If I Could Buy Only One – July 19th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the July 19th release, which one would it be and why?”

Black Bank Hill Cabernet Franc 2022, Ontario, Canada
$39.95, Shaunpierre Inc
Michael Godel – The quality of the wine is all that matters, however for more reasons that will soon come to light, the Black Bank Hill Cabernet Franc 2022, Lincoln Lakeshore must be my Only One for the July 19th, 2025 VINTAGES release. Juiciest of the cabernet franc and also one of the more tannic, a.k.a structured expressions. Comes at the palate (especially) in waves and with layers waiting to be peeled away, exposed and experienced. There is everything in this ultra special cabernet franc and it will live a very long time. If you have any plan to track some down through VINTAGES locations, do it as soon as possible. The inventory will not last.
Megha Jandhyala – My “only one” this fortnight is Black Bank Hill’s 2022 Cabernet Franc from Lincoln Lakeshore in the Niagara Peninsula. I chose it because I find myself inextricably drawn to its intense perfume. It is so immediately captivating- savoury herbs, sweet tobacco blossoms, violets, ripe plush red fruit, vanilla bean, and toasted brown spices come together in a resonant, richly layered, yet uplifting harmony. The palate is equally in balance – it feels lithe and nimble, full of flavour, its medium weight supported by refined tannins and bright acidity. There is a real sense of freshness and coolness here that telegraph’s this wine’s Niagara origins and I find myself taken by its blithe and relaxed, yet compelling charisma.
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Use these quick links for access to all of our July 19th Top Picks in the New Release. Non-premium members can select from all release dates 30 days prior.
John’s Top Picks – July 19th
Lawrason’s Take – July 19th
Megha’s Picks – July 19th
Michael’s Mix – July 19th
