Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

INIMITABLE ITALY

CHILE’S LIMARÌ VALLEY – A NEW ONLINE & FLAGSHIP EXCLUSIVES COLLECTION

SATURDAY | OCTOBER 11, 2025

wines

of the month

Reds ready for the feast.

HUGH HAMILTON JIM JIM CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 McLaren Vale, South Australia, vegan 45334 (XD) 750 mL Colour: Dark Red. Nose: Herbal mint, vegetal, Bell Pepper, black berry, blue berry, smoke, burning leaves, vanilla. Palate: Full bodied, nice acidity, moderate tannin, pleasant long finish. Food: Deli meat, grilled fare, roast beef, osso buco. Comment: Australia’s McLaren Vale produces some first class wine and reasonable prices. Score: 95 (chuckbyers.blogspot.com, Feb. 24, 2025) $19.95 2 LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 211599 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 Made from 100% Sangiovese, this wine spent 12 months maturing in French oak. It’s smooth and velvety, with deep, dark fruit and good intensity and vibrancy. Blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry all reveal themselves, along with a lovely vanilla oak note. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, July 3, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth New at Vintages

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A snapshot of exciting events, great wines to try, new collections, special offers and more. WHAT’S ON

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FLAT ROCK RIESLING 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula 43281 (M) 750 ml $19.95 CAVE SPRING PINOT NOIR 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan 417642 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 HENRY OF PELHAM THREE HILLS ESTATE CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment 268342 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan 559088 (XD) 750 ml $17.95

You’ve escaped the city to enjoy the fall colours and celebrate Thanksgiving at the cottage. Between closing up for the season and cooking up a feast with all the fixings, it will be a busy long weekend, so we’ve made things easier for you by picking Ontario wines to pair with your dinner. Our cottage-country stores are still stocked with a good selection of Vintages favourites like these four options and many others from our Essentials Collection. VINTAGES x COZY COTTAGE WEEKENDS

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MAGNIFICO! Leafing through our feature story (pages 4-29), it’s hard not to be enchanted by Italy and its wines. Grab those ones before they’re sold out, and when you’re ready to explore more, check out the Italian lineup in our Essentials Collection. These 35+ wines – available on our store shelves and LCBO.com year-round – run the gamut from lesser-known grapes like Gavi, Cannonau di Sardegna, Lugana and Pecorino to beloved classics like Chianti Classico, Pinot Grigio, Brunello, Amarone and Prosecco.

Here are four popular ones to try:

PAIR COOL, CRISP AIR WITH FUN FALL FARE Check out Small Talk in the Autumn issue of Food & Drink magazine for a twist on traditional Thanksgiving dishes featuring no-fuss hand-helds perfect for a laid-back get-together. If your local store has run out of paper copies of F&D , you can read the digital edition on LCBO.com.

ANTINORI PÈPPOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

TIEFENBRUNNER PINOT GRIGIO IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy 474742 (XD) 750 ml $21.95

606541 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 Limited-time offer (see page 66)

SANTA MARGHERITA BRUT VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Veneto, Italy 687582 (D) 750 ml $22.95

REMO FARINA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG, Veneto, Italy 995910 (D) 750 ml $44.95

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Italy’s wine scene is a wonderland of the dynamic and distinctive. And like any wonderland, it can be tricky to navigate unless you have a guide. This collection of wines and insider tips is a great starting point for your journey down the rabbit hole. this legendary country offers something for every wine lover. INIMITABLE ITALY From its famous “Big Three” regions to its off-the-beaten path reaches,

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Piedmont Situated among the Alps in northwestern Italy, Piedmont is home to farmhouse estates making wines that eloquently express their terroir. Different vine varieties are planted according to their elevation and aspect on the hillsides, with delicate Dolcetto and floral Moscato (for sparkling wines) in the cooler upper reaches; powerfully structured Nebbiolo on the sunny south-facing lower slopes; and softly fruity Barbera in between. A handful of hilly villages specialize in white wines made with aromatic Arneis and crisp Cortese, with the latter especially renowned in Gavi. Wines made from Nebbiolo – including Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara – are among the most long-lived in the world, and accordingly, among the most prized by collectors.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Vitello tonnato (cold veal with tuna sauce) RED WINES Beef agnolotti with white truffles

Vineyards emerge from morning fog in Piedmont.

ASCHERI BAROLO 2020 DOCG

BANFI L’ALTRA BARBERA D’ASTI 2022 DOCG, sustainable

This elegant red is light on its feet yet offers very present flavors of strawberry, cherry and rose hip, plus a touch of tar. Lacy in texture, with refined tannins and a lingering, juicy finish. Best from 2026 through 2040. Score: 91 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 496851 (XD) 750 ml $55.95 3

A polished red, sporting blackberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and almond flavors. Firms up on the moderately long finish, with a lightly chalky feel. Drink now through 2027. Score: 89 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44713 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 New at Vintages

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Tuscany At the heart of western Italy and touching the Mediterranean along the Tyrrhenian Sea, Tuscany, birthplace of Renaissance art and architecture, is equally renowned for its wines. In between the cypress trees, olive groves and sun-drenched vineyards, the landscape is dotted with stately villas in which are crafted some of Italy’s most famous wines. The region’s signature grape variety is Sangiovese, known for its tangy cherry, violet and earthy tones, which is used to create the wines Brunello and Chianti. The region is also home to the Super Tuscans: wines made using international grape varieties such as Cabernet and Merlot, sometimes blended with Sangiovese. Tuscany’s finest white wines are made from the vibrant, citrusy Vernaccia grape.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Ribollita (Tuscan white-bean soup)

RED WINES Pici pasta with aglione garlic and rabbit ragù

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Lines of Tuscany’s famous cypress trees.

