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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The Corison Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard 2020 epitomises the pinnacle of Napa Valley’s esteemed winemaking heritage. Sourced exclusively from the legendary Kronos Vineyard in Oakville, this exceptional Cabernet benefits from the region’s ideal microclimate and meticulously selected fruit. Under the expert stewardship of Corison, renowned for crafting robust and elegant Cabernets, the 2020 vintage undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including hand harvesting, gentle fermentation in premium French oak barrels, and extended ageing to enhance its intricate complexity. The wine unveils a deep garnet hue, revealing layers of blackcurrant, cassis, and subtle undertones of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish, reflecting the vineyard’s unique terroir and Corison’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Perfectly suited for discerning connoisseurs, this Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies finesse and depth, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. ``` |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£133.40 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is full of charm. It offers all of the natural intensity of the year, with bright acids that keep the flavors bright. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and spice all build effortlessly. This open-knit yet classically built Cabernet is likely to offer a wide window of drinkability over the next 15-20 years. As always, Cathy Corison's Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of three sites in St. Helena. |
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California | 4 | 93 (VN) |
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£454.82 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is full of charm. It offers all of the natural intensity of the year, with bright acids that keep the flavors bright. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and spice all build effortlessly. This open-knit yet classically built Cabernet is likely to offer a wide window of drinkability over the next 15-20 years. As always, Cathy Corison's Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of three sites in St. Helena. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£132.53 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a heady, potent wine that shows the heat of the year in its forward, opulent personality. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, herbs, earthiness, and licorice are all amplified in this decidedly exuberant, potent wine. There's not a lot of subtlety, and plenty of impact. Even so, this opens nicely with aeration. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,358.69 |
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Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a distinguished expression from Corison Wines, meticulously crafted in Napa Valley's esteemed Oceanview region. Hand-selected grapes from the Sunbasket vineyard undergo a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s pure fruit character. The wine is then aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla, cedar, and subtle spice without overshadowing its natural elegance. On the palate, Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unveils rich notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, seamlessly integrated with hints of tobacco and mocha. The balanced tannins and vibrant acidity provide a flawless structure, leading to a long, refined finish. Produced by the renowned Corison family, celebrated for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and exceptional winemaking, this vintage exemplifies the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon craftsmanship. Ideal for both immediate enjoyment and aging, it caters to the most discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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California | 10 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£1,334.89 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is just starting to enter its first plateau of maturity. Crushed flowers, spice, dried autumn leaves, mint, espresso and blood orange all grace this exquisite Cabernet. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2015 has aged so well, even better than I had originally anticipated. The combination of a cool site and a warm vintage is so appealing. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,334.89 |
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Reveal in the flavours of utmost complexity with the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Crafted diligently in the esteemed Coombsville region of Napa Valley, this emblematic wine echoes the cool-climate terroir that imparts depth and intensity to its profile. Renowned Costanzo Farella, an artisan winemaker with Italian heritage, uses traditional methods to create this stellar vintage. Esteemed for his meticulous standards, Farella vineyards are tended to with organic practices, ensuring the highest quality grapes. This Cabernet Sauvignon has been barrel-aged for 20 months in French Oak, providing it with a massive structure and velvety smooth finish. The diverse climatic conditions of the vintage year offers a brilliance of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and subtle notes of licorice and spice. A layer of graceful age adds complexity and intensity, making the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 an intelligent choice for sophisticated palates. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£925.61 |
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Experience the singular elegance of Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a result of meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking. This exquisite wine is a testament to the skills of Costanzo Farella, renowned vintner located in the hallowed soil of the Coombsville appellation in Napa Valley, California. The 2018 vintage is a symphony of flavours, expressing dark berry fruit and delicate spice, with polished tannins and balanced acidity courtesy of a near-perfect growing season. This Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, fermented on indigenous yeasts, and aged for two years in French oak, ensuring the perfect blend of power and plushness that marks an exceptional Cabernet. With the longevity to age gracefully yet equally approachable in its youth, Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to the potential of the Coombsville region. This is a remarkable wine, luxuriously textured and notable for its sublime layers of complexity. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£1,699.61 |
