Vintages New Release Collection – June 21, 2025

WHITE WINES 18 SUMMERY

VISIT CAMPANIA, ITALY – A NEW ONLINE & FLAGSHIP EXCLUSIVES COLLECTION

SATURDAY | JUNE 21, 2025

wines

of the month

Dynamic, mouth- watering whites

AHI KA BLACKMORE GROWER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Dillons Point, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, sustainable 41803 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2 Intense, vibrant sauvignon with lemongrass, red capsicum and passionfruit flavours supported by a mouthwatering cut of tangy acidity. High energy wine with a perfect sweet-sour balance giving the wine pleasing tension. Drink date: 2023-2027. Score: 95 (Bob Campbell, MW, therealreview.com, Sept. 17, 2023) DOMAINE SABANIS ASSYRTIKO 2023 PGI Central, Greece 41120 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 This wine is made from 100% Assyrtiko grown in the hilly vineyards of central Greece and given six hours of skin contact during vinification. It delivers musky lemon, peach and apricot notes wrapped in bright, crisp acidity. Aromatic & Flavourful New at Vintages Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time. Aromatic & Flavourful New at Vintages

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

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A snapshot of exciting events, great wines to try, new collections, special offers and more. WHAT’S ON

ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

MAKE IT A VINTAGES SUMMER

If you own a cottage or are visiting one around Canada Day, it’s practically a given that you’ll be having brunch, before-dinner drinks or a big barbecue dinner at some point on the weekend. Whatever the event or occasion, we’re making it easy to elevate it by bringing popular wines from our Essentials Collection to many smaller stores across cottage country. No matter what part of Ontario you’re in, you’ll be able to sip great wines on the deck or dock ... all summer long. Shop smart! Visit LCBO.com and select from the Essentials in stock at your cottage store. Choose Same-Day Pickup at checkout (where available) and your wines will be packed and waiting for you within 2 hours.

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LOVE PAIRS WITH EVERYTHING

We’ve made it easy to celebrate Pride by rounding up everything you need to make this month a special one, including this digital gift card , plus a range of wines, beers and coolers to sip and Good Partner products that give back. Visit LCBO.com to order.

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

UPCOMING EVENTS

STAY COOL The International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C)

July 17-20, 2025

CELLAR COLLECTION: JUNE FEATURE

i4C returns to Niagara this summer for four days of festivities. This unparalleled wine weekend features a robust roster of events including School of Cool: a day of seminars and tutored tastings; Friday Night Flights: a can’t-miss soirée that trans forms a Niagara-on-the-Lake airport hangar into the hottest ticket in town; and Saturday’s Chardonnay in the Vineyard World Tour Tasting and Dinner: an elegant alfresco evening that invites guests to try 115 cool-climate wines from six countries alongside farm-to-table creations by Niagara’s top chefs. A host of Niagara wineries join the i4C fun, offering a wide range of Chardonnay-themed tastings, meals, and insider experiences. Visit coolchardonnay.org for tickets and to learn more.

There are still many treasures available in our newest collection. Look for wines from legendary producers including Château Lafite Rothschild, Tenuta di Trinoro, Billaud-Simon, Two Hands, Undurraga and Santa Maria.

Visit LCBO.com/vintages and click “Cellar Collection” to order.

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CHILLED OUT When it comes to cool white wines that are made for the shade, we’re all in.

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Whether you’re relaxing at home or entertaining friends, a glass of white wine is one of the best ways to make the most and best of the sultry summer heat. We’ve pulled together a collection of 18 refreshing whites that includes famous, popular styles and lesser-known grapes you’ll want to add to your rotation. Chill them down, pair with some of our summery food ideas, and you’ll have it made in the shade.

CHARDONNAY The most popular white wine in the world, Chardonnay is native to Burgundy but has spread across the globe, excelling in both cool and warm regions. Chard produces high-quality wines in a variety of styles, from the fresh, taut and lean to the full-bodied and oaked, and even sparkling wines. Cool-climate Chards are steely, light-bodied, crisp wines with apple, pear, citrus, mineral, and uplifting acidity.

FOOD PAIRING Lighter styles of Chardonnay are excellent with seafood, while bolder wines are well-matched to grilled salmon, chicken or pork. Both will work well with Spanish-style grilled veggies.

FRANÇOIS MARTENOT REINE PÉDAUQUE CHABLIS 2023 AC, Burgundy, France An open, vibrant Chardonnay with citrus, green apple, pear, and an oyster shell minerality. Good complexity and depth. Drinking beauti fully now, it has the potential to evolve through 2028+. A wine for sushi. Light & Crisp 43461 (XD) 750 mL $28.95 2 New at Vintages

STELLA BELLA OTRO VINO CHARDONNAY 2023 Margaret River, Western Australia

A big introduction worthy of a drumroll. Tropical fruits explode in passionfruit pulp, melon, peach, nectarine with an ample dose of Gin Gin clone-style beach spray. Lively, tasty and so juicy, this well-priced Margaret River Chardonnay is all about easy drinking now. No need for second guessing about whether to put it down in the cellar – don’t. Open hearted, it delivers an umami texture on the palate with equal parts baked apple, pear and tropical fruits. Finishes a tad short but, hey, there are plenty of positives to enjoy. Drink by: 2024 2026. Score: 89 (Jeni Port, winepilot.com, May 2024) Light & Crisp 41440 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 New at Vintages

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SAUVIGNON BLANC

The darling of the Loire, Sauvignon Blanc is planted throughout the world in cool coastal or lake-influenced regions. Rarely shy, Sauvignon Blancs are bright and tangy with high acidity and flavours that can include mango, tropical fruit, apple, gooseberry and grapefruit, with grassy and herbal tones. The most famous examples include those from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé in the Loire and those from Marlborough in New Zealand. Marlborough Sauvignons are particularly intense and pungent.

