USA
The United States is a well-established wine region known for producing a wide range of exceptional fine wines that reflect the unique terroir of the country.
The American wine industry dates back to the early 17th century when European settlers brought grapevines to the country. Today, the United States is one of the world's largest wine producers, with California leading the way.
Some of the most famous vineyards in the USA include Napa Valley's Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Silver Oak, and Screaming Eagle, Sonoma's Kistler and Ridge Vineyards, and Oregon's Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser. These vineyards are known for their commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, as well as their use of traditional winemaking techniques.
Opus One, for example, is a renowned producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, one of California's signature grape varieties. The vineyard produces a range of high-quality wines, including the Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon, the Overture by Opus One, and the Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine.
With a focus on unique terroir, sustainable farming practices, and traditional winemaking techniques, the United States produces exceptional fine wines that are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs. From the bold and robust Cabernet Sauvignon to the elegant and complex Pinot Noir, American wines are a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
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Decanter (100)
It is an absolute stand-out wine that is just seamless, with a purity of dark fruit flavours and spices balanced by threads of distinct minerality, freshness, and tension. Pure blackberry and black cherry fruit notes are tinged with bright capsicum. The depth and intensity of this wine are just as bewildering as the freshness conveyed on the palate. The dusty tannin backbone, a classic quality of the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyard in St. Helena, frames a panoply of savoury spices, crushed herbs, liquorice and black ironstone minerality, delivering a perfect Cabernet Franc in the heady, rich, opulent and mineral-driven style Lithology is known for, but with tremendous energy in the 2021s, which conveys a real elegance to match this wine’s intensity.Inc. VAT£1,325.46 -
Decanter (99)
Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance.Inc. VAT£1,325.70 -
The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a well-crafted red wine, embodying the distinctive character of California's North Coast. Producers and lifelong friends, Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, utilise organic and sustainable viticulture to create wines that speak volumes about their provenance. Each grape is meticulously hand-harvested from diverse Californian sites, capturing the nuances of each vineyard's unique terroir.
The 2021 expression triumphantly showcases their commitment to lucidity and precision. This Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, and maturity is reached in neutral oak, allowing its vivid fruit concentration and structured tannins to take centre stage. On the nose, it presents alluring blackcurrant and wild herb aromas, which unfurl on the palate alongside sophisticated notes of warm earth and velvety spice.
The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a limited-production treasure, epitomising California’s viticultural excellence.
Inc. VAT£900.58 -
The Wine Independent (98-100)
The 2021 Chardonnay CIX Estate was tasted as a tank sample, due to be bottled in December 2022. It swans out of the glass with notions of ripe apricots, juicy pears, and quince paste, plus suggestions of grapefruit oil, lemongrass, and toasted almonds with a touch of beeswax. Full-bodied, rich, vibrant, multi-layered, and flawless, the palate is a seamless, complex, creamy powerhouse that is impossible to put down. The finish goes on forever. CIX stands for 109 because this was called “parcel 109” when they bought it. Planted in 2008 to the Montrachet clone, the berries accumulate flavor very slowly here.Inc. VAT£738.49 -
Inc. VAT£776.69 -
Inc. VAT£799.49 -
The Ceritas Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir 2021 is an enlightened expression of complexity and class. Cultivated in Sonoma County, California, Ceritas focuses on delivering wines of character rooted in the region's unique climates and soils. The 2021 release of their Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir is testament to their artisanal practices. Each grape is handpicked and fermented naturally, showcasing great dedication to traditional techniques whilst employing modern understanding.
The minimalist intervention approach employed by Ceritas allows for the Pinot Noir's true character to shine. Deeply aromatic with notes of wild berries and ground spice, this wine cascades across the palate with exceptional balance and textured depth. Its lingering finish delivers an unforgettable impression.
Made by the widely respected winemaker, John Raytek, Ceritas Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir 2021 offers an absorbing insight into the expressive beauty of California Pinot Noir. A captivating ensemble of craftsmanship and terroir - this is a wine of unmistakable pedigree and charm.
