Red
North and South America are home to some of the world's most acclaimed red wine regions, with diverse climates and terroirs that produce an impressive range of varietals. From full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons to elegant Pinot Noirs, these regions offer a wealth of options for wine lovers.
In North America, Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous region for red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. Renowned producers in the area include Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Silver Oak. Sonoma County is another top producer of red wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, with wineries such as Kosta Browne and Williams Selyem leading the way.
Further north, Oregon's Willamette Valley is gaining a reputation for its Pinot Noir, with producers such as Domaine Serene and Adelsheim Vineyard consistently earning high scores and critical acclaim.
In South America, Argentina's Mendoza region is known for its bold and full-bodied Malbecs, with vineyards such as Bodega Catena Zapata and Achaval-Ferrer producing some of the country's most renowned wines.
Chile's Colchagua Valley is another top producer of red wines, particularly Carmenere, with wineries such as Montes and Lapostolle earning accolades for their premium offerings.
Brazil's Vale dos Vinhedos region is also emerging as a producer of high-quality red wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with wineries such as Miolo and Lidio Carraro garnering attention for their unique and flavorful wines.
Overall, the red wines of North and South America are diverse and impressive, with a range of styles and varietals that can compete with some of the world's most renowned wine regions. With a focus on quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional red wines for years to come.
Red
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California | 10 | - |
Inc. VAT
£834.04 |
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Experience the quintessence of luxury with the Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019. This classic vintage comes from the renowned Duckhorn Vineyards located in Napa Valley, California. Steeped in a rich viniculture history dating back to 1976, Duckhorn has mastered the delicate process of producing Merlot that strikes the perfect balance between concentrated complexity and natural elegance. The 2019 variety is a sophisticated blend expressing the distinctive terroir of the vineyard. Hand-picking and extensive sorting post-harvest ensure the highest quality grapes. Following traditional French winemaking techniques, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, adding layers of flavour and depth. The palate reveals notes of ripe plum, black cherry and spicy chocolate, leading to a long, velvety finish. Discover the exquisite charm of Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019, it's more than wine – it's a symphony in a bottle. |
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California | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£810.29 |
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The iconic Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020 is a true symphony of the senses. This world-renowned wine hails from the sun-drenched Napa Valley in California, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Duckhorn Vineyards. Utilising a unique blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques, each bottle encapsulates an expressive array of rich, dark fruit flavours. The signature 2020 vintage boasts luscious notes of ripe plum, black cherry and blueberry, underlined by a trace of cocoa and hints of savoury spice. Forbes, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast are just a few prestigious publications where the Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020 has received stellar reviews. This is a wine truly deserving of space in any distinguished cellar, embodying the elegance, complexity and depth of the legendary Duckhorn Three Palms site. Immerse yourself in the captivating sensory experience of Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020: a time-honoured classic, redefined. |
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California | 11 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£874.84 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ballard Vineyard is fabulous. Rich and voluptuous in the glass, with striking presence, the 2019 is the sort of wine that will disappear at the dinner table in an instant. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and mocha, with bright Spring Mountain acids that extend the finish effortlessly. This sumptuous, open-knit Cabernet is a real head-turner. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£731.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)A deep yet bright ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Bressay Estate Vineyard is lifted with notes of cinnamon, highly floral notes of candied roses, red berries, and wild strawberries. Medium-bodied, it offers tremendous energy, with seamless acidity, fine tannins, a stony texture, and more layers that unfold with orange peel and saline. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£898.62 |
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California | 5 | - |
Inc. VAT
£764.69 |
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California | 15 | - |
Inc. VAT
£810.29 |
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California | 2 | 100 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£863.09 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)The 2021 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard is magnificent. Dark, plush and exceptionally vivid, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. The mix of Calera and Swan clones yields an unctuous, rich Pinot that does not taste like a wine from sandy soils. The 2021 is sensational. I don't think I have ever tasted a wine like this before here. A rush of dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice and menthol builds into the huge, structured finish. Unforgettable. |
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California | 9 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£874.84 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Meteor Vineyard captures all the pedigree of this well-known Coombsville site. Powerful and intensely savory, the 2019 offers up copious dark fruit, lavender, sage, grilled herbs and licorice. The tannins are both potent and present, yet they are beautifully balanced by the luxuriousness of the fruit. This is a superb showing from DuMOL. |
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California | 9 | - |
Inc. VAT
£764.69 |
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£760.84 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 3 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£902.69 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breathtaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all—striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections. |
