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Type
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£3,731.99 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!Inc. VAT£4,233.59 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!Inc. VAT£8,450.44 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.Inc. VAT£3,909.18 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.Inc. VAT£7,935.95 -
(6x75cl) 2003Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Full medium ruby. Dusty aromas of blueberry, menthol and tobacco. Fat, lush and broad on entry, then rather youthfully unevolved in the middle palate, without quite the liqueur-like sweetness of the 2002. Notes of Havana tobacco and licorice. Here the tannins are a bit less refined than those of the 2002.Inc. VAT£2,069.27 -
(6x75cl) 2014
James Suckling (96)
Aromas of blackcurrants and minerals with hints of wet concrete and stones. Full body, refined yet dense tannins and a beautiful length and finesse on the finish. A polished and ethereal wine. Best Maiden I have ever tasted.Inc. VAT£2,321.98 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
There were very small yields in this vintage—about 50% of normal production. The 2015 The Maiden (bottled in early 2018) is deep garnet-purple colored with lovely notes of warm redcurrants, black raspberries and wild blueberries with touches of rose hip tea, tobacco, spice box and fragrant earth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with lovely grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and earthy.Inc. VAT£1,140.59 -
James Suckling (97)
The brightness and vivid fruit character here is so very impressive. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins. Extremely long and linear with a gorgeous finish. I can’t wait on this. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£1,572.24 -
(3x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93)
The 2017 The Maiden is a deep, super-expressive wine. I am quite surprised by how rich the 2017 is, given a year in which many wines are on the lighter side. Dark red cherry and red plum fruit is front and center. There is some nervousness in the tannin so, even though The Maiden is the second wine of Harlan Estate, it needs at least a few years in bottle. This is a terrific showing.Inc. VAT£1,676.80 -
(3x75cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
The 2019 The Maiden is gorgeous. Creamy, ample and expressive, the Maiden is a terrific introduction to the year. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, leather, menthol fill out the layers beautifully. Medium in body, with gorgeous up-front fruit and radianceInc. VAT£1,381.48 -
(6x75cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum color, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.Inc. VAT£278.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (95)
The 2019 Chardonnay Stone Côte was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It's an incredibly intense, expressive iteration with continually unfurling aromas of candied lemon, crushed stone, dried herbs, orange blossom and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate is silky yet concentrated, with loads of mineral-laced fruits, seamless acidity and a very long, layered finish. 308 cases were made.Inc. VAT£525.20 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Jennifer’s Vineyard displays intense notes of grapefruit, green guava, mango and pineapple with nuances of talc, oyster shells and fresh ginger. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and super intense with tightly wound layers of citrus and tropical fruits and bags of mineral notions on the epically long finish. This needs time but should emerge from the cellar gloriously in 2-3 years! 337 cases produced.Inc. VAT£485.98 -
(12x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (96)
The impossible to pronounce 2013 He-li-an-thus, coming from purchased grapes, is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aged in Darnajou oak, this is an elegant wine, but it has serious intensity, a blue/purple color, sweet black raspberry and blueberry fruit, some forest floor and spring flowers. It is my favorite of the three vintages to date, although the 2015 has the potential to match it. Drink it over the next 20 years.Inc. VAT£1,832.77 -
James Suckling (97)
Blueberry, stone, currant and mint aromas. This is really layered and fantastic. Detailed. Full-bodied yet fresh and intense. Love the stone, currant and bark flavors. Needs two to three years of bottle age.Inc. VAT£1,558.21 -
(3x75cl) 2018Marvel in the distinct charm of the Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem canvassed by Napa Valley's illustrious Heimark Vineyard. Renowned for their meticulous process and prestigious wines, Heimark focuses on small-batch production, guaranteeing the utmost quality from each bottle. The 2018 vintage, prodigiously crafted under the careful stewardship of seasoned vintners, boasts a rich, dark ruby colouration harmonising with an enticing bouquet of black cherry, cassis fruit and spicy oak. Its multifaceted palate of lush dark fruits, subtle cedar influence, and notable tannins attest to the 22 months of ageing in French oak barrels. This hand-harvested wine, expressing the minerality of its cool, gravelly loam soil, culminates in a prolonged finish, capturing the quintessential essence of its celebrated provenance. Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thus, hands you a unique sensory journey worth relishing.