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VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable This wine is Andrea “Drea” Kaiser’s tribute to her father, Karl J. Kaiser. It’s sourced from Watson Farms, which was first planted in 1982 and is home to some of Canada’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines. This ripe, mouth- watering, dynamic wine has bold tropical fruit, citrus and mineral notes. Pair it with artichoke salad or sushi. Aromatic & Flavourful 16452 (XD) 750 mL $29.50 1

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SUMMER INSPIRATION Check out the Summer issue of Food & Drink magazine (in stores and on LCBO.com on June 25) for endless ideas for warm-weather drinks, recipes and entertaining.

This Curried Chicken Breast with Quinoa Salad from the Food & Drink archives is a light, easy option for a summery lunch. Visit LCBO.com to find this and hundreds of other recipes created by our experts exclusively for Food & Drink magazine.

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ME BY MATAHIWI ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand, sustainable Dry, crisp, focused and pure, this Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from two vineyards, one featuring stony loam soils and the other clay. Blending these two produces a complex, evocative wine with generous tropical tones, gooseberry, lime, and a fine mineral note. [The China Wine & Spirits Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (China Wine & Spirits Awards, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 32550 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

MISSION HILL RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 6

FOOD PAIRING Sauvignon Blanc’s zesty character makes it ideal for shellfish, chicken, pork, or stuffed green bell peppers.

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Nice brightness here with juicy lemony fruit and a nice acid line. Lovely fruit presence which makes this so appealing, finishing with some stony mineral notes. Score: 91 (Jamie

Goode, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 57430

(XD) 750 mL $26.95 1

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SANTA RITA MEDALLA REAL GRAN RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Valle de Leyda, Chile From vineyards in the Leyda Valley, toward the coast of Central Chile, about 15 kilometers from the Pacific, this is a fruity and refreshing sauvignon with juicy acidity that’s very well integrated with the tart white-fruit flavors that dominate the palate. A creamy-textured wine to accompany grilled white fish. Score: 92 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 42097 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 New at Vintages

CHILL FACTORS

Chill these wines for 2-3 hours in the fridge or 20-30 minutes in an ice bucket. The golden rule about the right glass for your summer wine is that if it holds the wine, it’s perfect, but white wines do perform best in stemmed glasses with narrow bowls. The stem helps keep your hands from warming the wine, while the tapered bowl preserves the wine’s aromatic qualities.

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CAPE POINT NOORDHOEK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 WO Cape Town, South Africa This is a fulsome rounded and fairly well balanced sauvignon with tropical kiwi, green pepper and fine fresh herb/evergreen. Very much in the Cape style, not NZ or France. And despite its richness and warmth it displays a sense of grip, minerality and cohesion I really like. The focus and length are excellent. Tasted May 2023. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 31123 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

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PINOT GRIGIO/ PINOT GRIS Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape, though the wines that bear their names are worlds apart stylistically. Pinot Grigio originated in northeastern Italy and Pinot Gris in Alsace, France, and both are now made around the world. Pinot Grigios are light, fresh wines with high acidity and delicate fruit flavours, while Pinot Gris wines are fuller-bodied, with ripe, lush fruit and a rich, silky texture.

LUNGAROTTI IL POMETO PINOT GRIGIO 2024 IGT Umbria, Italy

FOOD PAIRING Versatile and food-friendly, Pinot Grigio is great for sipping, seafood, summer salads or prosciutto. Pinot Gris will match well with grilled sausages or grilled pan-seared tofu fillets.

Umbria isn’t typically associated with Pinot Grigio, and discovering such a top-quality example in the tasting lineup really got our buyers excited. When you experience this wine’s delicate floral tones, vibrant peach, apple, orange peel, banana, savoury herbs, and evocative hint of Mediterranean scrub, you’ll be just as delighted and impressed as we are. A wine to talk about over freshwater fish or chickpea-and-tofu curry. Light & Crisp 41908 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 New at Vintages

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TASTE THESE WINES

On Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the tasting bar in 100+ LCBO stores, you can sample up to four wines from this feature selected by our in-store Product Consultants. Visit LCBO.com and scroll down to “LCBO Events” for details and store locations.

