes. This is smooth and supple, with a clean, sapid finish of pure fruit. Drinking window: 2025-2034. Score: 91 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous. com, Aug. 26, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 49713 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 TRIVENTO GOLDEN RESERVE MALBEC  Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, vegan 100% Malbec. Cheerful and luminous, parading minty red fruits, fragrant florals and spices which burst onto the energising palate beaming glossy tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Long and lush. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 588731 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR AMAROSÉ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula This wine’s name is a playful take on Amarone: the famous wine of Veneto, Italy, that’s made from dried grapes. The concentrated strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, and zesty, food-friendly character make it a great choice for burgers, grilled salmon or barbecued ribs. Medium-bodied & Dry 388702 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

ARGENTINA WHITE WINE VIÑA COBOS FELINO CHARDONNAY Mendoza, sustainable (Paul Hobbs)

ARGENTINA ROSÉ WINE

SANTA JULIA CHIMANGO NATURAL ROSÉ ­ Valle del Maipo, Mendoza, sustainable, vegan

The 2024 Chardonnay Felino is sourced equally from Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, with a small portion aged for six months in barrel. Aromas of stewed apple, pear, chamomile and ginger rise from the glass. Broad, rich and flavorful, yet agile, this finishes with inviting wood notes. The 2024 is straightforward and indulgent, with ample flavor intensity. Drinking window: 2025-2032. Score: 93 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, Aug. 5, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 119099 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

This wine is fermented with wild yeasts and bottled without clarification or filtration, which causes a slight cloudiness. It’s floral, bright and fresh, with well-defined strawberry, raspberry, cherry, watermelon, and dried herbal notes. A balanced wine ideal for roasted veggie skewers. Easygoing & Fruity 49073 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1 4 Organic product

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CHILE RED WINE KOYLE ROYALE LOS LINGUES SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON € DO Valle de Colchagua It would be worth studying the dišerences between the cabernet sauvignons that originate in the Andean foothills of Maipo Alto, in the Andean Cachapoal, and here in Los Lingues ... In this part of Colchagua, red fruit predominates over the menthol or eucalyptus of its more famous Maipo relatives. Here, you notice the deliciously generous fruit, herbal notes, tense texture, angular tannins, and vibrant acidity. A cabernet full of a sense of place. Score: 94 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 255760 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

AUSTRALIA RED WINE

DEEP WOODS EBONY MARGARET RIVER CABERNET/SHIRAZ Margaret River, Western Australia With a generous swirl, aromas of blackcurrants and lead pencil shavings emerge. The plush core of fruit is a lovely mix of red and black berries. Inky tannins on the finish temper the bold core. It’s quite defying that you can gain so much pleasure at this price point. Drink date: 2022 2029. Score: 89 (Gabrielle Poy, therealreview.com, Sept. 8, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 18339 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

URUGUAY RED WINE GARZON RESERVA CABERNET FRANC Uruguay

MR. RIGGS THE GAFFER REGIONAL SERIES SHIRAZ McLaren Vale, South Australia It’s immediately appealing on the nose with black and blueberry, rich floral, olive, and cedary oak notes. The palate is equally satisfying, featuring a rich mouthfeel with a velvety texture and beautifully blended tannins. It is upfront and delightful. At its best: now to 2033. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 47597 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

Asphalt, paprika and blackcurrants on the nose. This elegant medium- to full-bodied wine leans more toward medium, with refined dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a refreshing lift that ties everything together. Drink now or hold. Score: 91 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 10, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 50037 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

AUSTRALIA WHITE WINE

RISKY BUSINESS MARGARET RIVER CABERNET SAUVIGNON Margaret River, Western Australia

SMALL WONDER LANDSCAPE CHARDONNAY Tamar Valley, Tasmania

... the nose is redolent of blackcurrants, cošee grinds, aniseed, sage, tobacco leaves, a touch of chocolate and evidence of a little graphite. There is good focus here, impressive length and very fine tannins. The chocolate and graphite is accentuated on the palate. A fine example and one which proves that even good Margaret River Cabernet can have relative peanuts. Cracking value. Enjoy over the next eight to ten years. Drink by: 2025-2035. Score: 93 (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, April 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 50115 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2

