Vintages New Release Collection – September 12, 2026

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DEALCOHOLIZED WINE RED WINE MASSO ANTICO ZERO ALCOHOL ROSSO Puglia, Italy

OKUNOMATSU ADATARA GINJO SAKE Fukushima, Japan Aromatic and pretty, with suggestions of honeysuckle and jasmine on the nose and peach, ripe pear and melon on the palate. Fresh and beautifully balanced, with a silky, creamy mouthfeel. 646125 (M) 720 ml $29.95 1

Made from 100% Primitivo (Zinfandel), this red was macerated for 10 days on the grape skins during vinification and then dealcoholized using membrane tech: the wine passes through selec tive membranes that gently separate water and alcohol, preserving structure and aromas. This sweet-edged, fruity wine has notes of strawberry and cherry and will pair with arrabbiata pasta, or barbecued meats served with spicy gremolata. Medium-bodied & Fruity 51067 (M) 750 ml $16.95 2 SPARKLING WINE CHATEAU DES CHARMES ÉCLAT! BUBBLES ROSÉ SPARKLING 6 VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Charmat method, sustainable, vegan This sparkling rosé is crafted from Gamay Noir and produced in the Charmat method. Ageing for four months on the lees imparts a touch more depth and texture to the wine without impacting the fresh, forward raspberry and strawberry flavours. A lively, fun wine that will brighten any brunch or dinner. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 53225 (D) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in We’re All In on Ontario Fracette is an exciting, new, unique-to-Canada VQA sparkling wine. What makes this Charmat sparkler so dišerent? This Cabernet Franc sparkling rosé includes a splash of Inniskillin’s famed Cabernet Franc Icewine to kick oš the second fermentation, imparting a bold juiciness and distinctiveness. A tangy, complex wine, with strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, and touches of dark fruit. It will make a Thanksgiving turkey dinner shine. Medium-bodied & Flavourful 53240 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 Featured in We’re All In on Ontario INNISKILLIN FRACETTE ROSÉ SPARKLING 6 VQA Ontario, Charmat method

VERMOUTH

GUERRA ROJO RED VERMOUTH Spain

[Though not the same bottling as reviewed, this will reflect similar attributes.] Based in Bierzo, Guerra produced this Vermouth from 1879 until the 1960s, and has now resurrected and relaunched the product from a century-old recipe. It’s blended from local grapes, red Mencia and white Godello, and shows a profile that sits stylistically between classic vermouth and amaro (bitters), with a strong artichoke-like flavour on the palate, mixed with more vermouth-like cinnamon and other Christmas cake spices. Despite the sugar clearly in the mix, the finish comes across as rather dry and tonic thanks to that strong (and pleasant) bitter stream of flavour running from start to finish. Great complexity overall. I can see this starring in both pre-dinner cocktails, as well as solo on ice, or even after dinner neat as a gentle, low alcohol digestif. Score: 91 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, May 2021) Sweet 542852 (S) 750 ml $22.95 1 KONZELMANN VIDAL ICEWINE 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Konzelmann has been making wine in Niagara since the 1980s, and Icewine is one of its specialties. This one is decadent and sweet but still lively and bright, without a hint of cloying. It shows apple, pineapple, honey, mango and apricot, with a long finish. Sip with apple pie and vanilla ice cream, or savoury pastries with trušle butter. Lusciously Sweet 476192 (S) 375 ml $39.95 2 Featured in We’re All In on Ontario ICEWINE

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