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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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£823.22 |
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Vinous (96)A powerful, unctuous wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is striking. Intense, expressive aromatics make a strong first impression. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and leather. Deep, unctuous and beautifully layered throughout, the 2014 Cabernet is a fabulous wine in this vintage. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£1,032.62 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This full-bodied, rounded, thrillingly textured beauty boasts a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, barbecue smoke, and scorched earth. It has perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, acidity, and oak, carries remarkable power and intensity, yet still glides over the palate with no heaviness or sensation of weight. It’s going to be a legendary Napa Valley Cabernet and will have 3 decades or more of longevity. |
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California | 2 | 98+ (JD) |
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£821.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot that spent 22 months in 81% new French oak. It’s a wonderfully complete, borderline perfect wine that shows the class of this estate as well as the vintage, revealing a seamless, full-bodied style that carries lots of blackcurrant, graphite, lead pencil, and tobacco aromatics, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and flawless balance. As with most of Chris’s 2018s, it’s a wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a layered, singular character. It’s a gorgeous 2018 that can be drunk today with ample pleasure, but it will ideally be given 4-6 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for 30-40 years. |
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California | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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£854.69 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring a deep garnet-purple color, it sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with suggestions of kirsch, dusty soil and Indian spices. The palate is full-bodied and laden with bright, lively, energetic black fruits, supported with firm, super ripe tannins and finishing on a persistent exotic spice note. 500 cases were made. |
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California | 2 | - |
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£879.89 |
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Outstanding in its complexity, the Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 imparts a harmonious mélange of ripe black fruit, exotic spice and minerality. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of Napa Valley, this wine is the epitome of fine winemaking, boasting an opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Highly regarded winemaker Nicholas Allen, renowned for his artistry in Bordeaux varieties, has carefully crafted each bottle to encapsulate the distinct terroir where the grapes were harvested. Matured in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months, this wine exhibits a stunning complexity, both sumptuous and elegant in its ageing. Stellar, vibrant notes of cassis, black cherries, and dark chocolate permeate from the glass, leading onto a rich, full-bodied palate with excellent depth. The Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 is a majestic wine, emblematic of the indisputable quality and heritage that Napa Valley wines are globally celebrated for. |
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California | 10 | - |
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£517.49 |
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An exquisite mark of the Carte Blanche Winery, the UV Chardonnay 2019 captures the essence of Napa Valley, California. Made by esteemed vintner Nicholas Allen and celebrated winemaker Helen Keplinger, this premium Chardonnay promises both nuance and complexity. It emanates from the UV Vineyard, known for unique soil composition and favourable maritime influence. The wine undergoes meticulous barrel selection and fermentation within French oak, imparting rich flavours and textures. Expect a nose full of juicy white peach, crisp apple, and fragrant honeysuckle. On the palate, the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019 reveals notes of baked apple, marzipan, and brioche, flawlessly balanced by a lingering, vibrant acidity. Its creaminess marries the minerality, promising a captivating experience. World-renowned wine critics acknowledge it as a true manifestation of terroir-uniqueness, lauding it for its elegance and complexity. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019; a testament to Californian Chardonnay at its best. |
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California | 7 | - |
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£474.29 |
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Discover the elegant opulence of Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020. Produced meticulously by the Nicholson family with their heritage rooted in the esteemed Haut-Brion wine estate of Bordeaux, this Chardonnay is the epitome of their unwavering dedication to quality. The grapes flawlessly thrive in the fertile soils of Ulises Valdez Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, kissed by the Pacific Ocean breeze and bathed under the generous Californian sun. This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels to enrich its characteristic charm, alongside a partial malolactic fermentation that bestows an elegantly balanced creaminess. On the palate, Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020 parades an enticing medley of citrus, orchard fruit, and vanilla notes, harmoniously underscored by graceful minerality. Its exceptional complexity, depth, and the stunningly long finish are signatures of handcrafted precision and terroir purity. A sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection. |
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California | 3 | 97 (JS) |
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£1,279.94 |
