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.
USA
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£1,490.44 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc coming from six vineyards and reared for 24 months in 100% new French oak, the 2014 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed blackberries and fresh blackcurrants with touches of cigar box, sandalwood, dried lavender, beef drippings and mocha plus a waft of wild thyme. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly elegant and fine in the mouth, the lively fruit is well structured by grainy tannins and seamless acid, finishing long and earthy. 14,500 cases were made. |
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California | 4 | 98 (VN) |
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£1,128.74 |
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Vinous (98)A powerful, tightly-wound wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is likely to require the better part of the next decade to come into its own. The most backward and brooding of these wines, the Grand Vin is also quite primary and closed in on itself. Still, the energy, drive and focus of the best vintages is very much in evidence. Today, the 2014 is dense, seamless and utterly impeccable, with no hard edges, beautifully integrated oak (100% new) and exceptional balance. |
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California | 2 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,284.47 |
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Wine Advocate (98)A massive, gorgeously rich and decadent version of this cuvee, the 2014 Estate Cuvee (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah and 15% Petit Verdot) is reminiscent of a 2005 Pomerol with its huge bouquet of cassis, toasted spice, graphite, damp earth and leafy herb aromas and flavors. Thick, full-bodied, unctuous and palate-saturating, yet still with purity and grace, it's an insanely good Bordeaux blend (or close) from Paso Robles that will have two decades of overall longevity. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£995.29 |
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Wine Advocate (99)From the micro-terroir of the W. S. Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is pushing perfection. Its incredibly opaque color is followed by notes of lead pencil shavings, mulberry, blackberry and dark raspberry fruit, some background oak and minerality, and profound richness in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. It is gorgeously ripe, and sexy already, with a lush and voluptuous texture. Drink it over the next 25+ years. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£2,095.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)From the micro-terroir of the W. S. Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is pushing perfection. Its incredibly opaque color is followed by notes of lead pencil shavings, mulberry, blackberry and dark raspberry fruit, some background oak and minerality, and profound richness in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. It is gorgeously ripe, and sexy already, with a lush and voluptuous texture. Drink it over the next 25+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,205.54 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is beautifully complete, with a layered, multi-dimensional, elegant profile that's more structured than the Diamond Mountain, yet more seamless and approachable than the Howell Mountain. Crème de cassis, Asian spice, smoked earth, incense and sandalwood note all flow to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that has no hard edges, ultra-fine tannin, incredible purity of fruit, and a great finish. As with all these 2014s, it's not about huge richness and opulence and more about purity, nuance and balance. It's a damn near perfect wine that will only get better with 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for three to four decades. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£953.09 |
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Indulge in the sophistication of the Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, a masterpiece produced by one of Napa Valley's premier estates. Origination from the sun-drenched vineyards of Yountville, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines have been organically farmed and hand-harvested to ensure peak maturity and grape quality. The unique microclimate, characterised by warm days and cool nights, imparts the wine with exceptional depth and richness. The Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, adorned with a deep garnet colour, emanates inviting aromas of blackberry, cassis and spice. The palate is a harmonious blend of dark fruit, accented by subtle notes of oak and supple tannins achieved through 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Esteemed wine critic Robert Parker at the Wine Advocate, particularly praises this Cabernet for its layered complexity and elegant, long finish. This wine exhibits the sheer dedication of Newton Vineyard to crafting wines sprung from the soils of their "nature by design" ethos. Savour the finesse of Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. |
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Oregon | 1 | - |
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£512.44 |
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Experience the exquisite depth and elegance of the Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014. Born from the fertile soils of Oregon's Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir defines the notion of a classically balanced wine. Lovingly crafted by eminent wine producer Nicolas Jay, this wine bears the signature of the producer's Burgundian roots intertwined with unique New World character. The Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014 was meticulously hand-harvested, routinely sorted, and destemmed to capture the pure essence of Pinot Noir. Fermented and aged for over a year in French oak barriques, this wine envelops your palate with voluptuous notes of vivid red cherries, elegant floral nuances, and subtle earthy undertones. A lingering memory of structured tannins and vibrant acidity underpin the opulence of this wine. Enjoy the unforgettable finish and unmatched complexity exclusive to Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014. An extraordinary testament to the perfect unison of old-world finesse and new-world vitality. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£2,100.04 |
