Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

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HIDDEN BENCH GAMAY 2023 6 VQA West Niagara, Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, unfiltered A serious Gamay that sets itself clearly in the “cru-style” category. Unapologetically perfect for your main course at Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, it’s youthful, complex and juicy, with excellent depth and generous dark cherry, black raspberry, violets, forest berry, and integrated spice. Light-bodied & Fruity 20422 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Local Talent 4 Organic product

REIF ESTATE RESERVE MERLOT 2020 6 VQA Niagara River, sustainable

From Niagara’s superb 2020 vintage, this Merlot is bright and fresh, with good structure and balance alongside dark fruit, strawberry, cherry, tobacco, brambly earth, mushroom, clove, leather and under- growth. A wine for grilled beef, mushroom Wellington, or aged cheddar. Drink through 2027+. Medium-bodied & Fruity 935676 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

BRITISH COLUMBIA HESTER CREEK OLD VINE CABERNET FRANC 2022 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

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

... Really nice Cabernet Franc here from the South Okanagan’s Golden Mile Bench terroir. It has a penetrating nose of black currant puree, wild raspberries, anise, mulled herbs, pepper and toasted vanilla bean and spice. It’s mouth-filling on the palate with ripe dark berries, sun-drenched raspberries, anise/licorice, firm tannic structure, oak spice notes and a lifted, finessed and long finish. Can cellar through 2035. Score: 93 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, June 26, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46544 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

Along with the Legion Unoaked Chardonnay (47636), this wine was made in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command, with proceeds from each bottle sold helping support legions across Ontario. It’s ripe and rich, with forward dark fruit, cassis and underlying savoury herbs. A lithe, cool-climate style with firm tannins and excellent balance. A wine for grilled or roasted meats and veggies. Medium-bodied & Fruity 47635 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE ONTARIO FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2024 6

VQA Niagara Peninsula, sustainable, vegan A bright and graceful rosé blending cabernet, gamay, and pinot noir, dressed in a luminous, deeper shade of pink that hints at its character. Crisp and mineral-driven, with a delicate chalky edge that adds texture and charm. Lively tartness frames juicy notes of strawberry and cherry, delivering both refreshment and surprising depth. Utterly gulpable, yet more layered than most wines at this price point – a clever overachiever. Tasted May 2025. Score: 89 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com) Easygoing & Fruity 117861 (D) 750 ml $16.95 1 Featured in Local Talent

PENINSULA RIDGE RESERVE SYRAH 2020 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula This classic, graceful Syrah is from the superb 2020 Ontario vintage; a rare year that brought forth excellence in both red and white wines. It shows black cherry, dark plum, vanilla, baking spices and old leather. An excellent cool-climate Syrah that will be great with your Thanksgiving meal. Medium-bodied & Fruity 230896 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

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