Exquisite and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows white-fleshed nectarine, lemon peel, nougat, and oatmeal nuances, followed by a concentrated palate ošering fine focus and linear mouthfeel. Superbly structured by beautifully pitched acidity, finishing impressively long and refined. At its best: now to 2034. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2025) Light & Crisp 50127 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

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TENACITY OLD VINE SHIRAZ McLaren Vale/Barossa Valley, South Australia This wine comes from a producer with decades of experience crafting top-tier Shiraz. It’s a blend of fruit sourced from two regions and is lithe, composed and dynamic, with dark berry, plum, cedar, oak spice and clove. It has power but isn’t overly aggressive or burly. A great barbecue wine, it will drink through the early 2030s. Full-bodied & Smooth 12998 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

INVIVO CHARDONNAY Hawke’s Bay, North Island

It’s elegantly expressed on the nose, showing ripe peach, rockmelon, subtle vanilla, and almond meal characters, followed by a succulent palate that’s silky and supple. Beautifully rounded and smooth with a lingering, tasty finish. At its best: now to 2029. Score: 90 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Nov. 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 499855 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

TAPI MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island

TOMICH HILL HILLTOP PINOT NOIR Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Intense aromas of passionfruit, red grapefruit, lime and white peach are pure and pristine. Plenty of concentration and intensity. Succulent, salivating acidity gives a crisp, focused line to the palate. Long and well defined. Drink date: 2025-2028. Score: 95 (Jane Skilton, MW, therealreview.com, Oct. 13, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 51116 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

Tomich Hill is a third-generation family winery. Its Hilltop range is handcrafted from estate fruit from high-altitude, cool-climate vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. This vibrant, elegant Pinot Noir displays intense berry and cherry fruit with a touch of truœle on the finish. Medium-bodied & Fruity 41314 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

NEW ZEALAND ž WHITE WINE

VILLA MARIA WAIRAU VALLEY RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable It’s gorgeously fruited and intensely expressed on the nose, showing passionfruit, pineapple, mango and lime zest aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and fruit power, wonderfully supported by vibrant acidity, making it delicious and hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 536201 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

HÃHÃ SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Intensely aromatic and inviting, the bouquet shows passionfruit, kiwifruit, lemongrass, and lime peel notes on the nose. The flavoursome palate displays excellent vibrancy and lively mouthfeel, well supported by crisp acidity, making it delectable and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, May 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 388363 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

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RUSTENBERG WILD FERMENT UNWOODED CHARDONNAY WO Stellenbosch

LOVEBLOCK PINOT NOIR Central Otago, South Island, sustainable Pleasant cherry-strawberry aromas take the melody, with bass notes of smoked meats and dried florals and herbs behind. The palate is mid-weight with lovely silky fruit framed in taut, fine tannins. Well structured and approachable now, this should age nicely, too. [This will continue to evolve into the mid-2030s.] Score: 94 (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 313924 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

Light and fresh, with a mineral edge. Clean, focused, delicate stone fruit and spice. Crisp, linear, saline finish. A well-priced, unforced wine with nice purity and poise. Great value for Mâcon fans. Drinking window: 2025-2028. Score: 90 (Panel, decanter.com, March 4, 2025) Light & Crisp 48202 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

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NEW ZEALAND Š ROSÉ WINE

HIEDLER PHENOMENON RIESLING  Qualitätswein, Niederösterreich, sustainable Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Delicately mineral accented, fine stone fruit nuances, a hint of peach and mango, lime zest. Medium body, fine white fruit nuances, fresh acidity, subtle sweetness in the finish, already accessible, a lively food wine. Score: 92 (Peter Moser, falsta—.com, June 24, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 49083 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

ERADUS SADIE ROSÉ „ Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island This is delicately lifted on the nose, showing raspberry, red apple, citrus peel, and white floral nuances. The palate delivers fine flow and fleshy texture, beautifully framed by juicy acidity, making it highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025) Easygoing & Fruity 43353 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA Š WHITE WINE

