Vintages New Release Collection – May 24, 2025

ROGER & DIDIER RAIMBAULT SANCERRE 2023 AC, Loire, France (Translated from the French) Working in the heart of the Sancerre vineyards, Didier Raimbault never makes a fuss, but his wines are released regularly and are well-balanced. This Loire Valley Sauvignon, which con noisseurs will appreciate for its finesse and elegance, will do wonders with fine cuisine, thanks to its freshness and focussed fruit. Score: Grand Gold (Margot Pommier, bettanedesseauve.com, Jan. 9, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 82255 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 2 Made from 100% Assyrtiko sourced from local growers at high altitudes in the hills of Amyndeon, this unoaked wine spent over four months on the lees gaining extra depth. It’s crisp and poised, with notions of crunchy orchard fruit and subtle marine salt. Pair with fried calamari or zucchini blossoms. Light & Crisp 25707 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 FEATHERSTONE PINOT GRIGIO 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Featherstone creates this wine by separating the grapes at harvest, leaving one batch on the skins and pressing the second immediately. This process introduces additional colour, flavour and texture to the final blend. Look for lifted rose petal, pepper spice, red fruit, cran berry, strawberry, raspberry, grapefruit and melon in this engaging, balanced, mouth- watering wine. Light & Crisp 20599 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2 KIR-YIANNI THE NORTH ASSYRTIKO 2024 IGP Florina, Greece, vegan