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The Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an exquisite exemplar of viticultural artistry. Born from the majestic terrains of Napa Valley, California, it is the proud formation of Costanzo Farella, a producer renowned for its remarkable consistency and precision. This compelling Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes extended fermentation to amplify its depth, followed by meticulous barrel ageing in French Oak to refine its complexity. On the nose, it unfurls a symphony of dark fruit, offering ripe blackberry and blackcurrant nuances, gracefully intertwined with undertones of vanilla, cedarwood, and subtle spice. The palate is masterfully structured; a harmonious balance of intense fruit concentration, ripe tannins and an enviable freshness. This wine culminates in an enduring, poised finish, ensuring the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 lingers in the mind. For those serious about their collection, it unquestionably deserves a place. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£1,559.98 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is in great shape today. Deep, pliant and super expressive, the 2015 is just starting to open. A blast of dark cherry fruit, mocha, licorice and espresso makes a strong opening statement. Still very young, the 2015 will drink well for another decade or more. It's one of the most youthful, vibrant wines of the year. I underestimated this wine and its potential longevity in my original review. |
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California | 5 | 100 (VN) |
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£1,560.64 |
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Vinous (100)The 2018 MDV is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the best of the Maya blocks. Inky, rich and explosive, the MDV possesses breathtaking elegance and beauty. Crème de cassis, graphite, lavender, mint and espresso all build in a sumptuous, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that dazzles from start to finish. Sadly, there are just five barrels of this magical Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dalla Valles only bottle the MDV in the very best years. Since its first release in 2013, it has become a clear reference point for Eastern Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,950.40 |
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Wine Advocate (100)As stunning as this basic Cabernet Sauvignon is, the 2002 Maya, a proprietary blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc, is pure perfection. It boasts an inky purple color as well as an extraordinary perfume of incense, black fruits, charcoal and forest floor. Full-bodied, with monumental intensity, a multidimensional texture/mouthfeel, and a stunning finish, this beauty reveals the brilliant quality of the Dalla Valle Cabernet Franc plantings meshed with their powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040+. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,493.74 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)As good as it gets, yet in a different style compared to the also perfect 2016, the 2015 Maya Proprietary Red Wine boasts a sensational, ethereal, heavenly style to go with tons of cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of dried earth, tobacco, chocolate, and a beautiful sense of minerality. This cuvée is normally a blend of 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, and it’s the Cabernet Franc that gives it another layer of complexity and elegance. The sexy, upfront nature of the 2015 vintage is front and center. This is a magical wine to drink over the coming 3+ decades. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,602.07 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2016 Maya offers another level of depth and density and is a truly special, magical wine. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, it boasts off the chart notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, lead pencil, chocolate, and incense. These all give way to a massively concentrated, rich, and powerful wine that nevertheless stays oh, so seamless, silky and pure, with a finish that goes on for minutes. Utterly profound in every way, this sensational wine hits every high point you could ever set for a glass of wine. it's one of the top 2-3 wines in this report. Hide bottles for 7-8 years and it will keep for 3-4 decades. |
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California | 3 | 97+ (JD) |
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£1,203.67 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The tiny production 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Maya is another thrilling wine. The normal blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it offers a full-bodied, concentrated, yet sensationally elegant style as well as fab notes of crème de cassis, chocolate, graphite, and scorched earth. It’s a primordial example of this cuvée that has ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Do your best to give bottles 4-6 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,559.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)A smaller production cuvée from a single parcel of the estate vineyard, the 2018 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is the normal 60/40 split of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. Incredibly perfumed with complex notes of blue fruits, flowers, loamy earth, graphite, and tobacco, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, polished, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a finish that won’t quit. While this is a rich, concentrated wine, it’s the complexity, elegance, and finesse that define this cuvée, which is going to benefit from just short-term cellaring and cruise for 2-3 decades. |
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California | 4 | 100 (WI) |
