Vintages New Release Collection – May 10, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

SPARKLING WINE CONT’D

ALBINEA CANALI OTTOCENTONERO LAMBRUSCO IGT Lambrusco dell’Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, tank method 50% Lambrusco Salamino, 40% Lambrusco Grasparossa, 10% Ancellotta. Cranberry, crunchy strawberry, red currant, blueberry and cranberry characteristics. The palate has great freshness, fine mousse and beautiful acidity. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Light & Fruity 42636 (D) 750 mL $20.95 1 Featured in Let’s Get Fizzical

JCB NO. 69 BRUT ROSÉ CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE AC, Burgundy, France, traditional method (Jean-Charles Boisset) The oscillation between Ruby Red grapefruit and tart Rainier cherry allows for the brief appearance of yellow raspberry and a smattering of salty clay before grapefruit peel returns in this bright and slightly earthy Pinot Noir-based Crémant de Bourgogne. Score: 94 (Jessie Birschbach, The Tasting Panel Magazine , Sept./Oct. 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 614453 (D) 750 mL $29.95 1 Featured in Let’s Get Fizzical

MIMI GRANDE RÉSERVE BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING AP Côtes de Provence, France, Charmat method (Bréban)

BERNARD-MASSARD CUVÉE DE L’ÉCUSSON BRUT PINOT NOIR ROSÉ SPARKLING Luxembourg, traditional method

This is a very interesting, juicy sparkling wine from Luxembourg made from 100% Pinot Noir wine grapes. Juicy, fragrant strawberry, cherry and light herbs on this easy-to-enjoy Rosé with fine and persistent bubbles. Great acidity for food. Pair with smoked ham and charcuterie. Score: 90 (natalie

Made from 100% Grenache. Round and fresh with a refined mouthfeel, a gentle mousse, and a bright seam of acidity that drives the peach and red berry tones through to the finish. [Le Mondial du Rosé competition did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Le Mondial du

maclean.com, Oct. 1, 2021) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 369074 (D)

Rosé, 2021) Light & Fruity 648188

750 mL $22.95 1

750 mL $19.95 1

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Featured in Let’s Get Fizzical

Featured in Let’s Get Fizzical

CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO CASA-DEA MELON DE BOURGOGNE 2023 6 VQA Prince Edward County, estate grown and bottled

PICCINI VENETIAN DRESS EXTRA DRY PROSECCO DOC, Italy

Now under the guidance of the fourth generation, Tenute Piccini is one of Italy’s most dynamic family- owned wineries. This sparkling wine is forged in pressurized tanks and spends three months, rather than the customary 30 days, ageing before bottling. The result is an intense, vivacious fizz offering notions of crunchy tree fruit and a crisp, refined finish. Light & Fruity 42635 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1 Featured as our Wine of the Month and in Let’s Get Fizzical

Casa-Dea Estates Winery has been making wine in Prince Edward County for a quarter century. This wine is made with the Melon de Bourgogne variety, which is best known as a signature of the Loire Valley of France, where it’s used to make Muscadet wines. Elegant, lively and wonderfully balanced, it’s brimming with notions of peach, pear and honey- suckle. Perfect for shellfish or sushi. Aromatic & Flavourful 33157 (D) 750 mL $26.95 1 Featured in Local Talent

28 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025