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James Suckling (97)Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. So perfumed. You just want to smell it. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Savory and delicious. Drinkable but better in 2020. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£2,229.64 |
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James Suckling (97)Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. So perfumed. You just want to smell it. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Savory and delicious. Drinkable but better in 2020. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,693.06 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard offers up a profound and singular nose of loam, rocks and iron ore over a core of black cherries, baked black berries and preserved plums with hints of licorice, dark chocolate, cedar, sautéed herbs and beef broth. Full-bodied, rich and demonstrating great depth with a wonderfully compelling personality, it delivers a multitude of savory meat and toast layers, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins. It finishes with incredible persistence, allowing those provocative mineral nuances to shine through. |
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California | 6 | 95+ (WA) |
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£507.97 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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California | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
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£2,241.46 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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California | 27 | 98+ (WA) |
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£807.85 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard reveals notes of blackberry preserves and blueberry compote with chocolate box, star anise, sandalwood, dried meat and black loam nuances. The full-bodied palate is earthy and muscular, with a solid frame of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness to support the taut earthy and savory flavors, finishing on a lingering spicy note. 840 cases were made. |
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California | 4 | 97+ (WA) |
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£2,607.89 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Having tasted this wine since the inaugural 2012 vintage, one of the aspects I most love about this vineyard is how clearly it stands stylistically apart from Paul Hobbs' St. Helena and Oakville single-vineyard wines—with red fruits entering the mélange, this incredible energy plus a very particular tannin texture—and yet the quality is right up there on the same par. Containing a dollop (2%) of Cabernet Franc, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a deep garnet-purple color and a vibrant nose of red currant and red plum compote, blackberry preserves and mulberries with underlying suggestions of garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, damp earth, lavender and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins on this wine are oh-so-finely pixelated, with a refreshing backbone cutting through the intense flavor layers, finishing with an invigorating lift. I could sit down and drink this right now, but it promises much more to come with 10-15 years cellaring and should hold considerably longer. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£926.98 |
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Vinous (90)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard is an attractive wine, although the effects of the drought are felt in the wine's somewhat stressed personality and roasted fruit profile. Savory, ripe and expressive, the 2014 Tanbark Hill is a pretty Cabernet to enjoy over the next handful of years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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£1,934.81 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | 100 (VN) |
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£891.20 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 6 | 100 (VN) |
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£2,428.82 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Virginia | 9 | - |
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£1,133.09 |
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Drawing on a legacy of meticulous craftsmanship, the much-acclaimed Ramiiisol Cabernet Franc Riserva 2014 is a profound expression of viticultural prowess from the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. This ruby-red delight proffers a symphony of wild berry and forest floor notes, interwoven with sophisticated undertones of spice and tobacco. Skilfully aged in a harmonious blend of new and used French oak barrels, the intricate artistry of winemaker Gabriele Rausse shines through in its medium-bodied structure, pairing vivacious acidity with fine-grained tannins. True to the philosophy of the Ramiiisol estate, this vintage encapsulates the charisma of its verdant terroir, captured through sustainable practices and dry farming techniques. Esteemed wine connoisseurs have lauded it over time, forging its status as an exemplar of New World Cabernet Franc. The Ramiiisol Cabernet Franc Riserva 2014 offers a profound wine drinking experience that flawlessly merges tradition and innovation. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£1,191.26 |
