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.
California
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(6x75cl) 2015Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.Inc. VAT£1,940.47 -
(6x150cl) 2014Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
Inc. VAT£18,997.61 -
(12x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£2,155.61 -
(6x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£1,320.80 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.Inc. VAT£132.25 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.Inc. VAT£131.60 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.Inc. VAT£1,675.20 -
(1x75cl) 2020Inc. VAT£97.73 -
(1x75cl) 2007Inc. VAT£737.47 -
(1x75cl) 2008Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£435.66 -
Inc. VAT£1,141.73 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The “dark expression of Ark Vineyard" continues with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Ark. Deep garnet-black, the nose is profoundly earthy/meaty, slowly revealing beguiling notes of damp soil, truffles and crushed rocks, before giving way to a core of crème de cassis, black cherry compote and fruitcake with wafts of beef drippings and wild fungi. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-earthy in the mouth, the palate delivers layers of black fruit preserves, beautifully offset by a lively backbone and velvety tannins, finishing epically long and layered. There is something hauntingly cerebral and yet satisfyingly visceral about this vintage—a singular experience!Inc. VAT£2,054.82 -
Inc. VAT£1,682.54 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.Inc. VAT£1,048.94 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.Inc. VAT£1,298.02 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.Inc. VAT£1,574.02 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between opens with tantalizing molten chocolate and liquid licorice notions over crème de cassis, candied violets, baked red currants, kirsch and black tea scents. The palate is full-bodied and firmly textured with ripe, grainy tannins while packed with floral and black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally with an energetic red fruit lift.Inc. VAT£878.54 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.Inc. VAT£2,379.22 -
Wine Advocate (100)
A profound wine from a superb Napa vintage for Bordeaux varietals, the 2007's nose may cause one to overdose on blue, black and red berry fruit. The extraordinary intensity, purity and depth in this rich, flamboyant, exuberant wine are mindboggling. This bigger-than-life Cabernet Sauvignon appears set for 20-30 years of aging. It can be drunk now, but because of its sweet, velvety tannins, it will still be offering sensational drinking in 2040. Hundred Acre Winery, P.O. Box 380, Rutherford, CA 94573; tel. (707) 967-9398Inc. VAT£1,834.94 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard has a deep garnet color and nose of crème de cassis, blueberry compote and candied violets with hints of red roses, chocolate mint, stewed tea and yeast extract plus a hint of cumin. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, the palate is completely packed with spicy fruit, finishing with lingering earthy notes.Inc. VAT£1,122.82 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard has a medium garnet-purple color and is a little closed to begin, giving up red and black currants, violets, lilacs and spice box plus chocolate-covered coffee beans, menthol, tilled soil and cardamom. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house, with loads of floral sparks and a very long, mineral-laced finish. Through the roof.Inc. VAT£1,622.02 -
Inc. VAT£1,457.62 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Sporting an opaque garnet-purple color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock fabulously evocative notions of pure cassis, ripe, juicy black plums and wild blueberries, plus suggestions of candied violets, cinnamon stick and fenugreek, with a touch of fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with poise and sophistication, shimmering with energetic black and blue fruit layers and a perfectly plush texture, finishing with a dazzling display of minerals and floral fireworks. A hands-down, jaw-dropping beauty!Inc. VAT£2,051.62 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard Deep Time spent 48 months in barrel, which is amazing when you consider how vibrant it is. Medium garnet colored, it hits the ground running with bright, expressive scents of raspberry coulis, blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and Morello cherries giving way to a beguiling perfume of potpourri, new leather, cloves and unsmoked cigars plus wafts of sassafras and pencil lead. The generously fruited, full-bodied palate ups the game with exotic spice fireworks among the rich, opulent fruit, supported by firm, tight-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long.Inc. VAT£992.54 -
The Wine Independent (99)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with flamboyant notes of black cherries, blackcurrant preserves, and blackberry pie with nuances of Chinese five spice, spearmint, and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with firm, perfectly ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension supporting the muscular bright black and red fruits, finishing long and minerally.Inc. VAT£2,010.14 -
(3x75cl) 2019The Wine Independent (99)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with flamboyant notes of black cherries, blackcurrant preserves, and blackberry pie with nuances of Chinese five spice, spearmint, and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with firm, perfectly ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension supporting the muscular bright black and red fruits, finishing long and minerally.Inc. VAT£2,052.82 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Precious is one of the most powerful wines I tasted with Jayson Woodbridge. Today it is impossibly young, yet all of the necessary qualities are there for this to be a fabulous wine once it is bottled. Waves of dark cherries, plums, flowers and tobacco mark the deep, multidimensional finish. This is a fabulous showing.Inc. VAT£1,506.76 -
(3x75cl) 2010Wine Advocate (96)
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard is medium to deep garnet in color and delivers a beautiful nose of kirsch, red currants and blackberries complementing the fragrant core of cassis, tilled soil, red roses and black tea. The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks, finishing long with expressive black truffles and sauteed herbs layers.Inc. VAT£1,370.33 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard sports a deep garnet color and rocks up with a ready-to-party nose of blackcurrant cordial, blueberry pie and freshly baked plums. And yet it also possesses a seriously savory undercurrent of tapenade, chargrill, rosemary-roasted lamb and fried Indian spices plus a waft of fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate has an evocative earthiness interlacing the opulent black fruit preserves with firm, velvety shoulders to support all that generous fruit flesh along with seamless freshness, finishing very long and savory. Truly stunning.Inc. VAT£2,515.63 -
(3x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (100)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard has a deep garnet color and nose of crème de cassis, blueberry compote and candied violets with hints of red roses, chocolate mint, stewed tea and yeast extract plus a hint of cumin. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, the palate is completely packed with spicy fruit, finishing with lingering earthy notes.Inc. VAT£2,405.62
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(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.In Bond£1,601.03 -
