Vintages New Release Collection – September 26, 2026

BEYOND CABERNET COZY REDS

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SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ McLaren Vale, South Australia (Elena Brooks, founder and winemaker) 269464 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 Opulent and gorgeously complex, the perfumed bouquet shows dark fruit richness, cake spice, toasty oak and dark chocolate characters, leading to a concentrated palate o‰ering excellent depth and plush texture. Tannins are polished and beautifully infused, making it velvety and deliciously appealing. At its best: now to 2037. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth Featured in Beyond Cabernet BERONIA VIÑAS VIEJAS DOCa Rioja, Spain (González Byass) 16587 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Viñas Viejas uses Tempranillo grapes from vineyards that are over 45 years old in the western part of the Rioja Alta sub-region. Mocha and vanilla spice aromas are a scented introduction to a palate of blueberry, black olive and sweet spices complemented by graceful tannins and racy acidity. Drink date: 2026-2034. Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Rioja Special Report 2025 ) Full-bodied & Firm Featured in Beyond Cabernet

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Variety is the spice of life. Yes, Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most popular red wine, but there’s plenty more out there to discover. BEYOND CABERNET

This selection includes Cabernet-reminiscent reds and others that are quite di erent. But all of them are perfect for cozy autumn enjoyment. So skip the Cab and take a walk on the wild side with a new-found fave.

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CABER NEXT Are you a diehard Cabernet Sauvignon fan? These similarly big, bold, robust reds should be right up your alley.

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SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ McLaren Vale, South Australia (Elena Brooks, founder and winemaker) Shiraz (a.k.a. Syrah) is akin to Cabernet in exhibiting big, bold flavours on an equally robust frame. This one is from McLaren Vale, where abundant sunshine leads to ultra-ripe fruit and smoother tannins. It oƒers opulent dark fruit, chocolate, and cake spice. 94 points (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz) Full-bodied & Smooth 269464 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE, SEE PAGE 33.

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JACKSON TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE GRAND RESERVE SHIRAZ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Shiraz from Ontario tends to exhibit big, burly structure and spicy black pepper notes. This one is especially complex, with notes of ripe blackberry, cherry, cedar and mint. 93 points (Kelcie Jones, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 54135 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 New at Vintages

CARPINETO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, sustainable Riserva versions of Chianti Classico are typically bigger and burlier, with extra depth and more muscular structure. This one delivers wild herb, black cherry, blackberry, iron and earthy notes. 93 points (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com) Full-bodied & Firm 47118 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2

LA PIEVE BAROLO DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

Barolo, made with the Nebbiolo grape, is one of the most powerfully structured and long-lived wines on the planet. This one o‘ers intricate notes of sour cherry, dried rose hip, woodsmoke and tar. 93 points (nataliemaclean.com) Full-bodied & Firm 213132 (XD) 750 ml $52.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 37.

Stemmed Wine Glasses, set of 2 (46561, $9.95)

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SUR DE LOS ANDES GRAN RESERVA MALBEC Mendoza, Argentina Malbec, much like Cabernet, can exhibit relatively soft tannins if it gets enough sunshine and ripening time. This indulgently broad, smooth Malbec unfolds with plum, cherry and a touch of pepper over oak and a hint of balsamic herbs. 92 points (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com) Full-bodied & Smooth 49834 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 New at Vintages

BERONIA VIÑAS VIEJAS DOCa Rioja, Spain (González Byass)

GENIO ESPAÑOL ROBLE MONASTRELL DO Jumilla, Spain

Made from Tempranillo, which is high in tannin and produces formidably structured and long-lived wines. Packed with blueber ry, black olive and sweet spices, this wine comes from vineyards over 45 years old. 92 points (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com) Full-bodied & Firm 16587 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

The Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvèdre) grape can make big, robust, powerful red wines with impressive intensity and structure. This wine is bursting with black pepper, wild herbs and violets. 96 points (Decanter World Wine Awards) Full-bodied & Firm 44140 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 32 TO 39.

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CABER NOT Looking for something dramatically dierent? These intriguing reds oer distinctly un-Cabernet-ish qualities.

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FRESCOBALDI PERANO CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Chianti is famously elegant, with good tannin structure and a body ranging from medium to full. This one is on the sleeker side, delivering the tangy, slightly herbal red fruit for which the Sangiovese grape is prized. 94 points (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 10360 (XD) 750 ml

$24.95

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JULES TAYLOR PINOT NOIR Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, sustainable Pinot Noir from Marlborough tends to emphasize the inherent fruit character of the variety. Case in point, this one delivers enticing cherry and plum along with herbal and gentle spice notes. 95 points (Jeni Port, winepilot.com)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 329805 (XD) 750 ml

$24.95

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UNITED STARS KINDZMARAULI PDO Kindzmarauli, Kakheti, Georgia Kindzmarauli is a semi-sweet red made with the Saperavi grape, with the sweetness achieved by halting fermentation before all the grape sugars are converted by the yeast. This fine example of the style oers jammy blackberry, cherry and spice. Medium-bodied & Fruity 13961 (M) 750 ml $18.95 2

DOMAINE QUEYLUS TRADITION PINOT NOIR 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

Ontario makes some of the finest Pinot Noir this side of Burgundy, and Domaine Queylus makes some of the finest in the province. This one is bright and striking, with ripe, savoury fruit over a mineral foundation. 90 points (winealign.com)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 392738 (XD) 750 ml

$37.70

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FEATHERSTONE GAMAY NOIR 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Gamay is one of the soft-spoken stars of Niagara’s wine scene. This one from Featherstone is juicy and easygoing yet sneaky-complex, with floral notes, sour cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and spice. Light-bodied & Fruity 39275 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1

If you love red wines, there’s a world of new discoveries out there waiting for you.

