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Dining
Out
at home
Summery food wines
WHITE HOT
CRISP ITALIAN
SIPPERS
DISCOVER OUR LATEST COLLECTION, IN STORES AND ONLINE SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020
wines
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month
Summer fruit
TAPIZ ALTA COLLECTION
MALBEC 2017
Mendoza, Argentina
(Fincas Patagónicas)
450155 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2
TASTING NOTE: Impressive concentration
and depth here, this has a sense of
freshness and richness that sets it apart.
The blueberries, cassis, blackberries and
red plums pervade the nose and palate.
The finish is suave, gently spicy and long.
Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling,
jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
VILLA AIX EN PROVENCE ROSÉ 2019
AP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France
(Famille Bréban)
668426 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence is the farthest
west of Provence’s appellations, and the
soils here are a mix of stony clay, limestone,
sand, gravel and loam. You can expect this
rosé to be charming and supple, with
bright red berry and citrus. It will be a fine
option as a sipping wine but will also pair
well with lighter picnic-style meals.
Easygoing & Fruity
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Warm weather, fresh breezes, eating alfresco, the smell of
barbecuing filling the air; whether you’re at a cottage, in your
backyard or lounging on your rooftop patio, there’s an undeniable
sense of rightness to summer dining. And part of that allure
is unquestionably enjoying the best of some of life’s simple
luxuries. No matter if you’re entertaining a small group (assuming
restrictions are lifted) or just relaxing en famille, Vintages has
a wine to match the occasion.
VINTAGES 3
BIG & BOLD Barbecuing is a beloved feature of relaxed, easy summer mid-week dining and weekend entertaining. Broad-shouldered wines like mighty Mendoza Malbec, concentrated Cali Cab, and stalwart South Australian Shiraz cry out for sizzling steaks, saucy ribs, gourmet burgers, spicy grilled sausages, grilled veggies and more. These are wines with the depth, balance and confidence to face the heat! 4 VINTAGES
CONO SUR SINGLE VINEYARD LA POSTA PIZZELLA FAMILY CHÂTEAU D’ARCHAMBEAU 2015
BLOCK 28 CARMENÈRE 2018 MALBEC 2018 AC Graves, Bordeaux, France
Certified carbon neutral, La Rinconada, Mendoza, Argentina (Famille Dubourdieu)
Cachapoal Valley, Chile (Laura Catena) TASTING NOTE: Aromas of plums and berries
TASTING NOTE: The 2018 Single Vineyard TASTING NOTE: Nice bitter-chocolate and with hints of chocolate and stones. Medium to
Carmenere comes from grapes harvested smoky notes, as well as lots of forest ber- full body, silky tannins and a savory finish. Drink
on the 7th of May (late in a cool year, but ries, make this generous and well structured in 2020 [till 2025-28+]. Score: 91 (James
earlier than in the past) from Block 28 in their malbec a rather complex wine. But the supple Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)
La Rinconada estate in the Peumo zone of tannins are already so well integrated that you Full-bodied & Smooth
Cachapoal. It fermented with neutral selected can enjoy it right away. Drink or hold. Score: 93
11331 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2
yeasts and matured for 14 months in French (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March
oak barrels, 40% new (down from 80% new 27, 2019) New at Vintages
the previous year). It has the spicy profile of Full-bodied & Smooth
the variety and is herbal and spicy, keeping
166298 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2
the freshness and balance. It has fine-grained
tannins and good balance in the new style of Late arrival. Product may not be available
fresher Carmenere. It was bottled in Septem- at release time.
ber 2019. Drink: 2020-2023. Score: 89 (Luis
Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2020)
Full-bodied & Firm
14079 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2
New at Vintages
VINTAGES 5
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE
SUMMER WINE?
“Sangiovese’s natural acidity
makes it one of the most
versatile red grapes in Italy,
and the tannic structure it
gets in the Chianti Classico
region makes it an ample
match for grilled steak – even
if it isn’t steak Florentine.”
Greg MacDonald
Category Manager, European wines
6 VINTAGES
CASTELGREVE RISERVA NOBLE VINES 337 SISTER’S RUN EPIPHANY SHIRAZ 2017
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 Epiphany Vineyard, McLaren Vale,
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Lodi, California South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Beautiful aromas of crushed TASTING NOTE: Lavish oak spices meld seam- The McLaren Vale is famous for its intensely
berries and violets follow through to a medium- lessly with ripe, exotic fruit flavors on a firm but flavoured red wines, and Shiraz is one of the
to full-bodied palate with integrated tannins. silky texture. It’s well balanced, seductive and leading styles produced here. You can expect
A fresh and clean finish. Shows hints of combines freshness and liveliness with deep this example to offer ripe dark fruit with soft,
hazelnuts and walnuts, too. Delicious to drink and layered flavors. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Jim ripe tannins. A popular, easy-to-enjoy wine for
already, but it shows potential for aging. Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2020) burgers, ribs or steak.
Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, Full-bodied & Firm [The 2018 IWSC Sommelier Challenge did not
jamessuckling.com, Sept. 11, 2018) include a tasting note.] Score: 94
483321 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
Medium-bodied & Fruity (sommelierchallenge.com, 2018)
344416 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 Full-bodied & Smooth
269464 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2
VINTAGES 7
FRESH FINESSE As great as steak or a grilled sausage on a bun might be, sometimes you want something a little lighter. We’re not saying you should eschew a meat-heavy summer menu, just gently suggesting that you branch out. How about a bright, flavourful rosé from Provence for that salmon wrapped in foil with summer veggies that’s waiting on the grill? Or a crisp, savoury Sauvignon Blanc to sip with that avocado salad? Go for it! Meatless options, no-cook salads loaded with fresh locally sourced ingredients, fresh-fruit platters – Vintages has a wine for them all. The summer sky’s the limit. 8 VINTAGES
CHÂTEAU TERTRE DE LAUNAY 2018 VILLA AIX EN PROVENCE ROSÉ 2019 CHÂTEAU DU CHATELARD CUVÉE LES
AC Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France AP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence, France ROCHES MORGON 2017
(Claude et Bernard Greffier) (Famille Bréban) AC, Beaujolais, France
This wine is sourced from vineyards planted Coteaux d’Aix en Provence is the farthest TASTING NOTE: From vines planted almost
where Bordeaux’s Garonne and Dordogne west of Provence’s appellations, and the soils directly into granite, this wine brings with it
rivers divide: the Entre-Deux-Mers (“between here are a mix of stony clay, limestone, sand, minerality and a tight, firm texture. This is just
two seas”) growing region. Expect this gravel and loam. You can expect this rosé to be beginning to soften to bring out perfumed
lees-aged blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and charming and supple, with bright red berry black fruits with hints of spice from wood
Muscadelle to deliver a rich, complex mixture and citrus. It will be a fine option as a sipping aging. It still needs some aging. [Decant or]
of citrus and tropical fruit. This excellent wine but will also pair well with lighter Wait until 2021. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine
introduction to the white wines of Bordeaux picnic-style meals. Enthusiast, April 1, 2020)
will pair beautifully with grilled seafood.
