Vintages New Release Collection – October 25, 2025

SHOP IN-STORE AND ON LCBO.COM | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE

SCHILD ESTATE BAROSSA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 Barossa Valley, South Australia [Sourced from three vineyards: Angus Brae, Narrow Road and Three Springs.] This is varietally expressive and enticing on the nose, showing blackcurrant, vanilla, clove and cedary oak characters. The palate is equally satisfying with plump mouthfeel and layers of chalky tannins, making it sturdy and persistent. At its best: now to 2036. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 45345 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2

3 RINGS SHIRAZ 2022 Barossa Valley, South Australia

This is immediately appealing on the nose with dark berry, olive, star anise and spicy oak characters. The palate delivers rich fruit intensity with fleshy texture backed by beautifully infused tannins, making it sturdy and supple at the same time with a sustained, delectable finish. At its best: now to 2032. Score: 92 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 15495 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

SONS OF EDEN ZEPHYRUS SHIRAZ 2022 Barossa, South Australia

CLAYMORE LONDON CALLING CABERNET/MALBEC 2022 Clare Valley, South Australia

A blend of fruit sourced from multiple Barossa sub-regions provides a luscious meld, with the comforting embrace of rich red berries carrying an earthy swagger, complemented by lively mulberries and blackberries, piqued by a purple perfume of violets and lavender. The expansive, luxurious mid-palate is all about relaxing in the comfort zone, with supple textures framed by subtle oak, clipped black tea tannins and a pinch of black pepper. A very attractive blend. Drinking window: 2025-2038. Score: 95 (David Sly, decanter.com, July 16, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 26927 (XD) 750 ml $36.95 2

They are clearly music fans at Claymore, fans with excellent taste in both tunes and wines. This is a Clare Valley blend of Cabernet and Malbec. A deep magenta hue, there are notes of spicy oak and dark fruits. Plums, dried herbs, chocolate, coffee grinds, bay leaves, licorice and black cherries. This is a medium length wine with fine tannins providing decent grip. Drink this now and for the next six years. Score: 92 (Ken Gargett, winepilot.com, July 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 522110 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

THORN-CLARKE SHOTFIRE SHIRAZ 2021 Barossa, South Australia Wonderfully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows blackberry, olive, game, and stylish oak aromas with a hint of cocoa. It’s equally satisfying in the mouth, delivering terrific weight and silky texture, beautifully framed by finely infused tannins. Flavour- some and mouth-filling. At its best: now to 2036. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 18796 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

FOWLES FARM TO TABLE PINOT NOIR 2021 Central Victoria

Spiced grapefruit, strawberries, orange peel and a hint of wild herbs on the nose follow through to a medium-bodied palate with warm citrus and juicy, savory berries. Soft tannins and fruity in finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 23, 2022) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45359 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025 VINTAGES 39