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£1,382.64 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Maya comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of wild blueberries, Morello cherries, boysenberry preserves, and chocolate box, followed by hints of star anise, cardamom, and dusty red soil. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, the tannins are firm yet velvety, while a remarkable burst of freshness lifts the decadent fruit. It finishes with an epically long mineral firework display. Dalla Valle’s Maya comes from a dedicated section of the estate vineyard, located in the valley’s eastern foothills, below Pritchard Hill, and above the Oakville benchlands, overlooking Screaming Eagle and Rudd vineyard. |
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California | 7 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,677.78 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2021 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is a classic 60/40 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that spent 24 months in 80% new French oak. Ripe red, blue, and black fruit, graphite, liquid flowers, and a liquid rock-like minerality all shine in this quintessential, layered, regal, majestic 2021. It has awesome purity, full-bodied richness, flawlessly polished tannins, and a great finish. This is a legend in the making, and Napa Valley simply doesn’t get any better. It will take a solid decade for this to hit maturity, and it should have 30+ years of prime drinking thereafter. |
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California | 3 | 91 (VN) |
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£666.68 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Collina Dalla Valle is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Vibrant sweet red fruit and floral notes give the 2017 notable energy as well as verve. In 2017, the Collina is not quite as sensual or curvy as it can be, while the tannins show the nervous edge that so typical of the year. Time in bottle will help at least to some degree. Once again, Dalla Valle overdelivers with the Collina. |
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California | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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£741.04 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Collina Dalla Valle is a flat out gorgeous wine. Racy and sumptuous to the core, the 2018 captures all of the natural radiance of this eastern sector of Oakville. Soft contours and silky tannins make the 2018 an absolute delight to taste today. Readers will have a very hard time finding a Napa Valley wine that delivers this much sheer pleasure for the money. |
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California | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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£702.80 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Collina Dalla Valle is supple, racy and beautifully perfumed. In 2019, the Franc lends quite a bit of aromatic brilliance. Crushed flowers, kirsch and sweet red berry fruit are all nicely lifted in this very pretty, perfumed red blend from Dalla Valle. The Collina is all class, as it always is. It is also a tremendous value in the world of high-end Napa Valley wines. |
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The Corison Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard 2020 epitomises the pinnacle of Napa Valley’s esteemed winemaking heritage. Sourced exclusively from the legendary Kronos Vineyard in Oakville, this exceptional Cabernet benefits from the region’s ideal microclimate and meticulously selected fruit. Under the expert stewardship of Corison, renowned for crafting robust and elegant Cabernets, the 2020 vintage undergoes a meticulous vinification process, including hand harvesting, gentle fermentation in premium French oak barrels, and extended ageing to enhance its intricate complexity. The wine unveils a deep garnet hue, revealing layers of blackcurrant, cassis, and subtle undertones of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a lingering finish, reflecting the vineyard’s unique terroir and Corison’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Perfectly suited for discerning connoisseurs, this Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies finesse and depth, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. ``` |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£108.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is full of charm. It offers all of the natural intensity of the year, with bright acids that keep the flavors bright. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and spice all build effortlessly. This open-knit yet classically built Cabernet is likely to offer a wide window of drinkability over the next 15-20 years. As always, Cathy Corison's Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of three sites in St. Helena. |
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California | 4 | 93 (VN) |
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£360.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is full of charm. It offers all of the natural intensity of the year, with bright acids that keep the flavors bright. Sweet red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and spice all build effortlessly. This open-knit yet classically built Cabernet is likely to offer a wide window of drinkability over the next 15-20 years. As always, Cathy Corison's Napa Valley Cabernet is a blend of three sites in St. Helena. |
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California | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£107.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a heady, potent wine that shows the heat of the year in its forward, opulent personality. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, herbs, earthiness, and licorice are all amplified in this decidedly exuberant, potent wine. There's not a lot of subtlety, and plenty of impact. Even so, this opens nicely with aeration. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,113.00 |
