Vintages New Release Collection – November 8, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CHAMPAGNE CONT’D

LABOURÉ-GONTARD BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE

AOP, Burgundy, France, traditional method Cream, yeast and lemon form a perfect trinity on this wine’s vivid nose. The fresh palate is lively with bubbles, rounded with bready yeastiness and comes with a gentle texture. It is dry, appetizing and refreshing on the finish. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Anna Lee C. Iijima, Wine Enthusiast , Dec. 31, 2020) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 401018 (D) 750 ml $23.95 1

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE 2015 AOC, France, in gift box

This graceful Champagne shows all the qualities of a modern classic. It features effortless balancing of patisserie notes with ample fruit, a fine perlage, a full mouthfeel, and a finish that could last for hours. Look for flavours of baked apple pie, fresh cream, sourdough bread, and orange peel, with a flinty minerality on the long finish. Rich & Complex 588475 (XD) 750 ml $135.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

CHAMPAGNE STANISLAS BONAFE CUVÉE 07 GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE 2012 AOC, France

VILLA TERESA ORGANIC PROSECCO DOC, Italy, vegan (Vini Tonon) Beautifully styled and soothing with nectarine, lemon peel, honeydew melon and white floral characters, it’s succulent and fleshy on the palate delivering excellent fruit flavours and persistency. Silky and lingering. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit. co.nz, July 2021) Light & Fruity 544056 (D) 750 ml $17.95 1 4 Organic product

50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. All the hallmarks of a proper vintage Champagne; savoury nuts, honeyed lemon and creamy roast apple with an enduring weighty richness and a delectable maple spice finish. Score: 96 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Rich & Complex 45281 (XD) 750 ml $159.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

SPARKLING WINE

FERRARI BRUT SPARKLING DOC Trento, Italy, traditional method

TALTARNI TACHÉ BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING 2016 Australia, traditional method

The nose is a tantalizing medley of crisp green apples, zesty lemon, and a hint of toasty brioche. On the palate, a lively chorus of citrus fruits and white peaches harmonizes with a subtle under- current of minerality. The bubbles are so fine and persistent, they’ll make your taste buds dance with joy. The finish is refreshing and clean, leaving you craving another sip. Score: 91 (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast , Sept. 1, 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 352153 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive

“Taché” is the French word for “stained” and refers to the red wine dosage in this traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The wine is aromatic, with rose petal and strawberry notes followed by characterful red berry, cassis and bread tones on the palate. Quite versatile, it’s well-suited to charcuterie platters, salmon or roast turkey and will drink through 2026. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 967398 (D) 750 ml $26.95 1

36 VINTAGES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025