Inc. VAT£733.49 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Elliott is packed with layered aromas of gravelly mineral earth, framboise, and wild herbs. Profound and balanced, with outstanding structure and gripping ripe tannins, it reveals notes of crunchy cherry, fresh earth, and a refined, elegant perfume on the finish. It continuously evolves in the glass and is an absolutely stunning and singular wine.Inc. VAT£768.04 -
Introducing the Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, valuable addition to the cellar of any discerning oenophile. This radiant Pinot Noir is produced by Ceritas, maestros of viniculture with a predilection for crafting small batch wines reflective of their unique terroir. Nestled within the-aesthetic cool-climate of Sonoma Coast, California, the Occidental vineyard's maritime influence enhances the grape qualities, cultivating distinctive flavours.
The Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is an homage to artisan winemaking traditions - hand harvesting and indigenous fermentations lead to minimal intervention. This expression is marked by eloquent layers of red cherry, clove, wild herbs and orange peel, juxtaposed against a robust structure. The wine's finish is noted for its gripping minerality and liveliness, making it age-worthy and versatile.
Its precise balance between rustic charm and sophisticated depth presents the Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 as a pure expression of its prestigious origin, ready to tantalise the palette of the patient connoisseur.
Inc. VAT£921.89 -
Indulge in the nuanced thrill of the Ceritas Sonoma Coast Carex Chardonnay 2021. Forged in the heart of Sonoma County's true cool climate, this offering embodies authentic Californian winemaking. Meticulously cultivated on an ancient uplifted seabed, the grapes are granted a unique mineral intensity, embellishing the wine's vivacious charm. Produced by Ceritas, a family-run establishment helmed by revered winemakers, John and Phoebe Raytek, this Chardonnay encapsulates their testament to crafting wines that reflect the land's character.
A blend of expressive tropical fruit, floral undertones and structured minerality define this elegant elixir. Attention to hand-harvesting and a natural fermenting process contribute to the wine's rich complexity. The Ceritas Sonoma Coast Carex Chardonnay 2021 showcases a well-sculpted palate of crisp apple vibrant acidity, underpinned by subtle oak influences and a lingering finish. A remarkable addition for collectors and enthusiasts, this heirloom Chardonnay is a living tribute to vineyard-centred winemaking.
Inc. VAT£602.69 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Zephyr pours a vibrant straw with green highlights and opens in the glass to notes of lime blossom, chive, and hints of tropical fruit and sea spray. It retains ripeness throughout, with fresh lime, green apple, white flowers, and fresh herbs, as well as saline and sea spray. Drink this over the next decade.Inc. VAT£670.84 -
Vinous (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is lights out. Crushed rocks, white pepper, mint, citrus peel and dried flowers offer tons of palate-staining intensity. As always, the Trout Gulch is intensely saline and mineral, with a bit of youthful austerity that needs time to soften.Inc. VAT£678.04 -
Vinous (96)
Deeply seductive, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard opens with a burst of mentholated herbs, licorice and sweet autumnal spices. Juicy and broad upon entry, this envelopes the palate with ripe red and hints of blue fruit, giving way to suggestions of cola and lavender. Its mineral core comes forward through the finish, gaining tension through a blend of fine tannins and residual acids as spice and floral notes resonate throughout. The Eileen Vineyard is refined using 46% whole clusters and 34% new French oak barrels for eighteen months.Inc. VAT£529.24 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard opens with a dusty bouquet of rich autumnal spices, hints of ginger and crushed raspberry. This sweeps across the palate with a wave of ripe wild berries guided by zesty acidity, taking on a distinct savoriness toward the close. Hints of blood orange and bitter dark chocolate linger long as the 2021 tapers off with youthful tension and a layer of grippy tannins that frame the experience beautifully. The Jessie is the most wildly appealing of the Cristom single vineyards, presenting a little of something for everyone.Inc. VAT£465.64 -
Vinous (93)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard is savory with a pleasantly herbal tinge as suggestions of incense and lavender give way to cinnamon-dusted blackberries. It’s a model of purity, wiry, with saline minerals and depths of tart wild berries peppering the palate. This is long and perfumed with a coating of concentration that lingers long, leaving a cranberry crunch through the finale.Inc. VAT£465.64 -
Vinous (95)