TOMICH HILL PINOT GRIGIO 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia This wine is from a high-altitude single-vineyard site that enjoys temperatures averaging five degrees cooler than Adelaide. Fermented in stainless steel, it’s bright, fresh and taut, with pear, peach, citrus, and a dash of honey adding complexity. A focused, precise wine with a fine mineral note emerging on the close. [ Wine Showcase Magazine did not include a tasting note.] Score: 94 ( Wine Showcase Magazine , 2024) Light & Crisp 41430 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 New at Vintages

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PIERRE SPARR GRANDE RÉSERVE PINOT GRIS 2022 AC Alsace, France Well-integrated and polished, this delivers apple, peach and quince flavors on a pleasant, balanced frame. Mouthwatering acidity emerges on the moderate finish. Score: 89 (Aleks Zecevic, Wine Enthusiast , Nov. 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 983395 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable Crisp, crunchy, yellow Hammi melon fruity and just a touch musky in a lovely way. A touch or more of sweetness, ever so slightly banana ester affected but always in touch with what needs. Substantial flavour profile and that ever so slight carbonic buzz that gives the wine good energy. Decidedly gris by design. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted blind at NWAC June 2024. Score: 88 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 20311 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 13 TH STREET EXPRESSION SERIES PINOT GRIGIO 2023 6

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A FRESH PERSPECTIVE What makes a white wine refreshing? White wines are perfectly suited for summer dining. They’re bright and crisp with fruit-forward, summer-loving flavours of citrus, apple, peach and pear, and some offer exotic-fruit tones that will transport your senses to the tropics. The majority are unoaked or lightly oaked, with moderate alcohol levels that keep the wines feeling light, and most importantly, they have high levels of mouth-watering, thirst-quenching acidity. Served chilled, these wines provide a delicious complement to the heat and are perfect for summer salads, seafood, and finger foods of all stripes.

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RIESLING Riesling can be made in any style from bone-dry to lusciously sweet Icewine, but all share a brilliant acidity. Pair this off-dry example with spicy grilled shrimp.

SAUVIGNON BLANC/ SÉMILLON Bordeaux’s largest white wine region, Entre-Deux-Mers produces wines that are bright and citrusy. They take the liveliness and freshness of Sauvignon Blanc and blend them with the struc ture and weight of Sémillon.

GRÜNER VELTLINER

Native to Austria, Grüner Veltliner can be either lean and peppery or rich and full-bodied with ripe fruit. Both styles have the grape’s celebrated high acidity, making all Grüners fresh and zesty.

CHÂTEAU DE FONTENILLE BLANC 2023 AC Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France, sustainable (Stéphane Defraine) A grapefruit-juice aroma and ripe citrus and green-fruit flavors give this wine a crisp texture. It is finely balanced; acidity and rich fruits sit comfortably in harmony. Drink this attractive wine now. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , Oct. 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 140046 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 1

HIEDLER LANGENLOISER TONMINERAL GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 DAC Kamptal, Austria, sustainable Medium greenish yellow, silver reflections. Ripe mango, some biscuit, fine herbal spice, subtle hints of blossom honey. Medium body, mineral, white apple, fine acidity, salty finish, an elegant food wine. Score: 91 (Peter Moser, falstaff.com, June 24, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 38339 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 New at Vintages

TAWSE SKETCHES RIESLING 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Clean, crisp, and classic, the Sketches riesling offers flavours of ripe peaches, apples, and apricots, alongside a faint, shower curtain- adjacent aroma. There is sweetness here for sure, but it is balanced by tart acidity. I would drink this riesling over the next couple of years, perhaps paired with sweet and spicy sauces, something along the lines of Thai, Laotian, and Indian curries. Tasted June 2024. Score: 90 (Megha Jandhyala, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 89029 (M) 750 mL $19.95 1

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SÍRIA Known as Roupeiro, Códega or Crato in various regions of its native Portugal, Síria is thought to be the country’s oldest white grape. It’s highly aromatic and floral, with citrus, melon and peach.

GODELLO Indigenous to Spain, Godello offers pear, apple, citrus, herbs, and a flinty minerality. Whether crafted in a light unoaked style or a fuller, lees-aged, oaked mode, Godello always maintains its superb acidity.

QUINTA DO CARDO 2023 DOC Beira Interior, Portugal

ABAD DOM BUENO GODELLO 2022 DO Bierzo, Spain Lightly spiced apples with a hint of cumin and fennel to the wet stones, white fruit and green apples. Fresh and bright on the palate with medium body and a pure, lightly mineral finish. Drink now [through 2025+]. Score: 90 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, May 2, 2023) Light & Crisp 154302 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1

This white wine from Quinta Do Cardo is made with indigenous grape variety siria, also known as roupeiro in Alentejo. It is distinctly salty and delicately fleshy, with refreshing acids. There is a simple, unaffected charm, purity, and directness here that I enjoy. Assorted citrus fruit and tart orchard fruit notes linger on the finish. I would enjoy this wine in its youth. Tasted April 2024. Score: 90 (Megha Jandhyala, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 42071 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2 New at Vintages 4 Organic product

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WHITE RHÔNE BLENDS Rich blends of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (among other grapes), Rhône whites are bold, rare gems, with peach, apple and spice. Despite having a lower acidity than the other wines in this feature, they’re still refreshing, crisp pairings for grilled seafood.

PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ PARALLÈLE 45 CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AC, Rhône, France An unusually fragrant and lively white Cotes du-Rhone that is generous and refreshing. White and yellow peach, apricot and ripe grapefruit aromas fill out the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, quite zesty finish with a touch of grapefruit peel character. A cuvee of 38% viognier, 33% grenache blanc, 12% marsanne, 10% roussanne and 7% clairette. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com,

FAMILLE PERRIN RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AC, Rhône, France

Perrin are masters at producing good-value southern Rhône wines for the high street, and this is a good example. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne and a little Roussanne, this displays great typicity – fragrant with honeysuckle, peach and apricot stone fruit, delicate but juicy. Clean, fresh and perfect for a roast chicken with salad. Drinking window: 2024-2025. Score: 90 (Amy Wislocki, decanter.com, May 22, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 499509 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1

Jan. 7, 2025) Light & Crisp 42031

(XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

New at Vintages 4 Organic product

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CAMPANIA: SOUTHERN CHARM

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Steeply tiered, picturesque coastal villages emerging from rugged mountains overlooking breathtakingly blue waters may seem like dreamlike invention, but Campania, on Italy’s southwest coast, is a real region known for crafting unique wines from indigenous grapes. Campania is one of Italy’s oldest wine-producing regions, with a tradition that stretches back thousands of years and laurels that include being the home of Falernum: the wine that was reserved exclusively for Roman emperors. Plentiful sunshine, a Mediterranean climate, a long growing season, moun tainous terrain, and the region’s famed volcanic soils allow a wide range of high-quality grapes to flourish.