(6x150cl) 2014
Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
In Bond£15,790.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond£1,755.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond£1,080.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.In Bond£107.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.In Bond£107.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.In Bond£1,361.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020In Bond£78.00
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(1x75cl) 2007In Bond£610.31
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(1x75cl) 2008
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.In Bond£358.00 -
In Bond£948.00
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Wine Advocate (100)
The “dark expression of Ark Vineyard" continues with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Ark. Deep garnet-black, the nose is profoundly earthy/meaty, slowly revealing beguiling notes of damp soil, truffles and crushed rocks, before giving way to a core of crème de cassis, black cherry compote and fruitcake with wafts of beef drippings and wild fungi. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-earthy in the mouth, the palate delivers layers of black fruit preserves, beautifully offset by a lively backbone and velvety tannins, finishing epically long and layered. There is something hauntingly cerebral and yet satisfyingly visceral about this vintage—a singular experience!In Bond£1,705.00 -
In Bond£1,395.00
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Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.In Bond£867.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.In Bond£1,071.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.In Bond£1,301.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between opens with tantalizing molten chocolate and liquid licorice notions over crème de cassis, candied violets, baked red currants, kirsch and black tea scents. The palate is full-bodied and firmly textured with ripe, grainy tannins while packed with floral and black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally with an energetic red fruit lift.In Bond£725.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.In Bond£1,972.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
A profound wine from a superb Napa vintage for Bordeaux varietals, the 2007's nose may cause one to overdose on blue, black and red berry fruit. The extraordinary intensity, purity and depth in this rich, flamboyant, exuberant wine are mindboggling. This bigger-than-life Cabernet Sauvignon appears set for 20-30 years of aging. It can be drunk now, but because of its sweet, velvety tannins, it will still be offering sensational drinking in 2040. Hundred Acre Winery, P.O. Box 380, Rutherford, CA 94573; tel. (707) 967-9398In Bond£1,522.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard has a deep garnet color and nose of crème de cassis, blueberry compote and candied violets with hints of red roses, chocolate mint, stewed tea and yeast extract plus a hint of cumin. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, the palate is completely packed with spicy fruit, finishing with lingering earthy notes.In Bond£925.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard has a medium garnet-purple color and is a little closed to begin, giving up red and black currants, violets, lilacs and spice box plus chocolate-covered coffee beans, menthol, tilled soil and cardamom. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house, with loads of floral sparks and a very long, mineral-laced finish. Through the roof.In Bond£1,341.00 -
In Bond£1,204.00
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Wine Advocate (100)
Sporting an opaque garnet-purple color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock fabulously evocative notions of pure cassis, ripe, juicy black plums and wild blueberries, plus suggestions of candied violets, cinnamon stick and fenugreek, with a touch of fallen leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with poise and sophistication, shimmering with energetic black and blue fruit layers and a perfectly plush texture, finishing with a dazzling display of minerals and floral fireworks. A hands-down, jaw-dropping beauty!In Bond£1,699.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard Deep Time spent 48 months in barrel, which is amazing when you consider how vibrant it is. Medium garnet colored, it hits the ground running with bright, expressive scents of raspberry coulis, blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and Morello cherries giving way to a beguiling perfume of potpourri, new leather, cloves and unsmoked cigars plus wafts of sassafras and pencil lead. The generously fruited, full-bodied palate ups the game with exotic spice fireworks among the rich, opulent fruit, supported by firm, tight-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long.In Bond£820.00 -
The Wine Independent (99)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with flamboyant notes of black cherries, blackcurrant preserves, and blackberry pie with nuances of Chinese five spice, spearmint, and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with firm, perfectly ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension supporting the muscular bright black and red fruits, finishing long and minerally.In Bond£1,668.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019
The Wine Independent (99)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with flamboyant notes of black cherries, blackcurrant preserves, and blackberry pie with nuances of Chinese five spice, spearmint, and cast-iron pan. The full-bodied palate is tightly wound with firm, perfectly ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension supporting the muscular bright black and red fruits, finishing long and minerally.In Bond£1,700.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Precious is one of the most powerful wines I tasted with Jayson Woodbridge. Today it is impossibly young, yet all of the necessary qualities are there for this to be a fabulous wine once it is bottled. Waves of dark cherries, plums, flowers and tobacco mark the deep, multidimensional finish. This is a fabulous showing.In Bond£1,249.00 -
(3x75cl) 2010
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard is medium to deep garnet in color and delivers a beautiful nose of kirsch, red currants and blackberries complementing the fragrant core of cassis, tilled soil, red roses and black tea. The palate is full and firm with lovely vivacity and loads of mineral sparks, finishing long with expressive black truffles and sauteed herbs layers.In Bond£1,132.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard sports a deep garnet color and rocks up with a ready-to-party nose of blackcurrant cordial, blueberry pie and freshly baked plums. And yet it also possesses a seriously savory undercurrent of tapenade, chargrill, rosemary-roasted lamb and fried Indian spices plus a waft of fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate has an evocative earthiness interlacing the opulent black fruit preserves with firm, velvety shoulders to support all that generous fruit flesh along with seamless freshness, finishing very long and savory. Truly stunning.In Bond£2,075.00 -
(3x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (100)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard has a deep garnet color and nose of crème de cassis, blueberry compote and candied violets with hints of red roses, chocolate mint, stewed tea and yeast extract plus a hint of cumin. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, the palate is completely packed with spicy fruit, finishing with lingering earthy notes.In Bond£1,994.00
