Vintages New Release Collection – March 7, 2026

WOMEN in wine

Jules Taylor JULES TAYLOR WINES

3 AUSSIE

CAB SAUVS WE LOVE

Cristina Forner MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES

SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2026

wines

of the month

Ripe reds

SANTA JULIA MAGNA MALBEC 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 47071 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Ripe cherries with dusty spices and sweet berries. Almost full-bodied on the palate, with lightly chewy tannins and a tight but juicy finish of good length. Better in one or two years. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 6, 2024)

Medium-bodied & Fruity New at Vintages

CHÂTEAU DE NAGES HÉRITAGE COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES 2023 AOP, Rhône, France 40964 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 From the northern, more clay and pebbly soils in the appellation, the 2023 Costières De Nîmes Héritage is based on 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, vinified with 30% whole clusters and aged one year with 25% in French oak. It shows more black fruits, roasted garrigue, pepper, and the meaty nuances that give this a very Côtes du Rhône-like style. Medium to full-bodied, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Drink date: 2025 2032. Score: 91 (jebdunnuck.com, Nov. 11, 2025)

Full-bodied & Smooth 4 Organic product

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3 AUSSIE CAB SAUVS WE LOVE page 22

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WOMEN in wine

Bénédicte Bonnet enjoys the fruits of her labours.

Here in Canada and around the globe, dynamic women are making waves in the wine world with new ideas, novel approaches and unique energy. In honour of International Women’s Day, we check in with 16 of these leading ladies. The outstanding wines they’re creating would make lovely gifts to celebrate the women in your life.

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Canadian Changemakers These women are making Canada proud. Let’s celebrate them.

Andrea Perez Castillo FLAT ROCK CELLARS

With a degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Zacatecas in Mexico and a master’s in viticulture and oenology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in Spain, Perez Castillo has a global perspective on wine. She did harvests in Chile, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa before working alongside Niagara wine icon Marlize Beyers at Hidden Bench. Perez Castillo became winemaker at Flat Rock in 2023.

FLAT ROCK GOOD KARMA CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, sustainable

Sales of this wine have resulted in the donation of 200,000 meals to Ontarians in need. Bright and fresh, with apple, peach, grapefruit, and racy minerality. Light & Crisp 356873 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

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Jessica Otting

TAWSE AND REDSTONE WINERIES

TAWSE SPARK QUARRY ROAD BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT SPARKLING 2017 6 VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, traditional method Aged for seven years on the lees, this wine has a dynamic, vibrant character, with juicy apple, lemon tart, orange zest, and a sharply defined minerality.

Enthralled by the wine world from a young age, Otting worked her first vintage while in high school and was inspired to enrol in Niagara College’s winery and viticulture program. Following vintages in South Australia and Tasmania, she returned to Ontario and was hired by Tawse Winery as a lab analyst before joining the winemaking team. She’s since taken up the mantle as head winemaker for Tawse and Redstone.

Medium-bodied & Flavourful 48055 (XD) 750 ml

$39.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 31.

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Norma Jean Harber RAVINE VINEYARD

Born and raised on a Niagara farm that’s been in her family since 1867, Harber has always been sensitive to the subtleties of the land. She took over the family business in 2004 and replanted the vineyards with Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling. Over two decades later, Ravine remains a family-run winery and restaurant that celebrates its history and community. RAVINE CABERNET FRANC 2021 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Exists somewhere between rugged and juicy. The nose is lifted, with classic raspberry jam, fine herbs, and nicely fitted moderate oak. Very well-balanced. 90 points (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 50114 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 New at Vintages

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Shantal Silverthorne

KONZELMANN ESTATE WINERY

Having grown up in a small town just outside Niagara, Silverthorne has always loved the region. After graduating from Niagara College, she did stints at multiple local wineries, starting as a lab technician and harvest hand before working her way up to winemaking. She joined Konzelmann Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake as winemaker in 2021.

KONZELMANN BARREL AGED RESERVE SERIES CABERNET/MERLOT 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Herbal, balmy, and even a touch salty. Measured, grippy, and in control. Might very well be a wine that lives quite a long time. 90 points (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 576314 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 New at Vintages

Vanessa McKean

ADAMO ESTATE WINERY

Growing up on a farm in the Blue Mountains, McKean developed a lifelong love of Ontario’s emerging agricultural regions. After graduating from Niagara College, she spent a decade as the founding winemaker at Georgian Hills Vine yards before joining Adamo Estate in the scenic Hockley Valley north of Toronto. She credits pioneering local women wine makers for encouraging her to join the industry; now, she’s encouraging others. ADAMO FOXCROFT VINEYARD GROWER’S SERIES OAKED CHARDONNAY 2020 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario Evokes ripe melon, tropical fruit and citrus zest with accents of toasty oak and vanilla, all underscored by a beautiful mineral tone. Full-bodied & Rich 50110 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 2 New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 33.

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Groundbreaking Gurus Whether it’s rethinking established wisdom or building something new, these women are changing the traditional wine world from the ground up.

Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi

BINDI SERGARDI

Born into wine royalty, Casini Bindi Sergardi is from a family with a 24 generation history in Tuscany; her great-grandfather Emilio was one of the founders of the Chianti Classico Consortium. Inspired by her grand mother, who as a 17-year-old war widow managed the family business, Casini Bindi Sergardi founded a winery of her own in 2005. She runs the estate with her daughter, Maddalena. BINDI SERGARDI SER GARDO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2022 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Opulent and beautifully balanced, featuring black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, violet and mineral. Cruises to a long, mouth-watering finish. 93 points (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 48635 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 44.

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Andrea Mullineux MULLINEUX WINERY

MULLINEUX KLOOF STREET SWARTLAND ROUGE 2023 WO Swartland, South Africa (Chris & Andrea Mullineux)

MULLINEUX KLOOF STREET OLD VINE CHENIN BLANC 2023

WO Swartland, South Africa (Chris & Andrea Mullineux)

In 2007, Andrea Mullineux established what has become one of the most highly regarded wineries in the Swartland region of South Africa. Committed to sustainable farming, old vines and minimalist winemaking, Mullineux Winery has been named South African Winery of the Year an incredible five times by Platter’s Wine Guide .

Floral and appealing, this Syrah-based blend is packed with spices and a core of stony blackberry and red cherry fruit. Wonderful stuff. 92 points (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 460964 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

An irresistible celebration of spotless fruit and freshness. Bouncy ripe orchard fruit, Golden Delicious apple and subtle spice. Juicy and harmonious. 92 points (Winnie Bowman, Platter’s South African Wine Guide ) Full-bodied & Rich 21111 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 37 TO 38.

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Cristina Forner MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES

When her father retired at the age of 82 and Forner took over the family winery in Rioja, some looked at her background in the travel industry and thought she was destined to fail. Instead, she grew the family business by expanding the portfolio of wine styles and expanded to new markets across Spain and around the world. MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES RESERVA 2019 DOCa Rioja, Spain, vegan Preserves its fresh-fruit aromas, which are clearly expressed alongside an elegant bouquet and subtle tobacco notes. Well-structured and flavourful.

96 points ( Guía Proensa ) Medium-bodied & Fruity 702761 (XD) 750 ml

$26.95 2

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Elisabetta Geppetti

FATTORIA LE PUPILLE

Known as “the Lady of Morellino,” Geppetti took over her family winery in 1985 at just 20 years old. By 1987, she’d created a new Super Tuscan wine and, in 1992, she became the first female president of an Italian wine consortium. A mother of five, she now runs Fattoria Le Pupille with her daughter Clara.

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FATTORIA LE PUPILLE ELISABETTA GEPPETTI POGGIO VALENTE 2022 IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy Punchy and bright, with terrific clarity of fruit. Aromas of heritage rose, tart cherry, rye bread, and crushed stone. The wine’s flavour signature is wholly Mediterranean, with hints of rosemary and lavender. 95+ points (Monica Larner,

robertparker.com) Full-bodied & Firm 37254 (XD) 750 ml

$49.95 2

New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 44 TO 46.

Jules Taylor JULES TAYLOR WINES

After growing up in the Marlborough region of New Zealand and studying science, Taylor pursued her postgrad education in wine and founded a winery with her husband. After 25 vintages, her science background continues to inform her pursuit of sustainable winemaking through restoring ecological corridors and encouraging growers to adopt regenerative practices.

JULES TAYLOR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Intense, pungent, powerful, refreshing bouquet of passion fruit, red apple, mandarin peel, crisp green pear, nettle, and Cape gooseberry. Fresh herbs and salinity on the palate. Outstanding. 95 points (Cameron Douglas, MS,

camdouglasms.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 224428 (XD) 750 ml

$19.95 2

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LAN ECOLÓGICO CRIANZA 2020 DOCa Rioja, Spain

Focused, perfumed and well-judged, this wine has a nice interplay between vanilla and ginger spice aromas and a palate of bramble, pomegranate, and red cherry. 92 points (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com) Full-bodied & Firm 44772 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2 New at Vintages 4 Organic product

María Barúa

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 37 TO 45.

BODEGAS LAN

As chief winemaker and technical director for one of Spain’s most celebrated wineries, Barúa is the driving force behind Bodegas LAN. Eschewing the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers in the vineyards, she prioritizes the health and vitality of the soils, the air, and the people who work there. Her iconoclastic use of French and Spanish oak shatters the norm of relying solely on American barrels in Rioja.

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Victoria Pariente

BODEGAS JOSÉ PARIENTE

An entrepreneurial spirit and the daughter of a Spanish grape-grower, Victoria Pariente named the winery she founded in 1997 after her father. With the estate firmly established as a leading light of the Rueda region, in 2012 she handed it over to her children, Martina and Ignacio. The winemaking torch having been passed from mother to daughter, Martina continues to make the wines today.

FROM LEFT: Ignacio, Victoria and Martina Pariente.

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JOSÉ PARIENTE VERDEJO 2024 DO Rueda, Spain Crisp and nervy, with soaring aromas of fennel, crushed rocks, and lemon zest. Vibrant, lip-smacking finish. 92 points ( Guía Peñín ) Aromatic & Flavourful 345058 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 1

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 45.

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Sustainability Stars From cutting out chemicals to embracing organic farming, these women are reshaping the industry with their focus on sustainable wines.