Darkly alluring, the 2021 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard is perfumed with dusty violets and lavender, giving way to dried black cherries. Luxuriously round, with juicy acidity, this cascades across the palate with crisp raspberry fruits as rosy inner florals amass toward the close. Hints of blood orange pucker the cheeks as the 2021 finishes staining and long with long lingering chalky mineral tones.Inc. VAT£465.64 -
Inc. VAT£517.27 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
A deep yet bright ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Bressay Estate Vineyard is lifted with notes of cinnamon, highly floral notes of candied roses, red berries, and wild strawberries. Medium-bodied, it offers tremendous energy, with seamless acidity, fine tannins, a stony texture, and more layers that unfold with orange peel and saline.Inc. VAT£731.09 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Chardonnay Chloe is a powerful, dense wine that is going to need time to come around. Lemon confit, dried herbs, menthol, spice and chamomile all take shape, gradually, in this potent Chardonnay. The Chloe is a blend of fruit from El Diablo and Flora Marie, plus fruit from the Estate. This deep, phenolic Chardonnay has a ton to offer.Inc. VAT£632.69 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a powerful, phenolic, driving wine. Sage, crushed rocks, lemon peel, mint, white pepper and dried herbs infuse the Estate with tremendous complexity. High-density plantings of Mount Eden clone Chardonnay on this site yield a wine of tremendous distinctiveness and vibrancy.Inc. VAT£647.09 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is the 20th bottling of a Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay at DuMOL. It was harvested September 25-27, matured in larger barrels and finished with six months in stainless steel. "There are very few better vintages of this," winemaker Andy Smith exclaims during our tasting, and I have to agree. It's bursting with scents of matchstick, chamomile, Greek yogurt and white peach, and over time, it unfurls unique spicy, herbal undertones. The palate is intensely concentrated, boasting expansive, dynamic flavors that segue from stone fruit to honey. Satiny and seamless, it has a tremendously long finish with mind-altering depth of flavor. Fans of Burgundy will love it for its flinty tones, and fans of California for its concentration and power.Inc. VAT£587.09 -
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2021 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard needs quite a bit of coaxing to unlock notes of ripe yellow apples, grapefruit oil, orange peel, and juicy peaches, leading to wafts of wet slate, shaved ginger, and almond croissant. The medium-bodied palate has super-charged intensity, delivering layer upon layer of citrus, stone fruit, and mineral flavors with a silky texture and laser-precise acidity, finishing with incredible length and so many citrus and mineral sparks. This is phenomenal Chardonnay! These Hyde Vineyard vines were planted in 1986. "Hyde were the first to do custom growing and they do it so well," commented DuMOL's winemaker, Andy Smith. "The shoot growth in 2021 was very low and the yields were down from a typical 21 barrels to 17 barrels. But I believe this is the best quality is the best they've ever had from here." I agree. For number crunchers, the pH is 3.38, and ABV is 13.7%.Inc. VAT£611.09 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2021 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard is magnificent. Dark, plush and exceptionally vivid, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. The mix of Calera and Swan clones yields an unctuous, rich Pinot that does not taste like a wine from sandy soils. The 2021 is sensational. I don't think I have ever tasted a wine like this before here. A rush of dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice and menthol builds into the huge, structured finish. Unforgettable.Inc. VAT£863.09 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breathtaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all—striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections.Inc. VAT£899.09 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Finn pours a jeweled ruby and is sourced from two vineyards. It offers up nearly ripe, attractive smoky notes of cherry, cracked pepper, and dusty earth. Full-bodied, it’s expansive on the palate, with ripe black raspberry, pine, and anise. This needs time but is well structured and has excellent balance.Inc. VAT£791.09 -
Inc. VAT£609.89 -
Inc. VAT£497.54 -
Embark on a sensory journey with the exquisite Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021. This sublime wine is born from the Seven Springs vineyard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, USA, known for its volcanic soils and maritime climate. Handcrafted by the world-renowned Evening Land Winery, acclaimed for highlighting distinct terroirs, this Chardonnay is a testament to their dedication to bare-handed winemaking.