TENUTE SILVIO NARDI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 DOCG In the bottle with the burgundy-colored label, the Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a layered and generous wine with black fruit, cherry, spice and a hint of Provençal mixed herbs on black olive. There are further hints of underbrush, crushed slate, petrichor from schistic soils, and toasted almond that adds some sweetness from French oak. The tannins are velvety and soft, but this wine is regularly balanced throughout. Drink date: 2025-2040. Score: 94 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Dec. 14, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 922054 (XD) 750 ml $53.95 2

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LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 DOCG Made from 100% Sangiovese, this wine spent 12 months maturing in French oak. It’s smooth and velvety, with deep, dark fruit and good intensity and vibrancy. Blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry all reveal themselves, along with a lovely vanilla oak note. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, July 3, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 211599 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month TENUTA DI GRACCIANO DELLA SETA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2021 DOCG The 2021 expresses the conditions of the vintage with an overall density but remains balanced and agile. In-house enologist, Giuseppe Rigoli explains that a small portion of the grapes were harvested very early for freshness and the remainder brought in by the end of September. He also carried out a slightly shorter maceration of 15 days (compared to 20 in 2020). The wine emerges with hints of vanilla then progresses to mint and violet. Sandy-textured tannins hem in concentrated red berries and grip assertively on the finish. The pristine quality of the fruit shines through and saline nuances persist. Drinking window: 2025-2035. Score: 93 (Michaela Morris, decanter.com, April 28, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 487074 (XD) 750 ml $33.95 2

LE SERRE NUOVE DELL’ORNELLAIA 2023

DOC Bolgheri Rosso, second wine of Ornellaia The 2023 Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia is a delight. Crushed flowers, ripe red cherry fruit, spice, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are all nicely laced together. This mid-weight Serre Nuove is notable for its forward fruit, mid weight structure and overall appeal. Floral top notes extend the effortless, silky finish. Drink ing window: 2025-2035. Score: 93 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 27, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 606194 (XD) 750 ml $84.95 2

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ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2021 IGT Toscana In this vintage Cepparello shows very restrained notes of red cherries, dried violets and a lot of stony minerality. There is a meaty and savory character in depth. Overall very precise and integrated. Velvety tannins dominate the palate, showing a chalky texture, even dusty, with a full body, amazing concentration and very refreshing acidity. The finish is brightly focused on cherry pits. A good wine for the long haul. Possibly one of the best Cepparello ever. Best after 2031. Score: 99 (jamessuckling.com, July 2, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 28768 (XD) 750 ml $198.95 3

FALCHINI VIGNA A SOLATÌO VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO 2023 DOCG San Gimignano has grown in popularity in recent years thanks to its staple white wine made from the Vernaccia grape. This single- vineyard example has notes of lemon peel and dried herbs, with saline hints on the finish. Light & Crisp 994012 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 1

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The view from a San Gimignano balcony.

Veneto Stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the alpine Austrian border in north eastern Italy, Veneto is home to mountains, lakes, and wines made in a very particular style. The region is famous for the appassimento method, which employs partially dried grapes to create a variety of wine styles, including sweet Recioto and rich yet dry Amarone. Red wines are typically blends containing elegantly nutty Corvina, delicate Molinara and robust Rondinella. The region’s most famous white wine is the crisp and citrusy Soave, made from fresh, undried Garganega grapes grown in the volcanic soils of the hillsides east of Verona.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Risotto featuring radicchio, crab and white asparagus RED WINES Soprèssa Vicentina (Venetian salami) served with Asiago

The fresh green landscape of Valdobbiadene.

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Our Cellar Collection monthly features are a great, ever-changing source for premium wines from regions across Italy. Visit LCBO.com/vintages and click “Cellar Collection” to learn more.

BRIGALDARA CAVOLO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2019 DOCG, sustainable The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Cavolo impresses with its remarkably pretty bouquet of dusty roses, shavings of cedar and cocoa- dusted black cherries. This is soothingly round yet energetic, with fresh acidity and bright wild berry fruits that swirl as hints of espresso bean and dark chocolate add a bitter bite. Long and staining, the 2019 lingers on as a web of fine tannins forms a classically dry sensation, offset by a tinge of sour orange. Always more approachable in its youth, the Cavolo is an overachiever today but amply balanced for the cellar. Drinking window: 2026-2040. Score: 96 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Feb. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 568766 (XD) 750 ml $54.95 3

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What’s in a name?

Italian wine names can be confusing to the uninitiated. Often a wine is named for a place, but other times for a style or grape variety, and it can be tricky to differentiate. Perhaps the most mind-boggling case in point is that “Montepulciano” can be a place or a grape variety, depending on context: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a wine made from Sangiovese and other grapes in the town of Montepulciano, in Tuscany; whereas Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a wine made from Montepulciano grapes grown in the Abruzzo region.

PIEROPAN RUBERPAN VIGNA MONTE GARZON VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2022 DOC

Jumping in Interested in Italian wine but not sure where to begin? Here are some points of comparison. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Chardonnay Soave (44729, page 19) (unoaked) Gamay Barbera d’Asti (44713, page 7) Merlot

Sourced from vines grown in pink limestone soils rich in clay and chalk, this Corvina-based blend is aged for 18-24 months in French oak. It shows bold dark fruit, black pepper, cloves, spice box, dark chocolate and vanilla, with a dash of balsamic adding character. Medium-bodied & Fruity 22769 (XD) 750 ml $33.95 2 4 Organic product

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (23862, page 21)

Riesling (dry)

Vernaccia (994012, page 12) Falanghina (17695, page 23) Primitivo (39121, page 27)

Viognier Zinfandel

Some of Veneto’s signature wine styles use partially dried grapes.