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James Suckling (97)The aromas of oysters and peaches combine beautifully with the blackberry and blackcurrant character. Black olives, too. Full-bodied, layered and very intense with chocolate, black fruit and an intense, savory finish. Best Bard ever. Try in 2020, but already so pretty. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,395.85 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, is the 2014 The Absurd, basically a choice of their finest barrels, or as winemaker and owner Benoit Touquette says, “The crème de la crème.” This is another perfect wine equaling their incredible 2013. Yet the 2014 is slightly more forward and showy, as many 2013s are just beginning to shut down. There are 250 cases of this majestic wine that has an opaque purple color, extraordinary nose of spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry, creosote, charcoal, toast and spice. The wine has unbelievable fruit on the attack, midpalate and finish, compelling purity, texture and a finish of close to a full minute. It is (as advertised by the winery) a “showcase of the best of Napa Valley with the freedom of expression that results from no rules.” Drink now-2035. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£4,527.14 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, is the 2014 The Absurd, basically a choice of their finest barrels, or as winemaker and owner Benoit Touquette says, “The crème de la crème.” This is another perfect wine equaling their incredible 2013. Yet the 2014 is slightly more forward and showy, as many 2013s are just beginning to shut down. There are 250 cases of this majestic wine that has an opaque purple color, extraordinary nose of spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry, creosote, charcoal, toast and spice. The wine has unbelievable fruit on the attack, midpalate and finish, compelling purity, texture and a finish of close to a full minute. It is (as advertised by the winery) a “showcase of the best of Napa Valley with the freedom of expression that results from no rules.” Drink now-2035. |
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Oregon | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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£591.64 |
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Vinous (92)(aged in 50% new oak) Brilliant red. Deep-pitched red fruit preserve, cola, spicecake and floral pastille aromas are lifted and sharpened by a smoky mineral note. Intense, palate-staining raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show a spine of juicy acidity and slowly tighten up and become sweeter with aeration. Combines power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes impressively long, displaying excellent focus and a suave floral quality. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£908.89 |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£908.89 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the most subtle wines in the lineup. Black cherry, plum, mint, hard candy and sweet spices, along with ripe, silky tannins, give the wine its sense of creaminess and textural finesse. Super-expressive aromatics and layered, plush fruit add to the wine's considerable appeal. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,149.60 |
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James Suckling (98)Unique aromas of blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate and walnut. Full body, very powerful and tannic. Incredible depth and power. Precise and so focused. Muscular. Great structure. This needs at least six to eight years to come together. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£2,285.24 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon which is a more elegant, seamless wine compared to the more brooding and backward 2015. Exhibiting a deep purple color and utterly heavenly notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, white flowers, and graphite, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, insane purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. While a big, powerful wine, it’s the purity of fruit and tannin quality that sets this incredible wine at the top of the pyramid. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch! |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£2,713.86 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon which is a more elegant, seamless wine compared to the more brooding and backward 2015. Exhibiting a deep purple color and utterly heavenly notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, white flowers, and graphite, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, insane purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. While a big, powerful wine, it’s the purity of fruit and tannin quality that sets this incredible wine at the top of the pyramid. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch! |
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California | 1 | - |
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£2,171.74 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Schrader Assortment Case 2014. This distinguished offering hails from the venerable vineyards of Napa Valley, California, meticulously crafted by wine titan Fred Schrader. Schrader's commitment to authenticity and integrity shines through in every sip, as the winery utilises exclusively old-vine fruit, handpicked and sorted to ensure an unrivalled level of quality. This assortment case offers a symphony of Schrader's immaculate 2014 vintage wines including the renowned Old Sparky, CCS, and RBS, each stands as an ode to the unique terroir. The wines reveal a sublime complexity, exhibiting a profound depth of flavour imparted through an extended aging process in bespoke French oak barrels. Their alluring aromas, intense fruit profiles, and luxurious textures are testament to Schrader's precise and sensitive winemaking philosophy. The Schrader Assortment Case 2014 offers a drinking experience par excellence, a true touchstone for connoisseurs seeking the epitome of fine US winemaking. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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£1,226.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc coming from six vineyards and reared for 24 months in 100% new French oak, the 2014 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of crushed blackberries and fresh blackcurrants with touches of cigar box, sandalwood, dried lavender, beef drippings and mocha plus a waft of wild thyme. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly elegant and fine in the mouth, the lively fruit is well structured by grainy tannins and seamless acid, finishing long and earthy. 14,500 cases were made. |
