All Americas
North and South America are home to a diverse array of fine wines that are gaining global recognition for their quality and character. With distinct climates, soils, and terroirs, the wine regions of the Americas produce a wide range of varietals, from rich and full-bodied reds to crisp and refreshing whites, as well as world-class sparkling and dessert wines.
In North America, the most famous wine regions are located in California, which produces the vast majority of fine wines in the United States. The Napa Valley is perhaps the most well-known region, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, with prestigious vineyards such as Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, and Opus One leading the way in terms of quality and prestige. The Sonoma County is another top producer of fine wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with wineries such as Kistler and Rochioli earning international acclaim.
Further north, the Okanagan Valley in Canada is emerging as a producer of high-quality wines, particularly Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, with wineries such as Mission Hill and CheckMate Artisanal Winery leading the way.
In South America, Argentina's Mendoza region is renowned for its bold and full-bodied Malbecs, with vineyards such as Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer, and Bodega Norton producing some of the country's most renowned wines. Chile's Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys are also highly regarded for their fine wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere, with top wineries such as Concha y Toro, Errazuriz, and Viña Montes earning critical acclaim.
Overall, the fine wines of North and South America offer a diverse and impressive selection of varietals, styles, and price points, making them accessible to both connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike. With a focus on quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional wines for years to come.
All Americas
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California | 11 | 98+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,583.99 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Another wine from this estate that’s going to flirt with perfection at maturity is the 2019 Thorevilos, which comes from a new vineyard located just outside of St. Helena, not far from the original site, which was renamed to Ecotone. This awesome 2019 reveals a deep purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of ripe currants, crème de cassis, violets, flowery incense, and tobacco leaf. The palate is pure gold as well and is full-bodied, with a layered, elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and just everything in the right place. Already complex and nuanced, this remarkably complete, heavenly 2019 will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep 20, 30, possibly 40 years. What an incredible example of Napa Valley and hats off to Brad Grimes. A new site but the same incredible quality. |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£344.33 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is in the zone right now. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, mint, mocha and cedar grace the bouquet. Still vibrant and fresh, the 2014 has aged impeccably. It shows the mid-weight style of the year nicely. The 2014 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This was only the third vintage for Bart and Daphne Araujo's Accendo, a winery that is now run by their children, Jaime and Greg. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,372.07 |
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Hailing from Napa Valley’s historical vineyards, Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a testament to the craftsmanship of esteemed vintner, Bart and Daphne Araujo. The encompassing 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 8% Petite Verdot varietals have been expertly blended to unfold a wine of exquisite depth and elegance. Aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, this masterpiece reveals a luscious array of blackberries, cassis, and plum notes, with subtle essences of tobacco and cedar. Acquiring a 98+ rating from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 showcases the extraordinary Araujo methodologies, reminiscent of a Bordeaux quality, but with Californian accents. Limited in production and crafted from organically farmed vines, it presents a unique opportunity to savour the Araujo's legacy. Choose Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 for an experience of luxurious refinement and unparallelled stature in winemaking. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£119.11 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Malbec Finca Altamira hails from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, and was aged for 13 months in 80% new French barrels. A rich, reddish-purple in the glass. The complex aromas feature plum with hints of country herbs, camphor and thyme accompanied by whiffs of violet and mint. The aging process adds notes of tobacco and cedar. In the mouth, it delivers a nuanced, high-pitched flavor supported by a juicy, relaxed and polished tannic structure. A characterful, energetic wine that ends with a compact but lingering fruity flourish. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,102.