ITALO CESCON PINOT NOIR 2023 IGT Veneto Handsomely presented with a vine clipping decorating the neck of the bottle, this wine is made from Pinot Noir (a.k.a. Pinot Nero) vinified in concrete, keeping the focus on the pure character of the fruit. Elegant and earthy with notions of red berries and rosebush, it’ll show beautifully through at least 2028. Serve lightly chilled. Medium-bodied & Fruity 439737 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

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A good harvest is the beginning of good wine.”

Italian proverb

BOTTEGA SOAVE CLASSICO 2023 DOC This elegant wine is made from 100% Garganega sourced from ancient volcanic soils in the hills of Soave and Monteforte. It’s brimming with bright notes of crunchy apple, citrus, white flowers and sage, along with a flinty mineral undertone and a delicate hint of almond on the finish. Light & Crisp 44729 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 New at Vintages

CARPENÈ MALVOLTI 1868 BRUT CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG

Founded in 1868 by Antonio Carpenè (whose essays on winemaking were considered the go-to texts of their time), Carpenè Malvolti has long played an influential role in the production of quality Prosecco. This example will be dry and crisp with vibrant fruit notes and a fine minerality. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 727438 (D) 750 ml $19.95 1

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Abruzzo This mountainous, coastal south-central Italian region is called “the greenest place in Europe” because nearly half its territory is devoted to national parks and protected nature reserves. Abruzzo stretches from the Adriatic Sea in the east to mountainous steppes in the west. Its most distinguished red wines are made from the smoky and herbaceous Montepulciano grape, and its crisp white wines are often made from Pecorino or Trebbiano.

These old vines have a view of the Apennine Mountains.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Mortadella di Campotosto (seasoned salami with lard at its centre) RED WINES Pasta con pallottine with tomato sauce and meatballs IDI DI MARZO VULGARIS MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2022 DOC, sustainable, vegan Crafted from 100% Montepulciano and vinified in stainless steel, this bright, zippy wine has notions of dried cherry, citrus zest, licorice and herbs. It’ll impress through 2029. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 97 (lucamaroni.com, July 28, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 23862 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2

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The hilltop town of Ravello is above the Amalfi Coast.

Campania Basking on the Tyrrhenian Sea in southwestern Italy, Campania has been famous for its winemaking since ancient times. The region features a mountainous interior, while the landscape nearer the coast is characterized by volcanoes, including Vesuvius. Citrus, fig and nut trees flourish in the Mediterranean climate. Campania’s most prestigious red wine is the dark and spicy Taurasi, made from the Aglianico grape, while many of the region’s finest white wines are made from the herbaceous Falanghina variety.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Spaghetti alla Nerano with fried zucchini and Amalfi lemon RED WINES Neapolitan pizza with San Marzano tomatoes

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IL POGGIO FALANGHINA DEL SANNIO 2023 DOP

Aromas of sun-soaked stones add warmth to an otherwise fresh, light nose of lemon slices, white peaches and raw almonds. The palate offers a salted lemon element, before white tea with honey brings out sweeter fruit notes, even as bright acid and undertones of almond skin provide balance. Score: 91 (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast , Dec. 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 17695 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1

Emilia- Romagna

Reaching from the Adriatic Sea in the east nearly all the way to the Ligurian Sea in the west, Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy has a diverse topography ranging from coastline to towering hills and central plains. Some of the region’s most renowned wines are crafted from the delightfully fruity Lambrusco grape, which is used to make both still and sparkling red wines, while vibrant white wines are made from a range of varieties including Trebbiano.

Bologna at sunset. BELOW: The rolling hills of the Emilia-Romagna countryside.

EMMA LAMBRUSCO DI SORBARA DOC (Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara)

Plenty of strawberry and cherry character with lemon undertones. Medium to full body, light bubbles and a flavorful finish. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 16, 2017) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 45899 (MS) 750 ml $17.95 1 New at Vintages

Food pairings WHITE WINES Prosciutto di Parma

RED WINES Tagliatelle bolognese with Parmesan and porcini mushrooms

PIGHIN PINOT GRIGIO 2024 DOC Friuli Grave

A bright, fresh, fruity wine, with well-defined ripe apple, pear, melon, tropical banana and citrus notes alongside a honeyed character and lifted florals. Very pretty. Quite luscious and surprisingly weighty, with zippy acidity that makes it a wonderful sipper and also fabulously versatile with food. Light & Crisp 987545 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 1

Friuli Perched in the mountains of Italy’s furthest northeastern reaches, Friuli borders Austria to the north and Slovenia to the east, and the region’s culture reflects a confluence of Italian, Germanic and Slavic influences. Its wine scene is perhaps even more diverse, with over half of the region’s wines made from international grape varieties. Friuli is particularly known for crisp, racy wines made from Pinot Grigio, while Merlot plays a major role in its red wines.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Frico (fried patty of Montasio cheese and potato) served with polenta RED WINES Blecs al ragù di cervo (flat pasta with simmered venison sauce)

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Puglia

The “heel” of the southern Italian peninsula plunging into the Mediterranean, Puglia has a longer coastline than any other region of mainland Italy. Its climate is hot, dry and sunny, making for bold red wines from smoky Negroamaro and spicy Primitivo (the latter being genetically identical to Zinfandel). Some of Puglia’s finest white wines are made from the aromatic Verdeca grape.

