Vintages New Release Collection – April 12, 2025

WESTCOTT ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2021 6 VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, sustainable From estate vineyards in Vinemount Ridge and Twenty Mile Bench, this poised, perfumed, savoury Pinot Noir boldly declares its Niagara quality. A finessed, lithe, charming wine that will elevate your holiday table, bringing grace and style to the party. Medium-bodied & Fruity 427500 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2 EMILIANA NOVAS GRAN RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2023 Valle de Casablanca, Chile, sustainable, vegan Plenty of fruit, with berries, cherries, red flowers and a touch of orange peel and nutmeg. Juicy strawberries on the palate. Firm, round tannins with good length in a fruity finish. It shows nice pinot character. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 10, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 14148 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1 4 Organic product

TOMMASI RAFAÈL VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2022 DOC, Veneto, Italy

A solid expression of Ripasso with no shortage of oak tannins. Notes of camphor, forest floor, dark fruit, menthol, aniseed and spruce. The mid-palate packs plenty of flavor and yet there is an undeniable freshness that confers lift, energy and impressive length. This wine is barely mid-weighted, and yet the intensity of flavor suggests something with more body. Welcome astringency in the finish. Good drinking. Drink or hold. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, April 3, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 23259 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2