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection in Cabernet, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni is all varietal and comes two-thirds from Oakville with the balance from sites in St. Helena and Rutherford. Aged 20 months in 70% new French oak and put together by Philippe Melka and Michel Rolland, it has an incredibly pure, full-bodied, massive yet weightless style that I suspect couldn’t be achieved anywhere outside of Napa Valley. Cassis, blackberries, leafy herbs, lead pencil shavings, and tobacco leaf are just some of the nuances here, and it’s full-bodied, deep, and concentrated on the palate while maintaining an ethereal, seamless, utterly perfect balance between its fruit, alcohol, tannins, and acidity. As good as it gets, it needs just 2-4 years in the cellar and will evolve gracefully for at least 20-25 years. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,388.88 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)A flagship best barrel selection, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni checks in as 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc from a mix of Oakville and St. Helena fruit that spent 22 months in 72% new barrels. It's another inky-hued, glass-staining wine revealing incredible aromatics of pure crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, new leather, and chocolate. These all carry to a full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, utterly heavenly 2021 that has ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, incredible purity, and a great, great finish. finish. It needs 4-5 years to show its full potential but will be a 30+ year wine. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£839.62 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is another incredible wine from this estate that has everything: stunning complexity, full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and incredible length. Revealing a dense purple color as well as Graves-like notes of blackcurrants, cold fireplace, graphite, chocolate, and smoked tobacco, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and ultra-fine tannins. Based on 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc that was brought up 20 months in 70% new French oak, this thrilling 2018 offers pleasure today yet will evolve for 30-40+ years. Hats off to the team at Alejandro Bulgheroni! |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£927.22 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)Also a classic expression of its terroir, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard boasts a ripe, opulent, powerful style as well as notes of darker currants, tobacco, lead pencil, chocolate, and gravelly earth. I always find a Graves-like richness as well as a sense of earth from this site, and this beauty has it all in spades. Full-bodied, ripe, and polished on the palate, it stays relatively compact and will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 99 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£1,099.76 |
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Decanter (99)Winemaker Matt Sands has turned out perfection from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena with his Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in 2021. Here, a barrel sample offers Cabernet Sauvignon as 92% of the blend, with Cabernet Franc filling out the rest. In the typical Lithology style, this is an inky black wine with a sumptuously silky and satiny profile, but in 2021, there is freshness, lift, and tension. The full-bodied palate offers fine, intricate tannins that are assertive yet harmonious with the dark berry fruit. At the same time, a rich vein of iron-like minerality and earth mingles with fragrant cedarwood, herbs and slivers of dark chocolate on a long and satisfying finish—polished, expressive, and delicious, all from an exceptional site in a terrific vintage. I am absolutely a candidate for a 100-point wine and will taste it again in the early months of 2024. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£1,326.32 |
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Decanter (100)It is an absolute stand-out wine that is just seamless, with a purity of dark fruit flavours and spices balanced by threads of distinct minerality, freshness, and tension. Pure blackberry and black cherry fruit notes are tinged with bright capsicum. The depth and intensity of this wine are just as bewildering as the freshness conveyed on the palate. The dusty tannin backbone, a classic quality of the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyard in St. Helena, frames a panoply of savoury spices, crushed herbs, liquorice and black ironstone minerality, delivering a perfect Cabernet Franc in the heady, rich, opulent and mineral-driven style Lithology is known for, but with tremendous energy in the 2021s, which conveys a real elegance to match this wine’s intensity. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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£1,000.42 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is more closed aromatically, yet still offers impressive red, blue, and black fruits as well as savory herbs and dried flower nuances. It too is full-bodied, with a focused, tight, straight style on the palate that warrants 4-5 years of cellaring. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,071.22 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a nuclear fruit bomb of a wine, offering massive richness and depth while being as graceful as a ballerina, with no sensation of weight or heaviness. Classic To Kolan crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, spice, and tobacco notes all define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It has another 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it. This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from four blocks in To Kalon, aged 20 months in 82% new French oak. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£1,278.82 |