Easygoing & Fruity Medium-bodied & Fruity
Aromatic & Flavourful 668426 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 1 558528 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2
633909 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month 4 Organic product
VINTAGES 9J. MOREAU & FILS CHABLIS 2018 RIVER’S EDGE ELKTON CUVÉE KEN FORRESTER OLD VINE RESERVE
AC, Burgundy, France PINOT NOIR 2014 CHENIN BLANC 2019
Chablis is just about the perfect summer wine. Oregon WO Stellenbosch, South Africa
It’s fresh, vibrant and bright, with ripe fruit, TASTING NOTE: Classic pale-garnet shaded, This popular old-vine take on South Africa’s
lifted lemon acidity and a complex elegance this pinot captivates the senses with its layer signature white wine has a long and happy
all its own. You can expect the J. Moreau & Fils of red cherry and gamy aromas on the nose. relationship with Vintages customers. Expect
Chablis to offer all of these qualities, along Crunchy tart cherry and earthiness mingle white peach, apricot, pear and citrus notes,
with additional richness from lees ageing. A with baking spice and polished tannin with with a rich texture born of barrel fermentation
wine for sipping or seafood. all in perfect harmony. This is medium bodied and lees ageing. Pair with smoked salmon,
Light & Crisp with invisible alcohol until it gently warms- scallops, roast chicken or grill-roasted root
up mid-palate and takes you in a comforting vegetables.
466144 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2
savoury and spice long finish reminiscent of Full-bodied & Rich
ginger snap cookies. This is excellent with
231282 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2
tourtière or moussaka. Value. Drink now to
2022. Score: 91 (Louise Boutin, winecurrent.
com, March 25, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Fruity
557850 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2
Late arrival. Product may not be available
at release time.
10 VINTAGESWHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE
SUMMER WINE?
“One of my favourite wines for fresh summer
fare is Pinot Noir. Lightly chilled, it becomes
an especially refreshing partner for summer
evening meals.”
Astrid Brummer
Category Manager, New World wines
Sarah Jessica Parker’s (yes, that
Sarah Jessica Parker) curiosity and
eagerness to learn were instrumental
in the creation of a new line of
wines, launched last summer to
much critical acclaim, that reflects
her personal tastes while affirming
the best of Marlborough’s terroir.
A serious student of the art, Parker
impressed Invivo co-founders Tim
Lightbourne and Rob Cameron
with her tasting instincts as she
assembled the final blend of this
juicy Sauvignon Blanc made from
grapes grown in five vineyards. The
line also includes a rosé, with plans
for more waiting in the wings.
INVIVO X, BY SARAH JESSICA PARKER
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
TASTING NOTE: Succulent and refreshing,
with Key lime, preserved ginger and green ap-
ple candy flavors that are intense and focused.
Reveals a hint of toasted green tea on the juicy
finish. Drink now. Score: 90 (MaryAnn Woro-
biec, winespectator.com, Feb. 29, 2020)
Aromatic & Flavourful
14278 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 1
New at Vintages
VINTAGES 11SUPER SIPPERS Picture this: a perfect summer afternoon. The sun is shining, the air is warm and still and you’re sitting outside reading a book or listening to music and enjoying a snack – a charcuterie and cheese platter per- haps – and sipping on a refreshing, flavourful wine. Relaxed and at peace; the hardest part was choosing the wine. Did you pour a glass of crisp Chablis, or a gorgeous Niagara rosé? What about a glass of sparkling wine? When it comes to treating yourself, you really can’t go wrong – enjoy! 12 VINTAGES
THREE BY WADE ROSÉ 2018 GORU EL BLANCO CHARDONNAY/ ROTARI PLATINUM LABEL
Napa Valley, California MOSCATEL DE ALEJANDRIA 2018 BRUT TRENTO 2014
You can expect this Zinfandel rosé to be a Spain Traditional method, DOC, Trentino, Italy
vibrant, characterful wine, with red fruit, TASTING NOTE: This is an aromatic, juicy wine You can expect this value-priced traditional-
strawberries, and impressive acidity and lift. with plenty of yellow apple, peach, citrus and method sparkler to offer up characterful
It will have the dash and vitality for fish, honey tones. Very well-made and nicely put toast and apple, with high-toned herbal notes
charcuterie or grilled shrimp kebabs. together, with a refreshing, crisp character such as chamomile and thyme. It will be a
Medium-bodied & Dry and a pleasing vibrancy. Great as a sipper, this lively, refreshing sipping wine, ideal for casual
will also be a good match for grilled or baked picnic-style meals on the deck in the height of
13163 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1
seafood. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019) summer.
New at Vintages
Aromatic & Flavourful [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.]
Late arrival. Product may not be available Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, 2019)
625962 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2
at release time.
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
15679 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
New at Vintages
VINTAGES 13Shop this collection on lcbo.com
HIDDEN BENCH LOCUST LANE CABRIZ ROSÉ 2019 MUSKOKA LAKES MUSKOKA RED OAK
ROSÉ 2019 6 DOC Dão, Portugal AGED WILD BLUEBERRY WINE 2018 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Portugal’s portfolio of utterly unique, inspiring Canada
This rosé comes from one of Niagara’s most wines now includes vivid, refreshing rosés The oak treatment here means you can expect
esteemed producers. Expect a stylish, com- like this one: a blend of the famous Port grape this fun, easy-to-enjoy wine to offer up touches
plex wine, with vibrant suggestions of wild Touriga Nacional with Alfrocheiro. Expect it to of vanilla and tea atop the blueberry. Look for a
strawberry, orange zest, fresh apricot and be a fresh wine that offers tangy, fresh bright lifted floral note as well. Chill and enjoy with
spring flowers. Year in and year out, this is a cherry and raspberry flavours. This will be a grilled salmon.
wine that brings an instant, easy elegance versatile food wine great for barbecued
Dry
to summer dining. Pair it with veal or chicken skewers, salmon or salads.
330597 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2
grilled duck. Medium-bodied & Dry New at Vintages
Medium-bodied & Dry 30445 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1
68833 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1
4 Organic product
14 VINTAGESWHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE
SUMMER WINE?
“At the cottage (or just
lounging at home), it’s great to
try something different like a
Spanish white. Also, I love to
keep it local, and nothing is
more local than blueberry wine
right from Muskoka made with
their own native blueberries!”
