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Cool-Climate Chardonnay

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Beautiful, focused wines

TENUTA PERANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2016DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (Frescobaldi) 10360 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

TASTING NOTE: This shows beautiful energy and brightness with black-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Tight and focused. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity

EL ENEMIGO CHARDONNAY 2017 Mendoza, Argentina482984 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

TASTING NOTE: A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 98 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 2, 2020)

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TransplantedBorn and bred in Europe, some of the wine world’s best-known and best-loved grapes journeyed to faraway shores and set down roots, creating a new world of benchmark expressions.

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As Europeans migrated across the world, they brought their favourite grapes with them, unearthing new and interesting characteristics and expressions in their adopted homes. Over time, these relocated grapes evolved to make a name for themselves and become unique benchmarks of their own. Whether you’re a fan of New or Old World wines, many of your favourites have a doppelganger. Exploring where your favourite wine has come from, or where it has gone, can be great fun. Here are a few examples to start your journey.

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Cabernet Sauvignon, the king of grapes, is a late-ripening variety that emerged in Bordeaux through the unintentional crossing of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, in the 17th century. Cabernet is particularly suited to gravelly soils such as those found in the Haut-Médoc, where it’s blended with the earlier-ripening Merlot. These wines are structured and firm, with fresh acidity, blackcurrant and toasted oak, and can age for decades. In California, the consistent sunny, warm conditions mean that vintage variation is less of a dramatic concern than it is in Bordeaux, and so single-varietal Cabernet is more common. California Cabs are ripe, powerful, complex wines with intense cassis flavours.

Cabernet Sauvignon

BORDEAUX


CHÂTEAU PICORNEAU 2016AC Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France

The gravel soils of the Haut-Médoc produce complex, elegant wines that offer richly articulated black fruit. These wines often display spice and lifted mint tones along with oak-influenced aromas and flavours. These are ageable, refined wines of great provenance. Pair with grilled lamb burgers or roasted meats.

Full-bodied & Firm14717 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2New at VintagesLate arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

GRANITE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018Lodi, California

TASTING NOTE: A very intriguing nose that offers an engaging mix of cassis, black cherry, chocolate, mocha and smoke. In the mouth it’s plush and fruit-forward, with comprehensive ripe dark fruit, spice and velvety tannins. There’s excellent intensity and balance throughout and a long finish. A great patio wine, ideal for grilled meat. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm14370 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2New at Vintages

CALIFORNIA


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PUGLIA

In the 1990s, Primitivo and Zinfandel were shown to share identical DNA. Puglia, in the southeast corner of Italy’s “boot,” has ample sunshine, a Mediterranean climate, and cool ocean breezes that provide the grapes relief from the daytime heat. Zinfandel was introduced to North America in the 19th century and became an immediate success in sunny California. Similar to Puglia, Lodi also experiences ocean influence thanks to San Francisco Bay, which offers a natural break in California’s Coastal Mountains through which ocean breezes can reach far inland, allowing the wines to ripen fully while maintaining freshness. Both styles share a robust structure and bold, spicy fruit.

Primitivo/Zinfandel


TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2017Unfiltered, IGT Salento, Puglia, Italy (Antinori)

TASTING NOTE: Rich primitivo with dried berries and dark-chocolate and citrus undertones. Full and juicy. Fresh acidity. Lightly chewy tannins. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth320929 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2

BONESHAKER OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2017Lodi, California

TASTING NOTE: Lodi is Zinfandel country. It’s home to some of the finest premium examples and possesses some of the oldest vines in California. This Zin has ripe, focused cherry and strawberry fruit, with mocha, spice and underlying vanilla and oak. The acidity is well-balanced and integrated, the finish long and complex. Pair it with braised short ribs, or a burger topped with mushrooms. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth394221 (D) 750 mL $29.95 2

CALIFORNIA

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Sauvignon Blanc is grown across the world, but the polar-opposite examples crafted in France’s Loire Valley and New Zealand’s Marlborough region are easily the most important and treasured. In the Loire, Sauvignon Blanc reflects a striking purity, vibrant acidity, bright and upfront fruit flavours and a stony minerality. The finest examples come from Sancerre, famed for its gunflint notes; and Pouilly-Fumé, with its smoky-spice character. Marlborough redefined the style in the 1980s and ’90s, exploding onto the wine scene and becoming a world-class wine region virtually overnight. The key difference between the two styles is the intensity with which Marlborough reveals Sauvignon Blanc’s signature grass and asparagus notes.

Sauvignon Blanc

LOIRE VALLEY


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JEAN PABIOT ET FILS DOMAINE DES FINES CAILLOTTES POUILLY-FUMÉ 2018AC, Loire, France

TASTING NOTE: Classic aromas and flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry mark this vibrant version, with bright acidity running throughout. Spice notes emerge on the well-defined finish. Drink now through 2025. Score: 89 (Aleksan-dar Zecevic, Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful695908 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2

RAPAURA SPRINGS RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Sustainable, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

TASTING NOTE: A splendid rendition of the variety; the intensely aromatic bouquet shows passionfruit, kaffir lime, feijoa and green rockmelon characters, leading to a concen-trated palate that offers fabulous fruit purity and vibrancy. The wine is gorgeously fruited and youthfully charming, packed with delicious flavours, finishing impressively long and zesty. At its best: now to 2022. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful388421 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

MARLBOROUGH


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BURGUNDY

Pinot Noir can reflect even the most subtle variations in terroir, producing markedly differ-ent wines from neighbouring plots. The most famous expressions come from the lime-stone-based soils of Burgundy, where the grape has been cultivated for thousands of years. Burgundy is a mosaic of small parcels of land, graded and ranked in terms of the quality and style of the wines they produce. Oregon’s climate is similar to Burgundy, and the style of Pinot produced here has earned many comparisons to the famous French region. Oregon’s volcanic soils produce elegant, poised, ageable, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs whose cherry, earth and spice notes echo the very soul of Burgundy.

Pinot Noir


ISABELLE ET PHILLIPE GERMAIN LE P’TIT LÉON BEAUNE 2018AP, Burgundy, France

TASTING NOTE: This pleasant wine is crafted in a straightforward, characterful style. There’s well-expressed fruit, with underlying earth and mineral tones framed by fine tannins and a food-friendly nature. Pair this with braised beef, steak, grilled ribs or rabbit. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity14750 (XD) 750 mL $32.95 2New at Vintages

KINGS RIDGE PINOT NOIR 2018Willamette Valley, Oregon (Union Wine Company)

TASTING NOTE: Oregon has shown itself to be a real home away from home for Pinot Noir, earning consistent and considerable comparisons to Burgundy. This example is quite ripe, with impressive, deftly articulated red fruit with herbal inflections. Long and vibrant with a soft, caressing finish, it offers great value for such a classic Willamette profile. Pair with braised or grilled meats. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity237776 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2

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Grenache has great tolerance for drought and wind and requires considerable heat to ripen properly; ideal traits for the Southern Rhône, where Grenache is the foundational grape for the region’s red blends. Its concentrated spicy red fruit is most often blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre (a.k.a. Mataro in Australia), the former adding black pepper spice and struc-ture and the latter imparting colour, tannin and savoury earth notes. Australia has the oldest plantings of Grenache and Shiraz (Syrah) in the world, and here, Shiraz typically takes the lead. These SGM wines tend to have a more fruit-forward nature, with additional notes of chocolate and vanilla from oak ageing, than do their French counterparts.

GSM (Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre)

SOUTHERN RHÔNE


LOUIS BERNARD LOUIS CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2016AP, Rhône, France

TASTING NOTE: Intensely ripe black-cherry flavor is shaded by hints of barnyard, bramble and garrigue in this well-priced wine. It’s lush and open knit in fruit character but complex too. The long finish ends on fine-grained, velvety tannins. Enjoy now-2022. Score: 90 (Anna Lee Iijima, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth561290 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

SISTER’S RUN COW’S CORNER GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MATARO 2018Barossa, South Australia

From a producer that’s super-popular here at Vintages, this Barossa GSM will have fine balance and complexity. Look for a floral nose, with ripe, youthful dark fruit and classic peppery spice. A great wine for lamb burgers, ribs, or a meaty wood-fired pizza.

[The Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition did not include a tasting note.] Score: 90 (Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, 2020)

Full-bodied & Smooth346510 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2

GSM (Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre)

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Chardonnay is responsible for the great white wines of Burgundy, but it’s truly a global phenomenon and is grown virtually everywhere wine is made. Chardonnay can vary dramatically in style from steely, light-bodied, high-acid wines with pear and apple notes in cooler climates to full-bodied, creamy wines with exotic tropical notes such as mango and banana in warmer regions. Chablis is the gold standard for crisp, cool-climate, mineral- inflected Chardonnay. California is most often associated with full-bodied, richly oaked Chardonnay, but the impact of cooling ocean breezes and fogs means that California’s Chardonnays retain a fresh, vibrant character.

Chardonnay

BURGUNDY


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MOILLARD COQUILLAGE CHABLIS 2018AP, Burgundy, France (François Martenot)

TASTING NOTE: Chablis really does not get any richer or more concentrated than this from Moillard at the base AOC level. Plenty of sunshine and health define the fruit and the simplest way it is rendered in this “Coquillage.” The suggestion is surely to match with shellfish and little meaty morsels plucked from the shell but the richness here suggests a sauce accompaniment is necessary alongside. Drink 2019-2021. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, July 2, 2019)

Light & Crisp10380 (XD) 750 mL $25.95 2

FIRST PRESS NAPA CHARDONNAY 2018Napa Valley, California (Delicato Family Vineyards)

A blend of grapes from both warm and cool sites in Napa, this Chardonnay will be round and balanced, with significant richness and depth. Expect a wine with vibrant peach and apple notes accented by touches of tropical fruit and framed by oak-induced vanilla and butterscotch. A wine for pork chops or grilled seafood.

Full-bodied & Rich199810 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2

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Malbec

CAHORS

For many, Malbec immediately conjures images of the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina, where it’s the signature red grape. The association’s not wrong, but you might be surprised to learn that the variety is native to Cahors in France’s southwest. Sometimes referred to as Côt or Auxerrois, Malbec from Cahors is often blended with Merlot and Tannat and has a very dark colour, with black fruit, spice, herb and meat notes. These wines also tend to be leaner and more tannic than those from Argentina. In the famous high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, the grape produces riper, juicier wines, but the concentration and intensity found in Cahors remains.