Meticulously hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, the wine matures in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious marriage of crystalline purity and opulent texture. On the nose, nuanced notes of citrus and wet stone unfold, while the palate is graced with complex layers of ripe pear, honey and subtle minerality.
With its remarkable ageing potential, the Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021 promises to evolve beautifully, offering wine aficionados an unforgettable tasting journey. Succumb to its allure and add this elegant expression of nature's finesse to your cellar today.
Inc. VAT£1,534.18 -
Originating from Northern California's distinguished Sonoma Coast, the Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 2021 is testament to the mastery of renowned vintners, Kistler Vineyards. This single varietal wine is nurtured from vine to bottle under meticulous hands, guaranteeing an expression that's both singular and distinct. Aligning modern techniques with careful fermentation in French oak barrels, Kistler bestows the wine with a deep, balanced profile. Its alluring nose of fresh lemon zest, green apple and subtle hazelnut ('noisetiers' in French) precedes a palate teeming with crisp acidity and a seamless mineral finish. Layered flavours complementing a variety of dishes reveal a versatility associated only with premier Chardonnays. Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 2021 embodies the vineyard's commitment to low intervention practices and upholding the natural expression of the fruit, earning their reputation for producing timeless, exemplary wines.
Inc. VAT£1,167.67 -
Exceptionally elegant and subtly flavourful, Kistler Chardonnay Mccrea Vineyard 2021 is a quintessential illustration of the prowess of its acclaimed Californian producer. Made by meticulously harvesting fully ripe Chardonnay grapes and fermenting these in French oak, Kistler's Mccrea Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2021 vintage represents world-class winemaking acumen. This bottling possesses a defined structure accompanied by poised texture, displaying incisive stone fruit and citrus flavours meticulously melded with nuanced oak undertones.
Alluringly aromatic, the bouquet is a harmonious blend of freshly cut white flowers, crisp apple, and dash of zest. Named after Kistler's long-serving viticulturist Steve Mccrea, this wine is a testament to the distinct terroir that the Sonoma Mountain AVA is renowned for. Indulge in the delectable pleasure that Kistler Chardonnay Mccrea Vineyard 2021 brings, encapsulating the purest expression of Californian Chardonnay and the precision cutting-edge vineyard practice afford. A must-have for discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Inc. VAT£1,254.04
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Decanter (100)
It is an absolute stand-out wine that is just seamless, with a purity of dark fruit flavours and spices balanced by threads of distinct minerality, freshness, and tension. Pure blackberry and black cherry fruit notes are tinged with bright capsicum. The depth and intensity of this wine are just as bewildering as the freshness conveyed on the palate. The dusty tannin backbone, a classic quality of the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyard in St. Helena, frames a panoply of savoury spices, crushed herbs, liquorice and black ironstone minerality, delivering a perfect Cabernet Franc in the heady, rich, opulent and mineral-driven style Lithology is known for, but with tremendous energy in the 2021s, which conveys a real elegance to match this wine’s intensity.In Bond£1,095.00 -
Decanter (99)
Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance.In Bond£1,095.00 -
The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a well-crafted red wine, embodying the distinctive character of California's North Coast. Producers and lifelong friends, Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, utilise organic and sustainable viticulture to create wines that speak volumes about their provenance. Each grape is meticulously hand-harvested from diverse Californian sites, capturing the nuances of each vineyard's unique terroir.
The 2021 expression triumphantly showcases their commitment to lucidity and precision. This Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, and maturity is reached in neutral oak, allowing its vivid fruit concentration and structured tannins to take centre stage. On the nose, it presents alluring blackcurrant and wild herb aromas, which unfurl on the palate alongside sophisticated notes of warm earth and velvety spice.
The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a limited-production treasure, epitomising California’s viticultural excellence.