Lisa Chapman
Product Manager, European wines
VINTAGES 15WHITE
HOT Summer means outdoor dining, relaxing, and finding creative
ways to beat the heat. A refreshing adjunct to the sunny, warm
weather, Italian white wines are light, crisp, and a perfect
option for alfresco sipping and supping. Here are seven
patio-perfect grape varieties to explore this year.
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GRECO CORTESE ARNEIS
BIANCO Piedmont native Cortese is somewhat
challenging to grow, and requires
Arneis, the “little rascal,” was so named
because it’s such a challenging grape to
Greco Bianco hails from the mountain- special care in the vineyard to keep the grow. It hails from Piedmont and is
ous, rugged, rural Calabria: the toe of vine’s vigorous nature from taking over, typically used to soften the aggressive
Italy. Aromatic and evocative, Greco Bian- which can reduce the quality and intensity tannins of Nebbiolo wines. Increasingly,
co can create wines that are dry or sweet. of the final wine. The light, aromatic Gavi Arneis has enjoyed success as a single-
It’s important to note that such is the wines Cortese produces are floral, tangy varietal wine, the best of which come
historical popularity of the name “Greco” and fruity with a pure minerality. Their from its home, Roero. Arneis is typically
that it has become attached to several lifted character makes them refreshing unoaked, crisp and floral, but some
white grapes in Italy. Greco Bianco sippers, but these elegant wines are producers use oak to craft creamy,
stands as a distinctive Calabrian expres- versatile food wines with a particular fuller-textured wines. The lighter styles
sion. Bright and zesty, it’s great with affinity for summertime alfresco dining are great as sippers or with seafood
grilled seafood. with dishes like fish, chicken burgers or appetizers, while the fuller styles pair with
green salads. pork, veal or chicken.
STATTI GRECO BIANCO 2019
IGT Calabria
FONTANAFREDDA GAVI DI GAVI 2018 FONTANAFREDDA PRADALUPO ROERO
Though this wine will be crisp and refreshing,
DOCG, Piedmont ARNEIS 2018
you can expect it to also possess a certain lush
DOCG, Piedmont
weight that will be quite attractive. Look for a TASTING NOTE: Heady aromas of yellow
wine that opens with notions of white flowers wildflower, spring blossom and yellow stone TASTING NOTE: Bright citrus, apples and
and quickly layers on pear, citrus and tropical fruit almost leap out of the glass. Tangy and loquat with herbal undertones. Lovely acidity
notes, with herbal accents providing even savory, the round palate shows flavors of tart creates an impression of linearity and adds
more complexity. Pair it with a creamy chicken apple, lemon zest and honeydew alongside definition to the otherwise round and succu-
dish, or pasta in a creamy sauce. fresh acidity. Score: 90 (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine lent stone fruit. Drink now. Score: 91 (James
Enthusiast, Aug. 1, 2019) Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)
Aromatic & Flavourful
13928 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 Light & Crisp Aromatic & Flavourful
New at Vintages 366948 (D) 750 mL $21.95 1 577700 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1
18 VINTAGESFALANGHINA VERNACCIA DI GARGANEGA
Falanghina, which is believed to have
originated in Greece but now flourishes
SAN You may not recognize this Veneto grape,
but 10-1 you know it. This is because
in Campania, is a blend of two different
but almost identical varieties: Falanghina
GIMIGNANO though it’s the principal grape in the
blend for Soave (one of Italy’s most
Beneventana and Falanghina Flegrea. It’s Vernaccia di San Gimignano was popular and renowned white wines),
now almost exclusively thought of in awarded DOCG status in 1993 and is Garganega rarely appears on the label.
terms of the hilly, mountainous, volcanic Tuscany’s only DOCG white wine, but its Soave is a lifted, floral wine with white
soils of Campania, where it has risen to fame reaches back to the 1200s. It’s and yellow fruit and garden herbs and
be considered the area’s signature white mentioned in Dante’s Divine Comedy, can develop suggestions of chamomile
grape. Unoaked and fragrant, with or- where it was famously connected with and honey with age. It’s a refined option,
ange blossom, apple, spice and mineral, Bolsena eels. The soils in which it’s especially alongside seafood or an
this zesty wine makes a great sipper and grown are rich in fossilized sea life, and avocado-tuna salad.
is perfect with a range of dishes such as this imparts a refined, distinct, flinty
baked tomatoes, or fresh squid with minerality to the wines. Floral, bright
lemon. and crisp with a bitter herbal accent,
Vernaccia di San Gimignano is simply
brilliant with seafood dishes or
Portobello mushroom burgers.
TESSARI BARCO ORGANIC
SOAVE CLASSICO 2018
DOC, Veneto
LA FORTEZZA TABURNO TASTING NOTE: This hits all the notes for
FALANGHINA DEL SANNIO 2018 summer sipping and snacking. Juicy, fresh
DOC, Campania and mouth-watering, with tangy peach, pear,
(Enzo Rillo) apricot and a fine mineral undertone. It will be
POGGIO ALLORO VERNACCIA ideal for light appetizers or something like a
TASTING NOTE: Floral and aromatic, with ex- DI SAN GIMIGNANO 2018 seared-shrimp-and-strawberry salad.
cellent acidity and brightly arrayed citrus, pear DOCG, Tuscany (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)
and lime. A vibrant, refreshing wine with a long, TASTING NOTE: This is a crisp, mineral-
satisfying finish. Perfect for grilled chicken or Light & Crisp
driven wine. There’s a lush quality to the stone 14345 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1
pork. (Vintages panel, June 2019) fruit and citrus notes and an overall uplifting
New at Vintages
[Gambero Rosso did not include a tasting character. Nice zest, balance and length. Very
note.] Score: BBM (Gambero Rosso Italian pleasant indeed. A lovely wine for a veal sand- 4 Organic product
Wines, 2019) wich, or just to sip. (Vintages panel, July 2019)
Full-bodied & Rich Light & Crisp
527630 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 14025 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1
New at Vintages
4 Organic product
VINTAGES 19Spring’s warm weather reminds me it’s time to stock my summer sippers, and the great diversity in Italy makes it my go-to wine region for fresh whites … what you need on your summer drinking list.” Alison Napjus winespectator.com, May 16, 2019
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VERMENTINO
Vermentino is most associated with three
regions: Liguria, Sardinia and Tuscany.
The key feature that unites these areas is
that they all grow Vermentino close to the
sea. This maritime influence not only
cools the grapes, ensuring freshness and
vitality, it also imparts a precise saline
minerality to the wines. Vermentinos from
Liguria and Sardinia are quite structured
and intense, while Tuscany’s versions
express a more fruit-driven, spicy charac-
ter that’s perfect for herbed grilled
shrimp, or grilled pork sausages.