The island of Ortigia, Sicily, stretches into the Ionian Sea.

Sicily

Situated in the Mediterranean just off the southernmost tip of the Italian mainland, Sicily was famous in the ancient world as a stopover along trade routes, and it’s no less a cultural and tourist hotspot today. The island’s hot, arid climate creates robust, deeply fruity red wines from the Nero d’Avola grape, while remarkably elegant reds are made from Nerello Mascalese grown at higher altitudes on the slopes of Mount Etna. Sicily’s finest white wines are made from the floral Grillo and Inzolia varieties.

Trulli (traditional stone huts with conical roofs) are a charming feature of Puglia.

Sicily food pairings WHITE WINES Couscous alla Trapanese with fresh fish, saffron and almonds RED WINES Pasta alla Norma with eggplant, tomato, basil and salted ricotta Sweet spices and some dried fruit to the nose. Cloves, smoked herbs and vanilla, too. Tight and creamy tannins give structure to the medium- to full-bodied palate before a juicy, berry-fruit finish. Nicely drinkable. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling. com, Feb. 6, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 39121 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 TAGARO CINQUENOCI PRIMITIVO 2021 IGP Puglia Puglia food pairings WHITE WINES Orecchiette pasta with rapini and spinach RED WINES Panzerotti with sausage and sun-dried tomato

TORRE MORA SCALUNERA ETNA ROSSO 2021 DOC (Piccini)

Intriguing aromatics to this, with red currants, dried herbs, spices and hawthorn fruit on the nose. Some lemon peel, cedar and peach pit, too. It’s medium-bodied but packs in plenty of flavor, at once toasty, minerally and fruity, with chewy and firm tannins. From organically grown grapes. Made in amphorae. Best after 2025. Score: 93 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, April 22, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45717 (XD) 750 ml $37.95 2 New at Vintages 4 Organic product

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Umbria Bordered by Tuscany to the west and north, Marche to the east and Lazio to the south, Umbria is the only landlocked region on the Apennine Peninsula. Despite this, its geography is defined by water features including the Tiber River and Lake Trasimeno. Some of Umbria’s most celebrated red wines are made from the rustic, darkly fruity Sagrantino variety, while its best-known whites are made with the floral Grechetto grape.

Food pairings WHITE WINES Lentils with garlic, onion and sausage RED WINES Strangozzi pasta with wild-boar ragù

Flowers and vines at an Umbria farm.

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On Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the tasting bar in 100+ LCBO stores, you can sample up to four wines from this feature selected by our in-store Product Consultants. Visit LCBO.com and scroll down to “LCBO Events” for details and store locations.

LUNGAROTTI ROSSO DI MONTEFALCO 2021 DOC

Fresh-picked cherries and wild raspberries mingle with dried thyme and purple garden flowers, creating an aroma that feels like a morning stroll through an Umbrian hillside. Red currants lead a parade of bright fruit across the palate, while Mediterranean herbs add savory depth, all carried by zippy acidity and fine tannins that grip just right. Score: 91 (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 577668 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 2 4 Organic product

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FIRST AMONG EQUALS Chile’s Limarí Valley crafts world-class treasures carved from fog and limestone.

The Limarí Valley is a hotbed of sustainability where limited water has made conservation a necessity. Over the last 15 years, it’s risen to become Chile’s go-to region for top-quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more. Limarí sits well beyond latitudes traditionally considered optimal for premium wine. At 30° south and abutting the world’s driest desert (the Atacama), Limarí seems an unlikely, inhospitable location for the creation of top-tier expressions. Yet Limarí produces Chile’s finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, racy Sauvignon Blanc, a distinctively graceful style of Syrah, and many other excellent wines. But how? Vineyards in the Limarí Valley are planted at altitudes from sea level to nearly 2,000 metres elevation and experience the same moderating ocean influence as the rest of Chile’s coastal regions: the Humboldt Current. The Humboldt’s effect manifests as bracing morning temperatures and cold nights. In Limarí, when the current’s cool ocean breezes collide with the hot, dry Atacama Desert air, it generates a unique, dense morning fog known as the camanchaca . This fog blankets the vineyards until the afternoon, when the sun burns it away, allowing the grapes to soak up the brilliant sunshine necessary for proper maturation and ripening. Interesting, yes, but surely other regions have cool, foggy mornings and high-altitude plantings? Certainly some do, but nowhere else in Chile does one find a richer concentration of limestone soils. Elsewhere in Chile, decomposed granite typically dominates. Limarí’s unique limestone soils impart structure and minerality while, most importantly, allowing the grapes to preserve even more of their high natural acidity as they ripen. This translates to wines with a freshness that no other region in Chile can attain, setting Limarí’s wines apart from other premium-quality Chilean coastal cool-climate centres, such as Casablanca.

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LA PLAYA RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2023 Valle del Limarí, Chile, sustainable, vegan A nice chardonnay, showing lots of chalk, eggshells and hot stones with pie crust and citrus. Medium-bodied and fresh on the palate with a lightly savory, saline touch to the medium- long finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com,

VOLCANES DE CHILE TECTONIA SYRAH 2020 DO Valle del Limarí, Chile Notes of black cherries and mulberries with dark chocolate, grilled herbs and wet earth undertones. Firm and structured with fine-grained tannins and succulent character. Hints of spices and nut shell at the end. Drink or hold [through 2030]. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 41903 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 New at Vintages

March 18, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 41906 $19.95 1 New at Vintages

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The camanchaca retreats from Limarí’s bright sunshine.