In Bond£712.00 -
The Wine Independent (98-100)
The 2021 Chardonnay CIX Estate was tasted as a tank sample, due to be bottled in December 2022. It swans out of the glass with notions of ripe apricots, juicy pears, and quince paste, plus suggestions of grapefruit oil, lemongrass, and toasted almonds with a touch of beeswax. Full-bodied, rich, vibrant, multi-layered, and flawless, the palate is a seamless, complex, creamy powerhouse that is impossible to put down. The finish goes on forever. CIX stands for 109 because this was called “parcel 109” when they bought it. Planted in 2008 to the Montrachet clone, the berries accumulate flavor very slowly here.In Bond£609.00 -
In Bond£628.00
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In Bond£647.00
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The Ceritas Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir 2021 is an enlightened expression of complexity and class. Cultivated in Sonoma County, California, Ceritas focuses on delivering wines of character rooted in the region's unique climates and soils. The 2021 release of their Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir is testament to their artisanal practices. Each grape is handpicked and fermented naturally, showcasing great dedication to traditional techniques whilst employing modern understanding.
The minimalist intervention approach employed by Ceritas allows for the Pinot Noir's true character to shine. Deeply aromatic with notes of wild berries and ground spice, this wine cascades across the palate with exceptional balance and textured depth. Its lingering finish delivers an unforgettable impression.
Made by the widely respected winemaker, John Raytek, Ceritas Cuvee Chloe Pinot Noir 2021 offers an absorbing insight into the expressive beauty of California Pinot Noir. A captivating ensemble of craftsmanship and terroir - this is a wine of unmistakable pedigree and charm.
In Bond£592.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Elliott is packed with layered aromas of gravelly mineral earth, framboise, and wild herbs. Profound and balanced, with outstanding structure and gripping ripe tannins, it reveals notes of crunchy cherry, fresh earth, and a refined, elegant perfume on the finish. It continuously evolves in the glass and is an absolutely stunning and singular wine.In Bond£624.00 -
Introducing the Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, valuable addition to the cellar of any discerning oenophile. This radiant Pinot Noir is produced by Ceritas, maestros of viniculture with a predilection for crafting small batch wines reflective of their unique terroir. Nestled within the-aesthetic cool-climate of Sonoma Coast, California, the Occidental vineyard's maritime influence enhances the grape qualities, cultivating distinctive flavours.
The Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is an homage to artisan winemaking traditions - hand harvesting and indigenous fermentations lead to minimal intervention. This expression is marked by eloquent layers of red cherry, clove, wild herbs and orange peel, juxtaposed against a robust structure. The wine's finish is noted for its gripping minerality and liveliness, making it age-worthy and versatile.
Its precise balance between rustic charm and sophisticated depth presents the Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 as a pure expression of its prestigious origin, ready to tantalise the palette of the patient connoisseur.
In Bond£749.00 -
Indulge in the nuanced thrill of the Ceritas Sonoma Coast Carex Chardonnay 2021. Forged in the heart of Sonoma County's true cool climate, this offering embodies authentic Californian winemaking. Meticulously cultivated on an ancient uplifted seabed, the grapes are granted a unique mineral intensity, embellishing the wine's vivacious charm. Produced by Ceritas, a family-run establishment helmed by revered winemakers, John and Phoebe Raytek, this Chardonnay encapsulates their testament to crafting wines that reflect the land's character.
A blend of expressive tropical fruit, floral undertones and structured minerality define this elegant elixir. Attention to hand-harvesting and a natural fermenting process contribute to the wine's rich complexity. The Ceritas Sonoma Coast Carex Chardonnay 2021 showcases a well-sculpted palate of crisp apple vibrant acidity, underpinned by subtle oak influences and a lingering finish. A remarkable addition for collectors and enthusiasts, this heirloom Chardonnay is a living tribute to vineyard-centred winemaking.