BANFI LA PETTEGOLA
VERMENTINO 2019
IGT Toscana, Tuscany
You can expect this wine to be aromatic and
floral on the nose, and a delight to taste. Look
for a fresh, crisp wine, with well-defined peach,
pear, yellow apple and lemon citrus tones
framed by dried herbs and a great wet-stone Explore this always-evolving special collection of
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VINTAGES 21LOCAL TALENT NIAGARA’S COOLEST Four distinct wines express the diversity of Niagara’s cool climate and showcase some of the star grapes that shine brightest in it. Prevailing winds, proximity to the temperature-moderating influence of Lake Ontario, nuanced variations in aspect and slope, and careful site and grape selection are just a few of the factors at work making Niagara such an impressive cool-climate growing region. The results are generous, bracing, lean white and sparkling wines; refined, elegant, distinctive Pinot Noirs; and top-flight Icewines. Four local winemakers discuss their wines and key aspects of Niagara’s cool growing conditions. 22 VINTAGES
LOCAL
TALENT
Getting a handle
on Megalomaniac.
LEFT: Lakeview
Cellars.
“Riesling is a winter-hardy The grapes for the Château The G. Marquis wines were “The Vidal for our Icewine
grape with good cold des Charmes Brut Sparkling created to honour Magnotta’s comes from the Four Mile
resistance,” says Sébastien are sourced from vines planted founder, Gabe Magnotta, who Creek area,” Scott McGregor,
Jacquey, vice-president of in 1995. “These mature vines passed away in 2009. “He winemaker at Lakeview
winemaking and vineyards give us great fruit,” says Amélie was an inspiration to me,” says Cellars, explains. “The
operations. “We make the Boury, vice-president of winemaker Peter Rotar. “It was moderating effect of the lake
Narcissist Riesling from winemaking and operations. important to celebrate him. means that we can pick much
grapes planted in 1996, from “The site is protected by the So this meant choosing one of later than other areas, which
the Weis 21 Clone, which Escarpment, which shields the best vineyards to make the is good because the fruit has
Megalomaniac owner John the grapes from the cold and best wines.” The site selected longer to develop on the vine,
Howard imported from makes the site just a little was the former Stone Road but it is also a risk.” Icewine
Germany. Our site at the top of warmer with low humidity. Vineyard, now called G. Marquis. requires consistent tempera-
the Escarpment has good air This is good because it helps “It was planted in 1994 and is tures of -8°C before the grapes
flow, and the site is warmed in with disease pressure and very good for Pinot Noir. We can be harvested, with -10 to
the winter and cooled in the is good for ripening.” These have to take what the vineyard -12°C being optimal. “In 2018,
summer. But it’s still important factors are important to gives us, and Pinot Noir is very we harvested in late January
to understand the challenges Amélie and her team as they sensitive, but the temperatures into early February. We are
as well as the advantages of look for “pristine grapes. here are usually 2-3°C lower lucky because we have the
our macro-climate and make We hand-harvest and select than in other sites. We ferment luxury to pass on opportunities
the right adjustments in the carefully. We try for a 50-50 in stainless steel and then for harvesting. It can be a bit
vineyard – do we need to leave split between the Pinot and age the wine for six months in of a gamble, as we go through
the leaves to shelter the grapes the Chardonnay, and though stainless and three months in periods of freeze and thaw,
or de-leaf to expose the fruit some years we have to have a oak. We do this because we but one thing about Niagara-
more? Niagara has more little more of one or the other, want to keep the freshness and on-the-Lake, we can be certain
extremes than Europe; we have conditions in our vineyard help balance of the wine. It is quality that the cold will come, and
to stay on top of the grapes us keep the wine consistent.” first – this is to honour Gabe. the flavours we get are worth
to be sure that we keep the I always tell people to look waiting for.”
balance in the wines.” closely at the label; it tells the
story of Gabe’s life.”
24 VINTAGESthe
finer
points
MEGALOMANIAC NARCISSIST RIESLING G. MARQUIS THE SILVER LINE PINOT NOIR
Edra’s Vineyard, VQA Niagara Peninsula VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
“I look for balance. I want white flowers, lime citrus, “You should always know when you are drinking
grapefruit, a little tropical flavour and mineral at the Pinot Noir. It is unique. I want there to be cherry and
end. This wine is great with Thanksgiving dinner, a little bit of earth in the Pinot. It’s soft, smooth
and I tell people to try it with white fish or chicken and round, with a little oak and a long finish. It’s not
with a sauce. But it will age too, 5-7 years.” for heavy meat; I would pair it with something
Sébastien Jacquey, VP winemaking and like duck leg. That little bit of fat would be good.”
vineyards operations Peter Rotar, winemaker
Aromatic & Flavourful Medium-bodied & Fruity
67587 (D) 750 mL $18.95 2 258673 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2
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CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES BRUT SPARKLING LAKEVIEW CELLARS VIDAL ICEWINE
Traditional method, VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA Niagara Peninsula
“This has a lively nose, with brioche and a mixture “Icewine should be a decadent and luscious flavour
of lemon and lime. It has an active mousse and explosion, but it has to be balanced. The sweetness
a fresh, zesty citrus flavour; it makes me think of shouldn’t overpower. This one has lychee, honey
lemon meringue. There’s toast and a little bit and tropical notes. And I think that people should
of honey. It’s good all through a meal, and I like experiment with ageing their Icewine. Properly
it with scallops or even a bowl of popcorn.” stored, it can be very interesting as it matures,
Amélie Boury, VP winemaking and operations turning from tropical to caramelized-toffee notes.”
Scott McGregor, winemaker
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
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The G. Marquis vineyard.
LEFT: Old vines at
Château des Charmes.
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FORTIFIED WINE
product notes SHERRY
SÁNCHEZ ROMATE AMONTILLADO
DRINKABILITY INDEX SHERRY
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective DO, Spain
view of our purchasing panel. TASTING NOTE: This is a complex, elegant
Amontillado with suggestions of nuts, dried fruit
1 DRINK NOW: Enjoy tonight. There is no benefit
to cellaring.
and bitter orange peel, plus the style’s characteristic
oxidative flavours. Pair this dry Sherry with cured
meats and Spanish almonds. (Vintages panel,
Aug. 2019)
2 DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be
matured further by cellaring. Dry
750 mL (D) $16.95 1
3 HOLD: Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well be
enjoyed now by some, but we feel that it will develop
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favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
SUGAR CONTENT SPECIALTY WINES
Residual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L) is displayed on shelf signs
and online (visit lcbo.com and search the product number). FRUIT WINE
Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or
XD, D, M, MS, S – is printed in this catalogue and also on shelf MUSKOKA LAKES MUSKOKA
signs and online. Please discuss specifics with our Product RED OAK AGED WILD
Consultants. BLUEBERRY WINE 2018 6
Canada
WINE STYLES The oak treatment here means you can expect this
Every wine in this section includes a style, above the product fun, easy-to-enjoy wine to offer up touches of vanilla
number (e.g. Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful). and tea atop the blueberry. Look for a lifted floral
These simplified flavour profiles are designed to help customers note as well. Chill and enjoy with grilled salmon.
quickly and easily choose products. Visit lcbo.com/winestyles. Dry
750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free 330597 ÍA%Å;Î
sulphur for dry wines (99 g/L sugar).
