Vintages New Release Collection –June 7, 2025

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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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