Vintages New Release Collection – March 21, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026

NEW ZEALAND ” WHITE WINE

MOUNT RILEY LIMITED RELEASE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2025 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable A powerful expression, the inviting bouquet shows passionfruit, feijoa, kaffir lime, and white floral aromas. The concentrated palate offers terrific fruit intensity, wonderfully framed by saline texture and vibrant acidity, making it mouth-watering and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2028. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 447425 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

AUNTSFIELD SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2025 Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Fantastic bouquet and palate with layers of white fleshed orchard fruits and citrus, there’s a sweet ripe lime quality and core mineral quality suggesting river stone and pebble. Complex, taut, dry and fruity led by flavours of grapefruit then apple and peach. The mineral suggestion carries through the palate seamlessly. The frame of acidity and fine fruit tannins along with lees and a touch of fruit spice offer complexity as well as texture. Delicious wine with best drinking from late 2025 through 2029+. Outstanding. Score: 95 (Cameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, Oct. 7, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 663286 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured in Hop To It KIM CRAWFORD PINOT GRIGIO 2025 Hawke’s Bay, North Island From one of New Zealand’s most popular pro ducers, this Pinot Gris features a subtle touch of residual sugar nicely balanced by fresh, crisp acidity. Supremely elegant, food-friendly and versatile, it delivers notions of juicy pear, cantaloupe and fresh flowers. Pair with seafood, salads and mild cheeses. Aromatic & Flavourful 369850 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1

WHITEHAVEN GREG SINGLE VINEYARD RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Intense and powerful, the wine shows passionfruit, kiwifruit, lemongrass and green tea aromas on the nose, leading to a superbly concentrated palate offering terrific fruit purity and exuberance. Mouth watering and immensely long on the finish. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit. co.nz, June 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 325944 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

NEW ZEALAND ” RED WINE

BABICH BLACK LABEL PINOT NOIR 2023 Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Babich crafts the Black Label range specifically with an eye toward food. The soft, silky character of this Pinot Noir combined with the spicy dark fruit, vanilla, red fruit, mineral and integrated tannins give it a broad appeal and make it a versatile food wine. A wine you can dare to be daring with; try it with eggplant, lamb, turkey, or mushroom pie.

MARLBOROUGH RIDGE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 Marlborough, South Island

This Savvy is sourced from vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere valleys of Marlborough. Bursting with vibrant tropical fruit and fresh citrus, it pairs wonder fully with herbed seafood and leafy green salad. Aromatic & Flavourful 15513 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 1

Medium-bodied & Fruity 465963 (XD) 750 ml Featured in Hop To It

$26.95 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 VINTAGES 41