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James Suckling (97)Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£582.29 |
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Delve into a world of unprecedented flavour and richness with the exquisite Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021. Highly regarded and meticulously crafted, this prestigious Californian wine originates from Sonoma County, a region acclaimed for its vineyards. Its respected producer, Cattleya Wines, is steered by the expertise of Bibiana González Rave who channels her passion and precision into each creation. The Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021et exhibits an invigorating bouquet of black cherries and red plum, layered with subtle nuances of spices and sweet oak. The palate is a harmony of rich fruit flavours and fine tannins, culminating in a general finish of extraordinary depth. Hand-harvested, sustainably farmed grapes and minimalist intervention ensure the wine's quality remains unsurpassed. This embodiment of age-worthy Pinot Noir displays Cattleya's continuous commitment to excellence in winemaking. Truly, the Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021 is a timeless paragon of refinement. |
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California | 5 | - |
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£582.29 |
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The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 is an exquisite example of the California winemaking tradition, handcrafted by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave. Bibiana, highly esteemed among connoisseurs, sources her grapes from the heart of Russian River Valley, assuring unbeatable quality. Known for its elegant and complex profile, the Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 showcases a deep ruby colour, expressive nose of red fruit, vanilla and earthy tones, coupled with exceptionally balanced acids and tannins. The wine spends 15 months maturing in French oak, endowing it with layers of depth and character. A perfect representation of Pinot Noir in its purest form, this wine delivers a silky finish with an exceptional ageing potential. The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies Bibiana's ethos of creating true expressions of terroir, delivered in harmonious balance. It's a wine that deserves a place in the ranks of any discerning collector's cellar. |
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California | 4 | - |
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£486.29 |
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Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape. Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation. In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity. |
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California | 20 | - |
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£1,019.38 |
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California | 1 | 97 (WS) |
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£1,406.20 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Wow. This '95 Special Selection is a classic. Amazingly complex, it displays a wide range of flavors--including currant, wild berry, herb, sage, coffee and tobacco--gains in nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils pretty oak shadings on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made. |
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California | 10 | - |
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£1,505.09 |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 98+ (JD) |
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£542.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)A wine that's held back three months in barrel and then held a year in bottle (as is the GOK), the 2016 Syrah Armada Vineyard saw 70-80% stems and 15% new oak (both demi-muids and foudre). Slightly deeper ruby in color, it has a mix of both red and blue fruits, salt, violets, damp earth, and smoked earth. Deep, tight, backward, but just loaded with potential, it needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will be very long lived. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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£498.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The Armada Vineyard Syrah always reminds me of the Horsepower releases, as it’s a more masculine, earthy style of Syrah. Deep plum/purple-colored with an incredible bouquet of smoked plum, blackcurrants, tobacco, peppered meat, and violets, the 2017 hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, building structure and tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish. It’s another wine from Baron that packs incredible richness and depth yet still just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It shows the more rounded, approachable style of the vintage and will keep for 20 years or more. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£822.02 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Incorporating a touch more Viognier than normal, the 2014 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier from the first vineyard planted in the stones region of Walla Walla. Sporting a surprisingly deep, inky color, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black olives, tobacco leaf, smoked meats, pepper, blackcurrant and black cherry notes. Deep, rich and ever changing in the glass, with incredible complexity and layers, this full-bodied masterpiece has building tannin, a stacked mid-palate and a great, great finish. It's pure perfection in Syrah, and the finest vintage of this cuvee ever made. As a bonus, it’s also the largest production Syrah they produce. Bravo! |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£534.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Leading off the Syrahs and showing gorgeously, the 2019 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard offers a seamless, layered, multi-dimensional style in its sweet black raspberry, currant, leafy herb, charcoal, spring flower, and violet-laced aromas and flavors. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, a thrilling core of sweet fruit, and one hell of an impressive finish. Rocks Syrah doesn't get much better. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£498.02 |