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Giving thanks

Here’s something to be thankful for: a new Online & Flagship Exclusives collection featuring almost three dozen fine wines perfectly suited to Thanksgiving. If you’re serving a turkey or roast beef feast at home or having dinner out and need an elegant host gift or two, there’s lots to choose from including Champagne, Chardonnay and Chablis, Pinot Noir and Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvi- gnon, Brunello and Barolo, plus Port, Vermouth and vin doux. Find these wines on LCBO.com or in our 16 flagship stores.

Shop these wines on LCBO.com or in our 16 flagship stores.

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HESTER CREEK OLD VINE CABERNET FRANC 2022 6

LEGION ONTARIO COMMAND CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (Konzelmann)

BC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia Ripe dark berries, sun-drenched raspberries, licorice, oak spice and a lifted, finessed finish. Cellar through 2035. 93 points (Rick VanSickle,

A lithe, cool-climate style. Forward dark fruit, cassis, underlying savoury herbs, firm tannins

and excellent balance. Medium-bodied & Fruity 47635

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LEGION ONTARIO COMMAND UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (Konzelmann) Vibrant, lively and fresh, with peach, apple, citrus and mineral. Pair with grilled freshwater fish. Light & Crisp 47636 (D) 750 ml $19.95 2 New at Vintages

SANTA JULIA EL BURRO NATURAL MALBEC 2024

Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina, sustainable, unfiltered, vegan

Red and dark fruit, with pinpoint minerality and crunchy acidity. Juicy and structured. 92 points (Patricio Tapia,

guiadescorchados.cl) Full-bodied & Smooth 24214 4 Organic product

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MONTES OUTER LIMITS CINSAULT 2022 DO Valle del Itata, Chile From old vineyards, this wine is floral and fresh, with prominent red fruit. Enjoy through 2028+. 91 points (Patricio Tapia,

DOMAINE DE COLONAT LES CHARMES MORGON 2023 AOP, Beaujolais, France

Cherries and plums cascade from the glass. On the palate, it’s no less exuberant. Gorgeous. 97 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44454 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2 New at Vintages

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CHÂTEAU PIERHEM POMEROL 2019 AOC, Bordeaux, France (Pierre-Emmanuel Janoueix) Wonderfully integrated, opulent tannins and a long, flavourful finish. Drink from 2027 through 2040. 95 points (jamessuckling.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 43940 (XD) 750 ml $70.95 3 New at Vintages

CHARLES ELLNER SÉDUCTION BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2007 AOC, France

GABRIEL MEFFRE SAINTE-CATHERINE GIGONDAS 2021 AOP, Rhône, France Appealingly chewy and meaty, with dusty earth, baked cherry, ganache and licorice

Baked apples, oysters, chalk, and a pickled lemon note. Mouth-watering, crisp, cleansing. Drink now through 2040+. 97 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Rich & Complex 106583 (XD) 750 ml $133.95 2

notes. Drink through 2028. 92 points (Kristen Bieler, winespectator.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 370270 (XD) 750 ml

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VIETTI CASTIGLIONE BAROLO 2020 DOCG, Piedmont, Italy, vegan Racy and focused, with lavender, violet, white roses, strawberry, cranberry and stone. Drink from 2027. 94 points (jamessuckling.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 703744 (XD) 750 ml $83.95 3

DONATELLA CINELLI COLOMBINI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Taut and firm, with considerable depth and structure and the potential to see 2038. 95 points (Danielle Callegari,

LA SALA DEL TORRIANO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Sweet berry, sour cherry, and orange peel. Creamy and delicious. 91 points (jamessuckling.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 32816 (XD) 750 ml $45.95 2

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MATAHIWI ESTATE HOLLY SOUTH SERIES PINOT NOIR 2021 Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand, sustainable Ripe blackberry, cherry, and oak spice. Generous and complex. Enjoy into early 2030s. 96 points (International Wine Challenge) Medium-bodied & Fruity 17543 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2

CHURCHILL’S 10-YEAR-OLD TAWNY PORT DOP, Portugal Spicy dried plum, roast hazelnut, salted caramel praline, and pan-singed marmalade. 94 points (Sarah Ahmed, decanter.com) Sweet 39703 (S) 750 ml $37.95 2 New at Vintages

VALDESPINO INOCENTE SINGLE VINEYARD FINO DRY SHERRY DO, Spain

Retains a spirited, youthful character, carrying its maturity with refinement and sophistication. A thrilling wine. 94 points (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Dry 378919 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 41 TO 61.

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MOTHER’S MILK BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ 2022 Barossa, South Australia (First Drop Wines) 93 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 41840 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 New at Vintages VASSE FELIX FILIUS CHARDONNAY 2023 Margaret River, Western Australia 94 points (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast ) Light & Crisp 416511 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 DOMAINE LE VERGER CHABLIS 2023 AOP, Burgundy, France (Alain Geoffroy) Light & Crisp 181289 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 FAMILLE VINCENT MARIE-ANTOINETTE POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2023 AOC, Burgundy, France Light & Crisp 43936 (XD) 750 ml $54.95 2

M. CHAPOUTIER RIVESALTES VIN DOUX NATUREL 1995 AOC, Roussillon, France Sweet 46575 (S) 500 ml TOMBACCO AZZURRA PUGLIA ROSSO 2021 IGT, Puglia, Italy Gold (Berliner Wein Trophy) Full-bodied & Smooth 45720 (XD) 750 ml TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2023 IGT Salento, Puglia, Italy (Antinori) Full-bodied & Smooth 320929 (D) 750 ml SOLICCHIATA SECONDO DI CASTELLO 2012 IGP Sicily, Italy 93 points (Eric Guido, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 46776 (D) 750 ml New at Vintages New at Vintages