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Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a distinguished expression from Corison Wines, meticulously crafted in Napa Valley's esteemed Oceanview region. Hand-selected grapes from the Sunbasket vineyard undergo a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s pure fruit character. The wine is then aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla, cedar, and subtle spice without overshadowing its natural elegance. On the palate, Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unveils rich notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, seamlessly integrated with hints of tobacco and mocha. The balanced tannins and vibrant acidity provide a flawless structure, leading to a long, refined finish. Produced by the renowned Corison family, celebrated for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and exceptional winemaking, this vintage exemplifies the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon craftsmanship. Ideal for both immediate enjoyment and aging, it caters to the most discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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California | 10 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£1,073.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is just starting to enter its first plateau of maturity. Crushed flowers, spice, dried autumn leaves, mint, espresso and blood orange all grace this exquisite Cabernet. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2015 has aged so well, even better than I had originally anticipated. The combination of a cool site and a warm vintage is so appealing. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,073.00 |
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Reveal in the flavours of utmost complexity with the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Crafted diligently in the esteemed Coombsville region of Napa Valley, this emblematic wine echoes the cool-climate terroir that imparts depth and intensity to its profile. Renowned Costanzo Farella, an artisan winemaker with Italian heritage, uses traditional methods to create this stellar vintage. Esteemed for his meticulous standards, Farella vineyards are tended to with organic practices, ensuring the highest quality grapes. This Cabernet Sauvignon has been barrel-aged for 20 months in French Oak, providing it with a massive structure and velvety smooth finish. The diverse climatic conditions of the vintage year offers a brilliance of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and subtle notes of licorice and spice. A layer of graceful age adds complexity and intensity, making the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 an intelligent choice for sophisticated palates. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£730.00 |
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Experience the singular elegance of Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a result of meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking. This exquisite wine is a testament to the skills of Costanzo Farella, renowned vintner located in the hallowed soil of the Coombsville appellation in Napa Valley, California. The 2018 vintage is a symphony of flavours, expressing dark berry fruit and delicate spice, with polished tannins and balanced acidity courtesy of a near-perfect growing season. This Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, fermented on indigenous yeasts, and aged for two years in French oak, ensuring the perfect blend of power and plushness that marks an exceptional Cabernet. With the longevity to age gracefully yet equally approachable in its youth, Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to the potential of the Coombsville region. This is a remarkable wine, luxuriously textured and notable for its sublime layers of complexity. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£1,375.00 |
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The Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an exquisite exemplar of viticultural artistry. Born from the majestic terrains of Napa Valley, California, it is the proud formation of Costanzo Farella, a producer renowned for its remarkable consistency and precision. This compelling Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes extended fermentation to amplify its depth, followed by meticulous barrel ageing in French Oak to refine its complexity. On the nose, it unfurls a symphony of dark fruit, offering ripe blackberry and blackcurrant nuances, gracefully intertwined with undertones of vanilla, cedarwood, and subtle spice. The palate is masterfully structured; a harmonious balance of intense fruit concentration, ripe tannins and an enviable freshness. This wine culminates in an enduring, poised finish, ensuring the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 lingers in the mind. For those serious about their collection, it unquestionably deserves a place. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£1,280.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is in great shape today. Deep, pliant and super expressive, the 2015 is just starting to open. A blast of dark cherry fruit, mocha, licorice and espresso makes a strong opening statement. Still very young, the 2015 will drink well for another decade or more. It's one of the most youthful, vibrant wines of the year. I underestimated this wine and its potential longevity in my original review. |
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California | 5 | 100 (VN) |
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£1,280.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 2018 MDV is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the best of the Maya blocks. Inky, rich and explosive, the MDV possesses breathtaking elegance and beauty. Crème de cassis, graphite, lavender, mint and espresso all build in a sumptuous, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that dazzles from start to finish. Sadly, there are just five barrels of this magical Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dalla Valles only bottle the MDV in the very best years. Since its first release in 2013, it has become a clear reference point for Eastern Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,615.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)As stunning as this basic Cabernet Sauvignon is, the 2002 Maya, a proprietary blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc, is pure perfection. It boasts an inky purple color as well as an extraordinary perfume of incense, black fruits, charcoal and forest floor. Full-bodied, with monumental intensity, a multidimensional texture/mouthfeel, and a stunning finish, this beauty reveals the brilliant quality of the Dalla Valle Cabernet Franc plantings meshed with their powerful Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040+. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,235.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)As good as it gets, yet in a different style compared to the also perfect 2016, the 2015 Maya Proprietary Red Wine boasts a sensational, ethereal, heavenly style to go with tons of cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with notions of dried earth, tobacco, chocolate, and a beautiful sense of minerality. This cuvée is normally a blend of 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, and it’s the Cabernet Franc that gives it another layer of complexity and elegance. The sexy, upfront nature of the 2015 vintage is front and center. This is a magical wine to drink over the coming 3+ decades. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,325.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2016 Maya offers another level of depth and density and is a truly special, magical wine. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Cabernet Franc, it boasts off the chart notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, lead pencil, chocolate, and incense. These all give way to a massively concentrated, rich, and powerful wine that nevertheless stays oh, so seamless, silky and pure, with a finish that goes on for minutes. Utterly profound in every way, this sensational wine hits every high point you could ever set for a glass of wine. it's one of the top 2-3 wines in this report. Hide bottles for 7-8 years and it will keep for 3-4 decades. |
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California | 3 | 97+ (JD) |
In Bond
£993.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The tiny production 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Maya is another thrilling wine. The normal blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it offers a full-bodied, concentrated, yet sensationally elegant style as well as fab notes of crème de cassis, chocolate, graphite, and scorched earth. It’s a primordial example of this cuvée that has ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Do your best to give bottles 4-6 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,288.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)A smaller production cuvée from a single parcel of the estate vineyard, the 2018 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is the normal 60/40 split of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. Incredibly perfumed with complex notes of blue fruits, flowers, loamy earth, graphite, and tobacco, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, polished, silky tannins, no hard edges, and a finish that won’t quit. While this is a rich, concentrated wine, it’s the complexity, elegance, and finesse that define this cuvée, which is going to benefit from just short-term cellaring and cruise for 2-3 decades. |
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California | 4 | 100 (WI) |
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£1,142.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Maya comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of wild blueberries, Morello cherries, boysenberry preserves, and chocolate box, followed by hints of star anise, cardamom, and dusty red soil. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, the tannins are firm yet velvety, while a remarkable burst of freshness lifts the decadent fruit. It finishes with an epically long mineral firework display. Dalla Valle’s Maya comes from a dedicated section of the estate vineyard, located in the valley’s eastern foothills, below Pritchard Hill, and above the Oakville benchlands, overlooking Screaming Eagle and Rudd vineyard. |
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California | 7 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,388.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2021 Maya Proprietary Red Wine is a classic 60/40 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that spent 24 months in 80% new French oak. Ripe red, blue, and black fruit, graphite, liquid flowers, and a liquid rock-like minerality all shine in this quintessential, layered, regal, majestic 2021. It has awesome purity, full-bodied richness, flawlessly polished tannins, and a great finish. This is a legend in the making, and Napa Valley simply doesn’t get any better. It will take a solid decade for this to hit maturity, and it should have 30+ years of prime drinking thereafter. |
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California | 3 | 91 (VN) |
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£536.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Collina Dalla Valle is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Vibrant sweet red fruit and floral notes give the 2017 notable energy as well as verve. In 2017, the Collina is not quite as sensual or curvy as it can be, while the tannins show the nervous edge that so typical of the year. Time in bottle will help at least to some degree. Once again, Dalla Valle overdelivers with the Collina. |
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California | 3 | 93 (VN) |
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£597.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Collina Dalla Valle is a flat out gorgeous wine. Racy and sumptuous to the core, the 2018 captures all of the natural radiance of this eastern sector of Oakville. Soft contours and silky tannins make the 2018 an absolute delight to taste today. Readers will have a very hard time finding a Napa Valley wine that delivers this much sheer pleasure for the money. |
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California | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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£565.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Collina Dalla Valle is supple, racy and beautifully perfumed. In 2019, the Franc lends quite a bit of aromatic brilliance. Crushed flowers, kirsch and sweet red berry fruit are all nicely lifted in this very pretty, perfumed red blend from Dalla Valle. The Collina is all class, as it always is. It is also a tremendous value in the world of high-end Napa Valley wines. |
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