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California | 2 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£791.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The 2021 Pinot Noir Finn pours a jeweled ruby and is sourced from two vineyards. It offers up nearly ripe, attractive smoky notes of cherry, cracked pepper, and dusty earth. Full-bodied, it’s expansive on the palate, with ripe black raspberry, pine, and anise. This needs time but is well structured and has excellent balance. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£536.69 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Pinot Noir Highland Divide is a joyous Pinot Noir from DuMOL. Punchy red/purplish fruit, mint, lavender and spice are front and center. This mid-weight, supple Pinot is all charm. The Highland Divide Pinot is a blend taken from three high-density blocks at the DuMOL Estate. |
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California | 4 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£706.84 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Pinot Noir Wildrose Estate Vineyard is one of the most elegant wines in this lineup. Silky, aromatic and gracious, the Wildrose is super-expressive right out of the gate. Blood orange, pomegranate, raspberry and sweet floral notes fill out the layers effortlessly. Readers will find a Pinot with notable brightness and energy. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£629.09 |
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Vinous (96)The 2016 Syrah Eddie's Patch Greywacke Vineyard is just as impressive as it was from barrel. A rush of aromas and flavors builds in a Syrah endowed with huge depth and complexity. Black pepper, sage, menthol and licorice develop in the glass, adding to the wine's tremendous appeal. This is a stellar showing from DuMol. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£670.84 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 5 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£719.09 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Syrah Eddies Patch shows the more savory, pungent site of Russian River Syrah. Blue/purplish fruit, sage, black pepper, licorice and menthol are front and center. The tannins are a bit prominent at this stage, so a few years in the cellar is probably a good idea. |
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California | 15 | - |
Inc. VAT
£564.29 |
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California | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£612.29 |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£770.38 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Altagracia is round, sexy, supple and beautiful, especially within the context of the year. Sweet red berries, mint, tobacco, savory herbs and anise meld together in a distinctive wine long on personality. With time in the glass the wine fleshes out nicely, as the flavors become darker, richer and layered. Altagracia is a blend of mostly Eisele fruit, plus a bit of Vine Hill Ranch, a well-draining site in Oakville that is among Napa Valley's very best. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. |
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California | 1 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£770.38 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Proprietary Red Altagracia is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Malbec. A beautiful nose of red and black cherries, blackcurrants, spice box and earth jumps from the glass of this expressive, fragrant, medium-bodied wine that has velvety tannins, a burgeoning complexity and a savory, lush mouthfeel. This is a strong second wine from this famous vineyard. It can be drunk now or cellared for up to 15 or more years. It’s pure seductiveness. |
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California | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£917.98 |
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California | 6 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£805.18 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of violets and dark berries with sweet underbrush and fresh mushrooms, following through to a medium to full body, soft and silky tannins and a succulent and refined finish. It remains supple and beautiful. Hard not to drink now. Better after 2023. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£794.38 |
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James Suckling (97)Intense aromas of black fruit, cocoa powder, black olives, dried violets, tar and cigar box. Some black peppercorn, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Incredible intensity and purity of fruit with gorgeous breadth and depth. Superb, new-wave Napa red. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest mostly cabernet franc with a hit of petit verdot. Try from 2025. |
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California | 2 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£908.69 |
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James Suckling (97)There’s purity and focus to this wine with blackberry, blackcurrant and spices, such as nutmeg. Ink pot, bark and asphalt, too. So long and polished. Chewy tannins. Hints of stone and ash. 88% cabernet sauvignon. 7% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Give it time to soften, but already a beauty. Drink after 2026. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£3,539.98 |
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Decanter (100)One of the most legendary vineyards in the Napa Valley, the Eisele Vineyard was purchased by François Pinault of Château Latour in Pauillac in the Médoc, Bordeaux from the Araujo family which had owned it for 23 years (from 1990 to 2013). The winemaking is now in the hands of 41-year-old winemaker Hélène Mingot. For this vintage, Hélène used only rockiest blocks planted in shallow soils near Simmons Creek. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 95 (TA) |
Inc. VAT
£235.24 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made “like a flan”, according to Ale Vigil, this is a co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, with lots of whole bunches and aged in old wooden foudres. Zesty and fresh, with the low alcohol and focus that are a feature of El Enemigo style, it’s savoury and bright with salty minerality and graphite and green herb flavours. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£295.24 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The varietal blend of the 2016 Gran Enemigo is slightly different from the 2015, there's a bit more Cabernet Franc and less Cabernet Sauvignon, so 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Malbec, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is fresher and more nuanced than the 2015, and there is clout and power but also a lot of finesse and elegance. The palate revealed superb harmony and very fine tannins, the acidity is very integrated and the wine is seamless, with fine chalky minerality and a bitterness in the finish that is salty rather than sweet. There is no room for sweetness in any of these wines; these are savory wines, powerful wines with superb balance and all the ingredients to develop slowly and for a very long time in bottle and destined for the dining table. It fills your mouth, but it's not heavy; it's powerful but feels ethereal. This is probably the finest vintage for this bottling so far. 19,200 bottles were filled in December 2018 from a shorter crop than previous years. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£618.04 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The more austere 2017 Gran Enemigo Chacayes Single Vineyard was produced with Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from a low-yielding and early harvest of plants at 1,100 meters in altitude. The fermentations for the Enemigo wines are always with indigenous yeasts and with some whole clusters, and in 2017, it was 100% (for all the single-vineyard wines) and aged in old oak foudres to avoid excessive aromas of oak or toast. The palate reveals some austerity too, but it has pungent flavors and piercing acidity and a very tasty, almost salty finish. This is also truly impressive, outstanding for a year like 2017 and among the best Chacayes ever. 6,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018. |