CASAS DEL BOSQUE RESERVA CARMENÈRE Valle del Rapel, Chile

Sometimes compared (or even confused) with Merlot, Carmenère typically makes wines with generous flavours and soft, rounded tannins. This one delivers attractive red fruit, paprika and oak wrapped in a plush texture. 91 points (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 205872 (XD) 750 ml

$17.95

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LAURENT PERRACHON & FILS ROCHE BLEUE JULIÉNAS AOC, Beaujolais, France Juliénas is a cru in Beaujolais, where the Gamay grape is used to craft wonderfully elegant wines full of character. This expression evokes blackberry, black cherry, dried cranberry, strawberry and herbs. 93 points (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast )

Medium-bodied & Fruity 487165 (XD) 750 ml

$21.95

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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 30 TO 34.

Food Pairing Wondering what to pair with your Cabernet alternative? We’ve got you covered with these recipes from Food & Drink .

CABER-NEXT (wines on pages 5-9) PAIR WITH

Chipotle-Marinated Skirt Steak with Smoky Whisky Mustard.

The big flavours and full body of the wines stand up to the equally bold flavours of the dish.

CABER-NOT (wines on pages 11-17) PAIR WITH Potato Galette & Unfancy New Greens.

A red wine with gentler tannin and/or lighter body lets the nuanced flavours and textures of the dish shine through.

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NINJA KICKS PINOT NOIR Qualitätswein, Rheinhessen, Germany (Schmitt Soehne) Pinot Noir is naturally on the lighter and more graceful side, and this wine really leans into that aspect. Delicate, expressive and refined, it reveals red berry, cherry and earth notes. Light-bodied & Fruity 50718 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2 New at Vintages

BORSAO SELECCIÓN GARNACHA DO Campo de Borja, Spain

Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) has thin skin and produces wines of robust body and massive flavour intensity, but gentler tan nins. This juicy, fruit-forward wine delivers spiced red cherry and brambly notes. 90 points (Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast ) Full-bodied & Smooth 386961 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 New at Vintages

MARYNISSEN HERITAGE COLLECTION STOUCK VINEYARD MERLOT 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario With its smooth tannins and broad,

generous flavours, Merlot is often blended with Cabernet to round out the latter and provide softer edges and more fullness. This stand-alone varietal Merlot is satiny and elegant, with dark cherry, redcurrant, plum and mineral.

Medium-bodied & Fruity 50490 (XD) 750 ml

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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 31 TO 38.

In Good Spirits Fall is here, and with it the season of sweater weather and fine sipping spirits. We’ve collected eight exceptional gins and rums – including two brand new finds – to enjoy neat or in your favourite fall cocktail.

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Valley of Mother of God Smoked Gin 6 | Canada | 19670 | $64.95 Made with botanicals sourced from Canada and abroad, this gin is gently smoked over maple wood, giving it a rich, subtly sweet character reminiscent of peated whisky. Captured inside the sleek bottle are wonderful notes of juniper, herb and citrus along with coriander, allspice and woodsmoke.

COCKTAIL TO TRY Gin Sour

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Citadelle Gin Rouge | France | 38931 | $37.95 Gin Rouge is produced using Citadelle’s signature recipe of 19 botanicals, with the additional infusion of five all-natural fruits. The result is a clear and transparent gin with aromatics of fresh red fruit and complex flavours of sweet, tangy berries and rhubarb.

Tamarack Gin 6 | Canada | 51636 | $46.50 This Canadian craft gin draws

Roku Gin | Japan | 636209 | $54.80 From the House of Suntory, who are producers of the super-popular Toki whisky, Roku blends sakura flowers and yuzu peel along with traditional gin botanicals. It suggests cherry blossoms followed by tea leaves, bergamot and peppery juniper, with subtle hints of wormwood and smoked herbs.

COCKTAIL TO TRY French 75

inspiration from the tamarack tree: a deciduous conifer native to Canada. Incorporating botanicals such as hand-picked rosehips, balsam fir buds, and Nova Scotia juniper berries, it’s wonderfully woodsy, with soft citrus notes, herbal undertones, and a smooth finish.

COCKTAIL TO TRY Negroni

COCKTAIL TO TRY Dry Martini

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RUM

Ron Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva Rum | Guatemala | 273516 | $88.85 This rum is crafted using an adapted solera ageing process that blends various ages (up to 20+ years) and styles of rum that are then matured in a series of whisky, Sherry and wine casks. The result evokes crème brûlée, toee and spice followed by a smooth, softly spiced finish.