In Bond£483.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Zephyr pours a vibrant straw with green highlights and opens in the glass to notes of lime blossom, chive, and hints of tropical fruit and sea spray. It retains ripeness throughout, with fresh lime, green apple, white flowers, and fresh herbs, as well as saline and sea spray. Drink this over the next decade.In Bond£543.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is lights out. Crushed rocks, white pepper, mint, citrus peel and dried flowers offer tons of palate-staining intensity. As always, the Trout Gulch is intensely saline and mineral, with a bit of youthful austerity that needs time to soften.In Bond£549.00 -
Vinous (96)
Deeply seductive, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard opens with a burst of mentholated herbs, licorice and sweet autumnal spices. Juicy and broad upon entry, this envelopes the palate with ripe red and hints of blue fruit, giving way to suggestions of cola and lavender. Its mineral core comes forward through the finish, gaining tension through a blend of fine tannins and residual acids as spice and floral notes resonate throughout. The Eileen Vineyard is refined using 46% whole clusters and 34% new French oak barrels for eighteen months.In Bond£425.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard opens with a dusty bouquet of rich autumnal spices, hints of ginger and crushed raspberry. This sweeps across the palate with a wave of ripe wild berries guided by zesty acidity, taking on a distinct savoriness toward the close. Hints of blood orange and bitter dark chocolate linger long as the 2021 tapers off with youthful tension and a layer of grippy tannins that frame the experience beautifully. The Jessie is the most wildly appealing of the Cristom single vineyards, presenting a little of something for everyone.In Bond£372.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard is savory with a pleasantly herbal tinge as suggestions of incense and lavender give way to cinnamon-dusted blackberries. It’s a model of purity, wiry, with saline minerals and depths of tart wild berries peppering the palate. This is long and perfumed with a coating of concentration that lingers long, leaving a cranberry crunch through the finale.In Bond£372.00 -
Vinous (95)
Darkly alluring, the 2021 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard is perfumed with dusty violets and lavender, giving way to dried black cherries. Luxuriously round, with juicy acidity, this cascades across the palate with crisp raspberry fruits as rosy inner florals amass toward the close. Hints of blood orange pucker the cheeks as the 2021 finishes staining and long with long lingering chalky mineral tones.In Bond£372.00 -
In Bond£399.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)
A deep yet bright ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Bressay Estate Vineyard is lifted with notes of cinnamon, highly floral notes of candied roses, red berries, and wild strawberries. Medium-bodied, it offers tremendous energy, with seamless acidity, fine tannins, a stony texture, and more layers that unfold with orange peel and saline.In Bond£590.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Chardonnay Chloe is a powerful, dense wine that is going to need time to come around. Lemon confit, dried herbs, menthol, spice and chamomile all take shape, gradually, in this potent Chardonnay. The Chloe is a blend of fruit from El Diablo and Flora Marie, plus fruit from the Estate. This deep, phenolic Chardonnay has a ton to offer.In Bond£508.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a powerful, phenolic, driving wine. Sage, crushed rocks, lemon peel, mint, white pepper and dried herbs infuse the Estate with tremendous complexity. High-density plantings of Mount Eden clone Chardonnay on this site yield a wine of tremendous distinctiveness and vibrancy.In Bond£520.00 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is the 20th bottling of a Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay at DuMOL. It was harvested September 25-27, matured in larger barrels and finished with six months in stainless steel. "There are very few better vintages of this," winemaker Andy Smith exclaims during our tasting, and I have to agree. It's bursting with scents of matchstick, chamomile, Greek yogurt and white peach, and over time, it unfurls unique spicy, herbal undertones. The palate is intensely concentrated, boasting expansive, dynamic flavors that segue from stone fruit to honey. Satiny and seamless, it has a tremendously long finish with mind-altering depth of flavor. Fans of Burgundy will love it for its flinty tones, and fans of California for its concentration and power.In Bond£470.00 -