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Vinous (95+)(13.4% alcohol): Explosive aromas and flavors of raspberry, smoked meat, woodsmoke, bacon fat, truffle and black olive, along with notes of minerals and bloody steak. Densely packed but juicy and almost magically light on its feet, with strong smoky minerality contributing to the impression of inner-mouth tension. Like a great Cote-Rotie in its sappiness and spicy lift. Finishes with a whiplash of flavor and subtle building length. Christophe Baron used just 10% new to age this wine as well as the En Cerise and Cailloux, letting his extraordinary sites speak for themselves. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£385.22 |
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Vinous (97)The 2018 Tempranillo Impulsivo En Chamberlin Vineyard may be the best Tempranillo botting I have tasted from Cayuse Vineyards. The wine broods in the glass. Aromatically, you’re greeted by a brilliant core of dark fruits with tobacco leaf, black tea and tar tones. The palate is soft and generous with a sensuous mouthfeel. Even with 50% new large-format French oak, this doesn’t get close to being overly oaked. Silky and elegant to savor now, it has a really long life ahead of it. This is in a league all its own for North American Tempranillo. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£421.22 |
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Vinous (94)Bright medium red. Knockout nose combines red cherry, pomegranate, mocha, white pepper and a sexy high-toned floral element. At once salty and juicy on the palate, savory but not particularly meaty, with a dominant flavor of crushed red cherry complicated by notes of garrigue and truffle. Finishes very long and subtly palate-staining, with terrific floral complexity. This wine struck me as a little darker in character than the No Girls Grenache made by Elizabeth Bourcier at Cayuse. And it's still tightly wound. (13.6% alcohol; vinified with 75% whole clusters; from a crop level of just 1.5 tons per acre) |
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California | 1 | - |
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£529.24 |
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Tantalise your palate with the exquisite Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020. Hailing from the lofty ridges of Santa Cruz, California, it epitomises precision, balance, and terroir expression. The prestigious Ceritas winery, renowned for its minimalist approach, ensures each vintage mirrors the unique character of its vineyard. Its meticulous craftsmanship involves native fermentation in neutral French oak barrels, lending unusual depth and complexity. The Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020 presents a tantalising meld of citrus zest, orchard fruits and saline minerality, underpinned by subtle oak nuances. Its vibrant acidity and linear profile provide an elegant structure that unfurls into a persistent, cool-climate finish. This quintessential Chardonnay proffers a purity of fruit and eloquent expression of place rarely encountered. A true connoisseur's delight, the Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020 will not disappoint. |
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California | 3 | 97 (JD) |
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£579.64 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Colima, a blend from five different vineyards, pours a deep ruby hue and offers pure, layered, red-fruited aromas of fruit punch and framboise along with pine and pencil shaving. The palate reveals fine tannins, with outstanding refinement of structure, notes of ripe redcurrant, gravelly earth, and forest herbs, and fresh acidity throughout. This vibrant and high-toned, energetic wine captures what Cab from Sonoma can be all about. |
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California | 7 | - |
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£733.49 |
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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. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£598.84 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Elliott Vineyard is one of the more nervous, edgy wines in this lineup. Readers will want to give it a few years to soften, as it is reticent and tightly wound in the early going. Bright mineral and savory notes drive a core of sweet red berry fruit. When I taste the 2018 I think of a lyric tenor voice that, while maybe not big in size, has the resonance to be heard all the way in the cheap seats. The Elliot is a cool, introspective Pinot that will reward those who can spend some time with it. |
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California | 2 | 99 (JD) |
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£768.04 |
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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. |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£348.04 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Chardonnay Marena bristles with coastal energy and tension. Citrus peel, white flowers, chalk, white pepper and mint are finely sculpted in this gorgeous appellation-level Chardonnay from Ceritas. Aeration brings out gorgeous depth and resonance. All the elements are so well balanced. The Marena is a blend from a south-facing block at Zephyr planted with Clone 4 Chardonnay and the thin canopy sections at Heintz, where the fruit is more exposed, in other words all fruit that is a bit more forward and generous than what is used in the vineyard designate bottlings. |
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California | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£834.04 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2020 Pinot Noir Occidental Vineyard is savory with fresh mint and more masculine aromatics, including cherry fruit and dark minerality. The palate is structured and long, with a more iron-rich quality, pomegranate seed, red cherry, and spice. Hold 2-3 years and drink over the following 15 years. |
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California | 2 | - |
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£894.29 |
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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. |
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California | 2 | 93 (JD) |