Bénédicte Bonnet

DOMAINE LES EVIGNEAUX

A third-generation wine grower born and raised in the Rhône Valley of France, Bonnet studied business and agriculture before taking up winemaking professionally. The vineyards she oversees are certified for High Environ mental Value sustainable agriculture, and her wines feature bottles and labels made from recycled materials.

DOMAINE LES EVIGNEAUX CUVÉE BELLE DAME RASTEAU 2022 AOP, Rhône, France Deeply concentrated blackberry and plum unfold, with vibrant acidity gradually revealing the depth of flavour. The finish lingers with pulverized stone and a touch of mocha, adding complexity. Absolutely stunning. 92 points (Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast ) Full-bodied & Smooth 47575 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 New at Vintages

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FANTI ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2023 DOC, Tuscany, Italy A fleshy, voluminous nose of cherry, under brush and lavender. Restrained richness and a charming, approachable character. Easygoing, fresh and succulent. 94 points (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 372268 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 1 New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 41 TO 44.

Elisa with her father, Filippo Fanti.

Elisa Fanti

TENUTA FANTI

Spending her childhood on her family’s farm in Tuscany, Elisa Fanti fell in love with the vineyards and olive groves. After obtaining a degree in agronomy, she began making wine in collaboration with her father and took over vineyard management, splitting co-ownership of Tenuta Fanti with her father and her sister, Elena. Under her watch, the family’s 50 hectares of vines and 30 hectares of olive trees have been certified organic.

Louisa Rose

YALUMBA

TASTE THESE WINES

One of Australia’s most respected winemakers, Rose joined Yalumba in 1992. Over the course of three decades, she gained international recognition as a pioneer for her work with Viognier and cool-climate Riesling, as well as her push for sustainable viticulture without synthetic insecticides. She continues to guide Yalumba as head of sustainability.

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Barossa, South Australia, sustainable, vegan Fruit-forward and fragrant on the nose, showing dark plum, floral, subtle spice, and toasted almond characters. The palate is succulent, supple and silky with lingering fruit flavours. 90 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 41311 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

Marta Casas

PARÉS BALTÀ

After studying oenology at the University of Tarragona in Spain, Casas joined Parés Baltà, a family winery in the Penedès region whose legacy stretches back to 1790. Her arrival sparked a revolution, with the vineyards converting to organic and biodynamic certification in the span of a decade.

PARÉS BALTÀ BRUT CAVA DO, Spain, traditional method, vegan Chalky nose, with brioche and green apple. Creamy texture, lively effervescence, and a delicate interplay of subtle fruit, pastry and mineral notes. 90 points (jamessuckling.com)

Medium-bodied & Flavourful 650648 (XD) 750 ml

$17.95 1

4 Organic product

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 36.

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WE LOVE 3 AUSSIE CAB SAUVS

South Australia comprises 18 wine regions, with the majority of the continent’s premium wines coming from the diverse soils and climates of Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Eden Valley. Here, we’re showcasing three Cabernet Sauvignons that highlight the distinct character and regionality of South Australia’s varied growing areas while celebrating what Cabernets from these regions have in common: Premium quality; structure and depth; fantastic value; bountiful ripe dark fruit, black cherry, cassis and earth; and an approachable, food-friendly character.

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DANDELION PRIDE OF THE FLEURIEU CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Fleurieu, South Australia Fragrant and pure, with excellent structure, blackberry, boysenberry and herbs. Drink through 2030. 92 points (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au) Full-bodied & Firm 23778 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

LONGVIEW DEVIL’S ELBOW CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Blueberry, plum, green herbs, mint, black pepper, clove and cinnamon. Charming and

accessible. Drink by 2030+. 92 points (Mike Bennie, winecompanion.com.au) Full-bodied & Firm 660050 (XD) 750 ml

$23.95 2

WAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023

Clare Valley/Coonawarra, South Australia Crisp and crunchy, with cherry, red berry, spiced nuts, cedar, chocolate and mixed peppercorn. Drink by 2030+. 93 points (tastings.com) Full-bodied & Firm 142398 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGE 36.

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It’s never too early to start prepping for spring. And our newest Online & Flagship Exclusives collection is stocked with sunny wines. There are lots of floral notes, with touches of nectarine, cherry and peach. We’re particularly drawn to the vibrant, warm E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023. Find these wines on LCBO.com or in our 16 flagship stores. Spring awaits

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LAUGHING STOCK VIOGNIER 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Lemon, pear, honeysuckle and nectarine. Fruity and lush, with a gorgeous ginger spice complexity. 90 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Aromatic & Flavourful 46825 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 New at Vintages

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Brambly fruit, with cassis, raspberry, cherry, green pepper, savoury herbs, tobacco, and oak spice. Full-bodied & Smooth 49495 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2 New at Vintages

MATURANA PARELLON NATURAL SEMILLON 2024 DO Valle de Colchagua Costa, Chile From a vineyard planted to Semillon in 1928. Orange floral notes, apricot, peach, and seashell minerality. 94 points (Patricio Tapia,

