Vintages New Release Collection –June 7, 2025

A ROUNDUP ROSÉ

16 FOOD

FRIENDLY WINES

SATURDAY | JUNE 7, 2025

wines

of the month

A pleasing pair of pinks

OYSTER BAY ROSÉ 2024 Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 493171 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1 Oyster Bay is one of New Zealand’s most popular producers. This bright, juicy rosé evokes tangy red cherry, strawberry, citrus and melon notes and has a vivacious, food-friendly acidity. Sip it with seafood or pork chops. Easygoing & Fruity Featured in Think Pink HAMPTON WATER ROSÉ 2024 AP Languedoc, France (Gérard Bertrand, Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi) 667337 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 1 Created by the superstar team of Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse, and iconic winemaker Gérard Bertrand, this blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre was first released in 2017 and has earned an enthusiastic following for its snappy, pure, fresh melon, cherry, peach, dried herbs, spice, and wet-stone minerality. Fun, appealing and fresh, it’s everything you want in a rosé. Easygoing & Fruity Featured in Think Pink Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

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Tasting Notes / page 26 Shopping List / page 40 Savings & Bonus Points / page 42

GOOD PARTNERS page 20

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

ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

If Dad’s a Port fan, he’ll love this 20-year-old Tawny from a legendary producer. A fabulous after-dinner treat, it features Taylor Fladgate’s trademark rich dried fig, citrus and roasted nut flavours.

FOUR FATHER’S DAY FINDS Help make Dad’s day on June 15th with a wine as special as he is.

TAYLOR FLADGATE 20-YEAR-OLD TAWNY PORT DOP, Portugal Sweet 149047 (S) 750 mL $71.95 1

From a quality-focused family winery, this wine is big and powerful, even for an Amarone. A perfect candidate for Dad’s cellar, or an elegant option for a Father’s Day feast of rack of lamb or rib-eye steak.

ZENATO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOC, Veneto, Italy Full-bodied & Smooth 413179 (XD) 750 mL $54.95 2

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ONLINE COLLECTIONS

If Dad’s an icon in your eyes, treat him to an iconic Champagne like Veuve Clicquot. This rich, racy bubbly is a fine food wine and a great pairing for king crab legs or lobster- stuffed ravioli.

VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE AC, France Rich & Complex 508614 (XD) 750 mL $125.95 2

Expertly crafted, this stunning Icewine is a study in elegance (remind you of someone?), with notes of candied citrus fruit, nuts and poached pear. Charming with a plate of artisanal cheeses.

CELLAR COLLECTION: JUNE FEATURE

Big-name hunters will be excited to see that the newest Cellar Collection includes the 2006, 2009 and 2014 vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild and the 2021 vintage of Tuscany’s distinguished Tenuta di Trinoro. Enthusiasts of all stripes will find plenty of joy throughout the collection including the 2021 Two Hands Lily’s Garden Shiraz, the 2022 Undurraga Trama Pinot Noir, the 2018 Santa Maria Reserva Especial and the 2020 Billaud-Simon Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru. Online ordering starts June 5th. Visit LCBO.com/vintages and click “Cellar Collection”

HENRY OF PELHAM RIESLING ICEWINE 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Lusciously Sweet 430561 (S) 375 mL $49.95 2

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Spring is in full bloom and summer’s just around the corner, which means rosés are showing up at garden parties, cottage kickoffs and backyard barbecues. These 16 pink wines will help make your alfresco gatherings extra vibrant. PINK THINK

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PINK PAIRINGS Straddling the stylistic line between white and red wines, rosés are remarkably versatile at the table. Foods that go with white wines? Check. Foods that go with elegant reds? Double check. Moreover, the various rosé styles have their own special superpowers.

Easygoing & Fruity rosés are especially suited to lighter warm- weather fare like grilled veggies, shellfish, and summer salads.

Medium-bodied & Dry rosés have the oomph to pair with heartier foods like grilled salmon, duck or veal.

Soft & Off-dry rosés with their touch of sweetness pair wonderfully with spicier dishes like jerk chicken or falafel.

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MAN HANEKRAAI ROSÉ 2024 WO Cape Coast, South Africa, sustainable Salmon pink. Floral fragrance, medley of red berries offering freshness. Attractive floral appearance on the palate entry, with layers of fruit, depth and freshness. Drink now to enjoy. Score: 90 (gilbertgaillard.com, 2025) Medium-bodied & Dry 43396 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1 New at Vintages

CELEBRATE SPRING Check out the Spring issue of Food & Drink magazine to find more inspiration and ideas for warm-weather drinks, recipes and entertaining. If your store has run out of copies, read the digital version at LCBO.com.

This Shaved Zucchini and Corn Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing is easy to pull together. Visit LCBO.com to find this and hundreds of other recipes created by our experts exclusively for Food & Drink magazine.