IL POGGIO SANNIO AGLIANICO 2020 DOP Sourced from vines planted at 300 to 400 metres elevation in the Sannio growing area. Sannios are accessible earlier than the well known Aglianico wines of Taurasi and are rapidly gaining a premium reputation of their own. This intense, bold wine has dried fruit, earth, coffee, sweet spices, and black pepper. A great choice for grilled beef ribs, jackfruit ribs, or pizza. Drink to 2030. Full-bodied & Firm 575225 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

Winemakers here focus mainly on the region’s impressive assortment of indigenous grapes. The white grape Greco di Tufo takes its name from “tuff”: the soft volcanic rock that makes up much of the region’s subsoil and imparts Greco di Tufo’s distinct mineral component. The fragrant Falanghina is Campania’s signature white grape, though like Greco di Tufo, it’s thought to have originated in Greece. In Campania’s volcanic soils, Falanghina reveals a bright, zesty character, with snappy apple and spice atop the region’s noted mineral underpinning. Aglianico is the most important red variety here, with the finest examples coming from the Taurasi area. The refinement and ageability of these wines have earned them a reputation as the Barolo of the south. In concert with preserving Campania’s noble wine heritage, winemakers here are also heavily invested in securing the future through sustainable wine making practices. Hilly, rugged and visually stunning, Campania is a popular tourist destination beloved for its food and its many sites of historical interest, which include the city of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii.

Vesuvius and vineyards in Pompeii.

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VESEVO FALANGHINA 2024 IGP Campania A pretty, flavourful take on Campania’s

VESEVO GRECO DI TUFO 2022 DOCG

This is a bright, lively example of this charac terful indigenous grape. Sourced from volcanic soils, it offers a taut, lean character, with fresh lemon, apricot, apple, peach, evocative tropical tones, and a flint-edged oyster shell minerality. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, Aug. 28, 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 42676 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 1 New at Vintages

signature white grape. It has lifted, inviting floral tones, with pear, apple, citrus, and a deft touch of minerality. Juicy and zesty, it’s ideal for grilled herbed chicken or baked soy-curl tacos. Light & Crisp 289538 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1

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Summer special

Summer may be the most laid-back season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be serious about picking out great wines. This release is loaded with fine options from easy-drinking to elegant, and our new Online & Flagship Exclusives collection kicks it up another notch. For guaranteed-to-please gifts, there’s 96-point Sauvignon Blanc, Cariñena and Icewine; for entertaining wines from off the beaten path, we have Qvevri and Saperavi plus old-vine Saumur and Furmint; and if you’re simply stocking the cellar, you’ll find plenty more that can be laid down till next summer or well beyond. Find these wines on LCBO.com or in our 16 flagship stores.

Shop these wines on LCBO.com or in our 16 flagship stores.

ONLINE & FLAGSHIP EXCLUSIVES

INNISKILLIN NIAGARA ESTATE CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Intense strawberry, cherry, raspberry and rhubarb, with exotic tropical nuances. Lusciously Sweet 149963 (S) 200 mL $59.95 2

INNISKILLIN NIAGARA ESTATE GOLD VIDAL ICEWINE 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Apple, caramel, peach, orange, ginger, honeycomb, and graham crackers slathered in guava icing. 96 points (Michael Alberty,

GENTLE FOLK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia Barrel-fermented, but guided by vibrant fruit supported by smoke and gravel. An elite white wine. 96 points (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au) Aromatic & Flavourful 41432 (XD) 750 mL $40.95 2 New at Vintages

Wine Enthusiast ) Lusciously Sweet 19083 (S)

375 mL $99.95 2

SANTA RITA FLORESTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Alto Jahuel, Valle del Maipo, Chile

MASINTÍN CARIÑENA 2021 Valle del Maule, Chile Scented, nuanced and beautifully balanced, with bramble, black olive and blueberry. 96 points (timatkin.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42058 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2 New at Vintages

DOMAINE DE PEYANNE LES AMANDIERS VIEILLES VIGNES SAUMUR 2018 AC, Loire, France (Christian Blet, vign.-récolt.) Beautifully smoky and rich, with lots of bright cherry and dried rose characters. 92 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42441 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 2 New at Vintages

Characterful, generously fruity and ripe, with bold herbal undertones. Drink through 2030+. 95 points (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl) Full-bodied & Firm 41878 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 New at Vintages

DOMAINE BRUNELY VACQUEYRAS BLANC 2023 AP, Rhône, France, sustainable

SABADO GRAND KISI QVEVRI 2022 Kakheti, Georgia Complex notions of dried apricot, walnut, orange zest and tobacco on an elegant frame.