COCKTAIL TO TRY Rum Manhattan

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Appleton Estate 15-Year-Old Rum | Jamaica | 19826 | $84.95 Appleton Estate has the distinction of being Jamaica’s oldest distillery. This flavourful rum pours deep amber and boasts aromas and flavours of vanilla, marmalade, oak and to ee. An elegant, ultra-smooth texture leads to a sleek, satiny, fruity finish.

Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Cask Blend Rum | Barbados | 17465 | $69.95 From Barbados’s venerable Mount Gay, this blend of rums aged 3-7 years includes a portion finished in gener ously charred oak barrels. It’s ap proachable and balanced, with flavours of to ee, vanilla and toasted oak complemented by tropical and citrus fruit nuances.

Old Monk Supreme Rum | India | 51166 | $44.60

Aged for 12 years, this dark rum is celebrated for its smoothness and complexity. It opens with prominent notes of caramel, vanilla and to ee complemented by subtle hints of chocolate, brown sugar, black pepper and oak and culminates in a long, warm, velvety finish.

COCKTAIL TO TRY Rum Punch

COCKTAIL TO TRY Cuba Libre

COCKTAIL TO TRY Rum & Ginger

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Coming to fruition Ontario wine scene pioneers Cave Spring are making huge strides in their sustainability journey and crafting some of their best wines.

Gabriel Demarco, chief operating officer and head winemaker at Cave Spring.

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SPIRIT OF SUSTAINABILITY

At LCBO, we’re focused on building a more sustainable future through our Spirit of Sustainability initiative, which celebrates trade partners who work to promote diversity and inclusion, community investment and sound environmental practices. Learn more at LCBO.com/sustainability .

It’s an exciting time at Cave Spring Vineyard. “It’s kind of surreal,” says chief operating oicer and head winemaker Gabriel Demarco. “It’s over a decade of work that’s all culminating at the same time.” Since their founding 40 years ago this year, Cave Spring have been at the forefront of Ontario wine. They were among the first to plant vinifera in Niagara, were a founding member of the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA), and were the province’s first Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario certified winery. “We’re not passively sustainable, we’re aggressively sustainable,” says Demarco. “We’re obsessed with finding solutions.” Not surprisingly, given their history, many of these solutions are the first of their kind. Nine years ago, Cave Spring installed North America’s first BioGill wastewater recycling system. This technology uses natural bacteria to reduce environmentally damaging bio-contaminants in wastewater. They’ve also joined a group of companies to bring to market a new approach to an old problem: using light-based technology to control weeds. “It would be a globally novel

technology that’s also gentle on the environment, and it challenges the current understanding of what you can do with lighting as a tool,” says Demarco. “We are very close.” In the meantime, their five-year-old cover-crop trial launched in collabo ration with the provincial government is showing excellent results. “We’ve found domestic weed species that can grow under the vine, not hit the fruit zone, and out-compete [harmful] weeds,” says Demarco, “So no herbicides. We just have to mow it twice a year.” A sustainability journey can take you to exciting, unexpected places. “We found our own yeast,” says Demarco. “When we started wild-fermenting all our table wine nearly 10 years ago, I noticed that all the tanks showed dierent fermentation kinetics.” Demarco, who has a degree in biochemistry, took his findings to Brock University and, after following six fermentations, they found 600 strains of yeast. From there, Demarco was able to isolate and validate Cave Spring’s own yeast from their 1974 Chardonnay planting. This gives Cave Spring the ability to make sparkling wine and Icewine without relying on imported yeast. Further

more, the funding Brock University received for the project has allowed them to purchase more equipment and further their studies of native yeasts. “It’s a huge step for the industry,” says Demarco. “And we were the first to do it.” Cave Spring are also leading the way in the quest for locally sourced wine vessels. “We’ve partnered with a local concrete artisan, taken ground up stone from the top of the Niagara Escarpment, integrated it into local concrete, and we’re making domestic concrete vessels,” says Demarco. “We’re not purchasing and shipping containers of goods all over the globe. The concrete artisan is sourcing materials and making vessels within two kilometres of the winery.” For a winery so passionately focused on expressing terroir, it’s a dream come true to produce a wine that, from the fruit to the yeast to the ageing vessel, is 100% sourced from a single region. “Even 40 years in, we’re still pushing the envelope,” says Demarco, “and it’s really exciting.”

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Demarco engages his senses.

Cave Spring is at the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO Heritage Site.

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CAVE SPRING ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable

CAVE SPRING ESTATE GROWN CABERNET FRANC 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable

“The average vine age for this wine is almost 40 years. It’s respectful of the heritage of Chardonnay but also really owns the site it comes from. So there’s a bit of French oak, but it’s elegant and integrated. Any style of creamier sauce would be exceptional with this wine. I’m a big fan of having it with a firm white or softer brine cheese from the Upper Canada Cheese shop down the street from our winery.” Gabriel Demarco 91 points (winealign.com) Light & Crisp 256552 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

“We unapologetically make Cab Franc that’s 100% Cab Franc. It’s 100% barrel-aged for 16 months in neutral oak. It’s juicy and actually quite boldly structured, but its acid structure gives it an elegance. It would be great with summer barbecue, and you can also bring it into the fall and have stew with it. It can hold up to steak for sure – a flatiron steak would be its ideal red-meat pairing.” Gabriel Demarco Medium-bodied & Fruity 523001 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 29 TO 30.