Inc. VAT£563.20 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.Inc. VAT£1,940.47 -
(6x150cl) 2014Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
Inc. VAT£18,997.61 -
(12x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£2,155.61 -
(6x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£1,320.80 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.Inc. VAT£132.25 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.Inc. VAT£131.60 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.Inc. VAT£1,675.20 -
(1x75cl) 2020Inc. VAT£97.73 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Bursting from the glass, the 2017 Syrah has a mineral essence with aromas of summer sausage, black raspberry, blackberry and dark plum with savory aromas of black pepper spices, potpourri, touches of cocoa powder and freshly roasted coffee bean. The wine has a focus and precision that presides with the top bottlings from around the world. Aromas of newly tilled earth explode from the glass with floral notions of lilac and rose nuances that waft with spicy tones. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is seamless, bounding forth with complexity and a velvety richness that is exponentially compounded by the power the resides at its core. Devastatingly gorgeous, it takes my breath away, as the wine ends with a tightly wound, complex expression that continues to evolve over the elongated finish. With only 1,800 bottles made, good luck finding some, for if you do, you will undoubtedly be the envy of your wine treasure-hunting friends.Inc. VAT£938.27 -
(3x75cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (98)
More iron, beef blood, and foresty, mushroom, almost metallic notes all emerge from the 2019 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard, another savory, powerful, incredibly impressive wine in this lineup. Deep purple/plum-hued, this full-bodied beauty has both black and blue fruits, ripe, building, yet polished tannins, a great mid-palate, and one heck of a gorgeous finish. There's a liquid rock-like minerality as well as a meaty, leathery character that's not far off a great vintage of La Chapelle. It's certainly the richest and most concentrated of the trio of Syrahs in 2019. Give bottles 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 25-30 years.Inc. VAT£779.40 -
(1x75cl) 2007Inc. VAT£737.47 -
(1x75cl) 2008Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.Inc. VAT£435.66 -
Inc. VAT£1,141.73
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.In Bond£3,100.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!In Bond£3,518.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!In Bond£7,026.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.In Bond£3,248.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.In Bond£6,594.00 -
(6x75cl) 2003
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Full medium ruby. Dusty aromas of blueberry, menthol and tobacco. Fat, lush and broad on entry, then rather youthfully unevolved in the middle palate, without quite the liqueur-like sweetness of the 2002. Notes of Havana tobacco and licorice. Here the tannins are a bit less refined than those of the 2002.In Bond£1,705.15 -
(6x75cl) 2014
James Suckling (96)
Aromas of blackcurrants and minerals with hints of wet concrete and stones. Full body, refined yet dense tannins and a beautiful length and finesse on the finish. A polished and ethereal wine. Best Maiden I have ever tasted.In Bond£1,915.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
There were very small yields in this vintage—about 50% of normal production. The 2015 The Maiden (bottled in early 2018) is deep garnet-purple colored with lovely notes of warm redcurrants, black raspberries and wild blueberries with touches of rose hip tea, tobacco, spice box and fragrant earth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with lovely grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and earthy.In Bond£941.00 -
James Suckling (97)
The brightness and vivid fruit character here is so very impressive. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins. Extremely long and linear with a gorgeous finish. I can’t wait on this. Drink or hold.In Bond£1,300.00 -
(3x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93)
The 2017 The Maiden is a deep, super-expressive wine. I am quite surprised by how rich the 2017 is, given a year in which many wines are on the lighter side. Dark red cherry and red plum fruit is front and center. There is some nervousness in the tannin so, even though The Maiden is the second wine of Harlan Estate, it needs at least a few years in bottle. This is a terrific showing.In Bond£1,387.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