DOMAINE DE POUILLY AU CLOS POUILLYˆFUISSÉ 1 ER CRU 2022 AOC, Burgundy, France

Silex, almond, lemon, pineapple, peach, bracken, acacia, bread crumbs, buttered brioche and honey. Delicate and distinguished. Full-bodied & Rich 42215 (XD) 750 ml $85.95 2

guiadescorchados.cl) Aromatic & Flavourful 15745 (XD) 750 ml

$28.95 2

DOMAINE BONNARD SANCERRE 2024 AOC, Loire, France From calcareous, siliceous clay, and Kimmeridgian marl soils. Notes of white flowers, citrus and pear. Aromatic & Flavourful 140525 (XD) 750 ml $41.95 2

E. GUIGAL CHÂTEAUNEUFˆDUˆPAPE BLANC 2023 AOC, Rhône, France Chamomile, yellow plum, sea salt, dried herbs, and crushed mineral. Sunny and warm, with vibrant acidity. 93 points (Kristen Bieler, winespectator.com) Full-bodied & Rich 28618 (XD) 750 ml $82.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 32 TO 40.

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MARCHAND TAWSE ALIGOTÉ 2022 AOC Bourgogne, France (Pascal Marchand) Floral, concentrated and satiny, with pear and citrus tones atop toast and herbal notes. Light & Crisp 28572 (XD) 750 ml $41.95 2 4 Organic product

SAN MARZANO SESSANTANNI OLD VINES PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 2019 DOP, Puglia, Italy Elegant and broad, with dark fruit, vanilla, coffee, cocoa and tobacco. Drink through early 2030s. BBB ( Gambero Rosso Italian Wines ) Full-bodied & Smooth 38112 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2

TORNATORE PIETRARIZZO ETNA BIANCO 2023 DOC, Sicily, Italy

Vivid Mediterranean character, with fresh sage, fresh peach, flinty stone and saline. Drink till 2035. 92 points (jebdunnuck.com) Full-bodied & Rich 632489 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2

DONATELLA CINELLI COLOMBINI CENERENTOLA ORCIA 2019 DOC, Tuscany, Italy Crushed rocks, dried flowers, blackcurrant, ripe red and blue fruit and violets. Silken, round and cool-toned. 94 points (Eric Guido, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 47665 (XD) 750 ml $70.95 2 New at Vintages 4 Organic product

FONSECA TERRA PRIMA ORGANIC RESERVE RUBY PORT DOP, Portugal, vegan Fresh and pure, with lovely black cherry and boysenberry compote infused with Black Forest cake. 90 points (James Molesworth, winespectator.com) Sweet 67132 (S) 750 ml $24.95 1 4 Organic product

TESSELAARSDAL CHARDONNAY 2024 WO Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa Fermented in older barrels and clay amphorae. Delicately oaked, with pear, tangerine, lemon, and racy acidity. 93 points (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com) Full-bodied & Rich 32933 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2

TESSELAARSDAL PINOT NOIR 2024 WO Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa Wild strawberry, well-integrated new oak, spice, and a fine, pure character that evokes Burgundy. Enjoy into mid-2030s. 93 points (Neal Martin, vinous.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 32934 (XD) 750 ml $68.95 2

HIDALGO LA GITANA EN RAMA MANZANILLA DO, Spain

SAN BERNABÉ FORMULA ORIGINAL ROJO CLÁSICO VERMOUTH Rojo Clásico, Spain Made from 10 botanicals and matured in old oak barrels. A classic tavern Vermouth, full of flavour. Sweet 47564 (S) 750 ml $26.95 2 New at Vintages

Saline, fresh and singing with its briny olive, Marcona almond, tangy apple and yeasty notes. 95 points (Panel, decanter.com) Dry 47038 (D) 750 ml $34.95 2 New at Vintages

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 29 TO 46.

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THIRTY BENCH SMALL LOT WOOD POST VINEYARD RIESLING 2021 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable 94 points (Magdalena Kaiser, decanter.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 359760 (D) 750 ml $28.95 2

LECONFIELD COONAWARRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021* Coonawarra, South Australia 96 points (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com) Full-bodied & Firm 18476 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

TENUTA DI ARCENO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 94 points (Bruce Sanderson,

winespectator.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 47677 (XD) 750 ml

$49.95 2

New at Vintages

DR. H. THANISCH BERNKASTELER GRABEN RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2021

Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany 93 points (Stephan Reinhardt,

CATENA ALTA HISTORIC ROWS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Mendoza, Argentina (Catena Zapata) 94 points (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Firm 959965 (XD) 750 ml

LÓPEZ CRISTÓBAL LA COLORADA 2021 DO Ribera del Duero, Spain 95 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Full-bodied & Smooth 46877 (XD) 750 ml

robertparker.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 18287 (S)

$42.95 3

750 ml

$39.95 2

$49.95 2

COS CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA CLASSICO 2022 DOCG, Sicily, Italy 92 points (Monica Larner,

New at Vintages

robertparker.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 47667 (XD) 750 ml

$46.95 2

New at Vintages 4 Organic product

*Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

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FIND LOCAL

An insider’s guide to great Ontario wines.

I love it

because... It has aromas and flavours of apple,

vanilla and citrus. 1. š. Cave Spring is Sustainable

Sean Adams Ontario Wine Buyer

Winegrowing Ontario-certified. It will be a great match for Easter dinner. 3.

