Vintages New Release Collection – July 19, 2025

BLACK BANK HILL CABERNET FRANC 2022 6 VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

... The wine was wild fermented and aged for 20 months in a mix of used and neutral French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. I love this old-style Cab Franc with its nose of minty/eucalypt, fresh red berries, graphite, wild blueberries, herbs and lifted barrel spices. It’s rich and concentrated on the palate and leaning more toward the darker fruits of anise, blueberries and plums, with that lovely minty accent, fine tannins, solid structure, black tea notes and spice on a lifted, long finish. Can hold this wine through 2033. Score: 93 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.

com, March 31, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 46056

(XD) 750 mL $39.95 2

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PIPOLI AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2021 DOC, Basilicata, Italy Basilicata’s ancient volcanic soils are ideal for Aglianico, encouraging bold, rich dark fruit and complex herb, mocha and spice tones. Perfect for summer entertainment, this wine will continue to evolve through 2028+. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 94 (lucamaroni.com, Sept. 2, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 320507 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2