ROCCATO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy (Rocca delle Macìe) 93 points (Danielle Callegari,

Wine Enthusiast ) Full-bodied & Firm 964130 New at Vintages

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QUINTA DA FONTE SOUTO RED 2019 DOC Alentejo, Portugal (Symington Family Estate) 95 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45163 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 New at Vintages RUI ROBOREDO MADEIRA CASTELLO D’ALBA LIMITED EDITION RED 2020 DOC Douro, Portugal 96 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Full-bodied & Smooth 44951 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 2 New at Vintages

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LEEU PASSANT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022 WO Stellenbosch, South Africa 95 points (Monica Larner, robertparker.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 24601 (XD) 750 ml

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MUS PAYS D’OC MALBEC 2022 IGP, Languedoc, France (Domaines Julien & Fils) 91 points (jamessuckling.com) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45204 (XD) 750 ml

CASANOVA DI NERI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2020 DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 96 points (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Firm 85498 (XD) 750 ml $99.95 3 GUADO AL TASSO CONT’UGO 2023 DOC Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy (Marchesi Antinori) 93 points (Bruce Sanderson,

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ALTANZA AMILLO RESERVA VERMUT Spain 91 points ( Guía Peñìn ) Sweet 46574 (S) 750 ml $25.95 2 New at Vintages

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GREG & JUJU PAYS D’OC MARSELAN/SYRAH 2023 IGP, Languedoc, France Medium-bodied & Fruity 45458 (XD) 750 ml

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LOCAL TALENT HOME FOR THANKS GIVING Four fine local wines perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

We know that you’ve put together a flawless meal for Thanksgiving, so here are four wines that will make that amazing dinner just that little bit extra-perfect.

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Cave Spring CSV Cave Spring Vineyard Estate Grown Riesling 2022

Flat Rock Good Kharma Chardonnay 2024

Featherstone Rosé 2024 The blend for this long-time customer favourite is a little different year to year, though it’s always made with red grapes – Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir in 2024. Rosé is a great choice for big meals and this one, with its lively colour, is both visually appealing and tasty. Louise Engel and her husband, David Johnson, founded Featherstone in 1999 following a successful career as proprietors of the Guelph Poultry Gourmet Market, so it’s no surprise that this rosé will be great with turkey. But it also has the reach to work brilliantly with something like salmon fillets topped with ginger-cranberry sauce, or a roasted-butternut-squash risotto.

If the old axiom “you are known by the company you keep” has any value to you, then you’ll want a bottle of the Good Kharma Chardonnay on your Thanksgiving table. Since 2013, a portion of sales of Good Kharma have gone to support Feed Ontario (formerly the Ontario Association of Food Banks). Sales of this wine have provided more than 200,000 meals to date. But this blend of parcels from the North and West blocks of Flat Rock Vineyard delivers much more than just good feelings; it’s a superb value for a benchmark expression of Niagara Chardonnay. Food-friendly and versatile, it’s great with turkey or glazed ham and especially delicious with cauliflower au gratin or vegetarian stuffed mushrooms.

Looking for a truly homegrown Riesling to enjoy with your Thanksgiving meal? Few wines come with the pedigree or the provenance of this dynamo from Cave Spring. They were among the very first to plant Riesling in Niagara, in 1978, and this wine delivers the complexity, character and depth that old vines promise, exhibiting a grace and elegance that will raise your meal from the merely superb to the deliciously celestial. This wine has the body and texture to take on a traditional turkey dinner without being over whelmed. The acidity will cut through any richer elements like the gravy, while the vibrant fruit will dance a tasty tango with cranberry sauce and veggies.

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CAVE SPRING CSV CAVE SPRING VINEYARD ESTATE GROWN RIESLING 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Over time, the old vines of the Cave Spring Vineyard have delivered increasing texture and depth to this Riesling. The balance, poise, and sheer class of this wine have made it a Niagara benchmark. 94 points (Magdalena Kaiser) Aromatic & Flavourful 566026 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable Vintages customers are a discerning lot with a laser focus on quality. For a wine to be featured on Vintages shelves for 12 years, it has to pass the taste test. The crunchy fruit and refined minerality in this delightful Chardonnay do just that, year after year. Full-bodied & Rich 356873 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 FLAT ROCK GOOD KHARMA CHARDONNAY 2024 6

FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan This wine is not only a superb addition to your holiday table, it’s one of the greatest values to be found in Niagara. The price to quality ratio is outstanding! Fresh, zesty and fruity, it’s so good your guests will think you broke the bank to impress. 89 points (Sara d’Amato) Easygoing & Fruity 117861 (D) 750 ml $16.95 1 Peninsula, sustainable, unfiltered This is only the fifth vintage of this amazing wine, though Hidden Bench have been developing it for 10 years. This Gamay has already established itself as a classic expression. One can only imagine what heights it will achieve in vintages to come. Light-bodied & Fruity 20422 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 4 Organic product HIDDEN BENCH GAMAY 2023 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara

Hidden Bench Gamay 2023 Niagara Gamays, to put it bluntly, kick ass. The Gamay grape is not widely successful outside of Beaujolais, France, but it thrives in Niagara’s ancient limestone soils and has become something of an Ontario specialty. This one from Hidden Bench pushes the quality bar unapologetically into Beaujolais-cru territory. Lithe, fresh, sophisticated and concentrated with earth, red fruit, cranberry and spice tones, it’s simply stunning and – take a deep breath – it’s even better with food. The trick would be finding something it can’t pair with. Try it with turkey roulade, roast turkey with mushroom gravy, or butternut squash steaks.