CHÂTEAU GRAND CHÊNE CAHORS 2016AC, South of France (D. & J. Longueteau, Château Le Brézéguet)

TASTING NOTE: This offers up a wealth of dark fruit, with touches of smoke and leather. The tight, dry tannins are ripe and firm, but the Merlot tempers them enough to make this wine quite approachable, especially for Cahors. There’s a pleasant tension here and a long finish. A good option for lamb or grilled pork ribs. (Vintages panel, Nov. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity15522 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2New at Vintages

CASA NATAL RESERVA MALBEC 2015Mendoza, Argentina

TASTING NOTE: This shows quite rich and intense dark-plum and berry aromas with a juicy and succulent feel that delivers a richly spicy build to the fresh and lively finish. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth15129 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 2New at VintagesLate arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

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Cool-climate wine regions around the world offer up their own refreshing take on the beloved Chardonnay grape. COOL CUSTOMERS

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Cool-climate Chardonnay has been all the rage of late, and why not? Crisp, fresh, generously food-friendly, and typically only gently oaked to emphasize the fruit, these wines are easy to understand and even easier to enjoy. Across the world, often in places that might surprise you, winemakers are crafting refined, refreshing cool-climate Chardonnay in a variety of styles. Join us now as we look at a few of these places.

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ADAMO ESTATE SOGNO UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2019 6Lore Vineyard, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

This Chardonnay is sourced from vines approaching 30 years of age. You can expect it to be complex, fresh and crisp, with ripe apple, lime and melon, plus hints of tropical fruit and honey adding delicious layers.

Light & Crisp16300 (D) 750 mL $17.25 2New at Vintages

TRIUS SHOWCASE WILD FERMENT CHARDONNAY 2017 6Oliveira Vineyard, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

The Oliveira Vineyard continues to show that it deserves its place as one of the most significant vineyards in Niagara, and wines like the Showcase Wild Ferment Chardonnay simply double down on its soaring reputation. This is easily one of the best single-vineyard Chardonnays in Niagara, and you can expect ripe apple, lemon citrus and oak spice, with notions of toast.


Niagara and Nova Scotia may be half a continent apart, but they share one thing when it comes to Chardonnay: the styles they produce are heavily influenced by the proximity of water. Lake Ontario and the Atlantic Ocean moderate summer temperatures, allowing for vibrant, fresh Char-donnay. Nova Scotia is one of the coolest wine regions going, and its climate tests the extreme limit for fine winemaking. Careful site selection allows for world-class cool- climate Chardonnay to be produced in both regions, and many, especially from Ontario, have garnered significant praise from local and international wine critics.

CANADA NIAGARA & NOVA SCOTIA


LEANING POST THE FIFTY CHARDONNAY 2018 6VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

The Fifty is sourced from three vineyards: the Leaning Post estate vineyard, a vineyard in Twenty Mile Bench and a vineyard in Beamsville Bench. It’s 100% barrel fermented, then transferred to age in stainless steel. You can expect a textured, creamy wine with complex notes of butter, tropical fruit, peach, pear, smoke, and a chalky minerality. Pair with grilled chicken.



LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE ANCIENNE WILD FERMENTED CHARDONNAY 2017 6Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

The quality trajectory for wines from Nova Scotia is considerable. The cool-climate conditions that define this Atlantic viticultural outpost give rise to wines of exceptional zest and lift. You can expect this barrel-fermented Chardonnay to possess a driving, acidic soul framed by elegantly styled apple, lemon and tropical fruit, with a refined minerality and a creamy mouthfeel. Try it with grilled salmon or, of course, lobster.

Full-bodied & Rich462093 (XD) 750 mL $56.95 2New at VintagesLate arrival. Product may not be available at release time.

LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS CHARDONNAY 2017 6VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

TASTING NOTE: This is the eagerly anticipated first re-release of the Clos Jordanne project ... that was shelved in 2012 ... The project’s orig-inal winemaker, Thomas Bachelder, was called back into action ... richly layered texture, riding on a vaguely sweet impression derived from impressively ripe orchard fruit ... I appreciate the savoury side, the light resin and bees wax, blond caramel and marzipan/halva flavours that linger on the long finish. It’s a sumptuous wine all in all, one to be sipped and savoured slowly and deliberately, now or into the mid-’20s. Score: 93 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, Aug. 11, 2019)



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JOSEF CHROMY PEPIK CHARDONNAY 2019Tasmania, Australia

You can expect this sophisticated unoaked Chardonnay to offer rich, concentrated notes of peach, apple, grapefruit, and orange citrus. Look for a generous texture coaxed from time on lees and the blending of variously fermented batches. The poise, tension and focus you will find here come from the cool ocean-influenced conditions in the vineyard. A wine to pair with grilled scallops.


Australia’s southernmost wine region is surrounded by water, and its climate is very different than anything experienced on the mainland. So too are the grapes that flourish here. In fact, the region has more in common with New Zealand viticulture than with continental Australia. The coolest region in Australia, Tasmania is also the most mountainous. Aspect, slope and prevailing cool winds are key factors in the creation of this region’s crisp, bright Chardonnays.

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SANTA EMA GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2018Sustainable, DO Leyda Valley, Chile

TASTING NOTE: The faintly tropical 2018 Gran Reserva Chardonnay was produced with grapes from Leyda, a cooler place in the north of Santiago, and from the coastal part of Maipo. It has good ripeness and moderate acidity, with an approachable and varietal profile. Only part of the wine fermented and matured in oak, so the oak is quite light. Drink date: 2020-2022. Score: 89 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2020)


The cold Humboldt Current, which travels up the coast of Chile from the Antarctic, produces the cooling ocean fogs and breezes that offset Leyda’s warm, sunny conditions and allow for its lively, crisp Chardonnay. Leyda’s poor clay and loam soils set on rolling hills force the vines to struggle to survive, resulting in smaller, more concentrated grapes and complex, high-quality wines. Chardonnays from Leyda tend to offer crisp apple and citrus fruit, with a saline-infused minerality.

CHILE LEYDA VALLEY

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The northern continental climate of Burgundy presents significant challenges to winemaking, and ripening here can be difficult. Volatile weather extremes put crops at the risk of frosts and hail. But this taxing region is where the finest Chardonnay in the world is produced. Sitting between Burgundy and Switzerland, Jura is a mountainous region whose climate is similar to that of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or and also parts of Alsace. Most grapes here are planted on south-facing slopes to maximize sun exposure and aid ripening, and at altitudes of about 300 metres above sea level.

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CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2017Traditional method, AP, Burgundy, France

This Crémant is crafted from Chardonnay and prepared in the same manner as Champagne. You can expect it to deliver a generous flavour profile. Look for pear, apple and lemon, a refined mousse and a crisp, elegant character. A wine for sipping alongside pulled pork, grilled chicken or salmon.

Light & Fruity571661 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2

MARCEL CABELIER VIEILLES VIGNES CHARDONNAY 2015AP Côtes du Jura, France

TASTING NOTE: Toasty and ripe on the nose and more obviously mature than any of the wines tasted so far in this line-up of cool- climate Chardonnays in Niagara-on-the Lake [at the 2019 i4C]. Broad toasty flavours dominate but it’s fresh and balanced. The more oxidative style gives that breadth of flavour yet there’s terrific acid freshness. When to drink: 2018-2021. Score: 16 out of 20 (Julia Harding, MW, jancisrobinson.com, Dec. 3, 2019)

Light & Crisp485839 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

DEUX ROCHES VIEILLES VIGNES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AP, Burgundy, France (C. Collovray et J.L. Terrier)

Pouilly-Fuissé creates the most distinct expression of Chardonnay from the Mâconnais. Sourced from amphitheatre-like slopes that essentially perform as sun traps, the wines of Pouilly-Fuissé are among the richest in Burgundy. Expect complex ripe peach and melon with a refined minerality and integrated new oak tones. These are wines that effort-lessly balance their concentrated texture and vitality. Pair this one with grilled lobster or smoked salmon.


Château-Chalon, in Jura, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France.


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MER SOLEIL RESERVE CHARDONNAYSanta Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California

From fifth-generation winemaker Charlie Wagner, this rich Chardonnay is famous for its lemony freshness, its ripe tropical fruit notes framed by oak-imparted buttered toast and vanilla tones, and its balancing bright acidity. Ideal for lobster tail or turkey pot pie.

Full-bodied & Rich958975 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2A Vintages Essential

Monterey’s climatic diversity allows it to produce bold reds such as Cabernet and Zinfandel as well as refined Pinot Noir and elegant, crisp, cool-climate Chardonnay. The secret lies in the cool factor provided by the Salinas Valley. This valley funnels cool air inland from the Pacific Ocean, allowing breezes and fogs to cool grapes grown nearer the coast, preserving their acidity and freshness while the ample sunshine assures ripeness. Monterey Chardonnays will possess vibrant apple, pear and lime tones. Some will suggest tropical fruit, but all will have the region’s defining fresh acidity.

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PERFECT PAIRINGS Cool-climate Chardonnay is an ideal partner for casual summer dining (and it’s no slouch for more formal fare). Chardonnay’s refreshing acidity allows it to pair with cucumber salads, grilled salmon, or chicken kebabs. It has the versatility for grilled shrimp, turkey burgers, charcuterie-and-cheese plates, or potato salads served with sausages and grilled vegetables. No matter what you’re serving, cool-climate Chardonnay will be a difference maker.

For summer dinners, try cool-climate Chardonnay with Maple Lemon Grilled Salmon or Cucumber & Apple Wedge Salad. Visit lcbo.com/foodanddrink and search recipe name.


FINDLOCAL

An insider’s guide to great Ontario wines.

FERN WALK ROSÉ 2019VQA Niagara Peninsula 10125 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1Easygoing & Fruity

For complete tasting note and to order online, see page 32.


Laura RuffoloOntario Wine Buyer

When summer really hits its stride, I step up my refreshment game with a crisp, bright rosé like the Fern Walk. The tangy citrus and ripe red fruit keep in step with the driving, zesty acidity to create a vibrant sipper that will run rings around the heat. Pairing this will be a walk in the park; try it with grilled fish, chicken or pork served sizzling off the barbecue.

Walk This Way

I love it because...

It’s full of bright citrus, cherry and strawberry notes.1.

2. The dry, refreshing character makes it a great summertime sipper.

3. It’s what I look for when grilled salmon is on the menu.


product notesDRINKABILITY INDEXThis 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: Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well be enjoyed now by some, but we feel that it will develop favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.

SUGAR CONTENTResidual sugar content (e.g., 5 g/L) is displayed on shelf signs and online (visit lcbo.com and search the product number). Perceived sweetness – ranging from Extra Dry to Sweet or XD, D, M, MS, S – is printed in this catalogue and also on shelf signs and online. Please discuss specifics with our Product Consultants.

WINE STYLESEvery wine in this section includes a style, above the product number (e.g. Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful). These simplified flavour profiles are designed to help customers quickly and easily choose products. Visit lcbo.com/winestyles.

ORGANIC PRODUCTSWines 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 CONTENTThe 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 and content in this catalogue are accurate and current as of our print deadline. Prices listed in this catalogue are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date prices are listed online at lcbo.com/vintages. Vintages cannot assume responsibility for typographical errors in this catalogue. All prices include applicable container deposit and HST.