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The Canadian Wine Library (CWL) is a curated collection of 42,000 bottles of premium Canadian wines that demonstrate the potential and excellence that Canadian wines can oer when aged. The four wines featured here are among the 46 selected for inclusion in the CWL in 2026.

The goal of the CWL is to demon strate the potential and joy to be discovered through the cellaring of Canadian wines. The CWL evolved from the original Ontario Wine Library in 1998, oicially becoming the CWL in 2007. It has given wine makers and industry insiders the ability to follow the evolution of Canadian wines over time. Having a curated collection stored under ideal conditions at Brock University has already proven invaluable. The information gathered through

scheduled tastings, now dating back decades for many wines and sites, has generated feedback for producers, supplying them with specific infor mation about individual wines and vineyards as well as an overall understanding of our finest cool climate regions. Another significant focus of the CWL is the education of consumers to establish an understanding of, and a desire to experience, the complexities, evolving aromas, and intriguing flavours and textures that emerge as

wines mature. Most wines are enjoyed long before these secondary aromas, flavours and textures can develop. The CWL hopes to see more people buying wines to both enjoy and to cellar. It’s well understood that the wines of places such as Burgundy and Bordeaux oer vastly dierent experiences as they mature. With this ever-growing library of Canada’s finest wines, the CWL is demonstrating that our wines also intrigue as they change over time. Earning a place in the CWL is

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INNISKILLIN MONTAGUE SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara on-the-Lake, sustainable Fragrant and balanced, with rich orchard fruit, citrus, spice and toast. Follow into the early 2030s. 91 points (International Wine &

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CABERNET FRANC 6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara on-the-Lake, sustainable Dark berry, blackcurrant, black pepper, oak spice, cigar box and earth. This will evolve into the early 2030s. 93 points (Michael Godel)

Spirit Competition) Full-bodied & Rich 53667 $32.95 2 New at Vintages

Medium-bodied & Fruity 53233 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 2 New at Vintages

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determined by submission to a tasting panel who taste the wines blind, meaning that they don’t know the name of the wine, who made it, where it came from, or what it costs. The tasters assess the wines for ageing potential and the wines are selected by vote, often following a lively debate. A debate the CWL and Vintages invite you to continue as you explore these wines over the coming years.

THIRTY BENCH SMALL LOT WOOD POST VINEYARD RIESLING 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable Fresh and bright, with citrus, peach, pineapple, and wet stone. A wine that will evolve through 2034. O–-dry & Fruity 359760 (D) 750 ml $28.95 2

JACKSON TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE GRAND RESERVE RED MERITAGE 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, mocha, vanilla, cedar box and baking spices. Excellent tension and structure. Drink into early 2030s.

Medium-bodied & Fruity 594002 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 29 TO 30.

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LIQUEUR

HAKUTSURU NIGORI MOMOSHU PEACH LIQUEUR Yamanashi, Japan Made with peaches from Yamanashi Prefecture, this liqueur delivers a rich, velvety texture, delicate aromas and flavours of fresh peach, and a refreshing finish. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or with soda. Smooth & Fruity 45601 700 ml $22.75 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.

CHAMPAGNE

COLLET BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT CHAMPAGNE* AOC, France

100% Chardonnay. Gorgeous green apple, lemon, biscuit, lemon meringue pie nose and palate within a chalky, minerally texture. Very well judged and remarkably long. Kapow! Drinking it is a treat. Score: 96 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2020) Rich & Complex 571935 (XD) 750 ml $89.95 2

SPARKLING WINE HOLA MEDITERRÁNEO ORGANIC GRAN CUVÉE BLANC DE BLANCS Catalonia, Spain, Charmat method, vegan Stylish, lithe, and oh so appealing. Plentiful ripe and fresh fruit with superb depth without losing its inviting character. Nothing is overdone. Well framed tropical fruit, pear, and green apple with a distinguished lees note of bread and toasted almond tones. A great wine for sipping, but with the balance and structure to pair with a variety of finger foods or seafood main courses. Light & Fruity 39814 (D) 750 ml $15.95 1 4 Organic product

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CANADA ™ WHITE WINE ONTARIO CAVE SPRING ESTATE GROWN CHARDONNAY  6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

LEANING POST THE FIFTY CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula This Chardonnay is sourced from multiple vineyards harvested on di erent dates. It’s 100% fermented in concrete and aged on the lees for eight months, again in concrete, retaining all the vibrancy and purity of the fruit. Look for generous, bright pear, peach, lemon, orange blossom and mineral. The lees ageing imparts a creamy complexity that adds to the overall elegance. Drink into the early 2030s. Light & Crisp 578864 (XD) 750 ml $26.95 2 Added to the Canadian Wine Library in 2026, this wine will expand the growing understanding of the potential in cellaring Niagara’s wines as its evolution is followed. Bright and fresh with bold, tangy flavours, it sits right on the cusp of dry and o -dry. Look for apple, kiwi, citrus, and an authentic sense of Wood Post Vineyard’s unique character and wet-stone minerality. A wine to follow through the early-to-mid 2030s. O -dry & Fruity 359760 (D) 750 ml $28.95 2 Featured in Local Talent THIRTY BENCH SMALL LOT WOOD POST VINEYARD RIESLING  6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