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£647.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)Carex is the Latin name for a type of grass that grows in the vineyard. The 2020 Chardonnay Carex has delicate floral aromatics of fresh honeysuckle, apple blossom, wet stone, and lime zest. The palate is full of energy and fresh acidity and is zippy with lemon zest, wet stone, and green apple skin. Drink this over the next 10 or more years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£678.00 |
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Vinous (96)A powerful, unctuous wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is striking. Intense, expressive aromatics make a strong first impression. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and leather. Deep, unctuous and beautifully layered throughout, the 2014 Cabernet is a fabulous wine in this vintage. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£852.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This full-bodied, rounded, thrillingly textured beauty boasts a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, barbecue smoke, and scorched earth. It has perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, acidity, and oak, carries remarkable power and intensity, yet still glides over the palate with no heaviness or sensation of weight. It’s going to be a legendary Napa Valley Cabernet and will have 3 decades or more of longevity. |
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California | 2 | 98+ (JD) |
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£676.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot that spent 22 months in 81% new French oak. It’s a wonderfully complete, borderline perfect wine that shows the class of this estate as well as the vintage, revealing a seamless, full-bodied style that carries lots of blackcurrant, graphite, lead pencil, and tobacco aromatics, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and flawless balance. As with most of Chris’s 2018s, it’s a wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a layered, singular character. It’s a gorgeous 2018 that can be drunk today with ample pleasure, but it will ideally be given 4-6 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for 30-40 years. |
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California | 2 | 97+ (WA) |
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£693.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring a deep garnet-purple color, it sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with suggestions of kirsch, dusty soil and Indian spices. The palate is full-bodied and laden with bright, lively, energetic black fruits, supported with firm, super ripe tannins and finishing on a persistent exotic spice note. 500 cases were made. |
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California | 2 | - |
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£714.00 |
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Outstanding in its complexity, the Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 imparts a harmonious mélange of ripe black fruit, exotic spice and minerality. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of Napa Valley, this wine is the epitome of fine winemaking, boasting an opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Highly regarded winemaker Nicholas Allen, renowned for his artistry in Bordeaux varieties, has carefully crafted each bottle to encapsulate the distinct terroir where the grapes were harvested. Matured in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months, this wine exhibits a stunning complexity, both sumptuous and elegant in its ageing. Stellar, vibrant notes of cassis, black cherries, and dark chocolate permeate from the glass, leading onto a rich, full-bodied palate with excellent depth. The Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 is a majestic wine, emblematic of the indisputable quality and heritage that Napa Valley wines are globally celebrated for. |
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California | 10 | - |
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£412.00 |
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An exquisite mark of the Carte Blanche Winery, the UV Chardonnay 2019 captures the essence of Napa Valley, California. Made by esteemed vintner Nicholas Allen and celebrated winemaker Helen Keplinger, this premium Chardonnay promises both nuance and complexity. It emanates from the UV Vineyard, known for unique soil composition and favourable maritime influence. The wine undergoes meticulous barrel selection and fermentation within French oak, imparting rich flavours and textures. Expect a nose full of juicy white peach, crisp apple, and fragrant honeysuckle. On the palate, the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019 reveals notes of baked apple, marzipan, and brioche, flawlessly balanced by a lingering, vibrant acidity. Its creaminess marries the minerality, promising a captivating experience. World-renowned wine critics acknowledge it as a true manifestation of terroir-uniqueness, lauding it for its elegance and complexity. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019; a testament to Californian Chardonnay at its best. |
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California | 7 | - |
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£376.00 |
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Discover the elegant opulence of Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020. Produced meticulously by the Nicholson family with their heritage rooted in the esteemed Haut-Brion wine estate of Bordeaux, this Chardonnay is the epitome of their unwavering dedication to quality. The grapes flawlessly thrive in the fertile soils of Ulises Valdez Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, kissed by the Pacific Ocean breeze and bathed under the generous Californian sun. This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels to enrich its characteristic charm, alongside a partial malolactic fermentation that bestows an elegantly balanced creaminess. On the palate, Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020 parades an enticing medley of citrus, orchard fruit, and vanilla notes, harmoniously underscored by graceful minerality. Its exceptional complexity, depth, and the stunningly long finish are signatures of handcrafted precision and terroir purity. A sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection. |