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Decanter (100)Proprietor Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni established this label in 2014. Entirely estate fruit, comprising beautiful rich berry scents, oak, crushed rocks and a saline minerality tinged with dark chocolate. Enveloping, full and broad-shouldered. Saturated dark berry fruit, chocolate layer cake, vanilla and dried herbs de provence round out this Cabernet with its fierce tannins that are nicely integrated. |
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California | 2 | 99 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£978.56 |
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Decanter (99)Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£686.98 |
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Introducing the exquisite Alma Fria Campbell Ranch Chardonnay 2021, a stellar creation from the cool coastal climes of California's Sonoma County. Made by Alma Fria, a family-owned winery with a robust dedication to sustainability and nuanced wine craftsmanship. They masterfully cultivate their vines on the edge of the Pacific, with deft hands and insightful practices that extol respect for the land. The 2021 vintage encapsulates this philosophy effortlessly. It is a beautifully complex blend, expressive of its surroundings and the particularly challenging yet rewarding weather conditions of that year. The Alma Fria Campbell Ranch Chardonnay 2021 captures the essence of the Campbell Ranch vineyard's unique terroir, delivering vibrant orchard fruit notes and hints of brioche. They've produced a brilliant Chardonnay of subtle power, laced with hints of citrus, which develops a profound mineral freshness on the palate. The delicate use of oak adds a compelling creaminess and toasty finish. A distinguished choice for discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£941.38 |
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Discover the luxurious Alma Fria Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022, a distinguished spectacle of the Alma Fria range. This wine is sourced from California’s reputable Sonoma Coast, renowned for producing some of the world's exceptional Pinot Noir grapes. Deeply rooted in the fog-cooled hills, the vineyards provide a distinctive maritime influence, creating a complex and balanced wine. Meticulously crafted, the Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022 is an expressive amalgamation of dark cherries, roses, forest floor, and spice. Aged tastefully in French oak for 14 months, this premium wine showcases the Drew family’s commitment to viticultural professionalism, fine-tuned over several vineyard generations. Revel in the garnet-toned, medium-bodied Alma Fria Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022, a testament to sustainable cooling climate viticulture, with its layers unveiling a symphony of savoury woodland fruit with an elegant hint of minerality. A wine that gratifies both the palate and spirit, it is truly a magnificent exhibit of winemaking brilliance. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,029.20 |
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Exemplifying poised elegance, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 tantalises with an expertly balanced profile. Artfully crafted in the esteemed Uco Valley, Mendoza, the producers, spirited enthusiasts and dedicated winemakers, devote tremendous care into fostering this sublime Chardonnay. This exquisite wine displays an unyielding commitment to Old-World winemaking techniques: fermented and aged in French oak barrels for eight months, yielding a sophisticated complexity and hallmark vanilla accents. On the palate, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 graces us with a lavish honeyed texture instilled with vibrant tropical fruit flavours, underscored by subtle minerally cues, connoting Mendoza's unique high-altitude terroir. The finish is impressively long and coated in a nurturing creaminess, indubitably fortifying the wine's premium position. This is a testament to Alpasion's adept craftsmanship. Through the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021, one journeys to the heart of Mendoza, savouring a glass brimming with Argentinean tradition and innovation. A stellar addendum for the discerning oenophile. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,029.20 |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid opulence of Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021, a testament to Argentina's viniculture mastery. Esteemed winemakers lovingly nurture this exquisite red at elevated altitudes in Mendoza’s coveted Uco Valley, delivering a distinct mineral character and intense flavours. Alpasion's unique winemaking process, combined with the region's signature cool nights, create a wine that harmoniously weds power and finesse with an impressive ability to age. The Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021 presents a boisterous palate, showcasing blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes. Over time, these rich tones gracefully give way to a subtle spice finish. A symbol of Alpasion's ethos, every grape is hand-picked, amalgamating passion and tradition, resulting in a remarkable Malbec of unrivalled quality. The meticulous process, the stunning locale, and Alpasion's commitment to excellence are all encapsulated in each alluring bottle of Grand Malbec 2021. Expertly crafted, this supreme beverage hails as an emblem of grandeur in the world of fine wines. |
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Mendoza | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,029.20 |
