Vintages New Release Collection – May 24, 2025

SHOP IN-STORE AND ON LCBO.COM | SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025

WIRRA WIRRA FARMER’S HEART GRENACHE 2023 McLaren Vale, South Australia

TOI TOI RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024

Marlborough, South Island, sustainable A magnificent rendition, the intensely aromatic bouquet shows passionfruit, kiwifruit, feijoa and lime peel characters, followed by a concentrated palate offering excellent weight and vibrancy. Wonderfully framed by refreshing acidity, finishing long and exuberant. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 32554 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 Featured in Dining Out Is In

This wine is sourced from seven small blocks with vines averaging 85 years of age, including one 130-year-old block. It’s approachable and bright, with plentiful red fruit and nuanced garden herbs. A real bargain that will drink till 2030+. [McLaren Vale Wine Show did not include a tasting note.] Score: 96 (McLaren Vale Wine Show, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41354 (XD) 750 mL $25.95 2 Featured in Dining Out Is In

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

AUNTSFIELD SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2022 Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Refined and gorgeously complex, the sensually appealing bouquet shows sweet berry, hazelnut, dried mushroom and thyme nuances, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate that’s juicy and finely flowing. Gorgeously styled and structured by seamlessly infused tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive. At its best: now to 2034. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 361246 (XD) 750 mL $32.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

AUNTSFIELD SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, sustainable It’s pristine and fabulously aromatic on the nose, showing Granny Smith apple, white flesh peach, garden herb and lemon sorbet characters. The palate delivers excellent weight and intensity, wonderfully framed by saline texture and bright acidity, finishing impressively long and structured. At its best: now to 2036. Score: 96 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 663286 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2

NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE

SOHO WHITE COLLECTION HARRY ROSÉ 2024

PADDY BORTHWICK RIESLING 2023 Wairarapa, North Island It’s finely scented on the nose, showing apricot, lemon sorbet and white floral nuances, followed by a beautifully linear palate offering excellent focus with a hint of sweetness, finishing long and vibrant. Style: Off-dry. At its best: now to 2030. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 648840 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Marlborough, South Island, sustainable Charming and instantly appealing, the elegantly expressed bouquet shows strawberry, creaming soda and crunchy apple characters with a hint of floral overtone. The palate is equally attractive with excellent focus and fruit purity, leading to a persistent refreshing finish. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2024) Easygoing & Fruity 19545 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2 Featured in Dining Out Is In

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 VINTAGES 41