FRANCE Š WHITE WINE

MULDERBOSCH STEEN OP HOUT CHENIN BLANC „ WO Stellenbosch, sustainable, vegan Chenin Blanc (a.k.a. Steen) has been produced in South Africa since the 1600s and saw no oak until Mulderbosch began experimenting with oaked Chenin in 1996. “Steen op hout” is Afrikaans for “Chenin on wood” and is a nod to this pioneering approach to South Africa’s signature white. This 2025 is fresh and lively, with pear, apricot, pineapple, spice and flint. Drink through 2030+. Aromatic & Flavourful 675421 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

NOVELLUM CHARDONNAY France (Jean-Marc Lafage)

This juicy white has aromas of sliced peaches, pears and lemons. It’s medium- to full-bodied and attractively fruit-forward, with a clean and balanced finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, April 25, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 390781 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

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LANGUEDOC GÉRARD BERTRAND CÔTE DES ROSES SAUVIGNON BLANC IGP Pays d’Oc Languedoc’s soils are a varied, complex mixture that includes high percentages of limestone, schist and gravel. This wine’s attractive bottle invites you to present it as you would a bouquet of roses, and the juice inside is just as fun. A lively, fresh wine with tropical fruit, citrus and herbs atop a mineral base. Perfect for seafood, or vegan pasta with asparagus, lemon and peas. Aromatic & Flavourful 23906 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 LOIRE JEANMAX ROGER CUVÉE GENÈSE SANCERRE AOC Opens with an attractive, complex, citrusy and peachy nose. On the palate there are goose berries and passion fruit, showing the nervosité of the vintage alongside sweet fruit and enough flesh to avoid the linear leanness of the year. This is juicy, energetic and delicious, with moderate length. From a blend of grapes coming from some of the top sites in Sancerre, including Grand Chemarin, Petit Chemarin and Grand Champs, the wine undergoes a long fermentation in stainless steel tanks before ageing for eight months on lees. A clean, frank and open style that o’ers reliable value. Drinking window: 2025-2028. Score: 90 (Beverley Blanning, MW, decanter.com, July 4, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 189126 (XD) 750 ml $41.95 2 MIDI LE JADE PICPOUL DE PINET AOP (Les Costières de Pomerols) Also known as Folle Blanche, Picpoul is admired for its zesty acidity and hints of fresh herbs. Showing notes of lemon peel, citrus blossom, green pear, and fresh thyme, this wine will make an excellent accompaniment to grilled prawns, fried zucchini blossoms or stu’ed bell peppers. Light & Crisp 350124 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

Here’s an absolutely charming taste of white Burgundy in an e’ortlessly elegant style. It’s brimming with fresh flowers and juicy lemon and features a long, crisp finish. Perfect for poached fish or roast chicken. Light & Crisp 648451 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 1 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

WILLIAM FÈVRE CHAMPS ROYAUX CHABLIS AOC A bright, leesy Chablis with a gentle creaminess that plays against its hallmark, racy acidity. The palate shows fine mineral grip and delicate notes of honeysuckle and white blossom, with just a whisper of lactic richness – not intrusive, merely rounding the edges. Poised, balanced, and classically cut, this is Chablis in confident form, drinking beautifully now. Tasted October 2025. Score: 91 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 461640 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay JURA DOMAINE DE SAVAGNY L’ÉTOILE CHARDONNAY AOP The interplay of flint and vanilla aromas with cool quince and wet-stone flavors on the barely medium-bodied palate makes this an impressive Jura chardonnay. Serious stony minerality in the slightly austere but exciting finish. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, April 30, 2025) Light & Crisp 37178 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 Featured in Nothing but Chardonnay

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FRANCE — WHITE WINE CONT’D RHÔNE MAS DES BRESSADES TRADITION BLANC AOP Costières de Nîmes, sustainable (Cyril Marès) Attractive and savory blend of grenache blanc, roussanne, marsanne and viognier. Fresh lemons, grilled pineapple and sweet baking spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Round and supple. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, June 16, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 701094 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 1 4 Organic product

BEAUJOLAIS HOSPICES DE BEAUJEU CUVÉE MARQUISE DE VAUDREUIL RÉGNIÉ AOC

Black plum and ripe red cherry open on the nose along with flower blossom. The palate reveals some chalkiness on the attack followed by red fruit that glides into dried orange peel and forest floor. This Régnié has all the right elements ... enjoy 2026 onwards. Score: 91 ( Wine Enthusiast Importer Connection , July 29, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 49860 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 1