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CHAMPAGNE

BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVÉE BRUT CHAMPAGNEAC, FranceTASTING NOTE: ... still quite tightly wound after its recent disgorgement, opening in the glass with notes of crisp yellow orchard fruit, freshly baked bread, clear honey and orange peel, with little sign of the nuttiness to come with bottle age. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, muscular and incipiently textural, with a deep core, ripe acids and a pinpoint mousse. This isn’t the most incisive vintage of Special Cuvée, but it’s powerful and vinous and will have fine gastronomic potential with a little bottle age. Drink date: 2022-2035. Score: 91+ (Dr. William Kelley, robertparker.com, March 12, 2020)

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GARDET CUVÉE TRADITION SAINT FLAVY BRUT CHAMPAGNEChigny-les-Roses, AC, FranceTASTING NOTE: This is a fine, friendly, fruit-driven Champagne with mild croissant and almond complexity around freshly baked apple. It is light to mid-weight with active mousse, just a hint of sweetness and very good acidity. The length is very good to excellent. An easy, well-priced reception Champagne that also has some class. Score: 90 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, Nov. 2, 2018)

Rich & Complex750 mL (XD) $45.95 2924654 Í|NVGÎ

GARDET CUVÉE TRADITION CHIGNY-LES-ROSES BRUT CHAMPAGNE AC, FranceThe family-owned Gardet was founded in 1895 and relocated from Épernay to Chigny-les-Roses, a premier-cru-ranked village, in the 1930s. This wine consists of equal parts Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay making up the remainder. Expect a refined, complex wine with a food-friendly character. This will be a good choice for seafood appetizers or as a refined palate-refresher through-out the meal.

Rich & Complex375 mL (XD) $25.95 214622 Í.^È2ÈÎ


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SPARKLING WINE

J CALIFORNIA CUVÉE SPARKLINGTraditional method, CaliforniaTASTING NOTE: Flavorful and polished, this supple wine blends subtle apple and pear notes with buttery, creamy accents. It is rich in character and softly framed by fine bubbles and elegant acidity, with a hint of sweetness on the finish. Score: 90 (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2019)

Medium-bodied & Flavourful750 mL (D) $29.95 215682 Í/dÈ2*Î

CHARTRON ET TRÉBUCHET BRUT CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2017Traditional method, AP, Burgundy, FranceThis Crémant is crafted from Chardonnay and prepared in the same manner as Champagne. You can expect it to deliver a generous flavour profile. Look for pear, apple and lemon, a refined mousse and a crisp, elegant character. A wine for sipping alongside pulled pork, grilled chicken or salmon.

Light & Fruity750 mL (D) $21.95 2571661 ÍY0]dÎFeatured in Cool Customers

MICHELE CHIARLO PALÁS MOSCATO D’ASTI 2018DOC, Piedmont, Italy TASTING NOTE: This is delicately floral, with notions of pear and ripe tropical fruit. Round and soft, with a fine, gentle mousse, a balanced sweetness and great overall freshness. A perfect wine for spicy sushi. (Vintages panel, June 2019)

Light & Fruity750 mL (S) $13.95 113926 Í-|È6hÎ

CANADA – WHITE WINE

ONTARIO

ADAMO ESTATE SOGNO UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2019 6Lore Vineyard, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara-on-the-LakeThis Chardonnay is sourced from vines approaching 30 years of age. You can expect it to be complex, fresh and crisp, with ripe apple, lime and melon, plus hints of tropical fruit and honey adding delicious layers. It will be great with seafood.

Light & Crisp750 mL (D) $17.25 216300 Í0>È0>ÎFeatured in Cool Customers

LAKEVIEW CELLARS FUMÉ BLANC 2017 6VQA Niagara Peninsula TASTING NOTE: This small-batch Fumé Blanc offers bold suggestions of apple, peach, pink grapefruit, guava, mineral, vanilla, and touches of Sauvignon Blanc grass notes. Excellent balance and fine acidity, with a vibrant, tropical finish. Pair this with grilled shrimp, smoked trout or salmon, or California roll sushi. (Vintages panel, March 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $19.95 111954 Í+ÃÈ4dÎ

LE CLOS JORDANNE LE GRAND CLOS CHARDONNAY 2017 6VQA Niagara PeninsulaTASTING NOTE: This is the eagerly anticipated first re-release of the Clos Jordanne project ... that was shelved in 2012 ... The project’s original winemaker, Thomas Bachelder, was called back into action to craft this chardonnay, made from vines grown on the original property, Le Grand Clos ... The greatest beauty is in the richly layered texture, riding on a vaguely sweet impression derived from impressively ripe orchard fruit ... I appreciate the savoury side, the light resin and bees wax, blond caramel and marzipan/halva flavours that linger on the long finish. It’s a sumptuous wine all in all, one to be sipped and savoured slowly and deliberately, now or into the mid-’20s.Score: 93 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, Aug. 11, 2019)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $44.95 2184549 Í2MQSÎFeatured in Cool Customers




LEANING POST THE FIFTY CHARDONNAY 2018 6*VQA Niagara PeninsulaThe Fifty is sourced from three vineyards: the Leaning Post estate vineyard, a vineyard in Twenty Mile Bench and a vineyard in Beamsville Bench. It’s 100% barrel fermented, then transferred to age in stainless steel. You can expect a textured, creamy wine with complex notes of butter, tropical fruit, peach, pear, smoke, and a chalky minerality. Pair with grilled chicken.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $22.95 2578864 ÍYx`/ÎFeatured in Cool Customers

TRIUS SHOWCASE WILD FERMENT CHARDONNAY 2017 6Oliveira Vineyard, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara PeninsulaThe Oliveira Vineyard continues to show that it deserves its place as one of the most significant vineyards in Niagara, and wines like the Showcase Wild Ferment Chardonnay simply double down on its soaring reputation. This is easily one of the best single-vineyard Chardonnays in Niagara, and you can expect ripe apple, lemon citrus and oak spice, with notions of toast.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $36.95 2199273 Í3|i,ÎFeatured in Cool Customers

BRITISH COLUMBIA

MISSION HILL RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 6BC VQA Okanagan ValleyA portion of this Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Black Sage Bench spent six months in French oak, with the rest seeing only stainless steel. Expect grassy, herbaceous flavours, with tropical fruit, apple, mineral and a fresh, lively acidity. It will be perfect with shrimp or freshwater fish.

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $22.95 157430 ÍYKÈ0ÅÎ

NOVA SCOTIA

LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE ANCIENNE WILD FERMENTED CHARDONNAY 2017 6* Annapolis ValleyThe quality trajectory for wines from Nova Scotia is considerable. The cool-climate conditions that define this Atlantic viticultural outpost give rise to wines of exceptional zest and lift. You can expect this barrel-fermented Chardonnay to possess a driving, acidic soul framed by elegantly styled apple, lemon and tropical fruit, with a refined minerality and a creamy mouthfeel. Try it with grilled salmon or, of course, lobster.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $56.95 2462093 ÍN4}ZÎFeatured in Cool Customers

CANADA – RED WINE

ONTARIO

13TH STREET CABERNET/MERLOT 2018 6VQA Niagara PeninsulaTASTING NOTE: Excellent acidity with great overall balance and concentrated rich ripe fruit are hall- marks of this popular wine from a leading producer. The 2018 has cherry, plum, pepper and oak notes. It will be a great match for smoked cheddar or grilled lamb burgers. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $19.95 156598 ÍX[È8YÎ

CREEKSIDE LAURA’S RED 2016 6VQA Niagara PeninsulaTASTING NOTE: A blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot, petit verdot and malbec, Creekside’s Laura’s Red has been the winery’s calling card since 1999. The 2016 is a particularly successful vintage, ripe to be sure per the warm vintage, well structured, with woolly tannins and balanced acids. The fleshy, plush, creamy texture and dark fruit flavours will appeal widely, as will the dash of sweet oak spice. I’d suggest cellaring another year or so for more textural development, or hold into the mid-late ’20s. Score: 90 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, Feb. 19, 2020)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $25.00 2117960 Í+o\JÎ

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SUE-ANN STAFF FANCY FARM GIRL FOXY PINK ROSÉ 2018 6VQA Niagara PeninsulaThis rosé comes from one of Ontario’s finest winemakers. You can expect it to be a fresh, lithe wine with deftly articulated strawberry, designed to be refreshing and easy to enjoy. Chill and sip, or pair with sushi.

Easygoing & Fruity750 mL (D) $15.95 1469338 ÍN}FGÎ

USA – WHITE WINE

CALIFORNIA

FIRST PRESS NAPA CHARDONNAY 2018Napa Valley(Delicato Family Vineyards)A blend of grapes from both warm and cool sites in Napa, this Chardonnay will be round and balanced, with significant richness and depth. Expect a wine with vibrant peach and apple notes accented by touches of tropical fruit and framed by oak-induced vanilla and butterscotch. A wine for pork chops or grilled seafood.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $24.95 2199810 Í3Æ*IÎFeatured in Transplanted

GIRARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2018Russian River Valley, Sonoma CountyYou can expect this Chardonnay to have a lot going on, beginning with boldly articulated ripe apple and snappy lemon, plus spice and vanilla. Look for this wine’s characteristic great balance and wonderfully integrated acidity. It will be a refreshing wine with all parts in harmony. Pair it with grilled tuna steaks or roasted chicken.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $39.95 2276675 Í;bkmÎ

CANADA – RED WINE CONT’D

ONTARIO

PELEE ISLAND VINEDRESSERS MERITAGE 2016 6VQA South IslandsTASTING NOTE: A pure, bright, fresh fruited wine with aromas of cassis, blackberry, vanilla and plum. Dry, crisp and fresh on the palate with firm ripe tannins, intense cassis and blackberry and a long, juicy finish. Score: 91 (Rhys Pender, MW, wine align.com, July 23, 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $24.95 2317933 Í?oAtÎ

CANADA – ROSÉ WINE

ONTARIO

FERN WALK ROSÉ 2019 6*VQA Niagara PeninsulaYou can expect this rosé to offer a tangy, complex array of orange citrus and ripe red fruit, with a driving, zesty, food-friendly acidity. It will be an easy wine to match with grilled fare and will have the flavour profile to satisfy a range of palates. Try it with grilled fish, chicken or pork.

Easygoing & Fruity750 mL (XD) $16.95 110125 Í*,È5(ÎFeatured in Local Find

MEGALOMANIAC PINK SLIP ROSÉ 2018 6VQA Niagara PeninsulaThis is one of the most popular local rosés at Vintages. It always delivers impressive tangy red fruit with a savoury undertone and a fine mineral note. Expect a fresh, pretty wine that will pair well with summer salads or grilled seafood, or serve as a tasty foil to burgers or ribs.