ALCOHOL CONTENT
The alcohol/volume content for any product released by ICEWINE
Vintages is available online. Visit lcbo.com/vintages and enter
the product number into the search field. LAKEVIEW CELLARS VIDAL ICEWINE 6
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Products in this catalogue are available in stores and online An amazing value and a go-to choice for Icewine
in limited quantities. cocktails. It’s sleek and perfectly balanced, with
notions of honey, peach cobbler and pear preserves.
All reviews, scores and content in this catalogue are Unforgettable with fresh fruit, blue cheeses or
accurate and current as of our print deadline. Prices listed foie gras.
in this catalogue are subject to change without notice.
Up-to-date prices are listed online at lcbo.com/vintages. Lusciously Sweet
Vintages cannot assume responsibility for typographical 200 mL (S) $22.95 1
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CHAMPAGNE CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES
BRUT SPARKLING 6
DRAPPIER BRUT NATURE Traditional method,
PINOT NOIR CHAMPAGNE VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Ontario’s sparkling wines have been opening eyes,
AC, France
turning heads, making a splash – no matter how
(André et Michel Drappier)
you choose to track it, their trajectory has been
TASTING NOTE: This well-balanced, mouthwatering
impressive. This wine is from Chardonnay and Pinot
Champagne offers a lively bead and flavors of ripe
and will deliver great balance and freshness, with
cherry, toast, candied kumquat and smoke, with a
apple, pear and peach tones and underlying fresh
clean-cut, lightly spiced finish. Disgorged November
bread notes. Perfect for anything from seafood
2017. Drink now through 2021. Score: 91 (Alison
appetizers to popcorn.
Napjus, Wine Spectator, Dec. 15, 2018)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
Rich & Complex
750 mL (D) $25.95 2
750 mL (XD) $62.95 2
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SPARKLING 2018 6
Nova Scotia
LALLIER R015 BRUT CHAMPAGNE TASTING NOTE: It’s a blend of Muscat varieties,
AC, France Vidal, Seyval, and Geisenheim. This white is quite
TASTING NOTE: The final cuvée of this wine is aromatic with a pure apricot fragrance with a hint
made up of 80% of wine from the 2015 vintage. of Double Bubble. The attack is gently fizzy with
A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s a tense, pronounced gala apple flavour – sweet and tart –
tangy, textured wine, full of fruitiness and still nuanced with orange buttercream, elderflower,
young. Score: 91 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, and wildflower honey too. Each sip tapers to Altulfo
March 1, 2020) mango finish. This wine is sweet but well-balanced
Rich & Complex with bracing acidity so it quenches rather than
750 mL (XD) $59.95 2 cloys. And it’s low in alcohol at 6.5 per cent, which
makes it a great summer sipper. Lovely drop.
13833 Í-sÈ3JÎ Score: 92 (Carolyn Evans Hammond, Toronto Star,
June 20, 2019)
SPARKLING WINE Light & Fruity
750 mL (S) $23.95 1
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BLANC DE BLANCS SPARKLING 2015 6
Traditional method,
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario OYSTER BAY SPARKLING CUVÉE ROSÉ
TASTING NOTE: Not unlike the previous ’14 with New Zealand
an almost almond-nougat creaminess, sweetness TASTING NOTE: (Chardonnay (80%) Hawkes Bay,
balanced by equal and opposing acidity, not to Pinot Noir (20%) Marlborough.) Savoury, earthy
mention real richness. Winemaker Amélie Boury and slightly reductive with toasty aromas and hints
likes to pick later than many in Niagara and so that of baked red fruits. Decadent without being overly
accumulation of style, chic and textural components sweet or fruity. The palate has strong impressions
really drive this chardonnay machine. That said you of persimmons and berry fruit, full-body and lovely
can never leave home too far behind and so place is complexity from bottle-development. A well-judged
the thing. Cool-climate sparkling wine that is, in wine, marred only by a slightly sweet finish ...
Blanc de Blancs form. Drink 2019-2022. Score: 90 Score: Blue Gold (Stephen Wong, MW, Sydney
(Michael Godel, winealign.com, July 2, 2019) International Wine Competition, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful Medium-bodied & Flavourful
750 mL (D) $34.95 2 750 mL (D) $22.95 1
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SPARKLING WINE CONT’D HENRY OF PELHAM SPECK FAMILY
RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2018 6
PIERRE SPARR BRUT ROSÉ VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
This barrel-fermented Chardonnay was sourced
CRÉMANT D’ALSACE
from the Speck family’s oldest vineyard, planted
Traditional method, AC, Alsace, France
by hand in 1988. This is a wine that exemplifies
A popular take on a popular style, this Crémant is
balanced refinement, vintage after vintage. Expect
crafted to be lively and engaging, with a refreshing,
a layered, complex wine with peach, apple, citrus,
food-friendly character. You can expect a zesty
vanilla, deftly integrated oak tones and a luxurious
wine with ripe raspberry, strawberry, tangerine and
character. A wine for grilled pork ribs or roasted pork.
peach notes. Balanced and versatile, it will offer
great value and pair well with a wide range of foods. Full-bodied & Rich
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
750 mL (XD) $29.95 2
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ROTARI PLATINUM LABEL BRUT
TRENTO 2014
Traditional method,
DOC, Trentino, Italy KEW VINEYARDS OLD VINE
Expect this value-priced traditional-method CHARDONNAY 2016 6
sparkler to offer up characterful toast and apple, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
with high-toned herbal notes such as chamomile TASTING NOTE: Where to start? There’s so much to
and thyme. It will be a lively, refreshing sipping like here. This is rich and round, with bright acidity
wine, ideal for casual picnic-style meals on the and superb balance. Elegant and integrated, it offers
deck in the height of summer. suggestions of apple, pear, lemon custard, vanilla,
caramel and spice, with a lingering honeyed tone.
[Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Pair with veal chops. (Vintages panel, March 2019)
Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, 2019)
Full-bodied & Rich
Medium-bodied & Flavourful 750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
750 mL (D) $19.95 2
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ONTARIO MEGALOMANIAC NARCISSIST
RIESLING 6
THE FOREIGN AFFAIR Edra’s Vineyard, VQA Niagara Peninsula
VIOGNIER 2018 6 Riesling is a grape that clearly reflects where it’s
VQA Niagara Peninsula grown – hence the mirror-image label and narcissist
TASTING NOTE: The nose suggests delicate floral moniker. You’ll love yourself for trying the lime,
and lemon citrus tones, while the palate brings tangerine, pear, apple and mineral here. Pair it with
peach, apple, apricot, cantaloupe and a delectable spicy chicken pad Thai or pan-seared scallops.
honeyed note. Fresh and crisp with a bracing
acidity, this will be a wonderful wine for chicken Aromatic & Flavourful
parmigiana. (Vintages panel, March 2019) 750 mL (D) $18.95 2
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NOVA SCOTIA THE TRAGICALLY HIP FULLY COMPLETELY
RESERVE RED 2018 6
BENJAMIN BRIDGE VQA Niagara Peninsula
TIDAL BAY WHITE 2018 6 (Stoney Ridge)
Gaspereau Valley This Bordeaux blend has become a regular and
The 2018 Tidal Bay from Benjamin Bridge is a blend looked-for wine on Vintages shelves. Expect
of the winter-hardy hybrids L’Acadie Blanc, Vidal impressive ripe mixed fruit, with woodsmoke and
and Seyval Blanc. Tidal Bay is Nova Scotia’s first baking spice undertones and firm, give-me-steak
appellation wine and is the province’s signature tannins. It will offer 5-7+ years of evolution in your
white. Expect mouth-watering freshness, ripe cellar. This collaboration between Stoney Ridge
orchard fruit, lemon citrus and a saline minerality. and The Hip is the perfect summer barbecue wine.
This will make a fine sipper, but the style is also
Medium-bodied & Fruity
great with seafood.
750 mL (D) $24.95 2
Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (M) $21.95 2 411595 ÍI/ÃQÎ
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CANADA – RED WINE
NOVA SCOTIA
ONTARIO JOST GREAT BIG FRIGGIN’ RED 6
Nova Scotia
DI PROFIO ESTATE TASTING NOTE: Clean, wood-tinged, with a cacao
CABERNET FRANC/MERLOT 2016 6 powder sheen alongside tart red fruit, much like
Mia Cara Vineyard, VQA Creek Shores, chocolate-coated cranberries. The palate is silky-
Niagara Peninsula soft, with low tannins, but plenty of glycerol,
TASTING NOTE: A solid, well-made wine with
mid-weight, vaguely sweet but highly appealing.
excellent intensity, ripe black cherry, plum, and
A cleverly made hybrid blend. Score: 89 (John
drying tannins that call for steak. Quite full-bodied,
Szabo, MS, winealign.com, July 21, 2019)
it’s tight and very young at the moment, but the
potential is there and it hints at easily another 3-5+ Medium-bodied & Fruity
years of evolution. (Vintages panel, April 2019) 750 mL (D) $18.95 1
Full-bodied & Firm 15534 Í/UÈ4{Î
750 mL (XD) $23.95 2
13867 Í-vÈ7`Î CANADA – ROSÉ WINE
ONTARIO
G. MARQUIS THE SILVER LINE HIDDEN BENCH LOCUST LANE
PINOT NOIR 6 ROSÉ 2019 6
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake VQA Niagara Peninsula
This rosé comes from one of Niagara’s most
The G. Marquis vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake
esteemed producers. Expect a stylish, complex
is home to carefully tended Pinot vines that were
wine, with vibrant suggestions of wild strawberry,
planted in 1994. This wine offers complex notes of
orange zest, fresh apricot and spring flowers.
red cherry, raspberry, mineral and smoke. Elegant
Year in and year out, this is a wine that brings an
and structured, it’s a good match for mushroom
instant, easy elegance to summer dining. Pair it
risotto.
with veal or grilled duck.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
Medium-bodied & Dry
750 mL (D) $19.95 2 750 mL (XD) $24.95 1
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CANADA – ROSÉ WINE CONT’D OREGON
ONTARIO DEL RIO ROGUE VALLEY
VIOGNIER 2018*
SOUTHBROOK TRIOMPHE ORGANIC Rogue Valley
CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2019 6 TASTING NOTE: This Viognier is crafted in a rich
VQA Niagara Peninsula yet fresh, crisp style. It’s floral, with peach, pear,
Cabernet Franc demonstrates a particular honeysuckle and citrus peel tones, plus some
aptitude for making exquisite rosé wines. This one tropical-fruit flourishes. It has a gorgeous texture,
is always quite substantial, with an excellent with great balance and length. This will be ideal
mouthfeel and body. Expect a fresh, dynamic wine with soft cheeses; try it with baked brie. (Vintages
with refreshing raspberry and cherry, a zippy and panel, Sept. 2019)
savoury personality, and a fine mineral quality. A Full-bodied & Rich
rosé to enjoy with a wide range of barbecue fare, 750 mL (XD) $21.95 2
from fish to ribs.
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Easygoing & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $19.95 1
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WASHINGTON
BRITISH COLUMBIA COLUMBIA WINERY
CHARDONNAY 2017
QUAILS’ GATE ROSÉ 2019 6 Columbia Valley
BC VQA Okanagan Valley Across the Columbia Valley, a rich mixture of soil
The 2019 Quails’ Gate rosé is based on the Gamay types, slope and aspect permits an exciting range
Noir grape: a cool-climate variety that thrives of wine styles and varieties to prosper. This diversity
better here in Canada and in its Beaujolais home has given rise to 12 official AVAs, each containing
than anywhere else in the world. You can expect numerous further mesoclimates. You can expect
suggestions of red fruit, melon, citrus and spice in this Chardonnay to offer suggestions of apple,
a wine that’s perfect for barbecued foods; try it peach and cream, with a complex, lavish texture.
with grilled pork or salmon. A good option for grilled chicken or pork.