From planting some of Niagara’s first Riesling and Chardonnay vines to being Ontario’s first winery to achieve Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario certification in both vineyard and cellar, Cave Spring has been leading the way for nearly 50 years. This estate grown Chardonnay from the sunny 2024 vintage delivers the clarity of fruit and mineral nuance we’ve come to expect from this standout producer. Beamsville’s best

CAVE SPRING ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment 256552 (XD)

750 ml $25.95 2 Full-bodied & Rich

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 31.

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DEWAZAKURA OMACHI JUNMAI GINJO PREMIUM SAKE Yamagata, Japan

Dewazakura Shuzo was founded in 1892 and is surrounded by mountains in the Yamagata Basin. Omachi rice creates aromatic sake with an herbal character underlying floral, honey and citrus fruit tones. This balanced, smooth sake is refreshing and lifted, with some minerality on the finish and delicate sweetness. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. 33774 (M) 720 ml $35.95 1

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FORTIFIED WINE

FONSECA TERRA PRIMA ORGANIC RESERVE RUBY PORT DOP, Portugal, vegan

Fresh and pure, with a lovely beam of black cherry and boysenberry compote flavors infused with a hint of Black Forest cake through the bramble-tinged finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2023) Sweet 67132 (S) 750 ml $24.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive 4 Organic product

HIDALGO LA GITANA EN RAMA MANZANILLA DO, Spain

... Tina Gellie: Very impressive quality ... Saline, fresh and singing with its briney olive, Marcona almonds, tangy apple and yeasty notes. Deliciously moreish, bracingly crisp and crying out for a bucket of prawns. Yum! Anne Krebiehl MW: Salty, green walnut skins, absolutely savoury, tangy, totally mouthfilling and oh-so salty – umami bomb deliciousness. And so long. Michaela Morris: Classically green apple, almondy brackiness. Firmly structured and per sistent. If I ordered a glass of this, I’d be so satisfied. Doughy snap to finish. Drink while fresh. Drink date: 2024ž2035. Alc 15%. Value Wine of the Year. Score: 95 (Panel, decanter.com, Jan. 2024) Dry 47038 (D) 750 ml $34.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

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VERMOUTH SAN BERNABÉ FORMULA ORIGINAL ROJO CLÁSICO VERMOUTH Rojo Clásico, Spain

PREVEDELLO EXTRA DRY ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE 2024 DOCG, Veneto, Italy Franco Prevedello has been called the godfather of Toronto fine dining. This crisp, energetic Prosecco is sourced from his family-owned hillside vineyard in Italy and has always been a popular sight on Vintages shelves. It’s lithe and refreshing, with apple, melon, lime, and a gentle sweetness. Sip on its own or pair with mildly spiced seafood. Light & Fruity 262881 (D) 750 ml $19.95 1

The best barrel-aged Vermouths were served in taverns, and San Bernabé Rojo Clásico Vermouth is crafted in that same classic style. Made from 10 botanicals and matured in old oak barrels, this complex expression is brimming with bitter orange peel, dried fruit, cocoa and coffee notes. Sweet 47564 (S) 750 ml $26.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

ICEWINE

PARÉS BALTÀ BRUT CAVA DO, Spain, traditional method, vegan

INNISKILLIN RIESLING ICEWINE 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

Chalky nose with brioche and green apples. Creamy perlage with a medium body and subtle flavors. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, May 4, 2023) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 650648 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1 Featured in Women in Wine 4 Organic product

Rich, voluptuous, juicy and refreshing. There’s a great depth of flavour here, with plenty to mull over and enjoy as you sip. An enticing, flavourful Icewine with notable apple, pear, lemon, lime, mango, ginger spice, and a wonderful zesty acidity that keeps everything buoyant, fresh and elevated. Lusciously Sweet 50313 (S) 200 ml $43.95 2

CANADA £ WHITE WINE ONTARIO ADAMO FOXCROFT VINEYARD GROWER’S SERIES OAKED CHARDONNAY 2020 6

SPARKLING WINE

TAWSE SPARK QUARRY ROAD BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT SPARKLING 2017 6 VQA Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, traditional method Aged for seven years on the lees, this sparkling Chardonnay has a dynamic, vibrant character, with juicy apple, lemon tart, orange zest, and a sharply defined minerality. Long and refined. Has the potential to evolve through at least 2032. Enjoy with crab cakes or vegetable quiche. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 48055 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Featured in Women in Wine

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment Grown in soil rich in clay, loam, sand, gravel and seashells, this wine was aged for 10 months in French oak, with about a third of the barrels new. It evokes ripe melon, tropical fruit and citrus zest with accents of toasty oak and vanilla, all underscored by a beautiful mineral tone. Savour through 2029. Full-bodied & Rich 50110 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 2 Featured in Women in Wine

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CAVE SPRING ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Named for the limestone caves and mineral springs in their estate vineyard, Cave Spring has long been a go-to source for exceptional purity, precision and elegance in premium Niagara wine making. Sourced from 36-year-old vines, this Chardonnay is a must-try paragon of elegance and refinement. It shows pear, apple, lemon, vanilla, a touch of marmalade, and a saline mineral character and will evolve into the mid-2030s+. Full-bodied & Rich 256552 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Local Find