PENINSULA RIDGE BEAL VINEYARD CABERNET ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario Made with Cabernet Franc sourced from a single vineyard on Beamsville Bench, this wine opens with aromas of rose petal, fresh berries, and red licorice. The palate is brimming with juicy watermelon, cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, and red bell pepper and culminates in a beau

tifully balanced finish. Medium-bodied & Dry 177840

(XD) 750 mL $16.95 1

CUVÉE FRANÇOISE CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING AP, Languedoc, France, traditional method (Maison Antech) This pretty pink fizz is made in the traditional method of Champagne from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir and spends 18 months maturing in stainless steel to maintain peak freshness and vibrancy. Delicate and poised, it evokes red summer berries and cherry blossom. Light & Fruity 42032 (D) 750 mL $25.95 1 New at Vintages

CAVES D’ESCLANS ROCK ANGEL ROSÉ 2023 AC Côtes de Provence, France (Sacha Lichine) A well-balanced and flavorful rosé with notes of red currants, candied raspberries and mild spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied and focused, with a delicious stream of forest berries and a tangy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 8, 2024) Medium-bodied & Dry 491027 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 1

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PINK PRODUCTION

There’s more than one way to make pink wine. Direct pressing / Red grapes are gently pressed to extract juice with minimal skin contact. Short maceration/drawing off / Juice is given contact with red grape skins, but for a shorter time than in red winemaking. Saignée / Like short maceration, but with some juice removed early while the rest is kept for red winemaking. Blending / Mixing red and white wines together.

FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable, vegan

A quirky blend of Cabernet, Gamay and Pinot Noir, this expressive pink wine evokes candy apple, strawberry-rhubarb jam, watermelon, and rose petal. There’s a subtle hint of sweet ness on the persistent finish. Easygoing & Fruity 117861 (D) 750 mL $16.95 1

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A collab between rocker Jon Bongiovi (a.k.a. Jon Bon Jovi), his son Jesse, and French vintner Gérard Bertrand, this wine is named for the spot the Bongiovis spent many a summer. DID YOU KNOW?

HAMPTON WATER ROSÉ 2024 AP Languedoc, France (Gérard Bertrand, Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi) This blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre was first released in 2017 and has earned an enthusiastic following for its snappy, pure, fresh melon, cherry, peach, dried herbs, spice, and wet-stone minerality. Fun, appealing and fresh, it’s everything you want in a rosé. Easygoing & Fruity 667337 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

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Besides being fun to say, Frappato is a Sicilian red wine grape prized for its lively, fruity character. DID YOU KNOW?

CARUSO & MININI FRAPPO FRAPPATO ROSÉ 2024

IGP Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy, sustainable The distinctive design of each Caruso & Minini label is the result of a collaboration between the winery and the Zanzara Lab, which is an NGO based in Turin that promotes the social inclusion of people with disabilities. Made from Frappato grapes harvested by hand on a hinterland hillside in western Sicily, this effortlessly elegant pink wine delivers bright strawberry and cherry fruit. Easygoing & Fruity 43979 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 New at Vintages 4 Organic product

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THE FOREIGN AFFAIR AMAROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable Based on Gamay, this wine is crafted using some appassimento-style dried fruit. It shows great depth, with ripe watermelon, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tropical fruit, and tangy citrus. Medium-bodied & Dry 388702 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 ORGANIZED CRIME ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario Crafted from whole-bunch-pressed Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, this wine offers up lovely strawberry, garden herb and grapefruit notes with a mineral underpinning. Perfect for the patio. Easygoing & Fruity 16296 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1

CHILL OUT Rosé is typically served at 8-12° C, which means 45-90 minutes in the fridge. Dining outdoors? Chill the wine in an ice bath (in the shade, ideally) for 15-20 minutes.

8-12°C SERVE AT

45-90 mins

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FIRMIAN FILDIROSE PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ 2024 IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy

TAWSE GROWERS BLEND ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

OYSTER BAY ROSÉ 2024 Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Oyster Bay is one of New Zealand’s most popular producers. This bright, juicy rosé evokes tangy red cherry, strawberry, citrus and melon notes and has a vivacious, food-friendly acidity. Sip it with seafood or pork chops. Easygoing & Fruity 493171 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month

A blend of estate and grower fruit sourced from Niagara vineyards, this wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Syrah. Nicely balanced, it exudes ripe red cherry, strawberry, watermelon and sage. Easygoing & Fruity 45075 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1 New at Vintages

Although classified as a white grape, Pinot Grigio typically yields wines with a pinkish hue when the juice is given sufficient contact with the skins. This PG is left in contact with the skins for over eight hours, resulting in a colourful wine that showcases pink grapefruit, red berry, fresh flower and mineral tones. Easygoing & Fruity 43977 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1 New at Vintages

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Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” Galileo Galilei

French designer Chantal Thomass created this stylish keepsake wine bottle adorned with an elegant string of glass pearls. DID YOU KNOW?

