Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D ONTARIO JACKSON-TRIGGS NIAGARA GRAND RESERVE WHITE MERITAGE 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Inspired by Bordeaux’s famous white blends, this Niagara take on the pairing of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is complex, layered, and richly textured, with excellent balance and fruit presence. Quite lush, with apple, melon, citrus, pear, and tropical fruit. This will drink through 2028+. Aromatic & Flavourful 360297 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 KEW MARSANNE 2020 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment Marsanne is a variety from the south of France that is a bit of an anomaly in Niagara, but it has survived the vagaries of humidity and winters quite well, to provide us with this nifty example. It captures the exotic, lifted lemon-orange, herbal/minty notions of the grape very well, with a sort of marmalade sweetness and bitterness. It is medium-full bodied, a touch sweet, but balanced by alcohol warmth and bitterness. The length is excellent. This is a total surprise ... Last tasted Sept. 2024. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 485334 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

TAWSE LIMESTONE RIDGE-NORTH RIESLING 2021 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment This is a very impressive riesling with intense aromas of petrol, crushed pineapple, lemonade and a touch of evergreen. It carries the same intensity on the palate with searing acidity, offset by some sweetness. Very lemony on the finish. The length is excellent. Relentless flavour and quench to enjoy cold on a summer patio. Gin and tonic fans listen up. Tasted April 2024. Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 431593 (M) 750 ml $21.95 2

NOVA SCOTIA LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE ANCIENNE WILD FERMENTED CHARDONNAY 2021 6 Annapolis Valley A refreshing, dynamic wine, with bright acidity; concentrated apple, tropical and citrus fruit; complex touches of toasted nuts, chamomile and mineral; and an unmistakably ocean-influenced salinity. A natural with seafood. Full-bodied & Rich 462093 (XD) 750 ml $52.95 2 4 Organic product

CANADA – RED WINE ONTARIO CREEKSIDE RED TRACTOR CABERNET/MERLOT 2020 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

LEGION ONTARIO COMMAND UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2023 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula (Konzelmann)

Along with the Legion Cabernet Sauvignon (47635), this wine is a partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command, with proceeds from each bottle sold donated in support of legions across Ontario. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it’s vibrant, lively and fresh, with sharply defined peach, apple, citrus and mineral notes. Pair with grilled freshwater fish or a vegetable stir-fry. Light & Crisp 47636 (D) 750 ml $19.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

From Niagara’s stunning 2020 vintage, this Cabernet/Merlot blend is a generous, complex, easy to enjoy wine. It has layered dark and red fruit, blackberry, oak spice, savoury herbs, earth, chocolate, and a luxurious mouthfeel. The producer suggests pairing it with a lentil-mushroom ragout or grilled burgers. [All Canadian Wine Championships did not include a tasting note.] Score: Double Gold (All Canadian Wine Championships, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 11851 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

44 VINTAGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025