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California | 4 | 98 (VN) |
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£931.00 |
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Vinous (98)A powerful, tightly-wound wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is likely to require the better part of the next decade to come into its own. The most backward and brooding of these wines, the Grand Vin is also quite primary and closed in on itself. Still, the energy, drive and focus of the best vintages is very much in evidence. Today, the 2014 is dense, seamless and utterly impeccable, with no hard edges, beautifully integrated oak (100% new) and exceptional balance. |
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California | 2 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,050.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)A massive, gorgeously rich and decadent version of this cuvee, the 2014 Estate Cuvee (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah and 15% Petit Verdot) is reminiscent of a 2005 Pomerol with its huge bouquet of cassis, toasted spice, graphite, damp earth and leafy herb aromas and flavors. Thick, full-bodied, unctuous and palate-saturating, yet still with purity and grace, it's an insanely good Bordeaux blend (or close) from Paso Robles that will have two decades of overall longevity. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£823.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)From the micro-terroir of the W. S. Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is pushing perfection. Its incredibly opaque color is followed by notes of lead pencil shavings, mulberry, blackberry and dark raspberry fruit, some background oak and minerality, and profound richness in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. It is gorgeously ripe, and sexy already, with a lush and voluptuous texture. Drink it over the next 25+ years. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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£1,733.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)From the micro-terroir of the W. S. Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is pushing perfection. Its incredibly opaque color is followed by notes of lead pencil shavings, mulberry, blackberry and dark raspberry fruit, some background oak and minerality, and profound richness in a full-bodied, multi-dimensional style. It is gorgeously ripe, and sexy already, with a lush and voluptuous texture. Drink it over the next 25+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£995.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is beautifully complete, with a layered, multi-dimensional, elegant profile that's more structured than the Diamond Mountain, yet more seamless and approachable than the Howell Mountain. Crème de cassis, Asian spice, smoked earth, incense and sandalwood note all flow to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that has no hard edges, ultra-fine tannin, incredible purity of fruit, and a great finish. As with all these 2014s, it's not about huge richness and opulence and more about purity, nuance and balance. It's a damn near perfect wine that will only get better with 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for three to four decades. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£775.00 |
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Indulge in the sophistication of the Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, a masterpiece produced by one of Napa Valley's premier estates. Origination from the sun-drenched vineyards of Yountville, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines have been organically farmed and hand-harvested to ensure peak maturity and grape quality. The unique microclimate, characterised by warm days and cool nights, imparts the wine with exceptional depth and richness. The Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, adorned with a deep garnet colour, emanates inviting aromas of blackberry, cassis and spice. The palate is a harmonious blend of dark fruit, accented by subtle notes of oak and supple tannins achieved through 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Esteemed wine critic Robert Parker at the Wine Advocate, particularly praises this Cabernet for its layered complexity and elegant, long finish. This wine exhibits the sheer dedication of Newton Vineyard to crafting wines sprung from the soils of their "nature by design" ethos. Savour the finesse of Newton Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. |
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Oregon | 1 | - |
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£411.00 |
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Experience the exquisite depth and elegance of the Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014. Born from the fertile soils of Oregon's Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir defines the notion of a classically balanced wine. Lovingly crafted by eminent wine producer Nicolas Jay, this wine bears the signature of the producer's Burgundian roots intertwined with unique New World character. The Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014 was meticulously hand-harvested, routinely sorted, and destemmed to capture the pure essence of Pinot Noir. Fermented and aged for over a year in French oak barriques, this wine envelops your palate with voluptuous notes of vivid red cherries, elegant floral nuances, and subtle earthy undertones. A lingering memory of structured tannins and vibrant acidity underpin the opulence of this wine. Enjoy the unforgettable finish and unmatched complexity exclusive to Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir 2014. An extraordinary testament to the perfect unison of old-world finesse and new-world vitality. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£1,734.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. So perfumed. You just want to smell it. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Savory and delicious. Drinkable but better in 2020. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£1,842.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Mesmerizing aromas of flowers, bark, currants and blackberries. So perfumed. You just want to smell it. Exquisite tension and finesse with an almost Burgundian texture, yet it’s Napa in its soul with ripe fruit, stones, spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors. Savory and delicious. Drinkable but better in 2020. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,391.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard offers up a profound and singular nose of loam, rocks and iron ore over a core of black cherries, baked black berries and preserved plums with hints of licorice, dark chocolate, cedar, sautéed herbs and beef broth. Full-bodied, rich and demonstrating great depth with a wonderfully compelling personality, it delivers a multitude of savory meat and toast layers, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins. It finishes with incredible persistence, allowing those provocative mineral nuances to shine through. |
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California | 6 | 95+ (WA) |
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£420.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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£1,848.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and displaying a deep garnet-purple color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard opens with pronounced crème de cassis, mocha, black forest cake and cloves over lavender, bay leaf and menthol nuances. Full-bodied, concentrated and seductive, it has a gorgeous velvety texture and plenty of freshness lifting the opulent flavors, finishing with a spices and herbs kick. |
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California | 27 | 98+ (WA) |
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£670.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard reveals notes of blackberry preserves and blueberry compote with chocolate box, star anise, sandalwood, dried meat and black loam nuances. The full-bodied palate is earthy and muscular, with a solid frame of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness to support the taut earthy and savory flavors, finishing on a lingering spicy note. 840 cases were made. |
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£2,154.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Having tasted this wine since the inaugural 2012 vintage, one of the aspects I most love about this vineyard is how clearly it stands stylistically apart from Paul Hobbs' St. Helena and Oakville single-vineyard wines—with red fruits entering the mélange, this incredible energy plus a very particular tannin texture—and yet the quality is right up there on the same par. Containing a dollop (2%) of Cabernet Franc, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Nathan Coombs Estate has a deep garnet-purple color and a vibrant nose of red currant and red plum compote, blackberry preserves and mulberries with underlying suggestions of garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, damp earth, lavender and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins on this wine are oh-so-finely pixelated, with a refreshing backbone cutting through the intense flavor layers, finishing with an invigorating lift. I could sit down and drink this right now, but it promises much more to come with 10-15 years cellaring and should hold considerably longer. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£734.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard is an attractive wine, although the effects of the drought are felt in the wine's somewhat stressed personality and roasted fruit profile. Savory, ripe and expressive, the 2014 Tanbark Hill is a pretty Cabernet to enjoy over the next handful of years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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£1,607.00 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 3 | 100 (VN) |
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£740.00 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 6 | 100 (VN) |
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£2,016.00 |
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Vinous (100)I knew it was only a matter of time before Davide Cilli would make a wine at Promontory that would represent the maximum expression of this rugged hillside site. The 2014 Promontory has been exceptional in the past, but it has also gained another gear or two over the last year, which is pretty much now standard for these wines. Stunningly delineated and precise, with tremendous purity and exceptional balance, the 2014 Promontory dazzles from start to finish. This is an especially translucent style, one that is more about persistence and balance than power alone. Stated simply, the 2014 Promontory is towering achievement from one of Napa Valley's most talented young winemakers. Kudos to the Harlan family and the winegrowing team led by Bob Levy and Cory Empting for creating the framework that allowed Cilli to craft this exquisite, riveting Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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£925.00 |
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Drawing on a legacy of meticulous craftsmanship, the much-acclaimed Ramiiisol Cabernet Franc Riserva 2014 is a profound expression of viticultural prowess from the Monticello AVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. This ruby-red delight proffers a symphony of wild berry and forest floor notes, interwoven with sophisticated undertones of spice and tobacco. Skilfully aged in a harmonious blend of new and used French oak barrels, the intricate artistry of winemaker Gabriele Rausse shines through in its medium-bodied structure, pairing vivacious acidity with fine-grained tannins. True to the philosophy of the Ramiiisol estate, this vintage encapsulates the charisma of its verdant terroir, captured through sustainable practices and dry farming techniques. Esteemed wine connoisseurs have lauded it over time, forging its status as an exemplar of New World Cabernet Franc. The Ramiiisol Cabernet Franc Riserva 2014 offers a profound wine drinking experience that flawlessly merges tradition and innovation. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£974.00 |