GÉRARD BERTRAND PERLES DE GRENACHE ROSÉ 2024 IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, France

Gérard Bertrand has been called the King of the Languedoc, in no small part due to his near-unparalleled understanding of the region’s numerous terroirs. Crafted from 100% Grenache, this rosé is floral and elegantly framed, with strawberry and mineral notes. Easygoing & Fruity 556209 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

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VQA West Niagara, Ontario, sustainable Composed entirely of estate fruit, this wine is based on Pinot Noir and crafted using a combination of direct-press and saignée techniques. It spent several months maturing in neutral French oak for extra roundness and texture. Bright and complex, it suggests straw berry sorbet, tart-cherry concentrate, fresh watermelon, stone fruit, and citrus zest. Medium-bodied & Dry 68833 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1 4 Organic product

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IZADI LARROSA GARNACHA ROSÉ 2024 DOCa Rioja, Spain Sourced from old Garnacha vines planted in some of the highest-altitude vineyards in Rioja, this pink wine was forged in stainless steel. It showcases intense strawberry, raspberry and cherry along with suggestions of white flowers and stone fruit. Medium-bodied & Dry 490961 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1

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The pink version of Lillet’s famous aperitif, Lillet Rosé is infused with fruit and can be sipped ice cold, on the rocks or in a cocktail. DID YOU KNOW?

LILLET ROSÉ France

Juicy peach nectar and wild strawberry meet vibrant acidity and a floral flicker on the exit. Even the rosy hue is just calling out for mixing with bubbles or gin. Sip or mix. Score: 93 (Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2019) 295048 (S) 750 mL $19.95 1 New at Vintages

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GOOD PARTNERS

Looking under the hood Hecht & Bannier are constantly re-evaluating and strengthening their sustainability commitments.

Co-founders François Bannier (left) and Gregory Hecht.

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At LCBO, we’re focused on building a more sustainable future through our Spirit of Sustainability initiative, which celebrates trade partners who work to promote diversity and inclusion, community investment and sound environmental practices. Learn more at LCBO.com/sustainability .

What’s the opposite of box-checking? It may very well be spelled “Hecht & Bannier.” The boutique Mediterranean winery released their first organic wine, Le Languedoc, in 2007, then spent the subsequent decades converting their entire line to organic viticulture. As of 2023, all their vineyards in Languedoc and Provence are certified organic by Ecocert. But they didn’t stop there. “The other thing we are very committed to is trying to understand the global impact of our winery,” says co-founder Gregory Hecht. “Since 2020, we committed to conduct a scope 3 carbon inventory. That was huge work, as you can imagine, but super interesting.” Scope 3 emissions, also known as life-cycle emissions, are those that arise across an organization’s entire value chain, before and after a product is delivered or consumed. Bottle weight was identified as a large driver of emissions, so they switched to lightweight glass and are developing a bottle-reuse program with some of their domestic distributors. “It’s a huge investment for us, but we have to do it. You have to experience it to understand every single problem, every single challenge. It’s a learning process.” To further reduce their carbon footprint, Hecht & Bannier partnered with 1% for the Planet to donate 1% of sales to environmental organizations. “We don’t buy offsets,” says Hecht. “We support associations which preserve natural carbon sinks.” The organizations they selected are Surfrider Foundation, who work to safeguard oceans; Des enfants et Des arbres, who pair schoolchildren and farmers for agroforestry projects; and Noé, who protect biodiversity in France and abroad. “The third step for us was B-Corp certification,” says Hecht. When Hecht & Bannier joined this robust, trusted program in 2022, they were the first winery in their region to be certified. They must recertify every three years. So why go through all this effort? “The first motivation is personal,” says Hecht. “I don’t eat tomatoes in December.” (If you know, you know.) The wines of Hecht & Bannier are held to the same high standards, and benefit from the same personal touch. “We always make wines that we love and that we enjoy drinking.”

HECHT & BANNIER LE LANGUEDOC 2023 AC Languedoc, France

“This wine is a great ambassador of our work. It really represents what the Languedoc is today. The idea was to preserve a lot of its Mediterranean character; to get spicy, to get fruit-driven, to get super fresh. It’s a red wine you can have in the door of your fridge, that you can have just a bit chilled with very simple dishes like pasta ragout, pizza, a good barbecue, or just on its own for people who enjoy sipping

a glass of red wine.” (Gregory Hecht) 89 points (jamessuckling.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 251587

(XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 34.

LOCAL TALENT MAP QUEST

Producer Thomas Bachelder reveals his meticulous exploration of Niagara and its complex terroirs through his acclaimed single-vineyard wines. Thomas Bachelder is the modern voice of Niagara’s ancient soils. One only need look at the extensive portfolio of wines he’s crafted over his impressive career to recognize the drive this Burgundy-trained Montreal native has for revealing terroir. Bachelder has famously made Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Oregon and Burgundy, but it’s here in Niagara that his passion has dug the deepest roots.