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2021 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard needs quite a bit of coaxing to unlock notes of ripe yellow apples, grapefruit oil, orange peel, and juicy peaches, leading to wafts of wet slate, shaved ginger, and almond croissant. The medium-bodied palate has super-charged intensity, delivering layer upon layer of citrus, stone fruit, and mineral flavors with a silky texture and laser-precise acidity, finishing with incredible length and so many citrus and mineral sparks. This is phenomenal Chardonnay! These Hyde Vineyard vines were planted in 1986. "Hyde were the first to do custom growing and they do it so well," commented DuMOL's winemaker, Andy Smith. "The shoot growth in 2021 was very low and the yields were down from a typical 21 barrels to 17 barrels. But I believe this is the best quality is the best they've ever had from here." I agree. For number crunchers, the pH is 3.38, and ABV is 13.7%.In Bond£490.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2021 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard is magnificent. Dark, plush and exceptionally vivid, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. The mix of Calera and Swan clones yields an unctuous, rich Pinot that does not taste like a wine from sandy soils. The 2021 is sensational. I don't think I have ever tasted a wine like this before here. A rush of dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice and menthol builds into the huge, structured finish. Unforgettable.In Bond£700.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breathtaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all—striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections.In Bond£730.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Finn pours a jeweled ruby and is sourced from two vineyards. It offers up nearly ripe, attractive smoky notes of cherry, cracked pepper, and dusty earth. Full-bodied, it’s expansive on the palate, with ripe black raspberry, pine, and anise. This needs time but is well structured and has excellent balance.In Bond£640.00 -
In Bond£489.00
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In Bond£405.00
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Embark on a sensory journey with the exquisite Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021. This sublime wine is born from the Seven Springs vineyard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, USA, known for its volcanic soils and maritime climate. Handcrafted by the world-renowned Evening Land Winery, acclaimed for highlighting distinct terroirs, this Chardonnay is a testament to their dedication to bare-handed winemaking.
Meticulously hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, the wine matures in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious marriage of crystalline purity and opulent texture. On the nose, nuanced notes of citrus and wet stone unfold, while the palate is graced with complex layers of ripe pear, honey and subtle minerality.
With its remarkable ageing potential, the Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021 promises to evolve beautifully, offering wine aficionados an unforgettable tasting journey. Succumb to its allure and add this elegant expression of nature's finesse to your cellar today.
In Bond£1,240.00 -
Originating from Northern California's distinguished Sonoma Coast, the Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 2021 is testament to the mastery of renowned vintners, Kistler Vineyards. This single varietal wine is nurtured from vine to bottle under meticulous hands, guaranteeing an expression that's both singular and distinct. Aligning modern techniques with careful fermentation in French oak barrels, Kistler bestows the wine with a deep, balanced profile. Its alluring nose of fresh lemon zest, green apple and subtle hazelnut ('noisetiers' in French) precedes a palate teeming with crisp acidity and a seamless mineral finish. Layered flavours complementing a variety of dishes reveal a versatility associated only with premier Chardonnays. Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 2021 embodies the vineyard's commitment to low intervention practices and upholding the natural expression of the fruit, earning their reputation for producing timeless, exemplary wines.
In Bond£941.00 -
Exceptionally elegant and subtly flavourful, Kistler Chardonnay Mccrea Vineyard 2021 is a quintessential illustration of the prowess of its acclaimed Californian producer. Made by meticulously harvesting fully ripe Chardonnay grapes and fermenting these in French oak, Kistler's Mccrea Vineyard Chardonnay from the 2021 vintage represents world-class winemaking acumen. This bottling possesses a defined structure accompanied by poised texture, displaying incisive stone fruit and citrus flavours meticulously melded with nuanced oak undertones.
Alluringly aromatic, the bouquet is a harmonious blend of freshly cut white flowers, crisp apple, and dash of zest. Named after Kistler's long-serving viticulturist Steve Mccrea, this wine is a testament to the distinct terroir that the Sonoma Mountain AVA is renowned for. Indulge in the delectable pleasure that Kistler Chardonnay Mccrea Vineyard 2021 brings, encapsulating the purest expression of Californian Chardonnay and the precision cutting-edge vineyard practice afford. A must-have for discerning collectors and enthusiasts alike.
In Bond£1,029.00