I really like the crispness ... Acid and minerality merge very evenly. The nose is generous with well defined apple fruit, with barrel toast, spice and brulee. It is medium weight, firm, tart-edge and dry ... Rather stony on the finish. The length is very good to excellent. Not just a typical Niagara expression, but a Beamsville Bench expression. Tasted March 2026. Score: 91 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Light & Crisp 256552 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Good Partners

INNISKILLIN MONTAGUE SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY  6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable

[This wine was added to the Canadian Wine Library in 2026.] A fragrant bouquet of orchard fruit and vanilla oak leads to a creamy palate, where stone fruit and citrus mingle with warm spice and subtle salinity. Well-balanced and rich, finishing long with toasted honey notes. Score: 91 (International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2026) Full-bodied & Rich 53667 (XD) 750 ml $32.95 2 Featured in Local Talent

CANADA ™ RED WINE ONTARIO ANDREW PELLER SIGNATURE SERIES CABERNET FRANC  6 VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, sustainable

[This wine was added to the growing collection at the Canadian Wine Library in 2026.] Notably fresh and relatively bright to allow the varietal character every opportunity to shine through. Perfectly red fruit juicy with a prickly pear fleshiness and semi concentrated pomegranate molasses. Fine bitters and the slightest bit of tannic austerity at the finish. Lovely and structured cabernet franc, clearly at the hands of a winemaker with the touch. Drink 2027-2032. Tasted blind at NWACs 2026, June 2026. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

KONZELMANN BARREL AGED RESERVE SERIES CHARDONNAY 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Finely tuned and balanced, with well-managed, complementary bold fruit and rich oak notes. The French oak is there, but it never overplays its hand. Look for green apple, peach, tangy citrus, mixed spices, caramel, and wet stone. A stately Niagara Chardonnay. Full-bodied & Rich 46054 (D) 750 ml $24.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 53233 (XD) 750 ml Featured in Local Talent

$49.95 2

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CANADA RED WINE CONT’D ONTARIO CAVE SPRING ESTATE GROWN CABERNET FRANC 6 VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, sustainable

JACKSON„TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE GRAND RESERVE RED MERITAGE 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula The 2023 vintage of this popular wine was added to the growing collection at the Canadian Wine Library in 2026. Comprising 57% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, it’s bold and elegant, with excellent depth and complexity, generous mixed red and dark fruit, black pepper, smoke, mocha and vanilla. It will evolve into the early 2030s.

From one of Niagara’s most reliable premium producers, this characterful, consistent, charming Cabernet Franc is ripe and concentrated, with generous blueberry, black fruit, cassis, forest floor, roasted red pepper, savoury herbs, earth, co‚ee, and lifted mint tones. Polished and enjoyable, it’s drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve into the mid 2030s. Medium-bodied & Fruity 523001 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured in Good Partners DOMAINE QUEYLUS TRADITION PINOT NOIR 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula Riper fruit set and also more cool savour from 2024 from a pinot noir exuding the epitome of freshness. Bright and quite striking ... [speaks] to a vintage with succinct nomenclature and vernacular. The winemaking is just so good. Drink 2026-2028. Tasted July 2026. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

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JACKSON„TRIGGS NIAGARA ESTATE GRAND RESERVE SHIRAZ 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

A polished and luxuriant style with expressive cherry, cedar and ripe blackberry aromas. Palate shows a smokey meaty quality, fresh acidity, firm tannins and a lingering toasty vanilla finish. An embellished style but with some freshness of dried parsley and mint through the palate. Score: 93 (Kelcie Jones, winealign.com, undated) Full-bodied & Smooth 54135 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

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KEINT„HE LITTLE CREEK CLOSSON BLOCK SINGLE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

FEATHERSTONE GAMAY NOIR VQA Niagara Peninsula This juicy and easygoing yet sneaky-complex Gamay was fermented with ambient yeast and aged for 10 months in oak. It has characterful lifted floral notes on the nose, plus alluring sour cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and spice. Light-bodied & Fruity 39275 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 Featured in Beyond Cabernet 6

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VQA Prince Edward County The south block of the Closson Road Vineyard was first planted in 2001 and the north block in 2008. Bold and vibrant in its youth, this wine delivers tart cherry, ripe red fruit, earth, forest floor, and a refined mineral component. Drink

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LAKEVIEW GRAND RESERVE RED 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula

INNISKILLIN RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley

Comprising specially selected barrels of 35% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Syrah, this complex, engaging wine is a nice mix of charming and bold. It shows well-defined ripe dark berry, cherry, cassis, cedar, vanilla, and oak spice, with some chocolate rounding out the aromas and flavours. Firm and food-friendly, it will pair well with mushroom risotto or grilled steak. Drink through 2028. Full-bodied & Smooth 45074 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

Good, plenty and reductive cabernet sauvignon, full throttle and flavour, sweet dark berry flavours, piques of spice and underlying chalkiness. Tannic, yet never harsh nor drying, or abrupt at the finish. Truly full and generous, notably wooded and for the correct reasons. Drink 2027-2031. Tasted blind at NWACs 2026, June 2026. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Firm 52916 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 1