The 2019 The Maiden is gorgeous. Creamy, ample and expressive, the Maiden is a terrific introduction to the year. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, leather, menthol fill out the layers beautifully. Medium in body, with gorgeous up-front fruit and radianceIn Bond£1,141.24 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum color, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.In Bond£211.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2019 Chardonnay Stone Côte was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It's an incredibly intense, expressive iteration with continually unfurling aromas of candied lemon, crushed stone, dried herbs, orange blossom and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate is silky yet concentrated, with loads of mineral-laced fruits, seamless acidity and a very long, layered finish. 308 cases were made.In Bond£417.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Jennifer’s Vineyard displays intense notes of grapefruit, green guava, mango and pineapple with nuances of talc, oyster shells and fresh ginger. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and super intense with tightly wound layers of citrus and tropical fruits and bags of mineral notions on the epically long finish. This needs time but should emerge from the cellar gloriously in 2-3 years! 337 cases produced.In Bond£385.00 -
(12x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (96)
The impossible to pronounce 2013 He-li-an-thus, coming from purchased grapes, is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aged in Darnajou oak, this is an elegant wine, but it has serious intensity, a blue/purple color, sweet black raspberry and blueberry fruit, some forest floor and spring flowers. It is my favorite of the three vintages to date, although the 2015 has the potential to match it. Drink it over the next 20 years.In Bond£1,487.63 -
James Suckling (97)
Blueberry, stone, currant and mint aromas. This is really layered and fantastic. Detailed. Full-bodied yet fresh and intense. Love the stone, currant and bark flavors. Needs two to three years of bottle age.In Bond£1,258.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018
Marvel in the distinct charm of the Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem canvassed by Napa Valley's illustrious Heimark Vineyard. Renowned for their meticulous process and prestigious wines, Heimark focuses on small-batch production, guaranteeing the utmost quality from each bottle. The 2018 vintage, prodigiously crafted under the careful stewardship of seasoned vintners, boasts a rich, dark ruby colouration harmonising with an enticing bouquet of black cherry, cassis fruit and spicy oak. Its multifaceted palate of lush dark fruits, subtle cedar influence, and notable tannins attest to the 22 months of ageing in French oak barrels. This hand-harvested wine, expressing the minerality of its cool, gravelly loam soil, culminates in a prolonged finish, capturing the quintessential essence of its celebrated provenance. Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thus, hands you a unique sensory journey worth relishing.
In Bond£459.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.In Bond£1,601.03 -
(6x150cl) 2014
Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
In Bond£15,790.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond£1,755.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond£1,080.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.In Bond£107.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.In Bond£107.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.In Bond£1,361.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020In Bond£78.00
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Wine Advocate (98)
Bursting from the glass, the 2017 Syrah has a mineral essence with aromas of summer sausage, black raspberry, blackberry and dark plum with savory aromas of black pepper spices, potpourri, touches of cocoa powder and freshly roasted coffee bean. The wine has a focus and precision that presides with the top bottlings from around the world. Aromas of newly tilled earth explode from the glass with floral notions of lilac and rose nuances that waft with spicy tones. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is seamless, bounding forth with complexity and a velvety richness that is exponentially compounded by the power the resides at its core. Devastatingly gorgeous, it takes my breath away, as the wine ends with a tightly wound, complex expression that continues to evolve over the elongated finish. With only 1,800 bottles made, good luck finding some, for if you do, you will undoubtedly be the envy of your wine treasure-hunting friends.In Bond£775.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
More iron, beef blood, and foresty, mushroom, almost metallic notes all emerge from the 2019 Syrah High Contrast Vineyard, another savory, powerful, incredibly impressive wine in this lineup. Deep purple/plum-hued, this full-bodied beauty has both black and blue fruits, ripe, building, yet polished tannins, a great mid-palate, and one heck of a gorgeous finish. There's a liquid rock-like minerality as well as a meaty, leathery character that's not far off a great vintage of La Chapelle. It's certainly the richest and most concentrated of the trio of Syrahs in 2019. Give bottles 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 25-30 years.In Bond£640.00 -
(1x75cl) 2007In Bond£610.31
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(1x75cl) 2008
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.In Bond£358.00 -
In Bond£948.00