BEDOBA SAPERAVI 2021 Georgia (Kakheti Company)

Rich, intense and expressive, with notes of vanilla, stone fruit, and white flowers. Full-bodied & Rich 40987 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 New at Vintages

A hint of wood, along with spices and fruit undertones. Decant now or cellar through 2030+. 90 points (gilbertgaillard.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41298 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 3 New at Vintages

Gold (Mundus Vini) Aromatic & Flavourful 42011 New at Vintages

(XD) 750 mL $22.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 32 TO 43.

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GAJA SITO MORESCO 2022 DOP Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

GAJA SITO MORESCO 2022 DOP Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

CALIMAIA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2019 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (Frescobaldi) Cherry, dried herb, and a smear of dark chocolate. Smooth, rich character. 90 points (Anthony Gismondi, gismondionwine.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 42678

Complex and structured, with rich dark fruit, berry, cassis, cedar brush spice, and savoury herbs. Full-bodied & Firm 37942 (XD) 375 mL $47.95 2

Complex and structured, with rich dark fruit, berry, cassis, cedar brush spice, and savoury herbs. Full-bodied & Firm 976043 (XD) 750 mL $91.95 2

(XD) 750 mL $39.95 2

New at Vintages

LE MACCHIOLE BOLGHERI ROSSO 2022 DOC, Tuscany, Italy

KOBAL OLD VINES SELECTION SIPON FURMINT 2023 Slovenia

SOUTHERN RIGHT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023

WO Cape Coast, South Africa, sustainable Chopped herbs, snow pea, pear and grape fruit. Taut and zesty with a saline finish. 91 points (jamessuckling.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 512277 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

Layers of blackberry, blueberry, and dark chocolate before a riot of herbs, pepper, and warm, iron-rich earth. 94 points (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast ) Full-bodied & Smooth 483412 (XD) 750 mL $46.95 2

Crafted from late-harvest grapes, this is reminiscent of dried herbs, white flowers, and tropical fruit. Aromatic & Flavourful 41075 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 New at Vintages

SHOP LCBO.COM OR THESE FLAGSHIP STORES: TORONTO / Summerhill & Yonge • Queens Quay & Cooper St. • Laird Dr. south of Eglinton • Bloor & Royal York Rd. • Bayview Village • Avenue Rd. south of Wilson • Bay & Bloor • Spadina & Front • Dupont & Spadina OAKVILLE / Cornwall Dr. & Trafalgar Rd. WOODBRIDGE / Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd. COLLINGWOOD / First & Pine OTTAWA / Rideau St. & King Edward • Woodroffe & Carling ORLEANS / Innes & Tenth Line HAWKESBURY / Hwy. 17 & Tupper St.

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 39 TO 48.

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Dried fruit, red berry, sweet spices, vanilla, clove, and smoked herbs. Enjoy this with grilled eggplant, or steak-and-pepper kebabs. TAGARO MANCINELLO NERO

DI TROIA 2021 IGP Puglia, Italy 22130 (D) 750 mL $18.00 2 Full-bodied & Smooth 92 points (jamessuckling.com)

Fresh, floral and juicy, with dark fruit, mushroom and earth. Pairs well with grilled mushroom burgers or steak. FIN DEL MUNDO PATAGONIA RISERVA MALBEC 2023 Patagonia, Argentina 17381 (XD) 750 mL $18.00 1 Medium-bodied & Fruity 91 points (jamessuckling.com) Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

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because... Sourced from vines brought over from Abruzzo, Italy, it’s the only Ontario grown and -made Pecorino. 1. 2. It has notes of apple, citrus and peach, with crisp acidity. 3. It’s a great summer sipper!

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Pecorino is the wine Abruzzese reach for when they want to beat the southern Italian heat. Now Casa-Dea has brought this sunny, bright style to our own Prince Edward County. This homegrown version gives Pecorino’s delicate fruit and fine minerality a local twist. It pairs well with a house party featuring your favourite appetizers and your favourite people.

CASA-DEA PECORINO 2023 6 VQA Prince Edward County 45183 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2 Light & Crisp For complete tasting note, see page 33.

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SAKE

HANAGAKI JUNMAI GINJO SAKE Fukui Prefecture, Japan (Nambu Sake Brewery)

The rice for Junmai Ginjo is polished to a higher degree than for Junmai, producing a more delicate, complex, lighter experience. The Hanagaki Junmai Ginjo Sake offers impressive, layered notes of spice, banana, mint, nuts and pear. Crisp and fresh with a fine acidity, it will be a great match for salmon or carrot lox. 457531 (XD) 720 mL $36.95 1

HANAGAKI JUNMAI SAKE Fukui Prefecture, Japan (Nambu Sake Brewery)

Junmai sake is made from rice that has had 30% of its outermost starch polished away. This version is bold, smooth and just off-dry, with notions of banana, Asian pear, white mushroom and earth. Serve warmed or at room temperature. 482745 (M) 720 mL $31.95 1

OKUNOMATSU MOMOTORO PEACH SAKE Fukushima Prefecture, Japan This sake blends peaches from the Date region with Okunomatsu special pure rice. It has a creamy, thick mouthfeel, with ripe peach flavour, orchard fruit, cantaloupe, and hints of white tea. Great on the rocks, it will also bring a zesty newness your favourite fruity cocktail. 26461 (S) 500 mL $28.95 1

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CHAMPAGNE LUCIEN ROGUET NO.1 TRADITION BRUT GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE AC, France

SANZEN OMACHI TOKUBETSU JUNMAI SAKE Okayama Prefecture, Japan (Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co.)

