Vintages New Release Collection – April 26, 2025

Cool, sunny Patagonia is Argentina’s southernmost region. It produces unique, striking expressions including Pinot Noir with intense flavour concentration balanced by high natural acidity.

The soils in Régnié are a distinct pink-hued granite, and the elegant, refined and ageable wines are among the lightest of the Beaujolais crus.

Lithe, light and easy to enjoy, food-friendly Valpolicella has broad appeal and hits all the marks for warm-weather entertaining.

KOSKIL PINOT NOIR 2022 Patagonia, Argentina

CHÂTEAU DE DURETTE LES BRUYÈRES RÉGNIÉ 2023 AC, Beaujolais, France

TEDESCHI CAPITEL NICALÒ VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2021 DOC, Veneto, Italy, sustainable

A rich pinot noir with lots of dark cherries, dark spices, stones and a hint of orange peel. Juicy and fine-grained with nice mid-palate density and a tight finish. Drink or hold [through 2028+]. Score: 91 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, March 24, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 34816 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

Régnié wines are named for a charming com mune nestled on the road to the Loire Valley. Made from 100% Gamay from vines aged 50 75 years, this elegant, earthy wine is brimming with brambly berries and will pair nicely with charcuterie, rabbit or duck. [The Concours International de Lyon did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours International de Lyon, 2024) Light-bodied & Fruity 42731 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 New at Vintages

This is a light bodied, smooth and gentle red, very typical of Valpolicella. Expect sour cherry/ strawberry fruit, some florality and slightly earthy notes. It drinks easily, with good fruit, juicy acidity and soft tannin. Shows very good length. Tasted twice in late 2023, with December example much improved. Score: 89 (David Lawrason, winealign.com) Light-bodied & Fruity 984997 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

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