Vintages New Release Collection – May 10, 2025

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HENRY OF PELHAM THE SHADOW ROCK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 6 VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable Henry of Pelham tends to let this atypical cool climate friendly variety hang a bit longer in the vineyard to achieve a riper profile and less of those grassy/thiol qualities found in New Zealand. This teems with grapefruit, pear, melon and some spice notes from light oak aging. It has a creamy texture and weight on the palate with ripe pear, kiwi, grape- fruit, integrated spice notes and vanilla on a lifted, vibrant finish. Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle, winesin niagara.com, July 23, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 38154 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1

STRATUS WHITE 2022 6 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable, vegan ... 63% Chardonnay, 17% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sémillon, and a bit of Viognier. It’s aged for 348 days in a combination of barrels and amphora. The blending process ... ensures a unique wine every vintage. The 2022 doesn’t disappoint with a vivid nose of concentrated pear, apricot, lemon verbena, lanolin, some tropical accents, nectarine, herbs and just a hint of spice. It has lovely texture on the palate with a mélange of juicy and rich nectarine, melon, guava, pear, lemon zest, apricot, herbaceous notes ... mouth-watering acidity keeping it all fresh and finessed. Lovely drop. Score: 94 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Nov. 7, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 660704 (XD) 750 mL $49.20 2 Featured in Good Partners The Pinot Gris was picked late with about 5-10% of the fruit botrytised. It shows a subtle bronze tinge in the glass with an interesting nose of melon, honeycomb, fuzzy peach, apricot and pear. It has an almost oily texture with some weight on the palate and rich in peach, pear, melon and apricot with a finessed finish. Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, July 21, 2021) Full-bodied & Rich 44662 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 Featured in What’s On CANADA – RED WINE ONTARIO CLOSSON CHASE CHURCHSIDE PINOT NOIR 2022 6 VQA Prince Edward County, sustainable, vegan I was hugely impressed by the energy, balance and completeness of this newly released pinot. It is from the maturing ridgetop vineyard in a vintage being hailed for its ripeness if lower crop yields. It is very lifted and fragrant with classic red cherry, florals, forest floor and French oak spicing (large 60HL barrels for 18 months). It is classically light to medium weight, very even and effortless but not at all soft ... Tasted February 2025. Score: 94 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 265074 (XD) 750 mL $50.00 2 Featured in Local Talent WENDING HOME PINOT GRIS 2020 6 VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula

LIGHTHALL PINOT GRIS 2023 6 VQA Prince Edward County

Subtle aromatics of orchard fruit, nutty spice and a light yellow plum tartness on the nose here. The palate is textural and more expressive with some nice waxy and barrel fermentation qualities to match the ripeness. Great balance of fruit and savoury and a solid finish. Score: 90 (Brent Muller, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 38300 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

ORGANIZED CRIME WILD FERMENT RIESLING 2021 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Fermented with ambient yeast and aged in old oak casks, this 100% Riesling is brimming with floral and herbal notes alongside zesty lemon and lime, crunchy green apple, beeswax, and stony minerality. Savour through 2030 and beyond with grilled seafood or pork. Aromatic & Flavourful 11952 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2

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