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California | 10 | - |
In Bond
£679.00 |
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Experience the quintessence of luxury with the Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019. This classic vintage comes from the renowned Duckhorn Vineyards located in Napa Valley, California. Steeped in a rich viniculture history dating back to 1976, Duckhorn has mastered the delicate process of producing Merlot that strikes the perfect balance between concentrated complexity and natural elegance. The 2019 variety is a sophisticated blend expressing the distinctive terroir of the vineyard. Hand-picking and extensive sorting post-harvest ensure the highest quality grapes. Following traditional French winemaking techniques, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, adding layers of flavour and depth. The palate reveals notes of ripe plum, black cherry and spicy chocolate, leading to a long, velvety finish. Discover the exquisite charm of Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2019, it's more than wine – it's a symphony in a bottle. |
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California | 4 | - |
In Bond
£656.00 |
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The iconic Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020 is a true symphony of the senses. This world-renowned wine hails from the sun-drenched Napa Valley in California, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Duckhorn Vineyards. Utilising a unique blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques, each bottle encapsulates an expressive array of rich, dark fruit flavours. The signature 2020 vintage boasts luscious notes of ripe plum, black cherry and blueberry, underlined by a trace of cocoa and hints of savoury spice. Forbes, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast are just a few prestigious publications where the Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020 has received stellar reviews. This is a wine truly deserving of space in any distinguished cellar, embodying the elegance, complexity and depth of the legendary Duckhorn Three Palms site. Immerse yourself in the captivating sensory experience of Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2020: a time-honoured classic, redefined. |
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California | 11 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£713.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Ballard Vineyard is fabulous. Rich and voluptuous in the glass, with striking presence, the 2019 is the sort of wine that will disappear at the dinner table in an instant. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and mocha, with bright Spring Mountain acids that extend the finish effortlessly. This sumptuous, open-knit Cabernet is a real head-turner. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
£590.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)A deep yet bright ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Bressay Estate Vineyard is lifted with notes of cinnamon, highly floral notes of candied roses, red berries, and wild strawberries. Medium-bodied, it offers tremendous energy, with seamless acidity, fine tannins, a stony texture, and more layers that unfold with orange peel and saline. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£730.00 |
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California | 5 | - |
In Bond
£618.00 |
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California | 15 | - |
In Bond
£656.00 |
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California | 2 | 100 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£700.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)The 2021 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard is magnificent. Dark, plush and exceptionally vivid, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. The mix of Calera and Swan clones yields an unctuous, rich Pinot that does not taste like a wine from sandy soils. The 2021 is sensational. I don't think I have ever tasted a wine like this before here. A rush of dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice and menthol builds into the huge, structured finish. Unforgettable. |
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California | 9 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£713.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Meteor Vineyard captures all the pedigree of this well-known Coombsville site. Powerful and intensely savory, the 2019 offers up copious dark fruit, lavender, sage, grilled herbs and licorice. The tannins are both potent and present, yet they are beautifully balanced by the luxuriousness of the fruit. This is a superb showing from DuMOL. |
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California | 9 | - |
In Bond
£618.00 |
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
In Bond
£618.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 3 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£733.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breathtaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all—striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections. |
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California | 2 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
£640.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The 2021 Pinot Noir Finn pours a jeweled ruby and is sourced from two vineyards. It offers up nearly ripe, attractive smoky notes of cherry, cracked pepper, and dusty earth. Full-bodied, it’s expansive on the palate, with ripe black raspberry, pine, and anise. This needs time but is well structured and has excellent balance. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£428.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2019 Pinot Noir Highland Divide is a joyous Pinot Noir from DuMOL. Punchy red/purplish fruit, mint, lavender and spice are front and center. This mid-weight, supple Pinot is all charm. The Highland Divide Pinot is a blend taken from three high-density blocks at the DuMOL Estate. |