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LOCAL TALENT

For wine made in Niagara, brand (the who behind the wine) remains critical to consumer confidence. People find a wine they like by a particular producer and so they return to that producer, but as the Niagara wine region and industry have matured, customers are increasingly thinking in terms of the appellation when purchasing their wines. It’s a mark of a wine region’s success when place takes precedence, and place in Niagara is becoming increasingly clear. Producers, local press, and we here at Vintages have stressed an understanding of what to expect from the bottle when you see appellations such as Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Escarpment or Niagara-on-

the-Lake; and sub-appellations like Beamsville Bench, Twenty Mile Bench or Four Mile Creek. Bachelder is inviting us to go even further and think, as they do in Burgundy, in terms of specific vineyards like York, Kirby, Foxcroft and Saunders. Bachelder’s deep-dive exploration of Niagara’s unique terroirs, which he undertakes alongside his wife, Mary Delaney-Bachelder, has earned him international recognition. Modelling his approach on the template established in Burgundy centuries ago, Bachelder has been painstakingly mapping the entire Niagara wine region, revealing its varied, complex terroirs through

his Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay cru-quality, single-vineyard expressions. Barrels that just miss the mark for these top-flight wines are declassified and included within Bachelder’s multi-site Villages wines, which are themselves exquisite, refined, authentic revelations of Niagara. “The intent is to make pure, subtle, suavely textured wines that sing lightly and clearly of their vineyard origins, with as little makeup as possible – wines that are finely perfumed and tightly wound, offering the classic refined fruit and textured minerality of the delicate silt, clay and dolomitic limestone-laced ancient lakebed

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Thomas Bachelder and Mary Delaney- Bachelder.

the finer

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BACHELDER WERNER-YORK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake Rich clay, red sandstone shale, glacial till, and lacustrine sediments (which formed at the bottom of prehistoric lakes) provide the foun dation for the elegance associated

BACHELDER PARCELLE HAUT IVY & WARREN SAUNDERS VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment The soils of the Saunders Vineyard comprise clay, silt, and dolomitic limestone. “Haut” is an elevated parcel in the southern part of the vineyard made up of old-vine plantings. Hallmarks of wines from here include freshness and balance. 94 points (John Szabo, MS) Full-bodied & Rich 45135 (XD) 750 mL $45.00 2 New at Vintages

with St. David’s Bench wines. 94 points (Rick VanSickle) Full-bodied & Rich 45136 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 2 New at Vintages

terroirs of Niagara.” (Thomas Bachelder, speaking to winesinniagara.com, November 4, 2024) The Gamays are the newest additions to Bachelder’s distinguished cru lineup, and those crafted using old-vine plantings are already suggesting grand cru potential. In April of this year, at the Ontario Craft Wine Conference, Bachelder was awarded the Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award presented by Wine Growers Canada. When it comes to determining what heights Bachelder and Niagara can attain, it would appear that the ground’s the limit.

BACHELDER KIRBY VINEYARD GAMAY NOIR 2022 6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake The Kirby Gamay Noir is sourced from a vineyard planted in 1998 that features fertile, well-drained, sandy loam soils. These old vines provide a distinct richness to the final wines. 92 points (Rick VanSickle) Light-bodied & Fruity 45139 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 New at Vintages

BACHELDER WISMER-FOXCROFT VINEYARD

GAMAY NOIR 2022 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment

The Twenty Mile Bench has deep, glacial-deposited gravelly soils. This wine comes from a sloped site with stony-silty clay, limestone, and magnesium oxide that yields notably complex, intense wines. 94 points (Rick VanSickle) Medium-bodied & Fruity 33994 (XD) 750 mL $32.00 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 28 TO 29.

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PRODUCT NOTES 6 Look for this icon to find Ontario and BC VQA wines. 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.

SAKE

DAIMON 55 JUNMAI GINJO SAKE Japan

Nestled in the Ikoma Mountain Range between Kyoto, Osaka and Nara, the Daimon Brewery uses mountain meltwater to make its sake in accordance with ancient tradition. The water source makes its presence known as a distinctive mineral undertone to the notions of honeydew melon, buckwheat and licorice. Pair this sake with sashimi, steamed veggies, or garden salads. 33575 (M) 300 mL $23.95 1

NIHON SAKARI NO. 11 BLUE LABEL JUNMAI DAIGINJO SAKE Hyogo, Japan (Nihonsakari Co.)

Made with water from Mount Rokko and rice polished to 50%, this elegant, subtly fruity sake is very popular in Japan. Sip it with sushi or grilled seafood. [The TEXSOM Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (TEXSOM Awards, 2024) 29369 (XD) 720 mL $36.95 1

FORTIFIED WINE PORT TAYLOR FLADGATE CHIP DRY EXTRA DRY WHITE PORT DOP, Portugal, vegan

Taylor Fladgate Chip Dry was the first dry white aperitif Port, debuting in 1934. It’s ripe and intense, with lifted florals and tangy fruit. Chill and sip, or pour over ice with tonic and a leaf of fresh mint. Lovely alongside olives or salted almonds. 164111 (M) 750 mL $21.95 1

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SPARKLING WINE

SHERRY ROMATE AMONTILLADO SHERRY DO, Spain (Sánchez Romate) A complex, characterful Sherry with gorgeous oxidative notes underlying the apple, dried fruit, orange rind and nuts. Pair this with cured meats, aged cheeses, grilled shrimp, or almonds. Dry 264721 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1