Medium-bodied & Dry750 mL (D) $19.95 185126 Íu,È6wÎ





WASHINGTON

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE CHARDONNAY 2018Columbia ValleyFrom the oldest winery in Washington, this popular Chardonnay is always full and generously textured. Expect a wine with spice and some oak influence, but above all one that’s anchored in impressive apple and citrus fruit. This Chardonnay always delivers great value; the 2017 vintage was ranked #34 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2019. Try this with grilled chicken.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (D) $19.95 2232439 Í78GwÎ

USA – RED WINE

CALIFORNIA

BONESHAKER OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2017LodiTASTING NOTE: Lodi is Zinfandel country. It’s home to some of the finest premium examples and possesses some of the oldest Zin vines in California. This wine has ripe, focused cherry and strawberry fruit, with mocha, spice and underlying vanilla and oak. The acidity is well-balanced and integrated, the finish long and complex. Pair it with braised short ribs, or a burger topped with mushrooms. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (D) $29.95 2394221 ÍGJ5uÎFeatured in Transplanted

DOMAINE DE LA TERRE ROUGE LES COTES DE L’OUEST SYRAH 2014 CaliforniaTASTING NOTE: Trim and tightly wound, with layered boysenberry flavors accented by dusty herb and spice notes and finishing with a modest tannic bite. Best after 2019. Score: 89 (Tim Fish, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (D) $31.95 214378 Í.EÈ8jÎ

HESS SELECT MONTEREY COUNTY CHARDONNAY 2018Monterey CountyTASTING NOTE: This is always a complex, well-made wine that manages to hold on to a delicate character without sacrificing breadth or depth. There’s apple, melon, vanilla, spice, and an oaky toast that emerges deftly on the close. Really nice. Try this with grilled chicken, salmon or pork dishes. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2019)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $19.95 2986778 ÍÆcnXÎ

MATCHBOOK OLD HEAD CHARDONNAY 2017Dunnigan Hills, Yolo County(JL Giguiere)TASTING NOTE: This medium-bodied wine is subtle on the nose, but opens up on the palate to rich fruit and spice flavors that coat the tongue. It is balanced toward the soft side, but with underling acidity to balance the richness. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $17.95 2205492 Í4V|ÅÎ

MER SOLEIL RESERVE CHARDONNAYSanta Lucia Highlands, Monterey CountyFrom fifth-generation winemaker Charlie Wagner, this rich Chardonnay is famous for its lemony freshness, its ripe tropical fruit notes framed by oak-imparted buttered toast and vanilla tones, and its balancing bright acidity. Ideal for lobster tail or turkey pot pie.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $34.95 2958975 ÍÃykxÎFeatured in Cool CustomersA Vintages Essential




LANGE TWINS ESTATE GROWN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Sustainable, LodiThis is a wine that makes no bones about how best to enjoy it – fire up the barbecue. You can expect bold dark fruit with herb, earth and coffee notes, and a backbone of firm, grilled-meat-favouring tannins.

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $24.95 2572305 ÍY7%1Î

McMANIS PETITE SIRAH 2018Certified sustainable, Lodi TASTING NOTE: Lodi has become famous for its Zinfandel, but there’s much more going on here. Petite Sirah is often used to add colour and structure to Zin, and as demonstrated here, it makes a fine single varietal as well. This one has a plush texture, with complex dark fruit and a touch of spice. A wine for barbecued beef. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (D) $22.95 215101 Í/*È1ÄÎFeatured in Hand-picked Gifts

OREGON

KINGS RIDGE PINOT NOIR 2018Willamette Valley(Union Wine Company)TASTING NOTE: Oregon has shown itself to be a real home away from home for Pinot Noir, earning consistent and considerable comparisons to Burgundy. This example is quite ripe, with impressive, deftly articulated red fruit with herbal inflections. Long and vibrant with a soft, caressing finish, it offers great value for such a classic Willamette profile. Pair with braised or grilled meats. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $29.95 2237776 Í7mlÆÎFeatured in Transplanted

USA – RED WINE CONT’D

CALIFORNIA

DUCKHORN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Napa ValleyTASTING NOTE: There’s black-currant clarity to this clean and luscious cabernet, a blend of Duckhorn’s estate-grown fruit with purchased grapes. The dark fruit is layered with brighter black-raspberry flavor and rich chocolate tones from its time in French oak barrels (50 percent new). Relatively light in weight but saturated in flavor, the wine sustains a lovely mineral tension as it opens with air. Score: 93 (wineandspirits.com, Oct. 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $89.95 224190 Í83È00Î

GRAND NAPA MASTER RED 2016Napa Valley TASTING NOTE: The 2016 Master Red is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-black in color, it opens with aromas of kirsch, Black Forest cake and blackcurrant cordial with tea and toast plus wafts of herbs and earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, soft, plush and juicy with a peppery finish. Drink date: 2018-2035. Score: 93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, Dec. 13, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $52.95 214444 Í.LÈ4hÎ

GRANITE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018Lodi TASTING NOTE: A very intriguing nose that offers an engaging mix of cassis, black cherry, chocolate, mocha and smoke. In the mouth it’s plush and fruit- forward, with comprehensive ripe dark fruit, spice and velvety tannins. There’s excellent intensity and balance throughout and a long finish. A great patio wine, ideal for grilled meat. (Vintages panel, July 2019)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (D) $19.95 214370 Í.EÈ0JÎFeatured in Transplanted




OREGON

ERATH PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2018Oregon TASTING NOTE: Crafted from Pinot Noir, this is a refreshing, bright rosé with a lifted rose petal nose. It features melon, peach, apple and touches of tropical fruit, with great balance and a fine, food-friendly texture. Pair with summer salads or grilled seafood. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

Medium-bodied & Dry750 mL (XD) $21.95 115275 Í/;È5KÎ

ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE

EL ENEMIGO CHARDONNAY 2017*MendozaTASTING NOTE: A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 98 (James Suckling, james suckling.com, March 2, 2020)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $23.95 2482984 ÍP=tSÎFeatured as our Wine of the Month

ARGENTINA – RED WINE

ALAMOS SELECCIÓN MALBEC 2016La Consulta, Uco Valley, MendozaTASTING NOTE: A very fresh and spicy nose with plenty of brambleberries, violets, baking spices, vanilla and cloves. Full body, tight yet velvety tannins, no shortage of plummy fruit and a fresh yet long finish. Drink now. Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $17.95 2322800 Í@<ÂzÎ

UNDERWOOD PINOT NOIROregon(Union Wine Company)TASTING NOTE: This Pinot offers tasty black cherry with touches of chocolate, smoke and spice, framed by vibrant fresh acidity and grippy tannins. It’s really hard to beat the value here. Try it with grilled salmon or a smoky-pulled-pork sandwich. (Vintages panel, Feb. 2020)

Medium-bodied & Fruity250 mL (XD) $8.95 111710 Í+gÈ0$Î

WASHINGTON

COSENTINO CIGAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016Columbia ValleyTASTING NOTE: This is a nicely poised and detailed cabernet. The name led me to expect an overtly smoky even chocolaty style but it is actually nicely restrained and pretty with typical cab notes of currant/berry fruit, fine herbs and moderate oak. It is medium to full bodied, quite smooth with balanced acidity and tannin. Very good to excellent length. Perhaps give it another year, but also drinkable now with a bit of aeration. Score: 90 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, Aug. 1, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (D) $24.95 2698142 ÍeqJRÎ

USA – ROSÉ WINE

CALIFORNIA

JOEL GOTT ROSÉ 2019Central CoastTo create this Provence-style rosé, Joel Gott sources fruit from Monterey, Santa Barbara and Paso Robles. The wine is mostly Grenache but has splashes of Grenache Blanc, Cinsault and Counoise. Expect lively cherry, strawberry, peach and melon notes, with a crisp, refreshing finish. This will be a pleasant sipper but will pair easily with a wide range of salads, seafood, or chicken dishes.

Medium-bodied & Dry750 mL (XD) $24.95 1668368 Íbsd:Î





CHILE – RED WINE

MORANDÉ ADVENTURE VIGNO VIGNADORES OLD VINES DRY-FARMED CARIGNAN 2016Maule ValleyTASTING NOTE: A very complex red with a ton of wild-herb aromas, plus rooty and gunpowder notes that suck you into the ripe yet beautifully balanced palate, where the great tannins and bright acidity help it to achieve lift off. Stunning finish! A blend of 87 per cent carignan, 11 per cent syrah and two per cent chardonnay. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 5, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $26.95 2638445 Í_tM[Î

VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018Maipo ValleyTASTING NOTE: This has attractively complex, fragrant aromas of stones and minerals with a dark edge to the fruit, as well as notes of Indian-ink , iodine, violets and wild mountain herbs. The palate has such intense tannins that are very centrally focused and composed. There’s a striking core of flavor here with good acidity. Blueberries and blackcurrants to close. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 17, 2020)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $18.95 218721 Í2hÈ11Î

AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE

JOSEF CHROMY PEPIK CHARDONNAY 2019Tasmania, AustraliaYou can expect this sophisticated unoaked Chardonnay to offer rich, concentrated notes of peach, apple, grapefruit, and orange citrus. Look for a generous texture coaxed from time on lees and the blending of variously fermented batches. The poise, tension and focus you will find here come from the cool ocean-influenced conditions in the vineyard. A wine to pair with grilled scallops.