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 43 TO 45.

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SAKE

KANO JOKIGEN JUNMAI Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Kano Sake Brewery was founded in 1819 and its sake is made using water from the famous Hakusui Well. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, the latter revealing the sake’s more delicate, nuanced character. 46073 (D) 720 ml $30.95 1

WANT TO SHOP CANADIAN? 6 Look for this icon to support products that are made in Canada. DRINKABILITY INDEX This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective view of our purchasing panel. 1 DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit to cellaring. 2 DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be matured further by cellaring. 3 HOLD: This wine may be enjoyed now, but it will develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions. SUGAR CONTENT Residual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L ) is displayed on shelf signs and on LCBO.com. Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD , D , M , MS , S – is printed in this catalogue, on shelf signs and online. Please discuss specifics with a Product Consultant. WINE STYLES Every wine in this section includes a style (e.g. Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful) designed to help you quickly and easily choose products. ORGANIC PRODUCTS Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free sulphur for dry wines (<50 g/L sugar); 35 mg/L or less for sweeter wines (50-99 g/L sugar); 45 mg/L or less for sweet wines (>99 g/L sugar). ALCOHOL CONTENT The alcohol/volume content for any product released by Vintages is available online. Visit LCBO.com/vintages and enter the product number into the search field. Products in this catalogue are available in stores and online in limited quantities. All reviews, scores, prices and content in this catalogue are accurate and current at time of printing. Prices are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date prices, visit LCBO.com/vintages. All prices include applicable container deposit and HST. Vintages cannot assume responsibility for typographical errors in this catalogue.

SANZEN OMACHI JUNMAI DAIGINJO SAKE Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Omachi rice was discovered in 1859 in Okayama and is one of the oldest rice varieties used for sake brewing. This smooth, elegant example offers mandarin orange and grapefruit with delicate tropical notes. The gentle, balanced sweetness makes it great for mildly spiced seafood. 26529 (M) 720 ml $33.95 1

URAKASUMI SENRYU JUNMAI SAKE Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Senryu is a traditional style of Japanese poetry that tends to be darkly comic and ironic in tone. This light, fun sake has ripe tropical fruit flavours and a gorgeous, smooth, round texture. Pair it with shellfish or grilled chicken dishes. 45907 (XD) 720 ml $34.95 1

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FORTIFIED WINE ALTANZA AMILLO RESERVA VERMUT Spain

PORT CHURCHILL’S 10-YEAR-OLD

TAWNY PORT DOP, Portugal

Sourced from old vines in Churchill’s Cima Corgo estates. Made in the drier, robust, spicy house style, this is a characterful 10-year-old, with peppery, liquorice-laced, dried plum, roast hazelnuts, salted caramel praline and pan-singed marmalade. The long, involving finish is clean and dry. Potent, with 101g/L residual sugar. Score: 94 (Sarah Ahmed, decanter.com, Dec. 11, 2020) Sweet 39703 (S) 750 ml $37.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Colour: mahogany. Aroma: balsamic herbs, dried fruit, fruit liqueur notes, sweet spices, aged wood nuances. Flavour: flavourful, good acidity, bitter, long, spicy. Score: 91 ( Guía Peñìn , 2017) Sweet 46574 (S) 750 ml $25.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

SHERRY VALDESPINO INOCENTE SINGLE VINEYARD FINO DRY SHERRY DO, Spain

M. CHAPOUTIER RIVESALTES VIN DOUX NATUREL 1995 AOC, Roussillon, France

[Though not the bottling tasted by John Szabo, MS, this will reflect similar characteristics and quality.] ... a more mature style of fino ... aged considerably longer than the mean, with strong flor influence and just the beginnings of more oxidative maturation, even if the nose is still exceptionally fresh considering the average age, beautifully refined, sophisticated and elegant, a grand cru wine for an exceptional price. You’d be hard pressed to find a wine of more intense personality and character for less money anywhere in the world ... A unique style, polarizing perhaps, but delicious. Last tasted May 2021. Score: 94 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Dry 378919 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Lightly fortified and delectably sweet, vins doux naturels are perfect for festive pairings with desserts, foie gras and cheeses, or they can be enjoyed on their own. From the legendary Chapoutier, this mature example made from Grenache Noir offers notions of raspberry jam and crushed blackberry and still has plenty of verve. Sweet 46575 (S) 500 ml $25.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

CHAMPAGNE

CASTELGREVE VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI 2021 DOC, Tuscany, Italy, sustainable

CHARLES ELLNER SÉDUCTION BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2007 AOC, France

Vin Santo wine has truly ancient roots in Tuscany. This one is made from Tuscan Trebbiano and Chianti Malvasia grapes and was aged in small barrels. There’s a complex interweaving of toffee, caramel and dried fruit notes here. The ideal digestif, it’s absolutely heavenly when served with biscotti cookies. Dunk them and savour. Sweet 922757 (S) 375 ml $24.95 2

70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Tight and lean with a delightful linear texture. The nose is pure umami with super-rich yeast overlaying a spine of lime cordial. The electric-acid palate is almost unyielding, with austere baked apples, oysters, chalk, and a pickled lemon note. Mouthwatering, crisp, cleansing. [Drink now through 2040+.] Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022) Rich & Complex 106583 (XD) 750 ml $133.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

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EMMA LAMBRUSCO DI SORBARA DOC, Italy (Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara) Plenty of strawberry and cherry character with lemon undertones. Medium to full body, light bubbles and a flavorful finish. Score: 91 (james