This complex bubbly is like a patisserie in a glass. Freshly baked pastry, brioche, quince jelly, candied citrus and roasted hazelnut all make an appearance, along with summer flowers. Exquisite. [Concours Mondial des Féminalise did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours Mondial des Féminalise Paris, 2021) Rich & Complex 39869 (XD) 750 mL $78.95 2

This sake is made using Omachi rice, which was first used in 1859 and is considered an heirloom variety. This rice is challenging to work with, but the results cannot be denied. Gently sweet with a distinct umami character, this balanced, stylish sake is ideally suited for food. Great with fish or charcuterie, it can be served chilled or warmed. 33572 (D) 720 mL $27.95 1

SPARKLING WINE

ICEWINE

MEGALOMANIAC SPARKLING PERSONALITY 6 VQA Ontario, Charmat method (John Howard Cellars of Distinction)

INNISKILLIN NIAGARA ESTATE CABERNET FRANC ICEWINE 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Rich and flavourful, with intense strawberry, cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, and exotic tropical nuances. Fun without losing its serious edge. Perfect for fruity desserts or anything with dark chocolate. Lusciously Sweet 149963 (S) 200 mL $59.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

A lively, fun sparkler, with peach, citrus, pear, and a slate-edged minerality. It has balanced, refined sweetness and a caressing, lush texture. A great sipping wine, this will pair with everything from spicy seafood appetizers to a chickpea-and squash coconut curry. Light & Fruity 469007 (M) 750 mL $21.95 2

THE TRAGICALLY HIP FIREWORKS SPARKLING 2023 6 VQA Ontario, Charmat method (Stoney Ridge Estate Winery)

INNISKILLIN NIAGARA ESTATE GOLD VIDAL ICEWINE 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

The blend for this charmat style sparkling wine is 82% Chardonnay from Lincoln Lakeshore and 18% Riesling from Four Mile Creek. The wine spent six months on its lees. The nose starts with a toasty/brioche note followed by bright apple, pear and citrus with a gentle bead in the glass. The bubble is more robust on the palate followed by apple, quince and bergamot with subtle stony minerality and baked bread that all leads to a bright, clean finish with a just a touch of sweetness. Score: 91 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, June 18, 2024) Light & Fruity 38302 (D) 750 mL $26.95 1

Dip a Golden Delicious apple slice in caramel to get an idea of how fabulous this wine smells. Additional aromas include peach, orange and ginger. Flavors like graham crackers slathered in guava icing, honeycomb and peach glide along a soft, thick palate. The acidity is on the soft side, but the “yum factor” is high. Editors’ Choice. Score: 96 (Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2024) Lusciously Sweet 19083 (S) 375 mL $99.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

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CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO 13 TH STREET EXPRESSION SERIES PINOT GRIGIO 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable

ALBERTO NANI VEGAN ORGANIC EXTRA DRY PROSECCO* DOC, Italy, vegan

Fresh and zesty, with snappy apple, nuts, tropical fruit, and wet-stone minerality. A versatile, food- friendly sparkler that will pair with a range of appetizers. Light & Fruity 632224 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 4 Organic product

Crisp, crunchy, yellow Hammi melon fruity and just a touch musky in a lovely way. A touch or more of sweetness, ever so slightly banana ester affected but always in touch with what needs. Substantial flavour profile and that ever so slight carbonic buzz that gives the wine good energy. Decidedly gris by design. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted blind at NWAC June 2024. Score: 88 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 20311 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 Featured in Chilled Out

VILLA TERESA ORGANIC PROSECCO DOC, Italy, vegan (Vini Tonon) Beautifully styled and soothing with nectarine, lemon peel, honeydew melon and white floral characters, it’s succulent and fleshy on the palate delivering excellent fruit flavours and persistency. Silky and lingering. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit. co.nz, July 2021) Light & Fruity 544056 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 4 Organic product

CASA-DEA PECORINO 2023 6 VQA Prince Edward County

A fragrant, sunny, fresh wine with delicate hints of peach and apple alongside a fine minerality. Sunny and bright, it will be superb as a sipper paired with your favourite appetizers. Light & Crisp 45183 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2 Featured in Local Find

CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2021 6 VQA Prince Edward County, vegan

This is sourced entirely from estate vineyards – 25% Churchside, and 75% South Clos. It was whole cluster pressed, fermented, then aged in French oak barrels, less than 10% new, and underwent full malolactic fermentation in barrel. Such a profoundly fresh nose of saline and oyster shells with apples, bergamot, white flowers, Meyer lemon and elegant spice notes. It’s vibrant and pretty on the palate ... the stone fruits are on the ripe side, with stony/flinty minerality, a silky texture and a long, fresh, lifted finish. Really nice Chardonnay. Score: 93 (Rick VanSickle, winesin niagara.com, July 20, 2023) Light & Crisp 148866 (XD) 750 mL $35.00 2

PUKLAVEC & FRIENDS SAUVIGNON BLANC SPARKLING Slovenia, Charmat method

This fizz is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown at high altitude. It evokes tangy gooseberry, crunchy green bell pepper and citrus. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 38741 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1