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $21.95 2378240 ÍErH.ÎFeatured in Cool Customers

ARGENTINA – RED WINE CONT’D

CASA NATAL RESERVA MALBEC 2015*Mendoza TASTING NOTE: This shows quite rich and intense dark-plum and berry aromas with a juicy and succulent feel that delivers a richly spicy build to the fresh and lively finish. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $20.95 215129 Í/,È9=ÎFeatured in Transplanted

ARGENTINA – ROSÉ WINE

SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE ROSÉ 2019Uco Valley, MendozaTASTING NOTE: The ultra pale and pungent 2019 Susana Balbo Signature Rosé was still a bit dizzy from the recent bottling and felt a bit reductive, but the palate revealed the pure and subtle flavors of rose petals, moderate alcohol and very good acidity. One of the finest rosé wines from Argentina. This year they used some 3%-4% Sauvignon Blanc that was pressed together with the part of Pinot Noir. It’s more herbal and earthy, serious. Drink date: 2019-2022. Score: 92 (Luis Gutiérrez, robert parker.com, Oct. 31, 2019)

Easygoing & Fruity750 mL (XD) $22.95 2493130 ÍQ?>ÈÎ

CHILE – WHITE WINE

SANTA EMA GRAN RESERVA CHARDONNAY 2018Sustainable, DO Leyda ValleyTASTING NOTE: The faintly tropical 2018 Gran Reserva Chardonnay was produced with grapes from Leyda, a cooler place in the north of Santiago, and from the coastal part of Maipo. It has good ripeness and moderate acidity, with an approach-able and varietal profile. Only part of the wine fermented and matured in oak, so the oak is quite light. Drink date: 2020-2022. Score: 89 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2020)

Full-bodied & Rich750 mL (XD) $18.95 2542365 ÍV7a{ÎFeatured in Cool Customers


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DRIFTWOOD ESTATES THE COLLECTION SHIRAZ/ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Margaret River, Western AustraliaTASTING NOTE: 44.1% shiraz, 43.1% cabernet sauvignon, 5.4% petit verdot, 5.1% malbec, 2% tempranillo, 0.3% merlot fermented separately and matured in a mix of used oak and tanks with staves for 15 months. This is some collection, and some mathematical genius in determining the 0.3% of merlot, and a disdainful eye at the seventh variety (viognier co-fermented with some of the shiraz). A lot of blood, sweat and tears was also added to a wine that could one day knock your socks off, for its superabundant fruits will give it a long afterlife. Special Value. Drink by 2036. Score: 92 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $19.95 212850 Í,uÈ0AÎ

SHANAHANS SILENCE IS GOLDEN SHIRAZ 2016Barossa Valley, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Excellent varietal characters showing on both nose and palate. Packed rich fruit flavours and lovely drying tannins. Everything in perfect balance. Score: 96 (Wine Showcase Magazine, March 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $24.95 213031 Í-#È1pÎ

SHINGLEBACK DAVEY ESTATE SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018McLaren Vale, South AustraliaCool coastal breezes help moderate temperatures in this region renowned for its intensely flavoured red wines. You can expect this single-vineyard expression to reflect McLaren Vale’s generous nature, offering complex dark fruit, cassis, herbs, and oak-influenced flavours. Pair with grilled steak or cellar for 10-15 years and follow its evolution.

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $22.95 2444455 ÍLLW}Î

MOUNTADAM RIESLING 2018Eden Valley, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Exceptional riesling! Bravo! A seam of transparent, juicy acidity transports yuzu spice, grapefruit pulp, nashi gelato and lemon drop flavours long. Mellifluous. Graceful. A sophisticated spellbinding wine. Fresh, but nothing tangy, nor hard. Special Value. Drink by: 2030. Score: 96 (Ned Goodwin, winecompanion.com.au, Aug. 1, 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $19.95 1288266 Í<rbsÎ

TAHBILK MARSANNE 2019Certified carbon neutral, Nagambie Lakes, Central VictoriaTASTING NOTE: Having tasted Tahbilk Marsannes at their release over the past 40+ years, I have gained the ability to be confident about the prospects of this label. It has Meyer lemon flavours, honeysuckle aromas and bright acidity all in balance. It will grow and grow in bottle – and in your estimation of its worth. Special Value. Drink by: 2039. Score: 93 (James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, March 1, 2020)

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $17.95 2117945 Í+oMÈÎ

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE

3 RINGS SHIRAZ 2017Barossa Valley, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: This hi-octane shiraz – almost 15.0% alcohol – wafts from the glass with alluring aromas of dark berry fruit – currant and raspberry – interlaced with mixed spice and grilled savoury herbs. It coats the palate with gusher of flavour – black currant jam, bittersweet dark chocolate and notions of kirsch liqueur. It finishes in a balanced, lengthy and warm finish with persistent palate- replays and hints of gamey bits. You won’t go wrong pouring it with oven-baked or barbecued back ribs mopped with spicy barbecue sauce. Score: 90 (Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Dec. 7, 2019)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $17.95 215495 Í/QÈ5wÎ




NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE

RAPAURA SPRINGS RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Sustainable, Marlborough, South IslandTASTING NOTE: A splendid rendition of the variety; the intensely aromatic bouquet shows passion-fruit, kaffir lime, feijoa and green rockmelon characters, leading to a concentrated palate that offers fabulous fruit purity and vibrancy. The wine is gorgeously fruited and youthfully charming, packed with delicious flavours, finishing impres-sively long and zesty. At its best: now to 2022. Score: 95 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, July 2019)

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $21.95 2388421 ÍFt5aÎFeatured in Transplanted

WITHER HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019Marlborough, South IslandA popular take on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. You can expect a concentrated, intensely flavoured wine that showcases all of the finesse and power that makes this style a benchmark. Look for apple, passion fruit, grapefruit, and Marlborough’s characteristic herbaceous soul. Pair with chicken or grilled shrimp.

Aromatic & Flavourful750 mL (XD) $19.95 2919514 Í{Ã.0Î

NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE

TRINITY HILL THE TRINITY RED BLEND 2015Hawke’s Bay, North IslandTASTING NOTE: Merlot-dominant blend from a good Hawke’s Bay vintage. Rich, fleshy and attractive red with chocolate/mocha, plum and spicy oak flavours. A medium-bodied wine with a perfect balance between sweet fruit, alcohol and gently drying tannins. Offers good value at this price. Drink 2018-2021. Score: 92 (Bob Campbell, MW, bobcampbell.nz, June 29, 2018)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $19.95 2551630 ÍW0>lÎ

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D

SISTER’S RUN COW’S CORNER GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MATARO 2018Barossa, South AustraliaFrom a producer that’s super-popular here at Vintages, this Barossa GSM will have fine balance and complexity. Look for a floral nose, with ripe, youthful dark fruit and classic peppery spice. A great wine for lamb burgers, ribs, or a meaty wood-fired pizza.

[The Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition did not include a tasting note.] Score: 90 (Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, 2020)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (XD) $17.95 2346510 ÍBa*}ÎFeatured in Transplanted

WAKEFIELD JARAMAN SHIRAZ 2017Clare Valley, South AustraliaTASTING NOTE: Violet color. Herbal, spicy aromas of raspberry and raspberry leaf, vanilla creme Anglaise, ripe plum, and herbal tea with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-full body and a warming, elegant, long hoisin sauce and leather finish with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A craveable Clare Valley red; balanced, juicy, with savory herbaceous edge. Exceptional. Score: 91 (tastings.com, Oct. 12, 2018)

Full-bodied & Smooth750 mL (D) $24.95 2377036 ÍEfDqÎ

AUSTRALIA – ROSÉ WINE

ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP SCARLET LADYBIRD ROSÉ 2019Fleurieu, South AustraliaThis rosé is sourced from the Fleurieu Peninsula, which juts into the Indian Ocean due south of Adelaide. Oceans and other large bodies of water play a significant role in creating wines with great vibrancy and lift. Expect this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache to suggest strawberries, lemons and fresh flowers. It will be a great sipping wine and a fine option for picnic-style foods.

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LEEUWENKUIL RESERVE WHITE 2017WO Swartland TASTING NOTE: Stunning value at only R120 a bottle, this new Reserve White is Chenin-based with 30% Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Colombard and Chardonnay. It’s the sort of style that the Cape does better than anyone, with citrus and honeysuckle aromas, stony minerality, nuanced wood and mid-palate texture. 2019-23. Score: 93 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

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SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE

WATERKLOOF CIRCLE OF LIFE RED 2017WO StellenboschTASTING NOTE: Nadia Barnard combines roughly equal amounts of Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc to produce this focused, compact, sensitively wooded red, showing some herbal spice, dark fruit and a core of tannin and acidity. 2020-24. Score: 91 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

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WATERKLOOF SERIOUSLY COOL CINSAULT 2018WO Stellenbosch TASTING NOTE: The name refers to the site rather than a desire to get down with the kids, but this is a wine that should appeal to younger drinkers. Juicy and fresh, with a hint of oak, sappy rose petal and raspberry notes and palate-cleansing acidity. Wonderfully gluggable. 2019-23. Score: 92 (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2019)

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VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION PINOT NOIR 2017Marlborough, South IslandTASTING NOTE: Delightfully fruited and beautifully fragrant, the bouquet shows sweet plum, cherry, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a juicy palate that is rounded and supple. It is pristine and brightly fruited with fine texture and silky tannins, finishing long and soothing. At its best: now to 2021. Score: 91 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, March 2020)

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NEW ZEALAND – ROSÉ WINE

THE DOCTORS’ ROSÉ 2018Sustainable, Marlborough, South Island(Forrest Wines)This is a unique blend of Pinot Noir with the aromatic white grape Arneis (which is native to Piedmont in Italy). You can expect it to suggest red fruit, citrus and herbs. Crisp, dry, and low in alcohol, this rosé is just about the perfect sipping wine, but it will have the structure to pair with barbecued chicken breast or grilled seafood.

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SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE

BONFIRE HILL EXTREME VINEYARDS WHITE 2018WO Swartland Extreme Vineyards wines are made by blending carefully selected parcels sourced from vines growing in challenging conditions that engender great concentration and intensity in the grapes. The 2018 White is a blend of mostly Chenin Blanc with Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. Expect a ripe, refreshing wine with complex, rich citrus, peach, vanilla and lifted herbs.

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MARCHAND-TAWSE VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2017AC(Pascal Marchand)Grown in limestone and clay soils, the grapes for this wine are whole-bunch pressed and lightly crushed. Expect a floral wine with tropical passion fruit, orange peel, peach and a flinty minerality. A good option for cedar-planked salmon steaks or grilled chicken.

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MOILLARD COQUILLAGE CHABLIS 2018AP(François Martenot)TASTING NOTE: Chablis really does not get any richer or more concentrated than this from Moillard at the base AOC level. Plenty of sunshine and health define the fruit and the simplest way it is rendered in this “Coquillage.” The suggestion is surely to match with shellfish and little meaty morsels plucked from the shell but the richness here suggests a sauce accompaniment is necessary alongside. Drink 2019- 2021. Score: 90 (Michael Godel, winealign.com, July 2, 2019)

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VIGNERONS DE BUXY BUISSONNIER MONTAGNY 2017ACMontagny produces only white wines, which possess noted elegance, balance and structure. You can expect this example to offer the area’s characteristic honeysuckle, lemon, peach, apple, ripe pear and hazelnut tones, with a fine under- pinning minerality. This is one of the great value regions of Burgundy, and this wine will develop and evolve for 5+ years. Pair with steamed seafood.

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FRANCE – WHITE WINE

ALSACE

BARON DE HOEN RÉSERVE GEWURZTRAMINER 2018AC AlsaceThis is always a classic expression of Gewurz from Alsace. Expect a wine with lifted rose petal floral notes alongside citrus, lychee, honey, and ginger spice. This is typically crafted to ride the line between dry and off-dry. Chill it and enjoy with spicy grilled seafood, but be careful not to over-chill, or you will mute its intense aromatics.

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BURGUNDY

DEUX ROCHES VIEILLES VIGNES POUILLY-FUISSÉ 2018AP(C. Collovray et J.L. Terrier)Pouilly-Fuissé creates the most distinct expression of Chardonnay from the Mâconnais. Sourced from amphitheatre-like slopes that essentially perform as sun traps, the wines of Pouilly-Fuissé are among the richest in Burgundy. Expect complex ripe peach and melon with a refined minerality and integrated new oak tones. These are wines that effortlessly balance their concentrated texture and vitality. Pair this one with grilled lobster or smoked salmon.