LAURENT-PERRIER MILLÉSIMÉ BRUT CHAMPAGNE 2015 AOC, France

... very structured with a density and richness with hints of strawberry to the apple character. Bubbles turn fine textured at the end. Delicious flavors of biscuits and dried apple in the finish. Special character to this because of the very ripe vintage. Disgorged in November 2021. This is half chardon nay and half pinot noir. This can age well due to the phenolics. Drink or hold. [This will continue to develop for another 15 years or more.] Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 7, 2023) Rich & Complex 28643 (XD) 750 ml $168.95 2

suckling.com, Aug. 16, 2017) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 45899 (MS) 750 ml Featured in Inimitable Italy

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CASTELLO BONOMI FRANCIACORTA CRU PERDU MILLESIMATO BRUT SPARKLING 2019 DOCG, Lombardy, Italy

SPARKLING WINE

REDTAIL SPARKLING RIESLING 2023 6 VQA Ontario

Restrained white stone fruits, lemons and a touch of bay leaf on the nose. The palate is lean, with light body, zesty acidity and a tight, tense, superpolished finish focused on citrus pulp and sour white peaches. Full of vibrancy. From organically grown grapes. Disgorged November 2023. Drinkable now but best after one to two years. Score: 95 (james

A fresh, zesty sparkler that offers quite intense citrus, apple and stone. Good elegance and focus, with a vibrant character. Pair with seafood or sushi. It will drink through 2029+. Light & Fruity 47616 (M) 750 ml $22.00 2

suckling.com, May 30, 2024) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 45718 (XD) 750 ml

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KEN FORRESTER SPARKLEHORSE CAP CLASSIQUE BRUT SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC 2022 WO Stellenbosch, South Africa, traditional method From the iconic Ken Forrester Wines, this Chenin Blanc traditional-method sparkler showcases the superior quality of their Chenin and of their technique. This wine comes from a site first planted in 1975 with some replanting in 2006. It’s racy, bold and fresh, with pear, apple and quince. A wine that will

CARPENÈ MALVOLTI 1868 BRUT CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Veneto, Italy

Founded in 1868 by Antonio Carpenè (whose essays on winemaking were considered the go-to texts of their time), Carpenè Malvolti has long played an influential role in the production of quality Prosecco. This example will be dry and crisp with vibrant fruit notes and a fine minerality. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 727438 (D) 750 ml $19.95 1 Featured in Inimitable Italy

drink for another two years. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 32030 (D) 750 ml

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VILARNAU BARCELONA RESERVA BRUT ORGANIC CAVA DO, Penedès, Spain, traditional method, vegan Vilarnau uses native yeasts to ferment the Viura, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes in this stylish Cava. The many layers to unravel in this lovely wine include yellow apple, biscuits, and hints of jasmine. [The Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Double Gold (Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, 2022) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 515254 (D) 750 ml $16.95 1 4 Organic product

DIVERGENCE HUGHES VINEYARD FUMÉ BLANC 2022 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula

The ripest sauvignon blanc of the lot, juicy and fleshy with a vinous meets melon and almost mango tropical quality. Tin pineapple as well and in the end the mélange of fruits does well to carry this joyful varietal tune. Proper use of oak and so it’s quite fleshy. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted blind at NWAC 24, June 2024. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 47617 (XD) 750 ml $26.00 2

CANADA – WHITE WINE ONTARIO BACHELDER L’ARDOISE NIAGARA CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

FEATHERSTONE CANADIAN OAK CHARDONNAY 2023 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan From the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Ontario, Featherstone Canadian Oak 2023 Chardonnay is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown grapes from a fully self-sustained winery. The wine was aged in Canadian oak barrels crafted from the oak of trees grown along the Grand River in Ontario. Grapes are also hand-harvested and fermented with native wild yeasts. Fresh and fragrant with yellow apple, toasted nut, fir and campfire smoke aromas mirrored on the palate with a lingering buttery and spicy finish, chill and enjoy it with roast chicken or pork chops from the grill. Drink date: 2025-2026. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com,

... sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. Reflecting its name, “The Slate,” this wine carries the essence of the region’s ancient limestone and shale soils. Fermented and aged in barrels, it’s vibrant and fresh with a bouquet of honeysuckle, ripe yellow apple, and pear, comple- mented by vanilla and a silky touch of cinnamon. The creamy texture and flinty mineral finish make it a perfect pairing with roast chicken or grilled swordfish. This elegant Chardonnay, crafted by Thomas Bachelder, is a true showcase of Niagara’s terroir. Drink date: 2025-2027. Score: 91 (natalie maclean.com, April 12, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 302083 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2 CAVE SPRING CSV CAVE SPRING VINEYARD ESTATE GROWN RIESLING 2022 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment ... from vines that are now over 30 years old. The 2022 CSV is intensely complex, with notes of apricot, honeysuckle and beeswax. The palate is weighty, with layers of texture from time on lees and several hours of skin contact at pressing. The textural components are dancing in harmony with the dazzling acidity. Almost fully dry, this wine is pushing boundaries and expressing the greatness of Niagara’s Riesling terroir. Drinking window: 2024-2032. Score: 94 (Magdalena Kaiser, decanter.com, Nov. 16, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 566026 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

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FLAT ROCK GOOD KHARMA CHARDONNAY 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable

Thanksgiving 2025 marks the 13th year that the Good Kharma Chardonnay has been released at Flat Rock Cellars and the LCBO. Sales of this wine have resulted in the donation of 200,000 meals to Ontarians in need, 1 in 3 of whom is a child. The wine is bright and fresh, with apple, peach, grape- fruit, and racy minerality. Perfect for Thanksgiving

or holiday dinners. Full-bodied & Rich 356873

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