MAGNOTTA G. MARQUIS SILVER LINE DEUX BLANCS PINOT GRIGIO/SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

Niagara’s reputation for refined, world-class white wines is no secret. This success has also resulted in the development of some of the most exciting white blends found anywhere. This one is made from Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc and dances a charming flavour tango to the tune of tangy citrus, peach, and aromatic herbs. Sip, or enjoy with a light pasta dish. Aromatic & Flavourful 50126 (XD) 750 ml $18.00 2

FLAT ROCK GOOD KARMA CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable

ORGANIZED CRIME WILD FERMENT RIESLING 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment This wine was fermented and aged in old oak and is delightfully floral and fresh. It shows apple, citrus, some lifted garden herb notes and an undeniable mineral character. Enjoyable and versatile, it will match well with seafood and will evolve into the early 2030s. Aromatic & Flavourful 11952 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 THIRTY BENCH SMALL LOT WOOD POST VINEYARD RIESLING 2021 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable Wood Post Vineyard is part of the Thirty Bench ‘Small Lot’ Riesling portfolio, and this 2021 edition is another top expression of Riesling from this property in Beamsville Bench. Gentle aromas of apple blossoms and lemons. Flavours of white peaches with lively acidity balance the off-dry style. The pleasing stoney character creates complex mineral notes with a long, lingering finish. Elegant and structured with discreet power. Drinking window: 2024£2032. Score: 94 (Magdalena Kaiser, decanter.com, Nov. 16, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 359760 (D) 750 ml $28.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Sales of this wine have resulted in the donation of 200,000 meals to Ontarians in need, a third of whom are children. The wine is bright and fresh, with apple, peach, grapefruit, and racy minerality. Perfect for roast chicken or pork chops. Light & Crisp 356873 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 Featured in Women in Wine

HARE RIESLING 2024 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake

This complex, evocative wine shows pear, lemon, apple, grapefruit and stone. Tangy, fresh and fun, this is a “brighten your day” kind of Riesling. Vibrant, fresh and versatile, it will evolve into the early 2030s. Aromatic & Flavourful 32266 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

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CANADA WHITE WINE CONT’D ONTARIO THREE DOG FOXCROFT RIESLING 2024 6

CANADA RED WINE ONTARIO HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY RESERVE CABERNET/MERLOT 2020 6 VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable ... aged in French and American oak barrels, 40% new, for 18 months ... black raspberries, dark cherries, ripe plums, cocoa, cassis, and cedary/ perfume notes with rich spice box accents. It’s dense and juicy on the palate with a firm tannic backbone that displays an array of mature red berries, black berry preserves, anise, smoky cedar plank, mulled herbs and toasty spices ... It will keep improving through 2039. Buy, hold and be blown away! Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Oct. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 616433 (XD) 750 ml $47.95 2

VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment Three Dog is located in Prince Edward County, and they source the fruit for this top-flight Riesling from Niagara’s Foxcroft Vineyard. The site is composed of glacial till, limestone, shale, clay, silt and stones, with Riesling first planted there in 1997. This wine showcases the terroir of this famed vineyard, with expressive acidity and minerality alongside plentiful apple, apricot and citrus notes. Aromatic & Flavourful 50119 (D) 750 ml $23.95 2

BRITISH COLUMBIA LAUGHING STOCK VIOGNIER 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

HINTERBROOK NOMAD HUMBLE 2023 6 VQA Niagara Lakeshore, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara’s 2023 vintage had its challenges (don’t they all!), but a warm, dry fall swept in and liberated the grapes from the inconsistent conditions of the season; A fortuitous intervention that gave grapes time to ripen and to develop the concentration and balance that mark the year. This Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend is complex, structured and ripe, with sharply defined fruit.

100% Viognier. Gingery spices seasoning aromas of lemon rind, poached pear, honeysuckle and nectarine. Fruity and lush on the palate. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 46825 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

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KONZELMANN BARREL AGED RESERVE SERIES CABERNET/ MERLOT 2022 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

MISSION HILL RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Herbal and balmy blend of 46 percent cabernet sauvignon with merlot and cabernet franc, yet cool and even a touch salty. Curious locution and one to follow for its elasticity and temperature. Tannic profile is measured, grippy, in control, yet on the metre. Might very well be a wine that lives a very long time. Drink date: 2025¤2029. Tasted blind at NWACS 24, June 2024. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 576314 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Women in Wine

A little reserved at first, it hints at grilled stonefruit, lemon curd and toasted nuts. There is a real harmony of fruit and tension on the palate that is quite charming. A perfectly ripe mid palate, restrained oak presence and solid length confirm its quality and finesse. Highly drinkable yet not unrefined. Score: 91 (Brent Muller, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 545004 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2 4 Organic product

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BRITISH COLUMBIA BORDERTOWN CABERNET FRANC 2021 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

OXLEY BLUFF PINOT NOIR 2021 6 VQA Lake Erie North Shore, sustainable

From vines planted in 2010, this wine is built upon a solid foundation of Lake Erie North Shore’s crisp, fresh acidity. It captures Pinot’s ability to deliver robust yet graceful tannins to great effect. Generous and very present, it offers impressive cherry, raspberry and dried fruit, with an exciting flourish of exotic spice.