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CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D ONTARIO ORGANIZED CRIME LIMESTONE BLOCK CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Pretty, floral aromatics. Light on the palate but clean and pristine fruit with that perfume carrying through to the finish. Well made with a focus on expressing the fruit. Tasted blind at NWAC June 2024. Score: 91 (Elsa Macdonald, MW, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 11951 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

TAWSE SKETCHES RIESLING 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Clean, crisp, and classic, the Sketches riesling offers flavours of ripe peaches, apples, and apricots, alongside a faint, shower curtain-adjacent aroma. There is sweetness here for sure, but it is balanced by tart acidity. I would drink this riesling over the next couple of years, perhaps paired with sweet and spicy sauces, something along the lines of Thai, Laotian, and Indian curries. Tasted June 2024. Score: 90 (Megha Jandhyala, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 89029 (M) 750 mL $19.95 1 Featured in Chilled Out

WESTCOTT BUTLERS’ GRANT OLD VINES RIESLING 2023 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

REIF ESTATE DREA’S SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable

This wild fermented Riesling from the oldest vines planted in 1980 at the Butlers’ Grant Vineyard is aged on its lees for six months and undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. It’s finished at 7 g/L of RS and 9.5% abv. This is a personable and minerally laced Riesling that shows a nose of lemon-lime, white peach, apricot, floral notes, saline and trade- mark ginger notes. There’s subtle flintiness on the palate with lovely texture, ripe orchard fruits, zingy citrus, that trademark ginger note, a touch of honey and mouth-watering acidity through a lifted, fresh finish. Can cellar through 2035. Score: 93 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Feb. 25, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 22460 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

This wine is Andrea “Drea” Kaiser’s tribute to her father, Karl J. Kaiser. It’s sourced from Watson Farms, which was first planted in 1982 and is home to some of Canada’s oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines. This ripe, mouth-watering, dynamic wine has bold tropical fruit, citrus and mineral notes. Pair it with artichoke salad or sushi. Aromatic & Flavourful 16452 (XD) 750 mL $29.50 1 Featured in Chilled Out

BRITISH COLUMBIA MISSION HILL RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

SNAP VIDAL M 6 VQA Ontario This is a new wine from a new project by Dan Rabinovitch and winemaker Marco Piccoli. It’s crafted to showcase Vidal’s sweet side, with the juice seeing some skin contact to create an orange hue. Expect a light, floral, crisp wine with apple and citrus tones. Aromatic & Flavourful 43897 (S) 750 mL $19.95 2 Mevushal

Nice brightness here with juicy lemony fruit and a nice acid line. Lovely fruit presence which makes this so appealing, finishing with some stony mineral notes. Score: 91 (Jamie Goode, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 57430 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 1 Featured in Chilled Out

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CANADA – RED WINE ONTARIO

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO FLAT ROCK PINK TWISTED ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable The 2024 Twisted Rosé has plentiful ripe straw- berry, raspberry, apple and citrus. Pair this tangy, zesty, vibrant, fun, food-friendly wine with spicy sushi, salmon, or a platter of grilled summer veggies. Soft & Off-dry 39974 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1

CLOUDSLEY END OF THE ROAD VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2020 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

... It starts with a floral note of violets and then penetrating red berries, Pinot perfume, brambly accents and lovely integrated spices. There’s more substance on the palate with earthy/savoury red berries, good structure and ripe tannins, a touch of cassis, elegant spice notes and a long, bright finish. Can cellar this 8+ years. A cool addition to the lineup. Score: 93 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara. com, June 20, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45184 (XD) 750 mL $49.95 2

THIRTY BENCH SMALL LOT ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

CREW GRAND CREW 2021 6 VQA Lake Erie North Shore (Colchester Ridge Estate Winery)

This Cabernet Franc rosé is a lively, refreshing expression of the Beamsville Bench that offers up a host of complex ripe red berry, rhubarb, apple, watermelon and spice. Fun and serious in one, it’s great for outdoor dining and will pour well with barbecued seafood, summer salads, or vegetarian pasta dishes. Easygoing & Fruity 45182 (XD) 750 mL $32.00 1

This carefully selected blend of American- and French-barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon is struc- tured and rugged without sacrificing its lithe, lifted character. It shows raspberry, cherry, cedar, vanilla, spice, smoke, and a hint of coffee. Medium-bodied & Fruity 34904 (D) 750 mL $34.95 2

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WESTCOTT PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, sustainble Perfect for summer dining and entertaining, this 100% Pinot Noir is buoyant, bold and fresh, with well-framed cranberry, citrus, strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Dynamic and versatile, it will be an easy add to any meal; grilled salmon or grilled squash-and-mushroom kebabs come to mind. Easygoing & Fruity 38227 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan Cabernet Franc is a bit of a Niagara specialty, and Featherstone are particularly adept at coaxing the very best from the grape. This 2021 is filled with red and black berries, with savoury herbs, anise, cassis, spice, and a smoky finish. Drinking well now, it has the potential to evolve into the early 2030s. Try it with grilled ribs or a lentil Salisbury steak. Medium-bodied & Fruity 38301 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2

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ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE ANDELUNA 1300 TORRONTÉS 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza, sustainable, vegan This lithe, delicate wine has finely displayed grapefruit and lemon, with engaging basil and grassy herbal tones. Try it with seafood or Korean spiced grilled tofu. Drink through 2028. Full-bodied & Rich 42757 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