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California | 3 | 97 (JS) |
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£1,057.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£466.00 |
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Delve into a world of unprecedented flavour and richness with the exquisite Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021. Highly regarded and meticulously crafted, this prestigious Californian wine originates from Sonoma County, a region acclaimed for its vineyards. Its respected producer, Cattleya Wines, is steered by the expertise of Bibiana González Rave who channels her passion and precision into each creation. The Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021et exhibits an invigorating bouquet of black cherries and red plum, layered with subtle nuances of spices and sweet oak. The palate is a harmony of rich fruit flavours and fine tannins, culminating in a general finish of extraordinary depth. Hand-harvested, sustainably farmed grapes and minimalist intervention ensure the wine's quality remains unsurpassed. This embodiment of age-worthy Pinot Noir displays Cattleya's continuous commitment to excellence in winemaking. Truly, the Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021 is a timeless paragon of refinement. |
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California | 5 | - |
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£466.00 |
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The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 is an exquisite example of the California winemaking tradition, handcrafted by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave. Bibiana, highly esteemed among connoisseurs, sources her grapes from the heart of Russian River Valley, assuring unbeatable quality. Known for its elegant and complex profile, the Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 showcases a deep ruby colour, expressive nose of red fruit, vanilla and earthy tones, coupled with exceptionally balanced acids and tannins. The wine spends 15 months maturing in French oak, endowing it with layers of depth and character. A perfect representation of Pinot Noir in its purest form, this wine delivers a silky finish with an exceptional ageing potential. The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies Bibiana's ethos of creating true expressions of terroir, delivered in harmonious balance. It's a wine that deserves a place in the ranks of any discerning collector's cellar. |
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£386.00 |
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Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape. Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation. In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity. |
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£811.00 |
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£1,159.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Wow. This '95 Special Selection is a classic. Amazingly complex, it displays a wide range of flavors--including currant, wild berry, herb, sage, coffee and tobacco--gains in nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils pretty oak shadings on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made. |
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£1,235.00 |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 98+ (JD) |
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£444.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)A wine that's held back three months in barrel and then held a year in bottle (as is the GOK), the 2016 Syrah Armada Vineyard saw 70-80% stems and 15% new oak (both demi-muids and foudre). Slightly deeper ruby in color, it has a mix of both red and blue fruits, salt, violets, damp earth, and smoked earth. Deep, tight, backward, but just loaded with potential, it needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will be very long lived. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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£407.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The Armada Vineyard Syrah always reminds me of the Horsepower releases, as it’s a more masculine, earthy style of Syrah. Deep plum/purple-colored with an incredible bouquet of smoked plum, blackcurrants, tobacco, peppered meat, and violets, the 2017 hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, building structure and tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish. It’s another wine from Baron that packs incredible richness and depth yet still just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It shows the more rounded, approachable style of the vintage and will keep for 20 years or more. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£677.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Incorporating a touch more Viognier than normal, the 2014 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier from the first vineyard planted in the stones region of Walla Walla. Sporting a surprisingly deep, inky color, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black olives, tobacco leaf, smoked meats, pepper, blackcurrant and black cherry notes. Deep, rich and ever changing in the glass, with incredible complexity and layers, this full-bodied masterpiece has building tannin, a stacked mid-palate and a great, great finish. It's pure perfection in Syrah, and the finest vintage of this cuvee ever made. As a bonus, it’s also the largest production Syrah they produce. Bravo! |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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£437.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Leading off the Syrahs and showing gorgeously, the 2019 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard offers a seamless, layered, multi-dimensional style in its sweet black raspberry, currant, leafy herb, charcoal, spring flower, and violet-laced aromas and flavors. More medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, a thrilling core of sweet fruit, and one hell of an impressive finish. Rocks Syrah doesn't get much better. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
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£407.00 |
