Vintages New Release Collection – November 8, 2025

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SPAIN – WHITE WINE

VENETO SCAIA CORVINA 2021 IGT Veneto (Sant’Antonio)

CAMPO ELÍSEO CUVÉE ALEGRE 2022

DO Rueda, vegan (François Lurton)

A basked of raspberries filled to the brim with hints of bay leaf, and Sweet William flowers entrance the nose. Vibrant and fresh on the palate with tart wild red berries bounding across the palate as savory herbs, soft tannins and a pop of acidity all lift the finish. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Jeff Porter, Wine

Aromas of pineapple, wet stone and thyme waft from the glass. Pineapple transitions to the palate and is joined by mango, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, with a hint of flint. This full-textured wine offers twin veins of acidity and minerality. Editors’ Choice. Score: 93 (Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 47520 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 4 Organic product

Enthusiast , Dec. 1, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46718 (XD) 750 ml

$19.95 2

SPAIN – RED WINE

ZENATO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG

CAMPO VIEJO GRAN RESERVA 2016 DOCa Rioja 2016 was a heralded vintage in Rioja, and rightly so, judging by this fine example. Bright, rich, red and black fruit notes ride a carpet of cool vintage acidity that gives all the fruit and spice components real lift and length. I find I want to keep returning to this, and that’s always a good sign. This is a terrific value worth seeking out. Contains 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Score: 94 (Rich Cook, winereviewonline.com, March 5, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 586701 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

From a quality-focused family winery, this wine is big and powerful, even for an Amarone. It’s rich and plush-textured, with luscious flavours of chocolate, licorice, prune, nuts and flowers. Full-bodied & Smooth 413179 (XD) 750 ml $54.95 2 A Vintages Essential Featured in ’Tis Your Season

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

TERRA D’URO RESERVA 2011 DO Toro

QUADRUS RED 2020 DOC Douro

This is a ripe and rich Toro with lots of coffee and cedar character, but also some quite attractive dried berries and tea leaves. Full-bodied and quite drying on the palate, but still very much alive for a 2011. Traditional style. Drink now [through 2026]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, July 5, 2019) Full-bodied & Smooth 44871 (XD) 750 ml $31.95 1

This blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Sousão comes from vineyards planted in 2005 and selected by Tony Amaro of Toronto’s Opus Restaurant. It showcases dark cherry, plum, clove, and pepper spice. Savour it with braised meats. Full-bodied & Smooth 440305 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

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