California

California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.


One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.


In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.


Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.



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California 1 93 (VN)
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Vinous (93)

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is the first commercial release from Christian Moueix's Oakville property. Sensual and alluring, yet with striking depth, the 2012 is full of sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, wild flowers, all pushed forward in a sexy, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers terrific depth for a wine from this generally uneven vintage. Sweet floral and spiced notes add lift on the finish. I imagine the 2012 will reward readers with a good two decades of fine drinking.
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California 1 97 (WA)
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Wine Advocate (97)

A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2009 Insignia soars out of the glass with beautifully expressed cassis, baked plums and blackberry preserves scents plus nuances of rose hip tea, potpourri, cigar box, crushed rocks, raked leaves and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins here are just incredible—soft, fine-grained, wonderfully knit—backed up with lovely freshness and all those fragrant black fruit flavors, finishing long and earthy.
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California 1 100 (DC)
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Decanter (100)

I love the 2012, but honestly the 2013 just has the edge, because it is just as concentrated and full of fruit but acidity and floral nuance balances out the richness. Dark deep rosemary spice and black olive paste deepens the flavours through the mid-palate and you just have to hang on as this goes spiralling through, drawing the flavours out to a lengthy finish. 2% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 18 days skin contact.
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California 1 97+ (VN)
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Vinous (97+)

The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar.
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California 1 100 (JD)
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£2,794.06
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)

Pure perfection, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello is a sensational effort from this estate that should be snatched up by drinkers and collectors. Based on 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that was brought up mostly in new American oak, this saturated purple-hued beauty is legendary Monte Bello in the making and has a stunning yet primordial bouquet of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, graphite, chocolate, and chalky minerality. Full-bodied, incredibly powerful, and one of the most concentrated versions of this cuvée ever made (I've had most of them), it needs a solid decade of bottle age and will have 50-60 years of overall longevity. Despite the long drinking window, it offers plenty of pleasure even today. I followed this bottle for two days and it showed best right out of the gate, closing down and becoming more brooding and backward with air. It's an incredible wine that I promise you won't regret having in your cellar.
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California 1 -
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The Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite bottle from one of California's most acclaimed vineyards. Born in the Napa Valley, it has an exceptional pedigree; carefully nurtured in American White Oak barrels, a unique feature of Silver Oak. The varietal constitution is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supplemented with a dash of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec ensuring an elegant yet robust flavour profile.

On the nose, you're greeted with a bouquet of black fruit and cardamom. The palate succumbs to the luscious taste of blackberry and hazelnut coupled with the velvety tannins that Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is renowned for. It finishes with a hint of cocoa dust, making this wine an indulgent drinking pleasure.

The Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is seeing an exceptional vintage ready to delight serious wine lovers and collectors alike. This exquisite wine marks a perfect union of craftsmanship and nature's bounty.

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California 1 93 (VN)
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£1,643.00
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Vinous (93)

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is the first commercial release from Christian Moueix's Oakville property. Sensual and alluring, yet with striking depth, the 2012 is full of sweet red cherry, raspberry jam, wild flowers, all pushed forward in a sexy, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers terrific depth for a wine from this generally uneven vintage. Sweet floral and spiced notes add lift on the finish. I imagine the 2012 will reward readers with a good two decades of fine drinking.
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California 1 97 (WA)
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£2,052.00
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Wine Advocate (97)

A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2009 Insignia soars out of the glass with beautifully expressed cassis, baked plums and blackberry preserves scents plus nuances of rose hip tea, potpourri, cigar box, crushed rocks, raked leaves and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins here are just incredible—soft, fine-grained, wonderfully knit—backed up with lovely freshness and all those fragrant black fruit flavors, finishing long and earthy.
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California 1 100 (DC)
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£6,281.00
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Decanter (100)

I love the 2012, but honestly the 2013 just has the edge, because it is just as concentrated and full of fruit but acidity and floral nuance balances out the richness. Dark deep rosemary spice and black olive paste deepens the flavours through the mid-palate and you just have to hang on as this goes spiralling through, drawing the flavours out to a lengthy finish. 2% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 18 days skin contact.
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California 1 97+ (VN)
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£2,154.00
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Vinous (97+)

The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar.
More Info
California 1 100 (JD)
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£2,307.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)

Pure perfection, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello is a sensational effort from this estate that should be snatched up by drinkers and collectors. Based on 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc that was brought up mostly in new American oak, this saturated purple-hued beauty is legendary Monte Bello in the making and has a stunning yet primordial bouquet of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, graphite, chocolate, and chalky minerality. Full-bodied, incredibly powerful, and one of the most concentrated versions of this cuvée ever made (I've had most of them), it needs a solid decade of bottle age and will have 50-60 years of overall longevity. Despite the long drinking window, it offers plenty of pleasure even today. I followed this bottle for two days and it showed best right out of the gate, closing down and becoming more brooding and backward with air. It's an incredible wine that I promise you won't regret having in your cellar.
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California 1 -
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£1,179.00
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The Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite bottle from one of California's most acclaimed vineyards. Born in the Napa Valley, it has an exceptional pedigree; carefully nurtured in American White Oak barrels, a unique feature of Silver Oak. The varietal constitution is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supplemented with a dash of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec ensuring an elegant yet robust flavour profile.

On the nose, you're greeted with a bouquet of black fruit and cardamom. The palate succumbs to the luscious taste of blackberry and hazelnut coupled with the velvety tannins that Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is renowned for. It finishes with a hint of cocoa dust, making this wine an indulgent drinking pleasure.

The Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is seeing an exceptional vintage ready to delight serious wine lovers and collectors alike. This exquisite wine marks a perfect union of craftsmanship and nature's bounty.

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