ARGENTINA ¤ WHITE WINE

ARTESANO DE ARGENTO AGRELO VINEYARD ORGANIC WHITE MALBEC Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, sustainable, vegan This 100% Malbec is vinified as a white wine. It was harvested early and the grapes were pressed at a very low pressure to avoid extracting colour. It shows excellent vibrancy, a lifted floral character, green apple, some cherry, a hint of savoury herbs, a touch of mint, and a delicate minerality. Intriguing, beguiling, refreshing and pleasing. Aromatic & Flavourful 37223 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 4 Organic product SUSANA BALBO CRIOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON Valle de Uco, Mendoza, sustainable An earthy cabernet with aromas of cassis, smoke, raspberries and dark fruit. The palate is full-bodied and richly fruited, yet never overwhelming. It’s bold and generous, with a sense of style and balance. Drink now [through 2029+]. Score: 92 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, March 23, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 640979 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 ARGENTINA ¤ RED WINE

MARYNISSEN HERITAGE COLLECTION STOUCK VINEYARD MERLOT 6

VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Made using Merlot harvested from the Stouck Vineyard in Lincoln Lakeshore, this wine was vinified in stainless steel before spending 18 months in oak barrels. It’s smooth and elegant, with notes of dark cherry, redcurrant and plum, satiny tannins, and a lingering mineral undertone.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA BLACK HILLS NOTA BENE 6 BC VQA Okanagan Valley ... 46% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc. The wine was fermented with wild yeast ... and aged 18 months in French oak barriques and puncheons (47% new) ... aromas of black currant and dark cherry mingled with spice and subtle hints of oak. On the palate, the wine is rich and generous with flavours of red currant, dark cherry and plum. A portion of the wine was allowed to age a few days in the opened bottle; it beca me richer and more polished, indicating how well the wine will age. [Has the potential to evolve through the early 2030s.] Score: 95 (John Schreiner, johnschreiner.blogspot.com, June 3, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 17727 (XD) 750 ml $74.95 2

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ARGENTINA Ž RED WINE CONT’D

MONTES ALPHA SPECIAL CUVÉE PINOT NOIR DO Zapallar, Aconcagua Costa

FINCA FERRER COLECCIÓN ƒ ƒ BLOCK A MALBEC ƒ Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza

Montes planted in the cool, fog-drenched hills of Zapallar specifically to chase the kind of Pinot Noir freshness that warmer inland sites simply cannot produce, and the results make a compelling case for this coastal terroir. Warm clove, dried cherry, orange peel, and a lifted violet note rise from the glass before a focused, savoury palate of dark plum and crushed stone carries to a long, food-friendly finish with silky tannins. Drink it now through 2030 with lamb and dried apricot stew, grilled pork chops, or veal Marsala. Score: 95 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 26, 2026)

Block A6 is about five hectares, and Ferrer selects from it, about 100 rows of vines for this wine, about 12,000 liters in total. A mountain malbec from limestone soils, with tones of tart red fruits and herbs that speak of the Andean breezes, of the herbs of the mountains in Gualtallary, in the north of the Uco Valley. Firm tannins recall chalk, with intense and firm acidity. One of those malbecs that are textbook definitions of a place. Score: 95 (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 49826 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2

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AUSTRALIA Ž RED WINE

SUR DE LOS ANDES GRAN RESERVA MALBEC Mendoza

JIP JIP ROCKS SINGLE VINEYARD SHIRAZ  Padthaway, South Australia The Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz is always a big hit with Vintages customers, who have long loved its opulent black fruit, plum, vanilla, spice cake, earth, smoke, and finessed acidity. This is always a rich, round Shiraz that’s interesting in all the right ways. Try it with grilled fare. [China Wine & Spirits Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (China Wine & Spirits Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 673897 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

The 2022 Malbec Gran Reserva Sur de los Andes unfolds with plum, cherry and a touch of pepper over an oak base and a hint of balsamic herbs. Indulgent and broad, with fine, velvety tannins, the palate is slightly clingy and intense in flavor. Drinking window: 2025-2032. Score: 92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, April 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 49834 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

CHILE Ž RED WINE CASAS DEL BOSQUE RESERVA CARMENÈRE

KILIKANOON PRODIGAL GRENACHE Clare Valley, South Australia

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Valle del Rapel The 2024 Carménère Collection from Peumo, Cachapoal, aged in American oak. It opens with red pepper, paprika and red fruit notes in a slightly reductive register. Plush and creamy, with a juicy midpalate, the 2024 is an attractive take on the pyrazine style. Drinking window: 2025-2040. Score: 91 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous. com, Oct. 14, 2025)

It’s beautifully scented on the nose with dark cherry, wild strawberry, star anise and rich floral aromas. The palate displays wonderfully layered mouthfeel combined with rich texture and finely infused tannins, leading to a splendidly long, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2034. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 482547 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

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NUGAN STOMPER’S CABERNET SAUVIGNON ­ Riverina, New South Wales

