Vintages New Release Collection – December 20, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D VENETO CORTE SANT ANNA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2017 DOCG (Rubinelli Vajol) 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella. A lovely combination of freshness and evolution: expressive red and black fruits together with notes of fig, prune, leather, coffee, and sandalwood. The palate is lively, with ripe tannins in the background, and plenty of potential for aging. The long finish engages and delights. [Drink through 2032.] Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2022) Full-bodied & Smooth 31415 (XD) 750 ml $77.95 2

LEBANON – RED WINE

DOMAINE DES TOURELLES MARQUIS DES BEYS RED 2019 Bekaa Valley

This wine is a 50-50 blend of small-parcel Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from higher- altitude sites in the Bekaa Valley. It has good structure and depth, with generous blackcurrant, dark berry, chocolate, and a brambly/forest floor complexity. Pair this with lamb or a smoky eggplant-and-chickpea stew. Full-bodied & Firm 45620 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

TEZZA FLAVIO CORTE MAJOLI VALPOLICELLA 2024 DOC, sustainable

QUINTA DO MONTE D’OIRO TINTO 2021 Vinho Regional Lisboa, vegan

This sleek, fun Valpolicella was fermented and then aged for three months in stainless steel, allowing the vibrancy of the fruit to shine through uninhibited. Floral with lots of cherry and red berry, it’s fresh, juicy, and great for pairing with white meats. Light-bodied & Fruity 47020 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 4 Organic product

A medium- to full-bodied red with notes of cumin, black plums, walnuts and chocolate orange. Juicy, ripe tannins. All in balance. Syrah. Drink or hold [into early 2030s]. Score: 91 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, Nov. 10, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45097 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 4 Organic product

SPAIN – WHITE WINE PAGO DEL CIELO CELESTE ON THE LEES SUR LIES VERDEJO 2024 DO Rueda

TEZZA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO VALPANTENA SUPERIORE 2021 DOC, sustainable

... includes 14% Sauvignon Blanc from Rueda. At this stage, it leans strongly toward Sauvignon, with aromas of apple, grapefruit, lime and herbs. The palate is slightly creamier, with refreshing acidity. This is a wine that straddles both Verdejo and Sauvignon profiles, offering clear, expressive flavor and a taut, energetic structure. Drinking window: 2025-2033. Score: 90-92 (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, June 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 44756 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

This wine has nicely framed black fruit, blackberry, black pepper, chocolate and a hint of balsamic. It’s ripe and concentrated, with a broad appeal that makes it a good option for informal holiday gatherings. Medium-bodied & Fruity 25823 (XD) 750 ml $28.95 2 4 Organic product

42 VINTAGES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025