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James Suckling (97)The aromas of oysters and peaches combine beautifully with the blackberry and blackcurrant character. Black olives, too. Full-bodied, layered and very intense with chocolate, black fruit and an intense, savory finish. Best Bard ever. Try in 2020, but already so pretty. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,160.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, is the 2014 The Absurd, basically a choice of their finest barrels, or as winemaker and owner Benoit Touquette says, “The crème de la crème.” This is another perfect wine equaling their incredible 2013. Yet the 2014 is slightly more forward and showy, as many 2013s are just beginning to shut down. There are 250 cases of this majestic wine that has an opaque purple color, extraordinary nose of spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry, creosote, charcoal, toast and spice. The wine has unbelievable fruit on the attack, midpalate and finish, compelling purity, texture and a finish of close to a full minute. It is (as advertised by the winery) a “showcase of the best of Napa Valley with the freedom of expression that results from no rules.” Drink now-2035. |
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£3,763.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, is the 2014 The Absurd, basically a choice of their finest barrels, or as winemaker and owner Benoit Touquette says, “The crème de la crème.” This is another perfect wine equaling their incredible 2013. Yet the 2014 is slightly more forward and showy, as many 2013s are just beginning to shut down. There are 250 cases of this majestic wine that has an opaque purple color, extraordinary nose of spring flowers, blueberry, blackberry, creosote, charcoal, toast and spice. The wine has unbelievable fruit on the attack, midpalate and finish, compelling purity, texture and a finish of close to a full minute. It is (as advertised by the winery) a “showcase of the best of Napa Valley with the freedom of expression that results from no rules.” Drink now-2035. |
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£477.00 |
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Vinous (92)(aged in 50% new oak) Brilliant red. Deep-pitched red fruit preserve, cola, spicecake and floral pastille aromas are lifted and sharpened by a smoky mineral note. Intense, palate-staining raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show a spine of juicy acidity and slowly tighten up and become sweeter with aeration. Combines power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes impressively long, displaying excellent focus and a suave floral quality. |
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£751.00 |
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£751.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the most subtle wines in the lineup. Black cherry, plum, mint, hard candy and sweet spices, along with ripe, silky tannins, give the wine its sense of creaminess and textural finesse. Super-expressive aromatics and layered, plush fruit add to the wine's considerable appeal. |
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James Suckling (98)Unique aromas of blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate and walnut. Full body, very powerful and tannic. Incredible depth and power. Precise and so focused. Muscular. Great structure. This needs at least six to eight years to come together. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,898.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon which is a more elegant, seamless wine compared to the more brooding and backward 2015. Exhibiting a deep purple color and utterly heavenly notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, white flowers, and graphite, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, insane purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. While a big, powerful wine, it’s the purity of fruit and tannin quality that sets this incredible wine at the top of the pyramid. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch! |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£2,252.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon which is a more elegant, seamless wine compared to the more brooding and backward 2015. Exhibiting a deep purple color and utterly heavenly notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, white flowers, and graphite, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, insane purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. While a big, powerful wine, it’s the purity of fruit and tannin quality that sets this incredible wine at the top of the pyramid. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch! |
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£1,789.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Schrader Assortment Case 2014. This distinguished offering hails from the venerable vineyards of Napa Valley, California, meticulously crafted by wine titan Fred Schrader. Schrader's commitment to authenticity and integrity shines through in every sip, as the winery utilises exclusively old-vine fruit, handpicked and sorted to ensure an unrivalled level of quality. This assortment case offers a symphony of Schrader's immaculate 2014 vintage wines including the renowned Old Sparky, CCS, and RBS, each stands as an ode to the unique terroir. The wines reveal a sublime complexity, exhibiting a profound depth of flavour imparted through an extended aging process in bespoke French oak barrels. Their alluring aromas, intense fruit profiles, and luxurious textures are testament to Schrader's precise and sensitive winemaking philosophy. The Schrader Assortment Case 2014 offers a drinking experience par excellence, a true touchstone for connoisseurs seeking the epitome of fine US winemaking. |
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