PADDY BORTHWICK SAUVIGNON BLANC Wairarapa, North Island

Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, this ripe and ready Cabernet ošers sweet berry fruit, plum, cassis, milk chocolate and allspice wrapped in velvety tannins. The producer suggests pairing it with slow-roasted lamb shanks or seared venison. Full-bodied & Smooth 50141 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

Brightly fruited and instantly appealing, the wine shows kiwifruit, pineapple, nectarine, and lemon zest aromas on the nose. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity, combined with fleshy texture backed by vibrant acidity, finishing long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2028. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 361220 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ McLaren Vale, South Australia (Elena Brooks, founder and winemaker) Opulent and gorgeously complex, the perfumed bouquet shows dark fruit richness, cake spice, toasty oak and dark chocolate characters, leading to a concentrated palate ošering excellent depth and plush texture. Tannins are polished and beautifully infused, making it velvety and deliciously appealing. At its best: now to 2037. Score: 94 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 269464 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month and in Beyond Cabernet

SOHO PEGGY SAUVIGNON BLANC Marlborough, South Island It’s fabulously aromatic on the nose, showing crisp apple, feijoa, kiwifruit, and lemon zest aromas. The palate is equally appealing, with juicy fruit intensity backed by refreshing acidity, finishing crisp and dry, with a lingering finish. At its best: now to 2027. Score: 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Sept. 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 144386 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

XANADU CIRCA ƒƒ CABERNET SAUVIGNON Margaret River, Western Australia

TOI TOI RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC * Marlborough, South Island

Supple blackberry and currant fruit is woven with savory, winter-warming spices and herbs, violets and a hint of graphite. It’s hard to stop smelling. There’s plushness and a core of ripe dark fruit on the palate, supported by fine tannins. A food friendly drop now, this will age gracefully for several more years. Editors’ Choice. [Will evolve through 2035+.] Score: 95 (Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 18344 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

... Tropical fruit, gooseberry, lime zest, and a fresh herbal character with a full-flavoured, vibrant palate of green mango and crushed stone carries to a long, persistent finish with lively, mouth-watering acidity. Drink it now through 2027 with warm goat cheese salads, grilled whitefish, or grilled prawns. Drink: 2026-2028. Score: 96 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 26, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 32554 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

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NEW ZEALAND ˜ RED WINE

MAISON CHAMPY PERNAND VERGELESSES BLANC AOC

JULES TAYLOR PINOT NOIR Marlborough, South Island, sustainable ... This is a polished wine of some depth with a fragrance that entices in red cherry, plum and seductive Pinot herbals and spice. Medium bodied, gentle and open, it is inviting as a stand-alone drink such is its flavour balance. A herbal edginess provides some cut and thrust across the palate in tandem with ripe mixed cherry fruit, plum and baking spices. Tannins run smooth through to the finish. Drink by: 2025-2033. Score: 95 (Jeni Port, winepilot.com, May 2025)

The appellation and terroir must direct a classic movement in chardonnay and Champy ensures its orchestration finds what we are all looking for. That would be lighter, mineral-acid freshness ... Organics and the essential ideal of sustainability translate into a chardonnay that is truly technically proficient to the edge of perfection. Translates terroir, talking points and acumen into great chardonnay. One of innovation for timelessness. Drink date: 2025-2029. Tasted at i4C, July 2025. Score: 93 (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Full-bodied & Rich 39801 (XD) 750 ml $61.95 2

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LOIRE LACHETEAU LA CONFLUENCE SAUVIGNON BLANC  IGP Val de Loire

TRINITY HILL SYRAH Hawke’s Bay, North Island

Aromas of black pepper, thyme and dark berries with a subtle smoky touch. The palate is medium to full-bodied, featuring a delicate yet vibrant core of fruit. Refined tension carries through in the finish, where graphite nuances blend with lingering dark berries. Drink now [through 2030+]. Score: 93 (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com, March 8, 2025)

From a site rich in sand, gravel and clay, this is a modern-styled Sauvignon Blanc with quite exotic tropical fruit, boxwood and herb aromas and flavours. Balanced and fresh, it’s a great sipping wine and ideal for pairing with salad or seafood. Aromatic & Flavourful 50128 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2

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FRANCE ˜ WHITE WINE BURGUNDY CUVÉE JOSEPH TALMARD MÂCON CHARDONNAY  AOC, sustainable (Gérald Talmard, prop.-récolt.) Gérald Talmard coaxes a floral, fruit-forward character from this well-balanced, integrated Chardonnay made to celebrate his grandfather Joseph. Pear, citrus and peach notes are joined by toast, vanilla and layered spices. The price makes it an appealing introduction to white Burgundy. Pair with roast chicken or poached salmon. Full-bodied & Rich 392712 (D) 750 ml $26.95 2

FRANCE ˜ RED WINE BEAUJOLAIS LAURENT PERRACHON & FILS ROCHE BLEUE JULIÉNAS AOC

This bottling embodies what people don’t yet know they can expect from Beaujolais. Muddled blackberry fraternizes with black cherry, dried cranberry, grass stalk and strawberry aromas on the nose. Attractive herbal notes kick oŸ the palate with a well-integrated character that lets the purity of the fruit shine. Score: 93 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2025)

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GERMANY WHITE WINE RHEINHESSEN SASHIMI DREAMS RIESLING Qualitätswein (Schmitt Soehne)