HUFF CUVÉE PETER F. SPARKLING 2021 6 VQA Prince Edward County, Ontario, traditional method On the nose it’s all golden apple fruit, pain au chocolate and nutty autolytics. The palate delivers immediately with a pithy tension that supports cascading layers of creamy spice and ripe orchard fruit. Long and somehow continually regenerating, it finishes fresh, precise and perfectly textural. Gold Medal winner at the 2024 National Wine Awards of Canada. Score: 92 (Brent Muller, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 198754 (XD) 750 mL $39.00 2 KRONE BOREALIS VINTAGE CUVÉE CAP CLASSIQUE BRUT SPARKLING 2022 WO Tulbagh, South Africa, traditional method (Twee Jonge Gezellen) Crafted from Pinot and Chardonnay using the traditional method of Champagne, this wine is made by sparkling-wine specialist Krone on the 300-year-old Twee Jonge Gezellen wine estate in Tulbagh. Look for attractive orange peel, elder blossom and ginger along with subtle toasty and salted-caramel notes and pair with pad Thai or grilled garlic-soy chicken. [timatkin.com did not include a tasting note.] Score: 89 (timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2024 ) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 556654 (D) 750 mL $21.95 1 CUVÉE FRANÇOISE CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING AP, Languedoc, France, traditional method (Maison Antech) This pretty pink fizz is made in the traditional method of Champagne from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir and spends 18 months maturing in stainless steel to maintain peak fresh- ness and vibrancy. Delicate and poised, it evokes red summer berries and cherry blossom. Light & Fruity 42032 (D) 750 mL $25.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

DESSERT WINE

CAVE SPRING SELECT LATE HARVEST RIESLING 2023 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario An earthy wet slate aroma is surrounded by notes of ripe Anjou pears and lavender. While this late harvest gem might be filled with thick lemon syrup, candied ginger and pineapple flavors, there’s plenty of acidity to keep things from becoming cloying. Score: 93 (Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast , March 1, 2025) Lusciously Sweet 415901 (S) 375 mL $27.95 2

APERITIF

LILLET ROSÉ France Juicy peach nectar and wild strawberry meet vibrant acidity and a floral flicker on the exit. Even the rosy hue is just calling out for mixing with bubbles or gin. Sip or mix. Score: 93 (Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2019) 295048 (S) 750 mL $19.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

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SPARKLING WINE CONT’D SORELLE BRONCA L’EST BRUT PROSECCO VALDOBBIADENE SUPERIORE DOCG, Italy

BLACK BANK HILL RUNWAY CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula

Gotta be the first chardonnay out of the gates from the 2023 vintage and if this cracker example is any indication of what’s coming then hold on to your senses. Recently bottled and even with an early (September) pick this saw less than 10 months of aging, but the mix of indelible lees and high voltage (8.5 g/L) total acidity put this in scintillant, dare it be said Blanc de Blancs styled territory ... Wild and exciting shift from vintner Taylor Emerson and winemaker Jonathan McLean ... Drink 2024-2026. Tasted at i4C, July 2024. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 45092 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2

... this third generation family estate is run by sisters Antonella and Ersiliana Bronca. This is a very tidy, bright and well balanced prosecco with classic green apple, melon and lime notes – all well integrated and pure. It is light bodied, brisk and even with some sense of minerality. Sweetness is a mere suggestion. Excellent length with a stony, citrus finish. Tasted July 2024. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Light & Fruity 42677 (D) 750 mL $24.95 1

CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO BACHELDER PARCELLE HAUT IVY & WARREN SAUNDERS VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2022 6

CHARLES BAKER B-SIDE RIESLING 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

Charles Baker’s single-vineyard Rieslings are among the most definitive expressions produced in Niagara. The B-Side is a blend of fruit from the younger vines of the Ivan and Picone vineyards and is complex, racy and ripe, with marvellous texture and depth and an unmistakable minerality. It will delight through 2030 and potentially beyond. Aromatic & Flavourful 523845 (D) 750 mL $24.95 2

VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment ... I love the rich and silky, creamy palate with yellow and orange-fleshed fruit, also wood spice ... Acids are firm and crunchy, framing limestone such as one sees in fine limestone expressions, red and white, from around the best parts of the world. Excellent length and depth. It’s a fine vintage for the Saunders ‘Haut’ and its over 30 year old vines, perhaps the best yet. Best from mid-next year. Tasted November 2024. Score: 94 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 45135 (XD) 750 mL $45.00 2 Featured in Local Talent ... so lovely with a pristine, suave and elegant nose that sneaks up on you with its intriguing subtleties of pure saline, wet stones, fresh pear, lemon, white peach and fully integrated spice notes. It’s mouth- filling on the palate with dense stone fruits, lemon, chiseled salinity, river rock, subtle creamy notes and spice ... Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesin niagara.com, Nov. 4, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 45136 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 2 Featured in Local Talent BACHELDER WERNER-YORK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2022 6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake

CANADA – RED WINE ONTARIO BACHELDER KIRBY VINEYARD

GAMAY NOIR 2022 6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake

... grapes are 43% whole cluster pressed. There is a lovely floral note on the nose followed by ripe raspberries, cherries, cranberries, subtle minty herbs, pepper, and spice. It shows more intensity on the palate with savoury red berries, a touch of plum and darker berries with light tannins, juicy acidity, and a vibrant finish. Might want to give this a bit of time to open up on the nose. Can cellar to 2027. Score: 92 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara. com, April 5, 2024) Light-bodied & Fruity 45139 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