Easygoing & Fruity Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $20.95 1 750 mL (D) $19.95 2
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GRAYSON CELLARS LOT 12 RODNEY STRONG MERLOT 2016
ZINFANDEL 2018 Sonoma County
California TASTING NOTE: A perennial favourite. The 2016
You can expect this Zin to be built upon a solid version offers up a floral nose with ripe blueberry,
foundation of rich, ripe dark fruit, with toast and plum, currants, smoked meat, vanilla, and a coffee-
mocha notes in support. Look for a wine crafted in like note emerging on the close. Savoury herbs
an approachable, easy-to-like style that will be great round out the flavours nicely. Pair with a charcuterie
for burgers, ribs or mildly spiced chicken wings. board or grilled lamb kebabs. (Vintages panel,
July 2019)
Full-bodied & Firm
750 mL (D) $21.95 2 Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $23.95 2
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KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 ST. SUPÉRY ESTATE BOTTLED
Sonoma County CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016
TASTING NOTE: The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Vintner’s Reserve is a blend of 92.5% Cabernet TASTING NOTE: Attractive crushed violets and
Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1.5% blackcurrants with bright and lively red plums on
Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot, aged 12 months in the palate, as well as ripe blueberries and plums to
65% French and 35% American oak (14% new close. This blend of 85 per cent cabernet sauvignon
overall). Deep ruby-purple, it opens with cassis, with petit verdot, malbec, cabernet franc and merlot,
grilled black plum, blueberries, vanilla bean and has a lot of vibrantly appealing fruit. Drink or hold.
pie spices with red fruit sparks. Medium to full- Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com,
bodied, it offers great flavor intensity, a grainy Nov. 19, 2018)
frame and juicy acidity to lift the long finish. This is
Full-bodied & Firm
approachable right out of the gate and great value.
Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 90 (Erin Brooks,
750 mL (D) $57.95 2
robertparker.com, Dec. 19, 2019) 423822 ÍJF6sÎ
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750 mL (XD) $29.95 2 OREGON
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RIVER’S EDGE ELKTON CUVÉE
PINOT NOIR 2014*
Oregon
TASTING NOTE: Classic pale-garnet shaded, this
NOBLE VINES 337 pinot captivates the senses with its layer of red
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 cherry and gamy aromas on the nose. Crunchy tart
Lodi cherry and earthiness mingle with baking spice and
TASTING NOTE: Lavish oak spices meld seamlessly polished tannin with all in perfect harmony. This is
with ripe, exotic fruit flavors on a firm but silky medium bodied with invisible alcohol until it gently
texture. It’s well balanced, seductive and combines warms-up mid-palate and takes you in a comforting
freshness and liveliness with deep and layered savoury and spice long finish reminiscent of ginger
flavors. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Jim Gordon, Wine snap cookies. This is excellent with tourtière or
Enthusiast, May 1, 2020) moussaka. Value. Drink now to 2022. Score: 91
(Louise Boutin, winecurrent.com, March 25, 2019)
Full-bodied & Firm
750 mL (D) $19.95 2 Medium-bodied & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2
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USA – RED WINE CONT’D ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE
WASHINGTON TRAPICHE GRAN MEDALLA
CHARDONNAY 2017
COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES Mendoza
MERLOT 2017 TASTING NOTE: This is a very cool chardonnay,
Columbia Valley fermented in large casks that give the wine richness
Merlot from Washington is atypically big and burly yet balance. Full body, cooked-apple, cream and
relative to Merlot from anywhere else. Expect this meringue flavors and bright acidity. Flavorful finish.
example to be generous and ripe, with excellent Drink now [till 2022+]. Score: 94 (James Suckling,
balance and character. Look for black fruit, vanilla, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)
smoke and sage tones and a velvety, plush mouth-
feel. Pair with lamb burgers or grilled ribs. Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $26.95 2
Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (D) $17.95 2 14599 Í.[È93Î
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CALIFORNIA CLOS DE LOS SIETE 2016
Uco Valley, Mendoza
ANGELS & COWBOYS ROSÉ 2019* (Michel Rolland)
Sonoma County TASTING NOTE: Blackberries, blueberries, crushed
A Grenache-based rosé that puts a crisp, fresh violets, hot stones and dried herbs. Full-bodied
foot forward every vintage. You can expect a wine with structured tannins, great acidity drive and a
that has the lift and food-friendly character for medium-chewy finish. A wine that really grows on
chicken kebabs, burgers or ribs, but is lithe enough you, as it exudes charm and finesse. Drink in 2022.
to simply sip and enjoy. Look for apple and bright, Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com,
zesty citrus notes, with a tangy finish. Dec. 9, 2019)
Easygoing & Fruity Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $24.95 1 750 mL (XD) $24.95 2
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LA POSTA PIZZELLA FAMILY
MALBEC 2018*
Mendoza
(Laura Catena)
THREE BY WADE ROSÉ 2018* TASTING NOTE: Nice bitter-chocolate and smoky
Napa Valley notes, as well as lots of forest berries, make this
You can expect this Zinfandel rosé to be a vibrant, generous and well structured malbec a rather
characterful wine, with red fruit, strawberries, and complex wine. But the supple tannins are already
impressive acidity and lift. It will have the dash and so well integrated that you can enjoy it right away.
vitality for fish, charcuterie or grilled shrimp kebabs. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, james
suckling.com, March 27, 2019)
Medium-bodied & Dry
750 mL (XD) $24.95 1 Full-bodied & Firm
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TAPIZ ALTA COLLECTION MALBEC 2017 CHILE – RED WINE
Mendoza
(Fincas Patagónicas) CASAS DEL BOSQUE RESERVA
TASTING NOTE: Impressive concentration and
CARMENÈRE 2018
depth here, this has a sense of freshness and
DO Rapel Valley
richness that sets it apart. The blueberries, cassis,
Carmenère, the signature red wine variety of Chile,
blackberries and red plums pervade the nose and
can produce intensely flavourful wines that deliver
palate. The finish is suave, gently spicy and long.
remarkable depth and structure. This one was aged
Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, james
10 months in French oak barrels. You can expect to
suckling.com, March 27, 2019)
find smoky campfire, earth, dark cherry, plum, grilled
Medium-bodied & Fruity red pepper and vanilla tones. Perfect for anything
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 hot off the grill.
450155 ÍM!W(Î [Tim Atkin, MW, did not provide a tasting note.]
Score: 89 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile
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Medium-bodied & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $15.95 2
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CONO SUR SINGLE VINEYARD
TRAPICHE GRAN MEDALLA BLOCK 28 CARMENÈRE 2018
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Certified carbon neutral,
Mendoza La Rinconada, Cachapoal Valley
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of currants, smoke and TASTING NOTE: ... fermented with neutral selected
herbs. Very complex. Full body and firm, chewy yeasts and matured for 14 months in French oak
tannins. Shows excellent aging potential and deep barrels, 40% new (down from 80% new the previous
fruit and character. Give it three to four years of year). It has the spicy profile of the variety and is
bottle age to soften. Drink after 2024 [or serve herbal and spicy, keeping the freshness and balance.
tonight with rare steak]. Score: 94 (James Suckling, It has fine-grained tannins and good balance in the
jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019) new style of fresher Carmenere. It was bottled in
Full-bodied & Firm September 2019. Drink: 2020-2023. Score: 89
750 mL (XD) $26.95 2 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2020)
13608 Í-\È80Î Full-bodied & Firm
750 mL (XD) $22.95 2
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VIÑA CASABLANCA NIMBUS
SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET
BOYA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 SAUVIGNON 2017
Certified sustainable, Coast Zone, Certified carbon neutral, Maipo Valley
DO Leyda Valley TASTING NOTE: Viña Casablanca sources this
(Garces Silva) youthful, perfumed, structured Cabernet from the
TASTING NOTE: Tangier and a little more refreshing
Maipo Valley rather than its eponymous region.
than the Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, this is sappy
With well integrated one third new oak, it’s taut and
and grapefruity rather than exotic, showing crunchy
focused with lots of blackcurrant fruit. 2020-24.
flavours, pithy acidity and a stony, lightbodied finish.