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The Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is an exceptional vintage, embodying the mastery of winemaking from the prestigious Alpasion vineyards. Nestled in the pristine Uco Valley, Argentina, this exquisite wine boasts unparalleled quality. A meticulous cold maceration process, coupled with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ensures a vibrant flavour profile and profound complexity. After a sophisticated malolactic process, the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, lending it a distinctive, rich character. With tantalising notes of dark fruit, licorice, and delicate oak, it presents a harmonious balance of robust structure and elegant subtlety. The Alpasion team, lead by the experienced winemakers Karim Mussi Saffie and Alfredo Merlo, showcase their passion and precision in every bottle. Immerse yourself in the velvety depth of the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020—an embodiment of craftsmanship and a matchless contribution to the world of fine wines. |
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California | 11 | 98+ (JD) |
In Bond
£1,310.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Another wine from this estate that’s going to flirt with perfection at maturity is the 2019 Thorevilos, which comes from a new vineyard located just outside of St. Helena, not far from the original site, which was renamed to Ecotone. This awesome 2019 reveals a deep purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of ripe currants, crème de cassis, violets, flowery incense, and tobacco leaf. The palate is pure gold as well and is full-bodied, with a layered, elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and just everything in the right place. Already complex and nuanced, this remarkably complete, heavenly 2019 will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep 20, 30, possibly 40 years. What an incredible example of Napa Valley and hats off to Brad Grimes. A new site but the same incredible quality. |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£283.50 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is in the zone right now. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, mint, mocha and cedar grace the bouquet. Still vibrant and fresh, the 2014 has aged impeccably. It shows the mid-weight style of the year nicely. The 2014 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This was only the third vintage for Bart and Daphne Araujo's Accendo, a winery that is now run by their children, Jaime and Greg. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,123.00 |
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Hailing from Napa Valley’s historical vineyards, Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a testament to the craftsmanship of esteemed vintner, Bart and Daphne Araujo. The encompassing 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 8% Petite Verdot varietals have been expertly blended to unfold a wine of exquisite depth and elegance. Aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, this masterpiece reveals a luscious array of blackberries, cassis, and plum notes, with subtle essences of tobacco and cedar. Acquiring a 98+ rating from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 showcases the extraordinary Araujo methodologies, reminiscent of a Bordeaux quality, but with Californian accents. Limited in production and crafted from organically farmed vines, it presents a unique opportunity to savour the Araujo's legacy. Choose Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 for an experience of luxurious refinement and unparallelled stature in winemaking. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£96.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2019 Malbec Finca Altamira hails from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, and was aged for 13 months in 80% new French barrels. A rich, reddish-purple in the glass. The complex aromas feature plum with hints of country herbs, camphor and thyme accompanied by whiffs of violet and mint. The aging process adds notes of tobacco and cedar. In the mouth, it delivers a nuanced, high-pitched flavor supported by a juicy, relaxed and polished tannic structure. A characterful, energetic wine that ends with a compact but lingering fruity flourish. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£908.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection in Cabernet, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni is all varietal and comes two-thirds from Oakville with the balance from sites in St. Helena and Rutherford. Aged 20 months in 70% new French oak and put together by Philippe Melka and Michel Rolland, it has an incredibly pure, full-bodied, massive yet weightless style that I suspect couldn’t be achieved anywhere outside of Napa Valley. Cassis, blackberries, leafy herbs, lead pencil shavings, and tobacco leaf are just some of the nuances here, and it’s full-bodied, deep, and concentrated on the palate while maintaining an ethereal, seamless, utterly perfect balance between its fruit, alcohol, tannins, and acidity. As good as it gets, it needs just 2-4 years in the cellar and will evolve gracefully for at least 20-25 years. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,147.