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BACHELDER WISMER-FOXCROFT VINEYARD GAMAY NOIR 2022 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment ... a perfectly balanced, elegant Gamay with an enticing nose of soft red berries, blueberries, plums, cherries jubilee, gravelly/ flinty notes, minty herbs, just a tinge of earthy/savoury accents and integrated spices. On the palate, you could confuse this for a bolder style Pinot Noir with its rich and juicy red berry fruit, anise, plummy goodness, rhubarb, bramble notes, touch of anise and iron-y minerality, toasty spice notes and long, vibrant finish. Very fine Gamay which can be cellared until 2030. Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, April 5, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 33994 (XD) 750 mL $32.00 2 Featured in Local Talent DOMAINE QUEYLUS TRADITION CABERNET FRANC 2021 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Domaine Queylus Tradition 2021 is a vegan-friendly Cabernet Franc, rich and fresh with ripe black cherry, red berry, dried herbs, sweet dried tobacco, loamy, smoky flavours finishing on a flinty mineral note with bright acidity and fine-grained, medium tannins. The wine was aged up to 18 months in French oak barrels. Drink date: 2024-2028. Score: 92 (nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 17, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 11581 (XD) 750 mL $33.70 2

VINEDRESSERS RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2018 6 VQA South Islands, Lake Erie North Shore, sustainable, vegan (Pelee Island Winery) The Vinedressers Reserve Pinot Noir 2018 is made in a rich style, with tones of smoky fruit, earthy forest, savoury herbs and chocolate. Try it with grilled kebabs featuring onions, mushrooms, and beef or tofu medallions. Medium-bodied & Fruity 325282 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 1

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2024 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan A quirky blend of Cabernet, Gamay and Pinot Noir, this expressive pink wine evokes candy apple, strawberry-rhubarb jam, watermelon, and rose petal. There’s a subtle hint of sweetness on the persistent finish. Easygoing & Fruity 117861 (D) 750 mL $16.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

HIDDEN BENCH LOCUST LANE ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA West Niagara, sustainable

LAKEVIEW GRAND RESERVE RED 2017 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

Composed entirely of estate fruit, this wine is based on Pinot Noir and crafted using a combina tion of direct-press and saignée techniques. It spent several months maturing in neutral French oak for extra roundness and texture. Bright and complex, it suggests strawberry sorbet, tart-cherry concentrate, fresh watermelon, stone fruit, and citrus zest. Medium-bodied & Dry 68833 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1 Featured in Think Pink 4 Organic product

A superbly crafted Niagara red wine blend of 40% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Syrah grapes. Aromas of cassis, blackberry and smoke. Full-bodied and complex. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with game meats and grilled steaks. Drink: [Now]-2025. Score: 92 (nataliemaclean.com, May 12, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 45074 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1

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CANADA – ROSÉ WINE CONT’D ONTARIO ORGANIZED CRIME ROSÉ 2024 6

THE FOREIGN AFFAIR AMAROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable Based on Gamay, this wine is crafted using some appassimento-style dried fruit. It shows great depth, with ripe watermelon, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tropical fruit, and tangy citrus. Medium-bodied & Dry 388702 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Crafted from whole-bunch-pressed Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, this wine offers up lovely strawberry, garden herb and grapefruit notes with a mineral underpinning. Perfect for the patio. Easygoing & Fruity 16296 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

PENINSULA RIDGE BEAL VINEYARD CABERNET ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Made with Cabernet Franc sourced from a single vineyard on Beamsville Bench, this wine opens with aromas of rose petal, fresh berries, and red licorice. The palate is brimming with juicy watermelon, cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, and red bell pepper and culminates in a beautifully balanced finish. Medium-bodied & Dry 177840 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

DURIGUTTI MENDOZA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Mendoza, vegan

Notes of ripe black and blue fruit with walnuts, chocolate and hints of graphite. Full-bodied, intense and layered with smooth, well-integrated tannins. Beautiful fruit that melts in the mouth, leaving you with notes of blue flowers and earth at the end. Vegan. Drink or hold [to 2028+]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 8, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 15128 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2

CHILE – RED WINE

TAWSE GROWERS BLEND ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

MONTES LIMITED SELECTION PINOT NOIR 2023 DO Aconcagua Costa

A blend of estate and grower fruit sourced from Niagara vineyards, this wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Syrah. Nicely balanced, it exudes ripe red cherry, strawberry, watermelon and sage. Easygoing & Fruity 45075 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

Orange peel and dried lavender notes lead in this elegant and savory version, with an essence of sage running through the raspberry coulis center. Picks up a loamy mineral detail as this finishes around perky tannins, with notes of cedar and spices. Drink now through 2032. Score: 90 (Aaron Romano, winespectator.com, March 3, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 37937 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

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MILES FROM NOWHERE CABERNET/MERLOT 2022 Margaret River, Western Australia

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Valle de Cachapoal, sustainable