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Vinous (95+)(13.4% alcohol): Explosive aromas and flavors of raspberry, smoked meat, woodsmoke, bacon fat, truffle and black olive, along with notes of minerals and bloody steak. Densely packed but juicy and almost magically light on its feet, with strong smoky minerality contributing to the impression of inner-mouth tension. Like a great Cote-Rotie in its sappiness and spicy lift. Finishes with a whiplash of flavor and subtle building length. Christophe Baron used just 10% new to age this wine as well as the En Cerise and Cailloux, letting his extraordinary sites speak for themselves. |
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Walla Walla Valley | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£313.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2018 Tempranillo Impulsivo En Chamberlin Vineyard may be the best Tempranillo botting I have tasted from Cayuse Vineyards. The wine broods in the glass. Aromatically, you’re greeted by a brilliant core of dark fruits with tobacco leaf, black tea and tar tones. The palate is soft and generous with a sensuous mouthfeel. Even with 50% new large-format French oak, this doesn’t get close to being overly oaked. Silky and elegant to savor now, it has a really long life ahead of it. This is in a league all its own for North American Tempranillo. |
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£343.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright medium red. Knockout nose combines red cherry, pomegranate, mocha, white pepper and a sexy high-toned floral element. At once salty and juicy on the palate, savory but not particularly meaty, with a dominant flavor of crushed red cherry complicated by notes of garrigue and truffle. Finishes very long and subtly palate-staining, with terrific floral complexity. This wine struck me as a little darker in character than the No Girls Grenache made by Elizabeth Bourcier at Cayuse. And it's still tightly wound. (13.6% alcohol; vinified with 75% whole clusters; from a crop level of just 1.5 tons per acre) |
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£425.00 |
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Tantalise your palate with the exquisite Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020. Hailing from the lofty ridges of Santa Cruz, California, it epitomises precision, balance, and terroir expression. The prestigious Ceritas winery, renowned for its minimalist approach, ensures each vintage mirrors the unique character of its vineyard. Its meticulous craftsmanship involves native fermentation in neutral French oak barrels, lending unusual depth and complexity. The Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020 presents a tantalising meld of citrus zest, orchard fruits and saline minerality, underpinned by subtle oak nuances. Its vibrant acidity and linear profile provide an elegant structure that unfurls into a persistent, cool-climate finish. This quintessential Chardonnay proffers a purity of fruit and eloquent expression of place rarely encountered. A true connoisseur's delight, the Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Chardonnay 2020 will not disappoint. |
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£467.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Colima, a blend from five different vineyards, pours a deep ruby hue and offers pure, layered, red-fruited aromas of fruit punch and framboise along with pine and pencil shaving. The palate reveals fine tannins, with outstanding refinement of structure, notes of ripe redcurrant, gravelly earth, and forest herbs, and fresh acidity throughout. This vibrant and high-toned, energetic wine captures what Cab from Sonoma can be all about. |
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£592.00 |
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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. |
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£483.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Elliott Vineyard is one of the more nervous, edgy wines in this lineup. Readers will want to give it a few years to soften, as it is reticent and tightly wound in the early going. Bright mineral and savory notes drive a core of sweet red berry fruit. When I taste the 2018 I think of a lyric tenor voice that, while maybe not big in size, has the resonance to be heard all the way in the cheap seats. The Elliot is a cool, introspective Pinot that will reward those who can spend some time with it. |
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£624.00 |
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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. |
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£274.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Chardonnay Marena bristles with coastal energy and tension. Citrus peel, white flowers, chalk, white pepper and mint are finely sculpted in this gorgeous appellation-level Chardonnay from Ceritas. Aeration brings out gorgeous depth and resonance. All the elements are so well balanced. The Marena is a blend from a south-facing block at Zephyr planted with Clone 4 Chardonnay and the thin canopy sections at Heintz, where the fruit is more exposed, in other words all fruit that is a bit more forward and generous than what is used in the vineyard designate bottlings. |
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£679.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2020 Pinot Noir Occidental Vineyard is savory with fresh mint and more masculine aromatics, including cherry fruit and dark minerality. The palate is structured and long, with a more iron-rich quality, pomegranate seed, red cherry, and spice. Hold 2-3 years and drink over the following 15 years. |
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£726.00 |
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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. |
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£520.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)Carex is the Latin name for a type of grass that grows in the vineyard. The 2020 Chardonnay Carex has delicate floral aromatics of fresh honeysuckle, apple blossom, wet stone, and lime zest. The palate is full of energy and fresh acidity and is zippy with lemon zest, wet stone, and green apple skin. Drink this over the next 10 or more years. |
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