Vintages - Smart Buys

It’s a new year! Good news for the savvy shopper who knows that each January, Vintages brings you a selection of the shrewdest deals in the world of fine wine. So grab that gift card you got over the holidays and read on. These handy lists will help you find the perfect wine. 

Try: A beautifully balanced, elegant wine with a sense of place (26926); a rich Niagara Chardonnay that's creamy yet balanced that overdelivers on value (907683);  a Chardonnay from the Chilean winery of a legendary French winemaker (350058); and from a celebrated producer, a wine that delivers great elegance for the price (947440).

Try: A lovely wine from one of the world’s most beloved regions (372524); a wine sourced from old vines that has body and structure to spare (266882); a great value in one of South Africa’s signature wine styles (21107); or a wonderfully elegant wine from Rioja (471854).

Try: A Washington wine with outstanding elegance, complexity and depth for the price, perfect for mid-winter evenings (26512); an incredibly full-bodied wine made by Pascal Marty of Rothschild and Opus One fame (27199); a rich blend of Merlot and Corvina that would be a hit at any gathering (410704); a beautiful Côtes du Rhone that over-delivers for the price: easy-drinking, food-loving, and perfect for any day of the week (494690).

Try: A brilliant, aromatic wine from a lesser-known Italian region (569806); a VQA South Islands find that's a fine expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with a
dash of Petit Verdot (492470); an elegant, silky Syrah that's excellently balanced (27196); and a unique blend that delivers a journey of discovery for the senses in every glass (138883).

Try: A fresh, fruity Malbec with maximum varietal expression and a minimal price tag (118067); a Vintages customer favourite for almost 10 years that pairs perfectly with wild mushroom and venison (354134); a herbaceous wine made from the under-the-radar Grillo variety that delivers minerality along with floral aromas (645770); or a juicy, customer-favourite wine that’s an authentic portrait of Portugal’s Douro region (579862).