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)A flagship best barrel selection, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni checks in as 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc from a mix of Oakville and St. Helena fruit that spent 22 months in 72% new barrels. It's another inky-hued, glass-staining wine revealing incredible aromatics of pure crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, new leather, and chocolate. These all carry to a full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, utterly heavenly 2021 that has ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, incredible purity, and a great, great finish. finish. It needs 4-5 years to show its full potential but will be a 30+ year wine. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£689.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Possibly the wine of the vintage, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard is another incredible wine from this estate that has everything: stunning complexity, full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and incredible length. Revealing a dense purple color as well as Graves-like notes of blackcurrants, cold fireplace, graphite, chocolate, and smoked tobacco, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and ultra-fine tannins. Based on 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc that was brought up 20 months in 70% new French oak, this thrilling 2018 offers pleasure today yet will evolve for 30-40+ years. Hats off to the team at Alejandro Bulgheroni! |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
In Bond
£762.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)Also a classic expression of its terroir, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard boasts a ripe, opulent, powerful style as well as notes of darker currants, tobacco, lead pencil, chocolate, and gravelly earth. I always find a Graves-like richness as well as a sense of earth from this site, and this beauty has it all in spades. Full-bodied, ripe, and polished on the palate, it stays relatively compact and will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 99 (DC) |
In Bond
£906.00 |
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Decanter (99)Winemaker Matt Sands has turned out perfection from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena with his Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in 2021. Here, a barrel sample offers Cabernet Sauvignon as 92% of the blend, with Cabernet Franc filling out the rest. In the typical Lithology style, this is an inky black wine with a sumptuously silky and satiny profile, but in 2021, there is freshness, lift, and tension. The full-bodied palate offers fine, intricate tannins that are assertive yet harmonious with the dark berry fruit. At the same time, a rich vein of iron-like minerality and earth mingles with fragrant cedarwood, herbs and slivers of dark chocolate on a long and satisfying finish—polished, expressive, and delicious, all from an exceptional site in a terrific vintage. I am absolutely a candidate for a 100-point wine and will taste it again in the early months of 2024. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,095.00 |
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Decanter (100)It is an absolute stand-out wine that is just seamless, with a purity of dark fruit flavours and spices balanced by threads of distinct minerality, freshness, and tension. Pure blackberry and black cherry fruit notes are tinged with bright capsicum. The depth and intensity of this wine are just as bewildering as the freshness conveyed on the palate. The dusty tannin backbone, a classic quality of the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane vineyard in St. Helena, frames a panoply of savoury spices, crushed herbs, liquorice and black ironstone minerality, delivering a perfect Cabernet Franc in the heady, rich, opulent and mineral-driven style Lithology is known for, but with tremendous energy in the 2021s, which conveys a real elegance to match this wine’s intensity. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
In Bond
£823.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is more closed aromatically, yet still offers impressive red, blue, and black fruits as well as savory herbs and dried flower nuances. It too is full-bodied, with a focused, tight, straight style on the palate that warrants 4-5 years of cellaring. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£882.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a nuclear fruit bomb of a wine, offering massive richness and depth while being as graceful as a ballerina, with no sensation of weight or heaviness. Classic To Kolan crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, spice, and tobacco notes all define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It has another 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it. This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from four blocks in To Kalon, aged 20 months in 82% new French oak. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,055.00 |
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Decanter (100)Proprietor Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni established this label in 2014. Entirely estate fruit, comprising beautiful rich berry scents, oak, crushed rocks and a saline minerality tinged with dark chocolate. Enveloping, full and broad-shouldered. Saturated dark berry fruit, chocolate layer cake, vanilla and dried herbs de provence round out this Cabernet with its fierce tannins that are nicely integrated. |
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California | 2 | 99 (DC) |
In Bond
£805.00 |
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Decanter (99)Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£534.00 |