FRANCE — RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU DE ROCHEMORIN PESSACLÉOGNAN AOC (Famille André Lurton)

JOSEPH JACÔME BEAUJOLAISVILLAGES

AOP This Beaujolais-Villages joyfully celebrates the harvest. Fragrant aromas of black plum, black raspberry and pomegranate are joined by Alpine strawberry, black olive and dried apricot skin. Subdued tannins carry briary fruit to the violet-blossom-dusted finish of the beautiful wine. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2025) Light-bodied & Fruity 49567 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 1

65% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot ... packed with the tender-sweet black fruits and sweet floral seduction typical of the vintage; secondary complexities lie ahead. On the palate, it is soft, tender and ample, with Merlot turning on the charm. The Petit Verdot brings a little pepper and spice to the blend, and even the Cabernet in this wine is a–able and unforbidding, just lending grandeur and resolve to the Merlot’s charm ... an ideal choice for the first decade following the vintage. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 48823 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 CHÂTEAU MAYNEVIEIL FRONSAC „ AOC, sustainable This dense wine o–ers rich blackberry flavors. Dark tannins contrast with ripe fruits to give a wine that has solid layers along with a juicy aftertaste. Drink from 2023. Score: 91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 14469 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

BURGUNDY PAUL BENOIT BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR AOP

From limestone-based vineyards situated along the foot of Burgundian hillside slopes, this lively red was vinified and aged for 8-10 months in stainless steel. It delivers red and black berry fruit, peppery notes, leather and underbrush, with a supple finish. Drink through 2028 with grilled veggies, chicken pot pie or stu–ed mushrooms. Medium-bodied & Fruity 49289 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2

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FRANCE ROSÉ WINE LANGUEDOC PALOOZA CREATION ROSÉ IGP Pays d’Oc (Aubert & Mathieu) Sunshine in a bottle. The blend here is Grenache with Cinsault and Vermentino, which in the glass delivers zippy raspberry, cherry, peach, and lemon zest. Sip with burrata al pesto or sesame

RHÔNE DOMAINES ANDRÉ AUBERT VISAN CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES AOC A blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, this modern-styled CdR red is brimming with ripe red and black berry fruit and a dash of peppery spice. It displays an impressive combination of elegance and intensity and will pair nicely with grilled beef, blackened chicken or duck breast. Full-bodied & Smooth 224915 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

crusted tuna tataki. Easygoing & Fruity 48979 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 1

ROUSSILLON GÉRARD BERTRAND HERITAGE AN ƒ„„ LES ASPRES GRENACHE/ MOURVÈDRE/SYRAH AOP Côtes du Roussillon-Villages This red blend is a perennial favourite with Vintages customers. The 2022 vintage is plush and fine, with black cherry, blackberry, oak spice, cocoa powder and nutmeg. It will drink beautifully through 2027 with mushroom or beef burgers. Full-bodied & Smooth 413245 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

MAISON MARIGNY BUDDY ROSÉ IGP Méditerranée (Famille Lorne) From a relatively new winery founded by brothers Philibert and Audoin Lorne in 2015, this rosé blends Cinsault and Grenache. It o™ers up tangy lemon, grapefruit, marjoram and thyme with hints of dried rose petal and lime blossom and will pair nicely with grilled seafood or summer salads. Easygoing & Fruity 49430 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 1 PROVENCE S DE LA SABLETTE COTEAUX VAROIS EN PROVENCE ROSÉ AOP A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, this charming rosé showcases pink grapefruit, strawberry, white cranberry and raspberry. The clean body, crisp acidity and mineral finish make it a delight with food. Pair with herb crusted scallops. Easygoing & Fruity 23757 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

SOUTHWEST CHÂTEAU NOZIÈRES CAHORS AOP

Light ruby in color and cranberry fresh in flavor, this is a crunchy Cahors with scents of licorice, plums and mineral-inflected tannins. It has lovely richness for a light wine. Best Buy. Score: 92 (Joshua Greene, wineandspiritsmagazine.com, Oct. 7, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 49877 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

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