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LOUIS LATOUR MARSANNAY BLANC 2017ACTASTING NOTE: Bright and fresh white-peach and citrusy nuances here. This has great freshness. The palate delivers a very fresh, crisp and citrusy thread with great tension. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2019)

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FRANCE – RED WINE

BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU FONTAINE DE GENIN 2015AC Bordeaux(M. Benoit Prevôt, prop.)TASTING NOTE: Very rich, ripe and concentrated with plush dark plums and blackberries on offer with the tannins nicely cut in assertive but balanced style. Drink or hold. Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 2, 2018)

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CHÂTEAU PICORNEAU 2016*AC Haut-Médoc The gravel soils of the Haut-Médoc produce complex, elegant wines that offer richly articulated black fruit. These wines often display spice and lifted mint tones along with oak-influenced aromas and flavours. These are ageable, refined wines of great provenance. Pair with grilled lamb burgers or roasted meats.

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CLOS BEL-AIR 2016AC Montagne-Saint-Émilion(Château du Moulin Noir)TASTING NOTE: Such a fine example of the merlot dominant blend of this estate offering characteristic richness laced with spice and tension from acid. Notes of pepper and musk give a seductive appeal that is sure to please widely. The tender fruit of merlot dominates this wine in the most elegant fashion. Tannins are still quite firm but the fruit is abundant and mouth-fillingly fleshy. A notable value not to be missed. A pleasure to drink right away with a short decant but with the stuffing to last another 3-4 years. Score: 90 (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, April 9, 2019)

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JURA

MARCEL CABELIER VIEILLES VIGNES CHARDONNAY 2015AP Côtes du JuraTASTING NOTE: Toasty and ripe on the nose and more obviously mature than any of the wines tasted so far in this line-up of cool-climate Chardonnays in Niagara-on-the-Lake [at the 2019 i4C]. Broad toasty flavours dominate but it’s fresh and balanced. The more oxidative style gives that breadth of flavour yet there’s terrific acid freshness. When to drink: 2018-2021. Score: 16 out of 20 (Julia Harding, MW, jancisrobinson.com, Dec. 3, 2019)

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LOIRE

JEAN PABIOT ET FILS DOMAINE DES FINES CAILLOTTES POUILLY-FUMÉ 2018ACTASTING NOTE: Classic aromas and flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry mark this vibrant version, with bright acidity running throughout. Spice notes emerge on the well-defined finish. Drink now through 2025. Score: 89 (Aleksandar Zecevic, Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 2019)

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SAVOIE

PERECEVAL ABYMES OLD VINES SAVOIE 2018AC This wine is crafted from old-vine Jacquère grown on the gently sloping, clay-rich marl of Abymes. The name Abymes comes from the boulders found in the vineyard. Expect a bright, lifted wine with impressive freshness, white floral tones, lemon citrus, pear, green apple and a pure mineral undertone.

[Gilbert & Gaillard International did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, 2019)

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LOUIS BERNARD LOUIS CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2016APTASTING NOTE: Intensely ripe black-cherry flavor is shaded by hints of barnyard, bramble and garrigue in this well-priced wine. It’s lush and open knit in fruit character but complex too. The long finish ends on fine-grained, velvety tannins. Enjoy now-2022. Score: 90 (Anna Lee Iijima, Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2019)

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SOUTH OF FRANCE

CHÂTEAU GRAND CHÊNE CAHORS 2016AC (D. & J. Longueteau, Château Le Brézéguet)TASTING NOTE: This offers up a wealth of dark fruit, with touches of smoke and leather. The tight, dry tannins are ripe and firm, but the Merlot tempers them enough to make this wine quite approachable, especially for Cahors. There’s a pleasant tension here and a long finish. A good option for lamb or grilled pork ribs. (Vintages panel, Nov. 2019)

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FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE

PROVENCE

LÉOUBE LOVE ROSÉ 2019AP Côtes de ProvenceThis wine is typically crafted to reflect a lithe, ripe style. Expect a floral rosé with prominent red berry framed by delicate spice notes. Previous vintages of this wine also possessed a touch of exotic fruit, so don’t be surprised to encounter the same here. A good food wine; try it with charcuterie.

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FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D

BEAUJOLAIS

MANOIR DU CARRA BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES 2017AC Manoir du Carra is now run by Jean-Noël Sambardier, the fifth generation of his family to oversee winemaking here. Expect a ripe, juicy wine, with red and black fruit framed by spice and a touch of earthiness. Pair with grilled salmon.

[The Concours des Vins Macon did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours des Vins Macon, 2018)

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BURGUNDY

ISABELLE ET PHILLIPE GERMAIN LE P’TIT LÉON BEAUNE 2018AP TASTING NOTE: This pleasant wine is crafted in a straightforward, characterful style. There’s well- expressed fruit, with underlying earth and mineral tones framed by fine tannins and a food-friendly nature. Pair this with braised beef, steak, grilled ribs or rabbit. (Vintages panel, Oct. 2019)

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RHÔNE

DOMAINE DE LA CHARBONNIÈRE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016AP(Earl Michel Maret & Filles)TASTING NOTE: Features the dense, dark, ripe profile of the vintage, with a core of steeped currant, fig and boysenberry fruit, supported by a dense structure, notes of dark earth, tobacco and bitter cocoa, and a long finish that ripples with latent energy. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2023 through 2037. Ranked #30 on the 2019 Wine Spectator Top 100. Score: 94 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2019)

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GREECE – RED WINE

LANTIDES NEMÉA AGIORGITIKO 2016PDO NeméaTASTING NOTE: Good value in a Greek red with a quite fine, well integrated and pretty if not showy nose of red plum/raspberry jam, fresh herbs, underbrush and wood spice. It is medium-full bodied, quite rounded but not at all sweet, with lowish acid and fine-grained dusty tannin. The wood spice echoes on the finish longest. A bit warm, very good to excellent length. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com, Oct. 7, 2019)

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GREECE – ROSÉ WINE

TROUPIS FTERI AGIORGITIKO/ MOSCHOFILERO ROSÉ 2018IGP Peloponnese TASTING NOTE: Moschofilero brings lift and lively character to this blend, while the Agiorgitiko provides weight and full flavour. The result is a generous dry rosé of excellent breadth and scope. It’s ripe and tangy, with notes of sweet strawberry. This intriguing wine will pair with a wide range of foods. Try it with calamari or your favourite Chinese takeout. (Vintages panel, Nov. 2019)

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ITALY – WHITE WINE

ALTO ADIGE

ALOIS LAGEDER DOLOMITI PINOT GRIGIO 2018IGT Vigneti delle DolomitiTASTING NOTE: Alois Lageder is one of the most celebrated producers in Alto Adige. Always on the cutting edge of innovative techniques in the vineyard and winery, their tireless experimentation with indigenous and imported varieties continues to drive the region’s reputation and evolution. This Pinot Grigio is crisp and refreshing, with grapefruit citrus, apple, and a pure, refined minerality. Chill and sip, or pair with seafood. (Vintages panel, May 2019)

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GERMANY – WHITE WINE

MOSEL

DR. HERMANN KINHEIMER HUBERTUSLAY RIESLING KABINETT 2018 PrädikatsweinTASTING NOTE: ... beautifully floral and herbal on the pure and salty nose. Grown on red slate, this is an elegant, ripe yet piquant Riesling with lingering salinity and mineral tension. Very elegant and lush, this 2018 is already beautiful to drink but can be cellared as well. There is so much music and vitality in this wine! Drink date: 2020-2040. Score: 92 (Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, June 28, 2019)

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PFALZ

DR. BÜRKLIN-WOLF ESTATE RIESLING TROCKEN 2018QualitätsweinTASTING NOTE: This is a bright and composed riesling with plenty of rich and fresh, ripe yellow-fruit aromas. The palate has plenty of fleshy, pithy yellow- peach and guava flavors. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Dec. 16, 2019)

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JESUITENHOF FUNDAMENT RIESLING TROCKEN 2018Qualitätswein You can expect this Riesling to offer up suggestions of peach, lime and ripe apple, with a stony mineral character. This style typically has a taut, linear acidity that gives the wine good freshness and zest. Pair with grilled pork sausages, shellfish or barbecued chicken breasts.

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CARPINETO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015DOCGTASTING NOTE: Smells like a little Cabernet Sauvignon enhancing the Sangiovese in this black currant- and cherry-flavored red (but it’s actually Canaiolo, with a bit of Mammolo and Colorino). Cedar, thyme, iron and sanguine notes round out the palate as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste. Shows excellent structure and balance. Best from 2020 through 2035. Score: 94 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2018)

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DUCA DI SARAGNANO SIR PASSO 2017IGT Toscano RossoTASTING NOTE: A portion of the grapes here were left on the vine for four weeks before being harvested, and the must (freshly crushed juice that includes the skins, pips and stems) added to the earlier-harvested and -fermented wine. This creates an intense, approachable wine, with raspberry, cherry, red plum, vanilla, and great length. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2018)

[Luca Maroni did not include a tasting note.] Score: 98 (Luca Maroni, lucamaroni.com, 2019)

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RUFFINO MODUS 2017IGT ToscanaThis blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet was first produced in 1997. The three varieties are aged separately in small French and American oak casks for approximately 12 months before blending and bottling. Ruffino’s take on the Super- tuscan style delivers a silky, structured wine that will feature layered, complex ripe fruit and be ideal for grilled meats.

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ITALY – RED WINE

PIEDMONT

MASSOLINO BAROLO 2016DOCGTASTING NOTE: ... a gorgeous wine that brings together all the best qualities of the year. Bright and pliant, yet with terrific structural intensity, the 2016 is a wonderfully complete, harmonious Barolo that will delight readers for the next 15 to 20 years. Dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice add striking shades of nuance. Massolino’s straight Barolo is a fabulous wine in its peer group. Vineyard sources include Briccolina, Collareto, Brolio and Le Turne. Drinking window: 2023-2036. Score: 92 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 2020)

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PUGLIA

TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2017Unfiltered, IGT Salento(Antinori)TASTING NOTE: Rich primitivo with dried berries and dark-chocolate and citrus undertones. Full and juicy. Fresh acidity. Lightly chewy tannins. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (James Suckling, james suckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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TUSCANY

AVIGNONESI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2015Vegan, DOCGTASTING NOTE: ... In 2015 the Sangiovese was harvested relatively early, between 10-28 September. Hints of dried rose petals, violet, pepper and black tea add complexity to fragrant red cherry and strawberry. While light on its feet and immediately appealing, it has the substance and structure to hold for the next eight years. Drinking window: 2018-2026. Score: 92 (Michaela Morris, decanter.com, Feb. 14, 2018)

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ZENATO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2017DOCThis incredibly popular Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Corvinone blend from a legendary producer always delivers complex aromas and flavours. Expect impressive, layered dark fruit, leather, spice, chocolate and smoke in an elegant, silky frame. This is a perennially versatile, easy-to-enjoy wine that will be a great partner for burgers or ribs hot off the grill.

