Vintages New Release Collection – May 9, 2026

A snapshot of exciting events, great wines to try, new collections, special offers and more. WHAT’S ON

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Kevin Qin, head winemaker at Featherstone Estate Winery.

RUBY GEM ROCK CELLAR GAMAY NOIR 2024 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario 50371 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 JADE RIESLING 2024 6 VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario 42484 (M) 750 ml $24.95

Kevin Qin joined Featherstone in 2014 following his graduation from Niagara College’s winery and viticulture program. He has increasingly played a critical role in shaping the Featherstone style, where he’s now both vineyard manager and head winemaker. He also crafts wines under his own label; wines that celebrate his Asian heritage. Jade can symbolize nobility, purity and longevity, all attributes found in Jade Riesling 2024. And the colour ruby, as in Ruby Gem Rock Cellar Gamay Noir 2024, can signify love and passion; two undeniable features of Kevin Qin’s winemaking career. May is Asian Heritage Month , and Vintages has two tasty local wines to help you celebrate.

FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 25 TO 26.

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