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California | 4 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£573.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2019 Pinot Noir Wildrose Estate Vineyard is one of the most elegant wines in this lineup. Silky, aromatic and gracious, the Wildrose is super-expressive right out of the gate. Blood orange, pomegranate, raspberry and sweet floral notes fill out the layers effortlessly. Readers will find a Pinot with notable brightness and energy. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£505.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2016 Syrah Eddie's Patch Greywacke Vineyard is just as impressive as it was from barrel. A rush of aromas and flavors builds in a Syrah endowed with huge depth and complexity. Black pepper, sage, menthol and licorice develop in the glass, adding to the wine's tremendous appeal. This is a stellar showing from DuMol. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£543.00 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 5 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£580.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2019 Syrah Eddies Patch shows the more savory, pungent site of Russian River Syrah. Blue/purplish fruit, sage, black pepper, licorice and menthol are front and center. The tannins are a bit prominent at this stage, so a few years in the cellar is probably a good idea. |
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California | 15 | - |
In Bond
£451.00 |
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California | 2 | - |
In Bond
£491.00 |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£623.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Altagracia is round, sexy, supple and beautiful, especially within the context of the year. Sweet red berries, mint, tobacco, savory herbs and anise meld together in a distinctive wine long on personality. With time in the glass the wine fleshes out nicely, as the flavors become darker, richer and layered. Altagracia is a blend of mostly Eisele fruit, plus a bit of Vine Hill Ranch, a well-draining site in Oakville that is among Napa Valley's very best. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec. |
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California | 1 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£623.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2012 Proprietary Red Altagracia is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Malbec. A beautiful nose of red and black cherries, blackcurrants, spice box and earth jumps from the glass of this expressive, fragrant, medium-bodied wine that has velvety tannins, a burgeoning complexity and a savory, lush mouthfeel. This is a strong second wine from this famous vineyard. It can be drunk now or cellared for up to 15 or more years. It’s pure seductiveness. |
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California | 1 | - |
In Bond
£746.00 |
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California | 6 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£652.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of violets and dark berries with sweet underbrush and fresh mushrooms, following through to a medium to full body, soft and silky tannins and a succulent and refined finish. It remains supple and beautiful. Hard not to drink now. Better after 2023. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£643.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Intense aromas of black fruit, cocoa powder, black olives, dried violets, tar and cigar box. Some black peppercorn, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Incredible intensity and purity of fruit with gorgeous breadth and depth. Superb, new-wave Napa red. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest mostly cabernet franc with a hit of petit verdot. Try from 2025. |
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California | 2 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£738.00 |
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James Suckling (97)There’s purity and focus to this wine with blackberry, blackcurrant and spices, such as nutmeg. Ink pot, bark and asphalt, too. So long and polished. Chewy tannins. Hints of stone and ash. 88% cabernet sauvignon. 7% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Give it time to soften, but already a beauty. Drink after 2026. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
In Bond
£2,931.00 |
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Decanter (100)One of the most legendary vineyards in the Napa Valley, the Eisele Vineyard was purchased by François Pinault of Château Latour in Pauillac in the Médoc, Bordeaux from the Araujo family which had owned it for 23 years (from 1990 to 2013). The winemaking is now in the hands of 41-year-old winemaker Hélène Mingot. For this vintage, Hélène used only rockiest blocks planted in shallow soils near Simmons Creek. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
£180.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made “like a flan”, according to Ale Vigil, this is a co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, with lots of whole bunches and aged in old wooden foudres. Zesty and fresh, with the low alcohol and focus that are a feature of El Enemigo style, it’s savoury and bright with salty minerality and graphite and green herb flavours. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The varietal blend of the 2016 Gran Enemigo is slightly different from the 2015, there's a bit more Cabernet Franc and less Cabernet Sauvignon, so 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Malbec, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is fresher and more nuanced than the 2015, and there is clout and power but also a lot of finesse and elegance. The palate revealed superb harmony and very fine tannins, the acidity is very integrated and the wine is seamless, with fine chalky minerality and a bitterness in the finish that is salty rather than sweet. There is no room for sweetness in any of these wines; these are savory wines, powerful wines with superb balance and all the ingredients to develop slowly and for a very long time in bottle and destined for the dining table. It fills your mouth, but it's not heavy; it's powerful but feels ethereal. This is probably the finest vintage for this bottling so far. 19,200 bottles were filled in December 2018 from a shorter crop than previous years. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£499.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The more austere 2017 Gran Enemigo Chacayes Single Vineyard was produced with Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from a low-yielding and early harvest of plants at 1,100 meters in altitude. The fermentations for the Enemigo wines are always with indigenous yeasts and with some whole clusters, and in 2017, it was 100% (for all the single-vineyard wines) and aged in old oak foudres to avoid excessive aromas of oak or toast. The palate reveals some austerity too, but it has pungent flavors and piercing acidity and a very tasty, almost salty finish. This is also truly impressive, outstanding for a year like 2017 and among the best Chacayes ever. 6,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018. |
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