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PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE

ANSELMO MENDES MUROS ANTIGOS LOUREIRO 2018DOC Vinho Verde TASTING NOTE: ... clean, bright and fresh, the lively acidity lifting the Loureiro. It is always controlled acidity, though – this is not an acid freak. It also has fine concentration for the grape. Plus, there’s a long, gripping finish that is unusually powerful for this level. If I had a quibble – which may turn into a virtue in time – this is a surprisingly unevolved Loureiro that still needs a little time to show off the personality of the grape. It is not very expressive at the moment. It should be drinking better in late summer. Drink date: 2019-2026. Score: 90 (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, May 31, 2019)

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PORTUGAL – RED WINE

EVIDENCIA RESERVA TOURIGA NACIONAL 2016DOC Dão (Parras Wines)TASTING NOTE: Floral aromas and a rich texture set the scene for a dense wine. Tannins and black fruits combine together, held by the mineral texture and spice from oak aging. This is a powerful wine that should age longer, so wait to drink until late 2019. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2019)

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TENUTA DI SESTA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014DOCGTASTING NOTE: The Tenuta di Sesta 2014 Brunello di Montalcino opens to an evolved appearance that showcases dark garnet saturation. However, this expression is also thicker and slightly more concentrated compared to many of its peers in this vintage. In 2014, the wines are lighter, generally speaking. You get a bright bouquet with crisp aromas of wild berry, blue flower and spice. The thinness of the vintage is apparent to the palate. This is a compact and streamlined Brunello with medium length. Drink date: 2020-2030. Score: 92 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Feb. 28, 2019)

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TENUTA PERANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2016DOCG(Frescobaldi)TASTING NOTE: This shows beautiful energy and brightness with black-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Tight and focused. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 93 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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VENETO

TENUTA FALEZZA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE 2016DOC TASTING NOTE: Garnet tinged with ruby. Subtle yet racy nose of red fruits, cherry and a touch of fern. Smooth, svelte, elegant palate with appealing nascent aromas of brandy and fine spices with an underlying herbal dimension. Very promising. Score: 92 (Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, 2018)

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POESIA GARNACHA BLANCA 2018DO Catalunya TASTING NOTE: There’s a very fresh array of lemons and pears on offer here with a smooth, crisp and direct feel on the palate. Drink now. Score: 90 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 26, 2019)

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SPAIN – RED WINE

MURIEL FINCAS DE LA VILLA RESERVA 2015DOCa RiojaTASTING NOTE: This generous red is rich and round, with ripe tannins and orange peel acidity. Cherry, dried currant, licorice, vanilla and spice flavors are ample yet focused. A balance of traditional and modern styles. Drink now through 2030. Score: 93 (Tim Matthews, winespectator.com, April 30, 2020)

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SEIN 2015DO AlicanteTASTING NOTE: The first wine they ever produced is now at the 2015 Sein, a blend of 60% Monas-trell and 40% Syrah from a year when they did not bottle their top El Telar. It fermented with indige-nous yeasts, and the two varieties were matured separately in oak casks for 12 months. It also had a classic and serious profile, with generous oak and good ripeness, with character, powerful and concentrated. Drink date: 2018-2022. Score: 90 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, Dec. 29, 2017)

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PORTUGAL – RED WINE CONT’D

GLORIA RESERVA 2018DOC Douro(Vicente Faria)TASTING NOTE: This perfumed wine is ripe and structured, with hints of wood aging. Its tannins and mint flavors give the wine a sophisticated touch that goes well with the rich fruits and indicate its aging potential. [Decant tonight for one hour or] Drink this wine from 2021. Score: 89 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2019)

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QUINTA DO ENCONTRO PRETO BRANCO RESERVA RED 2016DO BairradaTASTING NOTE: Grown in the producer’s Bairrada estate, this impressive wine is rich in fine tannins and spicy wood from six months in barrel. It is a blend of Baga and Touriga Nacional, with some white Bical to give the wine a light touch. Drink the wine from 2021. Score: 92 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2019)

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SPAIN – WHITE WINE

BODEGAS CAMPILLO FERMENTADO EN BARRICA BLANCO 2018DOCa RiojaTASTING NOTE: A very fresh and layered white with dried apples, mangoes and white pineapple. Full body. Very bright, fresh and lively finish. A blend of 75% viura and 25% chardonnay. [Ready to] Drink now. Score: 92 (James Suckling, james suckling.com, July 26, 2019)

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SPAIN – ROSÉ WINE

SOTO MANRIQUE NARANJAS AZULES GARNACHA ROSÉ 2018DOP Cebreros TASTING NOTE: ... fermented in concrete (for the first time) with natural yeasts and no maceration, like a blanc de noirs. In a cooler year with higher yields and larger bunches, the first pressing gave less color and the wine is paler than ever. The nose could be mistaken for a white (it would be fun to serve it blind in a dark glass), and the wine is mineral (no fruit, austere) and crisp, with effervescent acidity and the stony granite sensation. This is now perfect for drinking and should develop nicely for another three or four years. This has to be the sharpest vintage to date; it transcends the style and everything. Incredible value. Drink 2020-2022. Score: 93 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, April 23, 2020)

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RED WINECANADA – ONTARIO n 56598 13TH STREET CABERNET/MERLOT 2018 6 Page 31 $19.95 n 117960 CREEKSIDE LAURA’S RED 2016 6 Page 31 $25.00 n 317933 PELEE ISLAND VINEDRESSERS MERITAGE 2016 6 Page 32 $24.95USA – CALIFORNIA n 394221 BONESHAKER OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 2017 Page 33 $29.95 n 14378 DOMAINE DE LA TERRE ROUGE LES COTES DE L’OUEST SYRAH 2014 Page 33 $31.95 n 24190 DUCKHORN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Page 34 $89.95 n 14444 GRAND NAPA MASTER RED 2016 Page 34 $52.95 n 14370 GRANITE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 Page 34 $19.95 n 572305 LANGE TWINS ESTATE GROWN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Page 34 $24.95 n 15101 McMANIS PETITE SIRAH 2018 Page 34 $22.95

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RED WINE CONT’DUSA – OREGON n 237776 KINGS RIDGE PINOT NOIR 2018 Page 34 $29.95 n 11710 UNDERWOOD PINOT NOIR (250 mL) Page 35 $8.95USA – WASHINGTON n 698142 COSENTINO CIGAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Page 35 $24.95ARGENTINA n 322800 ALAMOS SELECCIÓN MALBEC 2016 Page 35 $17.95 n 15129 CASA NATAL RESERVA MALBEC 2015* Page 36 $20.95CHILE n 638445 MORANDÉ ADVENTURE VIGNO VIGNADORES OLD VINES Page 36 $26.95 DRY-FARMED CARIGNAN 2016 n 18721 VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 Page 36 $18.95AUSTRALIA n 15495 3 RINGS SHIRAZ 2017 Page 37 $17.95 n 12850 DRIFTWOOD ESTATES THE COLLECTION SHIRAZ/CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 Page 37 $19.95 n 13031 SHANAHANS SILENCE IS GOLDEN SHIRAZ 2016 Page 37 $24.95 n 444455 SHINGLEBACK DAVEY ESTATE SINGLE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 Page 37 $22.95 n 346510 SISTER’S RUN COW’S CORNER GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MATARO 2018 Page 38 $17.95 n 377036 WAKEFIELD JARAMAN SHIRAZ 2017 Page 38 $24.95NEW ZEALAND n 551630 TRINITY HILL THE TRINITY RED BLEND 2015 Page 38 $19.95 n 285361 VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION PINOT NOIR 2017 Page 39 $24.95SOUTH AFRICA n 698175 WATERKLOOF CIRCLE OF LIFE RED 2017 Page 39 $19.95 n 15595 WATERKLOOF SERIOUSLY COOL CINSAULT 2018 Page 39 $19.95FRANCE – BORDEAUX n 349910 CHÂTEAU FONTAINE DE GENIN 2015 Page 41 $15.95 n 14717 CHÂTEAU PICORNEAU 2016* Page 41 $19.95 n 633040 CLOS BEL-AIR 2016 Page 41 $22.95FRANCE – BEAUJOLAIS n 14735 MANOIR DU CARRA BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES 2017 Page 42 $15.95FRANCE – BURGUNDY n 14750 ISABELLE ET PHILLIPE GERMAIN LE P’TIT LÉON BEAUNE 2018 Page 42 $32.95FRANCE – RHÔNE n 62711 DOMAINE DE LA CHARBONNIÈRE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016 Page 42 $51.95 n 561290 LOUIS BERNARD LOUIS CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2016 Page 42 $16.95FRANCE – SOUTH OF FRANCE n 15522 CHÂTEAU GRAND CHÊNE CAHORS 2016 Page 42 $17.95GREECE n 286708 LANTIDES NEMÉA AGIORGITIKO 2016 Page 43 $18.95ITALY – PIEDMONT n 11205 MASSOLINO BAROLO 2016 Page 44 $61.95ITALY – PUGLIA n 320929 TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2017 Page 44 $21.95ITALY – TUSCANY n 943670 AVIGNONESI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2015 Page 44 $29.95 n 47118 CARPINETO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 Page 44 $29.95 n 10121 DUCA DI SARAGNANO SIR PASSO 2017 Page 44 $16.95 n 912956 RUFFINO MODUS 2017 Page 44 $29.95 n 640599 TENUTA DI SESTA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014 Page 45 $56.95 n 10360 TENUTA PERANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2016 Page 45 $24.95ITALY – VENETO n 14999 TENUTA FALEZZA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE 2016 Page 45 $21.95 n 995704 ZENATO VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2017 Page 45 $18.95PORTUGAL n 15002 EVIDENCIA RESERVA TOURIGA NACIONAL 2016 Page 45 $16.95 n 146522 GLORIA RESERVA 2018 Page 46 $16.95 n 452755 QUINTA DO ENCONTRO PRETO BRANCO RESERVA RED 2016 Page 46 $24.95SPAIN n 276030 MURIEL FINCAS DE LA VILLA RESERVA 2015 Page 46 $19.95 n 391896 SEIN 2015 Page 46 $17.95

ROSÉ WINECANADA – ONTARIO n 10125 FERN WALK ROSÉ 2019 6* Page 32 $16.95 n 85126 MEGALOMANIAC PINK SLIP ROSÉ 2018 6 Page 32 $19.95 n 469338 SUE-ANN STAFF FANCY FARM GIRL FOXY PINK ROSÉ 2018 6 Page 32 $15.95USA – CALIFORNIA n 668368 JOEL GOTT ROSÉ 2019 Page 35 $24.95USA – OREGON n 15275 ERATH PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2018 Page 35 $21.95ARGENTINA n 493130 SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE ROSÉ 2019 Page 36 $22.95AUSTRALIA n 408476 ZONTE’S FOOTSTEP SCARLET LADYBIRD ROSÉ 2019 Page 38 $17.95NEW ZEALAND n 498428 THE DOCTORS’ ROSÉ 2018 Page 39 $19.95FRANCE – PROVENCE n 575282 LÉOUBE LOVE ROSÉ 2019 4 Page 42 $25.95GREECE n 15139 TROUPIS FTERI AGIORGITIKO/MOSCHOFILERO ROSÉ 2018 Page 43 $16.95SPAIN n 15377 SOTO MANRIQUE NARANJAS AZULES GARNACHA ROSÉ 2018 Page 47 $16.95

* Late arrival. Product may not be available at release time.All bottles are 750 mL unless otherwise specified. 4 Organic product(K) = Kosher, (KP) = Kosher for Passover, (KPM) = Kosher for Passover & Mevushal


OTTAWA Rideau St. at King Edward OAKVILLE Cornwall Dr. at Trafalgar Rd. WOODBRIDGE Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd. TORONTO Summerhill & Yonge

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Flagship ExclusivesShop online or visit our largest stores for this exciting expanded collection of premium Vintages products.

