Vintages New Release Collection – November 22, 2025

SHOP IN-STORE AND ON LCBO.COM | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025

ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE

THE TRAGICALLY HIP FIFTY MISSION CAB CABERNET FRANC 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment (Stoney Ridge Estate Winery) First made to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s album Fully Completely , this Cabernet Franc is a standout example of why Niagara is so ideal for the grape. It shows dark cherry, blackberry, characterful savoury herbal notes, well-integrated baking spice, cigar, caramel and earth. A great gift for both Hip fans and those in the know about Niagara Cabernet Franc, it’s first and foremost a versatile food wine ideal for holiday dinners. Full-bodied & Firm 36233 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season TWO SISTERS ELEVENTH POST 2019 6 VQA Niagara River, Niagara-on-the-Lake This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is quite lavish. There’s excellent depth and character to the ripe dark berry tones, nicely complemented by rich dark chocolate under- pinning the savoury herb, oak spice and smoke notes. Oodles of 2019’s freshness shining through. Drink through 2028+. [National Wine Awards of Canada did not include a tasting note.] Score: 92 (National Wine Awards of Canada, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 20935 (XD) 750 ml $48.00 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season

EL ENEMIGO CHARDONNAY 2023 Mendoza (Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena)

Salty and spicy, with aromas of ginger, cardamom, lemons and sea salt. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, sharp and pungent, with a precise, saline character. Rich, focused and delicious. From grapes grown in Gualtallary. Fermented and aged in French oak, of which 35% was new. Drink or hold [through 2029+]. Score: 96 (Jacobo Garcia- Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, April 15, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 482984 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

ZUCCARDI MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza

A cool and creamy chardonnay that shows lemon rind, wet stones, almonds and mangoes on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied, sleek and pure, with lovely freshness and clarity. Drink now. Score: 92 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, April 10, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 46400 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

BRITISH COLUMBIA INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN DISCOVERY SERIES TEMPRANILLO 2020 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

ALFA CRUX CRUX CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 Valle de Uco, Mendoza (Agostino)

Part of a smart, well-priced range under the Crux label, this is a fruit-driven red with a little bit of oak sweetness supplied by 20% inner staves. Wild herb, blackcurrant leaf and vanilla spice aromas provide a scented introduction to a palate of cassis, plum and ginger against a backdrop of savoury tannins. Drink date: 2025-2029. Score: 90 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Argentina Special Report 2025 ) Full-bodied & Smooth 46379 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

Tempranillo is best known as the signature red wine grape of Spain, but this bold wine proves it can thrive in the Okanagan Valley. It’s brimming with black plum, vanilla, sweet mocha, and mulling spices and will pair beautifully with roasted lamb or braised beef. Full-bodied & Firm 46640 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 VINTAGES 39