Matured in a mix of French and Hungarian oak for 15-18 months, this complex Bordeaux-inspired blend exudes cassis, blueberry compote, dried mint and sweet vanilla. Savour it with leg of lamb and pomegranate-and-couscous salad. [Rutherglen Wine Show did not include a tasting note.] Score: 96 (Rutherglen Wine Show, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 41792 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

A nicely chewy cabernet sauvignon that is not shy about its plentiful, dusty tannins. Roasted red chiles, spiced cherries and currants. A touch of dark chocolate. Juicy and peppery, with tight tannins and a long, vertical finish. Better in one or two years. Score: 93 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling. com, March 7, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 35673 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE BEC HARDY PERTARINGA SCARECROW SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023* Adelaide Hills, South Australia

VOYAGER VIVID RED 2024 Margaret River, Western Australia A blend of shiraz, grenache, tempranillo and merlot, largely whole-bunch fermentation and left on skins for two weeks; as it’s PF (preservative free) there’s no added SO 2 . And vivid red indeed, the colour a gorgeous dark purple shot with red. It’s vibrant and juicy – full of dark fruits and spices – yet savoury, with some charcuterie reduction done nicely, ironstone, too. The palate is lighter framed but not wimpy, tangy with lithe tannins and bright acidity. Chill it down in summer or enjoy as is any other time. Love it. Score: 93 (Jane Faulkner, winecompanion.com.au, Feb. 3, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 41438 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

A fresh and flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc, very pale lemon in colour, with quite a pronounced nose. There are ripe passionfruit and tropical notes here, a high class Savvy from a top region. There are also, most subtle, notes of riverstones and mango. With very good length, this is a delicious style for those who love the variety to drink now and for the next couple of years. Score: 92 (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, Aug. 2023) Aromatic & Flavourful 41351 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

JIP JIP ROCKS SHIRAZ/CABERNET 2022 Padthaway, South Australia Attractively fruited and delightfully appealing with blackberry, violet, roasted nut and subtle spice aromas on the nose, followed by a flavoursome palate that’s succulent and lingering. Tannins are fine and well integrated, making the wine structured and harmonious. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 92 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 186114 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2

ASTROLABE MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS 2023 Marlborough, South Island, vegan

Delicate aromas of honeyed pear, ginger and white florals lead to a light- to medium-bodied palate that offers lovely food-friendly texture and mouth- watering acidity. Pair with a cheese board on a warm summer’s day. Score: 92 (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast , Oct. 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 648717 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1

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NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE CONT’D INVIVO SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, vegan It’s gorgeously aromatic on the nose, showing kiwifruit, fig, crunchy apple and lime zest characters, followed by a juicy palate that’s punchy and tasty. Brilliantly expressed with loads of youthful fruit flavours, making it highly appealing. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 14199 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE OYSTER BAY ROSÉ 2024 Marlborough, South Island Oyster Bay is one of New Zealand’s most popular producers. This bright, juicy rosé evokes tangy red cherry, strawberry, citrus and melon notes and has a vivacious, food-friendly acidity. Sip it with seafood or pork chops. Easygoing & Fruity 493171 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month and in Think Pink

TIKI SINGLE VINEYARD NORTH CANTERBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 North Canterbury, South Island, sustainable Pristine and intensely aromatic, the enticing bouquet shows Granny Smith apple, fresh fig, lemon/lime zest and jasmine aromas, followed by a concentrated palate offering fleshy texture backed by bright acidity, finishing superbly long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Oct. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 19767 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE

ERNIE ELS BIG EASY RED BLEND 2021 WO Stellenbosch, vegan 60% Shiraz, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Mourvedre. Floral aromas of violets with notes of plums and blueberry. Fresh and juicy, with herbal flavours and gentle tannins. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 220038 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

SOUTH AFRICA – ROSÉ WINE

SQUEALING PIG PINOT NOIR 2022 Central Otago, South Island Central Otago is the world’s southernmost wine region and New Zealand’s highest-elevated. The climate encourages the development of great complexity and purity in the Pinots crafted here. This juicy, fresh wine is quite pretty, with aromas of raspberry pie, dark chocolate and cherry and good acidity, depth and complexity. Medium-bodied & Fruity 427211 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

MAN HANEKRAAI ROSÉ 2024 WO Cape Coast, sustainable

Salmon pink. Floral fragrance, medley of red berries offering freshness. Attractive floral appearance on the palate entry, with layers of fruit, depth and freshness. Drink now to enjoy. Score: 90 (gilbert gaillard.com, 2025) Medium-bodied & Dry 43396 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

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AUSTRIA – WHITE WINE

BURGUNDY BLASON DE BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ 2023 AC Bourgogne Aligoté This wine shows delicate floral tones atop pineapple and tangy citrus. A flinty minerality on the close gives it a pleasing, distinct character. Vibrant and fresh with fine balance, it’s ideal for seafood, or a vegan shiitake mushroom “clam” chowder made with a cauliflower-cream base. Light & Crisp 648436 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