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Introducing the exquisite Alma Fria Campbell Ranch Chardonnay 2021, a stellar creation from the cool coastal climes of California's Sonoma County. Made by Alma Fria, a family-owned winery with a robust dedication to sustainability and nuanced wine craftsmanship. They masterfully cultivate their vines on the edge of the Pacific, with deft hands and insightful practices that extol respect for the land. The 2021 vintage encapsulates this philosophy effortlessly. It is a beautifully complex blend, expressive of its surroundings and the particularly challenging yet rewarding weather conditions of that year. The Alma Fria Campbell Ranch Chardonnay 2021 captures the essence of the Campbell Ranch vineyard's unique terroir, delivering vibrant orchard fruit notes and hints of brioche. They've produced a brilliant Chardonnay of subtle power, laced with hints of citrus, which develops a profound mineral freshness on the palate. The delicate use of oak adds a compelling creaminess and toasty finish. A distinguished choice for discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£746.00 |
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Discover the luxurious Alma Fria Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022, a distinguished spectacle of the Alma Fria range. This wine is sourced from California’s reputable Sonoma Coast, renowned for producing some of the world's exceptional Pinot Noir grapes. Deeply rooted in the fog-cooled hills, the vineyards provide a distinctive maritime influence, creating a complex and balanced wine. Meticulously crafted, the Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022 is an expressive amalgamation of dark cherries, roses, forest floor, and spice. Aged tastefully in French oak for 14 months, this premium wine showcases the Drew family’s commitment to viticultural professionalism, fine-tuned over several vineyard generations. Revel in the garnet-toned, medium-bodied Alma Fria Holtermann Pinot Noir 2022, a testament to sustainable cooling climate viticulture, with its layers unveiling a symphony of savoury woodland fruit with an elegant hint of minerality. A wine that gratifies both the palate and spirit, it is truly a magnificent exhibit of winemaking brilliance. |
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Exemplifying poised elegance, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 tantalises with an expertly balanced profile. Artfully crafted in the esteemed Uco Valley, Mendoza, the producers, spirited enthusiasts and dedicated winemakers, devote tremendous care into fostering this sublime Chardonnay. This exquisite wine displays an unyielding commitment to Old-World winemaking techniques: fermented and aged in French oak barrels for eight months, yielding a sophisticated complexity and hallmark vanilla accents. On the palate, the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021 graces us with a lavish honeyed texture instilled with vibrant tropical fruit flavours, underscored by subtle minerally cues, connoting Mendoza's unique high-altitude terroir. The finish is impressively long and coated in a nurturing creaminess, indubitably fortifying the wine's premium position. This is a testament to Alpasion's adept craftsmanship. Through the Alpasion Grand Chardonnay 2021, one journeys to the heart of Mendoza, savouring a glass brimming with Argentinean tradition and innovation. A stellar addendum for the discerning oenophile. |
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Immerse yourself in the splendid opulence of Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021, a testament to Argentina's viniculture mastery. Esteemed winemakers lovingly nurture this exquisite red at elevated altitudes in Mendoza’s coveted Uco Valley, delivering a distinct mineral character and intense flavours. Alpasion's unique winemaking process, combined with the region's signature cool nights, create a wine that harmoniously weds power and finesse with an impressive ability to age. The Alpasion Grand Malbec 2021 presents a boisterous palate, showcasing blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate notes. Over time, these rich tones gracefully give way to a subtle spice finish. A symbol of Alpasion's ethos, every grape is hand-picked, amalgamating passion and tradition, resulting in a remarkable Malbec of unrivalled quality. The meticulous process, the stunning locale, and Alpasion's commitment to excellence are all encapsulated in each alluring bottle of Grand Malbec 2021. Expertly crafted, this supreme beverage hails as an emblem of grandeur in the world of fine wines. |
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The Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is an exceptional vintage, embodying the mastery of winemaking from the prestigious Alpasion vineyards. Nestled in the pristine Uco Valley, Argentina, this exquisite wine boasts unparalleled quality. A meticulous cold maceration process, coupled with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ensures a vibrant flavour profile and profound complexity. After a sophisticated malolactic process, the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020 is matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, lending it a distinctive, rich character. With tantalising notes of dark fruit, licorice, and delicate oak, it presents a harmonious balance of robust structure and elegant subtlety. The Alpasion team, lead by the experienced winemakers Karim Mussi Saffie and Alfredo Merlo, showcase their passion and precision in every bottle. Immerse yourself in the velvety depth of the Alpasion Grand Petit Verdot 2020—an embodiment of craftsmanship and a matchless contribution to the world of fine wines. |
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