Vintages Flagship Stores

We’re bringing you even more. Online and in some of our larger stores you’ll find a bigger, better selection of top products. Look for this ad every two weeks, where we’ll tell you about our latest collection of Flagship Exclusives, then stop in to see for yourself, or order at lcbo.com/vintages or through our app.

PAUL CLUVER ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2017WO Elgin, South Africa

Savoury, dense and refreshing. Aromatic oak, textured tannins, and sweet red cherry and raspberry. Drink 2019-2024.

93 points (Tim Atkin, MW, timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2018)

Medium-bodied & Fruity750 mL (XD) $29.95 2

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ARMAND DE BRIGNAC ACE OF SPADES GOLD BRUT CHAMPAGNE AC, Champagne, France

Crisp and fresh, with baked bread, biscuits, yeast, well-defined fruit and a long, dry, honeyed finish.

Rich & Complex1500 mL (XD) $694.95 2

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FOSS MARAI DRY CARTIZZE VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG, Veneto, Italy

Tangy, with candied lemon zest, almond marzipan and mineral.

97 points (Decanter Asia Wine Awards, 2019)

Light & Fruity750 mL (D) $44.95 1

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ADOBE ROAD SHIFT RED BLEND 2016Sonoma County, California

Violets and roses, with black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate. Firm, but closes with a refreshing note.

93+ points (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, June 29, 2018)

Full-bodied & Firm750 mL (XD) $94.95 2

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WHISKY WISE Sip a top-flight spirit from our recent releases.Aficionados and budding enthusiasts alike, take note! Whether you’re partial to fine Scotch, Bourbon, Irish whiskey or all of the above, visit the Whisky Shop for an ever-evolving selection of the renowned and the rare from the world’s great distilleries.

Among our recent releases are these four fine Scotch and Irish whiskies that collectively embody centuries of distilling history and expertise. Each of these handcrafted works of art would make a fine end to a lazy summer day – sip them neat or on the rocks after dinner while admiring the sunset.

These and other fine whiskies are available at select LCBO locations, or shop the full collection online.lcbo.com/whiskyshop


THE IRISHMAN 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEYThis silky-smooth unchillfiltered Irish whiskey is matured in first-fill, flame-charred Bourbon barrels and features baking spices, plum and malt. Walsh Whiskey crafts just 6,000 bottles or fewer each year; each one is numbered by batch as a mark of quality.

582452 700 mL $89.95

LAGAVULIN DISTILLERS EDITION ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY Crafted for more than 200 years, Lagavulin is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Islay single malts. This rare special edition, double-matured in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, is smoky, with a raisiny sweetness.

503060 750 mL $159.95

CRAGGANMORE 12-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYCragganmore was founded in 1869 by John Smith, a former manager of The Macallan and The Glenlivet who was considered the most experienced distiller of his day. One of Speyside’s most complex malts, this features layered flavours of malt, herb and nut, with hints of smoke and sandalwood. Enjoy neat.

192732 750 mL $99.95

TOMATIN 14-YEAR-OLD PORTWOOD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKYTomatin has been distilling whisky in the Scottish Highlands since 1897 using the soft water of the Alt-na-Frith stream. This whisky is aged in casks that held Tawny Port for close to 50 years, resulting in luscious flavours of fruitcake, cigar, chocolate and red fruit. Enjoy neat or over ice.

435834 750 mL $110.40

In the Whisky Shop this month


limited-time offersSave on these popular products from June 22 to July 19, 2020

White WinesCASAS DEL BOSQUE RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANCCasablanca Valley, Chile974717 (XD) 750 mL $14.95NOW $12.95 Save $2.00

CAVE SPRING ESTATE RIESLINGVQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario286377 (D) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

G. MARQUIS THE SILVER LINE CHARDONNAYNiagara Stone Road Vineyard, VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario258681 (XD) 750 mL $17.95NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND CHARDONNAYSonoma/Monterey/Napa counties, California308122 (D) 750 mL $21.95NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CHARDONNAYCalifornia(Jackson Wine Estates International)369686 (D) 750 mL $21.95NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

MALIVOIRE CHARDONNAYVQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario573147 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

MER SOLEIL RESERVE CHARDONNAYSanta Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California958975 (XD) 750 mL $34.95NOW $29.95 Save $5.00

OYSTER BAY CHARDONNAYMarlborough, South Island, New Zealand326728 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $16.95 Save $3.00

QUAILS’ GATE CHARDONNAYBC VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia377770 (XD) 750 mL $24.95NOW $21.95 Save $3.00

ROBERT OATLEY SIGNATURE SERIES CHARDONNAYMargaret River, Western Australia350900 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

TAWSE SKETCHES OF NIAGARA CHARDONNAYVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario89037 (D) 750 mL $19.95NOW $17.95 Save $2.00

Red WinesBERINGER KNIGHTS VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNONSonoma County, California352583 (XD) 750 mL $44.95NOW $39.95 Save $5.00

COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES CABERNET SAUVIGNONWashington460154 750 mL $17.95NOW $14.95 Save $3.00

CONFIDENCIAL RESERVAPortugal452789 750 mL $14.95NOW $13.95 Save $1.00

GHOST PINES MERLOTSonoma County/Napa County, California454876 (D) 750 mL $21.95NOW $19.95 Save $2.00

LOUIS JADOT BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGESAC, Beaujolais, France365924 (XD) 750 mL $17.95NOW $15.95 Save $2.00

MONTES ALPHA CABERNET SAUVIGNONColchagua Valley, Chile322586 (XD) 750 mL $19.95NOW $16.95 Save $3.00

RODNEY STRONG ESTATE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIRRussian River Valley, Sonoma County, California954834 (XD) 750 mL $29.95NOW $24.95 Save $5.00

SAN FABIANO CALCINAIA CELLOLE GRAN SELEZIONE CHIANTI CLASSICODOCG, Tuscany, Italy411389 (XD) 750 mL $42.95NOW $39.95 Save $3.00

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KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANCMarlborough, South Island, New Zealand35386 (XD) 750 mL REG. $19.95NOW $16.95Save $36 on a case of 12

CHANSON RÉSERVE DU BASTION PINOT NOIRAC Bourgogne, Burgundy, France(Chanson Père & Fils)50575 (XD) 750 mL REG. $24.95NOW $20.95Save $48 on a case of 12

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KIR YIANNI CUVÉE VILLAGES XINOMAVROPDO Naoussa, Greece14151 (XD) 750 mL $19.95Buy 2 bottles to get 10 Bonus Miles

DILLON’S VERMOUTHNiagara, Ontario571133 750 mL $19.95Buy 2 of these 3 products (571133, 463398 or 14915) to get 30 Bonus Miles

LAN CRIANZADOCa Rioja, Spain166538 (XD) 750 mL $16.95Get 8 Bonus Miles

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(K) = Kosher(KP) = Kosher for Passover(KPM) = Kosher for Passover & MevushalPrices subject to change without notice.Quantities are limited.

Wines on these Special Offers pages can also be ordered online at lcbo.com.

KIM CRAWFORD ROSÉHawke’s Bay, North Island, New Zealand650325 (XD) 750 mL $18.95NOW $16.95 Save $2.00

Other Wines & SpiritsCHÂTEAU DES CHARMES BRUT SPARKLINGTraditional method, VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario224766 (D) 750 mL $25.95NOW $21.95 Save $4.00

FRANCIS COPPOLA SOFIA ROSÉMonterey County, California284943 (XD) 750 mL $24.95NOW $22.95 Save $2.00

INNISKILLIN VIDAL ICEWINEWith gift box, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario388306 (S) 375 mL $49.95NOW $44.95 Save $5.00

JACKSON-TRIGGS RESERVE VIDAL ICEWINEVQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario389411 (S) 375 mL $39.95NOW $34.95 Save $5.00



FEATURE STORIES• Food-friendly Mediterranean wines• Patio-perfect Euro wines• Local Talent: Summer refreshers

WINES OF THE MONTHEL ESTECO MALBEC 2017Calchaquí Valley, Argentina (113191)

MIMI EN PROVENCE GRANDE RÉSERVE ROSÉ 2019AC Côtes de Provence, France (452573)

ARRIVE IN STYLECELLIER DES DAUPHINS RÉSERVE 2018AC Côtes du Rhône, France (14081)

In our next catalogue...July 25, 2020

Prices not available at press time.


good to know• All products in this catalogue can be ordered online at

lcbo.com or through our app (available from the App Store or Google Play), or obtained at Vintages locations across Ontario. Quantities are limited, and product availability varies by store.

• Visit lcbo.com/vintages to find out about new releases, special offers, events and more, or be the first to know by signing up for the Vintages Latest weekly e-newsletter.

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GiftsFor birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous or just because, a great-value wine specially chosen by our experts is a good bet that’s sure to please. Visit lcbo.com to order or check store availability.

McMANIS PETITE SIRAH 2018 Certified sustainable, Lodi, California

Petite Sirah is often cast in a supporting role with Lodi’s most famous grape, Zinfandel. Here it steps out for a star turn as a single-varietal wine, where its plush texture and complex dark fruit shine. It will give a stellar performance paired with barbecued beef.

15101 (D) 750 mL

$22.95Full-bodied & Firm

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE AND TO ORDER ONLINE, SEE PAGE 34.


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Please enjoy responsibly.DISCOVER OUR LATEST COLLECTION, IN STORES AND ONLINE SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020

IN THIS RELEASEA 90-point California

Chardonnay. See page 33.

A silky Supertuscan for grilled fare.

See page 44.

A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

See page 38.


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