DOMÄNE WACHAU TERRASSEN FEDERSPIEL GRÜNER VELTLINER 2023 DAC Wachau, Qualitätswein, sustainable, vegan The 2023 Grüner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel is from terraced sites only across the Wachau and made in stainless steel with a small proportion of skin-fermented grapes. Subtle herbal savor recalls fresh hay and some dried yarrow, edged with dried lemon. Roundness and juiciness define the smooth palate, which also brings this herbal vibe alongside yellow and green pear, with textural elements of russet pear peel. It is fresh, fluid, and savory. (Bone- dry). Drinking window: 2024-2030. Score: 89 (Anne Krebiehl, MW, vinous.com, July 18, 2024) Light & Crisp 31534 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

CHARLY NICOLLE PER ASPERA CHABLIS 2022 AP

FRANCE – WHITE WINE

As per a label’s meaning, “Per aspera ad astra,” from rough roads to the stars. Reiterated because this is the crux of the Nicolle situation for proprietor Charly, he who has had to work hard to bring a mom and pop Chablis estate into the modern world. A very encouraging and duly impressive Chablis at the AC Villages level, searing and intense with enough flesh to expand on the palate in spite of the conglomerate Kimmeridgian and Portlandian elements desiring to dominate. Reels at first but then constructs a necessary balance to make this a very fine wine. Way to go Charly. Drink 2024-2028. Tasted November 2024. Score: 91 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 38095 (XD) 750 mL $35.95 2

NOVELLUM CHARDONNAY 2023 France (Jean-Marc Lafage)

Warm and round, with good energy. Orchard fruit and green plum notes are flanked by crushed stone and smoky mineral accents, plus well-integrated toasty details. Savory grilled herb hints echo on the well-meshed finish. Broad and nicely rich. Drink now. Best Values. Score: 89 (Kristen Bieler, wine spectator.com, Dec. 31, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 390781 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1

ALSACE CLEEBOURG GEWURZTRAMINER 2022 AC Alsace Unmistakably gewürztraminer, this delivers an intense nose of floral spiciness that leads to a palate of musky fruit. The acid is well tailored to the fruit, and it cleans up the intensity very effectively. Overall, it’s a terrific wine, not so much for drinking on its own as for pairing with spicy cuisines – perhaps Thai and Indian mid-heat curries. Drink now to 2027. (Tasted February 2024.) Score: 92 (Rod Phillips) Aromatic & Flavourful 18560 (D) 750 mL $18.95 2

LANGUEDOC LAURENT MIQUEL NORD SUD VIOGNIER 2023 IGP Pays d’Oc

The eighth in a line of winemakers, Laurent Miquel joined the family tradition by transforming their Viognier plantings into an accessible, high-quality product. You can feel the passion for the grape variety in this wine, with its lovely flavours of yellow apple and tangerine accented by hints of sunflower seeds and honeysuckle. Aromatic & Flavourful 673236 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1

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FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D LOIRE MANOIR DES HERBAUGES VIEILLES VIGNES CÔTES DE GRANDLIEU MUSCADET 2022 AP (Jérôme Choblet) 100% Melon de Bourgogne. Layers of stone fruit and citrus with a lively zing of menthol; beautifully fresh and mineral with a lemony texture and a sumptuous salty finish. Exceptional. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Light & Crisp 42842 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

BURGUNDY NUITON-BEAUNOY BOURGOGNE CÔTE D’OR PINOT NOIR 2022 AC Well-framed cherry, dark fruit, blackcurrant, smoke, earth, and wood spice in a round, finely composed Pinot. Elegant and balanced. Enjoy through 2028+. Medium-bodied & Fruity 43457 (XD) 750 mL $25.95 2

LANGUEDOC HECHT & BANNIER LE LANGUEDOC 2023 AC Languedoc

THIERRY DELAUNAY TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 AP

When I think of Loire Sauvignon Blanc, I think of wines like this one. This perfumed wine opens with nectarine, orange zest, lilac, honeydew melon and dried white blossom. A handful of field herbs chimes in on the palate, along with lemon citrus that cascades through to a long finish. Best Buy. Score: 91 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , Sept. 30, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 391847 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2

A fruit-driven, juicy and laid-back red blend of syrah, grenache and carignan. It has aromas of cherries, roasted meat and baking spices, following through to a medium body with fine, firm tannins. Chalky and linear with a simple finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Score: 89 (james suckling.com, Sept. 11, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 251587 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Good Partners 4 Organic product RHÔNE DOMAINE CHANTE-PERDRIX CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2022 AC Peppery herbs, leather, graphite, and some chocolaty notes all emerge from Chante-Perdrix’s 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape, a medium to full- bodied, mouth-filling, round, nicely concentrated 2022 that shows the stunning, perfumed, complex style of the vintage beautifully. Based on 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Muscardin, it’s well worth having in the cellar and will drink nicely over the coming decade. Maturity: 2024- 2034. Score: 91 (jebdunnuck.com, Oct. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 121723 (XD) 750 mL $52.95 2

FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU MAISON NOBLE CUVÉE PRESTIGE 2020 AC Bordeaux Supérieur

75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely, rich and complex nose. The palate has ripe black plum skin notes, well integrated oak, good concentration, and a long finish. [Drink through 2028.] Score: 92 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 633198 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 2

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