LANGUEDOC CAMPET SAINT MARIE VIEILLES VIGNES SAINT CHINIAN AOP

... carries the warm generosity of the southern French sun while preserving real freshness from the elevated terroir. Dark cherry, wild garrigue, warm spice, and a thread of limestone open the nose before a rounded, medium-bodied palate of boysenberry and dried herbs delivers a clean, satisfying finish with supple tannins. Drink it now through 2029 with a game-based stew or a hearty vegetarian braise. Drink date: 2026-2030. Score: 90 (nataliemaclean.com, Sept. 12, 2026)

The Sashimi Dreams Riesling 2024 contains 25% Müller-Thurgau, which enhances the wine’s floral, fruity character. This exceptional value wine is concentrated and finely tuned. Chill and sip, or pair with spicier curries. Aromatic & Flavourful 47839 (S) 750 ml $14.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 38858 (XD) 750 ml

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GERMANY RED WINE RHEINHESSEN NINJA KICKS PINOT NOIR Qualitätswein (Schmitt Soehne)

GEORGIA RED WINE

MILDIANI ALAZANI VALLEY SEMI SWEET RED Kakheti (Tsinandali)

A lithe, delicate expression with a refinement that highlights the cool climate from whence it came. Look for ripe red berry, cherry and earth, with a vibrant freshness that makes this ideal for food pairing but also a good option as a sipping wine. A well-made, utterly pleasing Pinot. Light-bodied & Fruity 50718 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

This semi-sweet red is a 70/30 blend of Saperavi and Cabernet. It’s lush and generously textured, with forward red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Fine acidity balances the sweetness beautifully. A wine for Korean spiced ribs, or wait till later in the fall and enjoy it with a hearty, spiced vegetable stew. Medium-bodied & Fruity 37691 (M) 750 ml $15.95 2

GREECE WHITE WINE

UNITED STARS KINDZMARAULI PDO Kindzmarauli, Kakheti Kindzmarauli is highly regarded as one of the top wines of Georgia; a country with an astounding 8,000-year wine history. It’s a late-harvest wine made with the local grape Saperavi (whose name means “paint” or “dye” in reference to the deep colour of the wines it produces) and matured for two years before release. This one ožers jammy blackberry, cherry and spice. Medium-bodied & Fruity 13961 (M) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

MICHALAKIS KYROS ASSYRTIKO/VIDIANO PGI Heraklion

Complex and floral, with bergamot, rose and jasmine along with exuberant evergreen and zesty orange peel. Pair with buttery lobster or stužed mushrooms. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 49574 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

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ITALY ” WHITE WINE TUSCANY AQUILAIA VERMENTINO

TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA DOCG

Travaglini’s 2022 Gattinara is such a classy, polished wine. Sweet macerated cherry, pine, blood orange, spice and new leather are all lifted in the glass. Silky tannins wrap it all up in style. This is a very sexy wine from Travaglini. All the elements are so well balanced. What a total delight. Drinking window: 2027-2042. Score: 93 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 17, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 713354 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 3

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DOC Maremma Toscana A savory nose of grapefruit, orange sorbet and limes. Medium-bodied with zesty acidity and a silky texture. The palate ošers a hint of citrus peel and a zesty finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, June 15, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 49632 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1

VENETO TEDESCHI GA.RY

SICILY FIRRIATO SANTAGOSTINO TH ANNIVERSARY BAGLIO SORÌA DOC Sicilia

IGT Veneto Bianco The 2023 Bianco Gary mixes crushed rocks and flint with lime-infused nectarines to create its enticing bouquet. It sweeps across the palate with saline-infused orchard fruits and sour citrus tones propelled by zesty acidity. The finish is lipsmacking in length with saline saturation as hints of citrus pucker the cheeks. A total pleasure to taste. Drinking window: 2025-2028. Score: 93 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Sept. 25, 2025) Light & Crisp 50568 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

The nose opens tangy and tart, with tea leaves and cranberries, then delicate aromas of citrus blossom and vanilla bean make themselves known. Blood oranges and cherries define the palate, while taut tannins provide structure. Best Buy. Score: 92 (Danielle Callegari, Wine

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ITALY ” RED WINE PIEDMONT LA PIEVE BAROLO DOCG

TUSCANY ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG, sustainable The nose opens with salted dark chocolate, Luxardo cherries, pomegranate syrup and espresso, then aromas of new leather and crushed rocks emerge. The palate is full of bitter chocolate and sweet and tart berries, and has a gleaming knife’s edge of metallic tang. Refined tannins and lots of acid. Score: 95 (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast , Oct. 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 651141 (XD) 750 ml $82.95 2

... an intricate nose of macerated sour cherry, dried rose hip and wild fennel pollen, layered with enticing notes of tar, worn leather and a thread of woodsmoke that signals the wine’s 26 months in barrel. The palate is structured yet seductive, with the hallmark firm, grippy tannins of Nebbiolo softened by age and given life by Barolo’s soaring natural acidity, carrying through to a long, earthy finish with notes of iron and dried fig ... Drink date: 2026-2035. Score: 93 (nataliemaclean.com, May 16, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 213132 (XD) 750 ml $52.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

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