A classically styled wine with a generous helping of that wonderful Cabernet Franc herbaceous quality wrapped in notes of bramble, raspberry, cassis, dark cherry, oak spice, tobacco and savoury herbs. Full-bodied & Smooth 49495 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

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RAVINE CABERNET FRANC 2021 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake This is a nicely even, well balanced cab franc landing somewhere between rugged and juicy. The nose is lifted with classic raspberry jam, fine herbs nicely fitted with moderate oak. Very well balanced with fine acidity, some flesh and warmth, then drying sandy but astringent tannin. Very good to excellent length. Best now to 2030. Tasted July 2024. Score: 90 (David Lawrason, winealign.com)

MISSION HILL RESERVE MERITAGE 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc. Ripe berries, sweet oak and dried herbs perfume the nose. The palate is deeper, with fig, cocoa, black plum and coffee. Score: 92 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 633628 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2 4 Organic product

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MISSION HILL RESERVE MERLOT 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley A sleek, juicy merlot, well-poised with fine chalky tannins and a sense of restraint. Red cherry and ripe plum mingle with gentle spice and well-balanced acidity. Mid-weight with effortless charm that should continue to unveil further layers over the next 2˜4 years. Tidy and textured with memorable length. Tasted September 2025. Score: 91 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com)

STRATUS GAMAY 2024 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable, vegan This is always a standout Gamay; ripe and dense, with fresh strawberry, raspberry, forest floor, earth, dried herbs and cinnamon. It captures both the delicate character of Gamay and the polished, structured tannins. Very versatile, it will pair with grilled ribs, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, vegetables, or cedar-plank salmon. Enjoy into the early 2030s.

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ARGENTINA £ WHITE WINE

CHAKANA NUNA VINEYARD MALBEC 2022 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza

SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE BARREL FERMENTED TORRONTÉS 2024 Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza The 2024 Torrontés Barrel Fermented Susana Balbo Signature comes from Paraje Altamira. Fermented in new French oak barrels, it opens with notes of basil and subtle oak, followed by moderate floral hints. Bright and crisp, the palate offers a gentle creaminess and a touch of nutmeg from the barrel aging. Drinking window: 2025 2033. Score: 94 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, Aug. 5, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 384339 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

Nuna is a very appealing, well-judged Agrelo Malbec from Leonardo Devia and Gabriel Bloise that illustrates the changes that have happened at Chakana in the last few years. Floral, elegant and alluring, it has an appealing combination of detail, texture and freshness built around an unwooded core of raspberry and bramble fruit sweetness. Drink date: 2023 2027. Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Argentina Special Report 2023 )

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ARGENTINA £ RED WINE

INFINITO WINEMAKER’S SELECTION MALBEC 2023 Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza The 2023 Malbec Winemaker’s Selection from Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, was aged for nine months in barrels. It offers intense aromas of cherry, fresh plum and a hint of white pepper. The palate is indulgent, with fine-grained tannins and lively energy. Drinking window: 2025 2034. Score: 90 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, April 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 10971 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

CASA NATAL GRAN RESERVA MALBEC 2022 Mendoza

Baked plums, boysenberries, licorice and sweet herbs on the nose of this flavorful red. It’s full-bodied and creamy in texture, showing excellent freshness and silky tannins that melt into the fruit. Drink now or hold [into the mid-2030s]. Score: 93 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 28, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 38498 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

CATENA ALTA HISTORIC ROWS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Mendoza (Catena Zapata) The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon DV Catena

SANTA JULIA MAGNA MALBEC 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza

Histórico hails from Agrelo in Luján and Villa Bastías in Tupungato, Uco Valley. Aged for up to 13 months in French oak barrels, this garnet wine with a purple sheen reveals aromas of herbs, currant marmalade and spice over a subtle oaky layer. The palate is taut and juicy, offering a supple and nimble flow juxtaposed against a bold and velvety mouthfeel. An intricately flavorful Cabernet, the 2022 showcases the best of each terroir in Mendoza: the fruit and strength. Drinking window: 2024 2038. Score: 94 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, May 30, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 959965 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Ripe cherries with dusty spices and sweet berries. Almost full-bodied on the palate, with lightly chewy tannins and a tight but juicy finish of good length. Better in one or two years. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 6, 2024)

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CHILE – WHITE WINE

TABALÍ PEDREGOSO DOM VINEYARD GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 DO Valle del Maipo, vegan Vineyard wizard Hector Rojas grows the grapes for this stylish Cabernet Sauvignon out on the Maipo Costa, making the most of the Pacific Ocean influence. Deftly wooded in French oak, it’s a sappy, minty, stony style with cassis and red pepper flavours, graceful tannins and a fresh, slightly herbal finish. Drink date: 2026†2030. Score: 91 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 569699 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