CHILE – RED WINE

BISQUERTT CRAZY ROWS PAÍS 2023 Chile, sustainable

The Crazy Rows line allows you to discover varieties that were long outside the panorama of the Chilean establishment, such as, for example, the país that’s currently experiencing a healthy comeback. In this excellent value for money you can see how fruity the grape can be, the firm and somewhat rustic tannins it offers, and the sensation of freshness that sur- rounds good examples. Score: 90 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42120 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

MASINTÍN CARIÑENA 2021 Valle del Maule

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

This could qualify as a VIGNO bottling, given that it’s made from a parcel of Carignan and 5% Garnacha that was planted in Truquilemu in 1950. Scented, nuanced and beautifully balanced, with engaging purity and focus, savoury tannins, tangy acidity and bramble, black olive and blueberry flavours. Drink date: 2024-2032. Score: 96 (timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2023 ) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42058 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

FIN DEL MUNDO PATAGONIA RISERVA MALBEC 2023* Patagonia

A creamy and fresh malbec that has notes of lavender, mushrooms, plums and blueberries. Medium-bodied, soft and juicy. Moreish. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, March 22, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 17381 (XD) 750 mL $18.00 1 As seen in The $18 Solution

SANTA RITA FLORESTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Alto Jahuel, Valle del Maipo

CHILE – WHITE WINE SANTA RITA MEDALLA REAL GRAN RESERVA SAUVIGNON

For Floresta, cabernet sauvignon vines are selected from vineyards planted around 2015 on the hillsides of Alto Jahuel, at the foot of the first spurs of the Andes in Alto Maipo. Aged in a combination of old barrels, foudres, and concrete for about 14 months, the result is a wine with deliciously exuberant herbal aromas in a framework of firm, incisive tannins that remain sharp from start to finish on the palate. A cabernet that’s generous and especially fruity, influenced by the Andean breezes, but also by the generous sun and heat of the place. [Drink 2030+.] Score: 95 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 41878 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

BLANC 2023 Valle de Leyda

From vineyards in the Leyda Valley, toward the coast of Central Chile, about 15 kilometers from the Pacific, this is a fruity and refreshing sauvignon with juicy acidity that’s very well integrated with the tart white-fruit flavors that dominate the palate. A creamy-textured wine to accompany grilled white fish. Score: 92 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 42097 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Chilled Out

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AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE

TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2022 DO Valle del Maipo, sustainable, vegan Fresh and juicy, with a layer of chrysanthemum and pink peppercorn up front and a plush core of fresh raspberry and plum, with a subtle mineral under pinning and fresh acidity stretching out the finish around a note of cocoa powder. Drink now through 2033. Score: 91 (Aaron Romano, winespectator.com, Dec. 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 57513 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

GENTLE FOLK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia

This is barrel fermented with full mlf but still, regard- less, it’s the fruit that shines the brightest ... the intensity of fruit here is right up there, as is the rocket of flavour through the finish, as is the smoky, gravelly, tonic-like character that runs throughout. An essay could be written on the texture of this wine, such is the artistry of its integration ... an elite white wine. Drink from: 2025. Drink by: 2031. Special Value. Score: 96 (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au, June 27, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 41432 (XD) 750 mL $40.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive A big introduction worthy of a drumroll. Tropical fruits explode in passionfruit pulp, melon, peach, nectarine with an ample dose of Gin Gin clone style beach spray. Lively, tasty and so juicy, this well-priced Margaret River Chardonnay is all about easy drinking now ... Open hearted, it delivers an umami texture on the palate with equal parts baked apple, pear and tropical fruits. Finishes a tad short but, hey, there are plenty of positives to enjoy. Drink by: 2024-2026. Score: 89 (Jeni Port, winepilot.com, May 2024) Light & Crisp 41440 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 Featured in Chilled Out STELLA BELLA OTRO VINO CHARDONNAY 2023 Margaret River, Western Australia This wine is from a high-altitude single-vineyard site that enjoys temperatures averaging five degrees cooler than Adelaide. Fermented in stainless steel, it’s bright, fresh and taut, with pear, peach, citrus, and a dash of honey adding complexity. A focused, precise wine with a fine mineral note emerging on the close. [ Wine Showcase Magazine did not include a tasting note.] Score: 94 ( Wine Showcase Magazine , 2024) Light & Crisp 41430 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 Featured in Chilled Out TOMICH HILL PINOT GRIGIO 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia

TESIS PRIMUS ORGANIC CARMENÈRE 2022 DO Apalta, Valle de Colchagua, sustainable, vegan (Alto de Casablanca)

This is a blend of very old vines, planted on the level part of the Neyen Vineyard in Apalta, some almost 100 years ago, along with younger vines planted 30 years ago on the hillsides of the same estate. It’s a carmenere that’s very typical of the variety, with notes of herbs, red fruit, and spices, all wrapped in a smooth body, with very elegant tannins ... always with a focus centered on fruity flavors. Score: 93 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 42110 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2 4 Organic product

CHILE – ROSÉ WINE

CASAS DEL BOSQUE BOTANIC SERIES PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2024 Las Dichas, Valle de Casablanca Deep salmon hue. A fresh, direct nose of rasp- berries, cherry pits and plenty of ripe strawberries. Simple yet attractive, with a medium body, bright acidity and a dry, flavorful finish of medium length. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Score: 90 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, March 6, 2025) Easygoing & Fruity 15277 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1

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