Score: 90 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, Chile
Very drinkable. 2019-21. Score: 90 (Tim Atkin, MW,
Special Report 2019)
timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2019)
Full-bodied & Firm
Aromatic & Flavourful
750 mL (XD) $14.95 1 750 mL (XD) $25.95 2
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CHILE – RED WINE CONT’D MAJELLA SHIRAZ 2015
Coonawarra, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Bright hue; a very elegant,
CONO SUR VALLEY COLLECTION
almost-but-not-quite shy and retiring, wine with
RESERVA ESPECIAL PINOT NOIR 2018
bright red and black cherry fruit and attendant
San Antonio Valley
spices (and pepper) coming through on the exactly
TASTING NOTE: Deep strawberries and some
balanced palate, oak and tannins observing their
dark cherries with hints of savory, dried cranberries
duties on the finish and aftertaste. Drink by: 2030.
and minerals. Complete and full with some dried
Score: 95 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.
orange peel on the palate, led by a smooth, rich
au, June 1, 2018)
and ripe tannin structure. Long. Drink now or hold.
Score: 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Full-bodied & Smooth
April 17, 2020) 750 mL (XD) $31.95 2
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AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE Epiphany Vineyard, McLaren Vale, South
Australia
The McLaren Vale is famous for its intensely
XANADU EXMOOR flavoured red wines, and Shiraz is one of the
CHARDONNAY 2018 leading styles produced here. You can expect this
Margaret River, Western Australia example to offer ripe dark fruit with soft, ripe
TASTING NOTE: This offers good quality for the tannins. A popular, easy-to-enjoy wine for burgers,
price and is an easy-drinking summer quaffer of ribs or steak.
a wine. It’s ripe and fresh, with peach and tropical
notes, and will continue to please for another [The 2018 IWSC Sommelier Challenge did not
2+ years. Sip, or pair with summer salads or lighter include a tasting note.] Score: 94 (sommelier
seafood dishes. (Vintages panel, May 2019) challenge.com, 2018)
Light & Crisp Full-bodied & Smooth
750 mL (XD) $19.95 2 750 mL (XD) $17.95 2
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AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
DOMAINE NATURALISTE DISCOVERY
SYRAH 2017
Margaret River, Western Australia TEUSNER JOSHUA 2018
(Bruce Dukes) Barossa Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Situated about 200 kilometres Teusner was named as one of James Halliday’s
south of Perth, Margaret River enjoys a moderate- 10 Best Value Wineries of 2019.
to-warm maritime climate that allows for the
TASTING NOTE: Vivid crimson-purple; this
development of ripe, finessed wines with good
grenache shiraz mataro is full of juicy red, blue and
ageability. This Shiraz has a lifted floral quality on
black fruits from start to finish. No oak was used,
the nose that leads into a complex mix of dark fruit
and none needed. Drink by 2021. Score: 94 (James
and savoury notes, with a spice undertone. It has
Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)
the potential to cellar for another 20+ years.
(Vintages panel, June 2019) Full-bodied & Smooth
Full-bodied & Smooth
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AUSTRALIA – ROSÉ WINE NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
HUGH HAMILTON THE FLOOZIE WHITEHAVEN PINOT NOIR 2016
SANGIOVESE ROSÉ 2019 Marlborough, South Island
McLaren Vale, South Australia TASTING NOTE: Fresh, fruity pinot noir with cherry,
Hugh Hamilton is a fifth-generation winemaker and raspberry, crushed herb and spicy oak flavours.
a bit of a maverick. He crafts Shiraz and Cabernet Reasonably soft-textured wine, with a core of
wines, of course, but he also makes wines from the sweet fruit and a pleasantly dry finish. A supple,
likes of Tempranillo, the Georgian grape Saperavi, charming wine. Drink: 2019-2022. Score: 90 (Bob
and Sangiovese. This rosé is 100% Sangiovese, Campbell, MW, bobcampbell.nz, May 13, 2019)
and you can expect a floral wine with upfront red
Medium-bodied & Fruity
fruit and delicately framed herbs in support. It will
be perfect for seafood.
750 mL (XD) $26.95 2
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NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE
INVIVO X, BY SARAH JESSICA
PARKER SAUVIGNON BLANC SNAPPER ROCK SAUVIGNON ROSÉ 2018
2019 Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, South Island TASTING NOTE: A blend of sauvignon blanc with
TASTING NOTE: Succulent and refreshing, with pinot noir, this rosé retains strong, fresh sauvignon
Key lime, preserved ginger and green apple candy varietal character including passionfruit and subtle
flavors that are intense and focused. Reveals a hint herbal notes, but also has a cherry and berry pinot
of toasted green tea on the juicy finish. Drink now. noir influence. A smooth-textured rosé with a hint
Score: 90 (MaryAnn Worobiec, winespectator.com, of sweetness. Drink 2018-2021. Score: 89 (Bob
Feb. 29, 2020) Campbell, MW, bobcampbell.nz, Nov. 8, 2018)
Aromatic & Flavourful Easygoing & Fruity
750 mL (XD) $22.95 1 750 mL (XD) $15.95 2
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SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE
THORNBURY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 KEN FORRESTER OLD VINE RESERVE
Marlborough, South Island CHENIN BLANC 2019
Few wine styles are as popular as Sauvignon Blanc WO Stellenbosch
(“Savvy” for short) from Marlborough. This example This popular old-vine take on South Africa’s
always offers great value and has become a signature white wine has a long and happy
customer favourite at Vintages because of its reliably relationship with Vintages customers. Expect
intense aromatics, fresh and zesty character, and white peach, apricot, pear and citrus notes, with a
of course the tangy melon, grapefruit citrus, tropical rich texture born of barrel fermentation and lees
and herbaceous flavours it delivers. Expect a fun, ageing. Pair with smoked salmon, scallops, roast
flavourful wine perfect for grilled shrimp kebabs. chicken or grill-roasted root vegetables.
Aromatic & Flavourful Full-bodied & Rich
750 mL (XD) $18.95 1 750 mL (XD) $17.95 2
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