MATURANA PARELLON NATURAL SEMILLON 2024 DO Valle de Colchagua Costa

... structured, rich in honey tones, ripe white fruits, and especially nuts ... A wine of generous proportions, ideal to accompany a fish casserole. Parellón comes from an old vineyard planted to semillon in 1928. It is dry farmed on the slopes of the Coastal Mountain Range in the Paredones area, very close to the sea in the Colchagua Valley. The grapes undergo partial maceration with the skins (25% of the total volume) for three months, all in stainless steel tanks. Score: 94 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 15745 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive MONTES ALPHA CHARDONNAY 2023 DO Aconcagua Costa Bright verbena and citrus blossom notes lead in this moderately rich style, with grilled pineapple and spice-poached pear flavors that are sleek in feel and linger, adding toasted hazelnut and lemon peel on the vibrant finish. Drink now through 2032. Score: 92 (Aaron Romano, winespectator.com, Jan. 5, 2026) Full-bodied & Rich 390203 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE

DANDELION VINEYARDS TWILIGHT OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS CHARDONNAY 2024 Adelaide Hills, South Australia A fleshy yet bright chardonnay that leans into clean lines, frisky stone fruit characters, green mango and green melon with flickers of woody and sweet spices, a touch of herbaceousness and a tart, lemony finish. It has a sense of lightness and simplicity that suggests an open invitation to all chardonnay drinkers. Good, good. Drink from: 2025. Drink by: 2029. Score: 90 (Mike Bennie, winecompanion.com.au, April 22, 2025) Light & Crisp 368274 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2 D’ARENBERG THE OLIVE GROVE CHARDONNAY 2024 McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills, South Australia Medium straw-yellow appearance. Yellow nectarine and roasting hazelnuts on the nose. A fuller style, loaded with ripe stone fruits balanced by rich buttery, toasted oak characters. Good length, density remaining to the finish, but just lacks a little finesse at the end. Drink: 2025†2028. Score: 89 (Stuart Knox, therealreview.com, May 22, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 702845 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

CHILE – RED WINE

EMILIANA NOVAS ORGANIC GRAN RESERVA CARMENÈRE 2024 DO Valle de Colchagua, vegan Fresh and reductive, with aromas of smoked herbs, gooseberry leaves and red berries. Fresh and fine-grained, with crunchy tannins and a juicy, vibrant finish ... Vegan. Drink from 2026 [through 2028]. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, May 29, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 30996 (XD) 750 ml $18.00 2 Featured in The $18 Solution 4 Organic product

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AUSTRALIA Ÿ RED WINE

TYRRELL’S HUNTER VALLEY SHIRAZ 2023 Hunter Valley, New South Wales A beautiful shiraz with blackberry, light tar and violet aromas and flavors that follow through to a medium body, fine and integrated tannins and a fresh, bright finish. Real Hunter Valley shiraz. Drink now [into early 2030s]. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.

DANDELION PRIDE OF THE FLEURIEU CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 Fleurieu, South Australia There’s a sturdiness to this wine. It tastes of black currant and boysenberry with drifts of fragrant herbs – it feels pure and largely unadorned, in a positive way – but the sturdiness of its structure gives it that extra something. It has substance. Drink by: 2030. Score: 92 (Campbell Mattinson, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 7, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 23778 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2 Featured in 3 Aussie Cab Sauvs We Love ... one of the great bargains to be found anywhere ... beautifully worked, intense and yet elegant. Blackberries, tobacco leaves, cassis, hints of cigar boxes – think Cohiba Robusto. Gorgeously fragrant, there are also notes of bergamot and florals. Juicy acidity runs the full journey, to an extremely long finish with the silkiest of tannins. It is immaculately balanced from start to finish. Tightly woven, this is a classic and cracking Coonawarra Cabernet. Wonderful drinking now, but it is also a ten to fifteen year proposition ... Drink by: 2024¤2039. Score: 96 (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, Oct. 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 18476 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive LONGVIEW DEVIL’S ELBOW CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Adelaide Hills, South Australia Blue fruits, purple fruits, all the mulberry, blue berry, plum, with light green herb notes, mintiness, red capsicum and black pepper, dosed up with clove and cinnamon on top. Quite sinewy, taut and firm through the finish; up front more juicy and bright. Charming elements here. A wine of ease and accessibility. Drink by: 2030. Score: 92 (Mike Bennie, winecompanion.com.au, Nov. 25, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 660050 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in 3 Aussie Cab Sauvs We Love LECONFIELD COONAWARRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021* Coonawarra, South Australia

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WAKEFIELD JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023

Clare Valley/Coonawarra, South Australia Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate cookie, dark berry pie crust, honeycomb, and cracked mixed peppercorn with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, interesting, medium-long finish evoking elements of cherry-cranberry relish, toffee, spiced nuts, and cedar with heavy oak flavor. A crisp, crunchy Cabernet tailor made for a juicy, well marbled steak. Exceptional. [Drink by 2030.] Score: 93 (tastings.com, Sept. 9, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 142398 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2 Featured in 3 Aussie Cab Sauvs We Love YALUMBA GALWAY VINTAGE SHIRAZ 2023 Barossa, South Australia, sustainable, vegan It’s fruit-forward and fragrant on the nose, showing dark plum, floral, subtle spice, and toasted almond characters. The palate is succulent and supple, well supported by fine-grained tannins, making it silky and lingering with tasty fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2029. Score: 90 (Sam Kim, wineorbit. co.nz, July 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 41311 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Women in Wine

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