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(6x75cl) 2021Wine Advocate (99)
A barrel selection in the truest sense of the word, chosen from among all the various lots available in the winery, Realm's 2021 The Absurd features aromas of black cherries, loamy earth and dried spices. It's full-bodied, suave and richly textured but also seems somewhat ethereal at the same time. Lush and long, it folds in softly dusty tannins on the licorice-tinged finish, a testament to great materials in the vineyard and cellar, plus a fair bit of blending skill.Inc. VAT£6,842.54 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 The Tempest, Realm's Merlot based red, is not surprisingly, quite accessible. Super-ripe blackberry, cherry jam, sweet spice, licorice and new oak all flesh out as this succulent, hugely inviting wine shows off its considerable charm. The 2019 is a looker, that's for sure. The blend is Merlot from Realm Estate, Farella and Orchard, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Houyi.Inc. VAT£962.54 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A Merlot-dominant blend, Realm's 2021 The Tempest is 67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec, sourced predominantly from Farella in Coombsville. Lovely aromas of cherries are joined by hints of mocha, cedar and vanilla on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is juicy and red fruited, supple, with some earthy undercurrents and the barest hint of warmth on the finish.Inc. VAT£1,079.60 -
Burghound (91)
A restrained, cool and pretty blend is composed by notes of both red and dark pinot fruit, spice and a hint of herbal tea. I very much like the texture and volume of the middleweight flavors that are at once seductive but punchy, all wrapped in a balanced, focused and lingering bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. Lovely.Inc. VAT£267.12 -
Vinous (93)
Deep red. Powerful aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry cola and pungent flowers are complemented by woodsmoke and mocha nuances. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blackberry and spicecake flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. Finishes smooth, broad and impressively long, with delivering building spiciness and harmonious tannins that lend gentle grip to the intense berry fruit.Inc. VAT£166.32 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (91)
Brilliant ruby. Fragrant, spice- and earth-accented cherry and boysenberry scents show very good clarity and pick up hints of smokiness and cola with air. Sappy and incisive on the palate, which offers bitter cherry and dark berry flavors that show very good lift and energy. Sharply focused and brisk on the finish, delivering dusty, building tannins and lingering berry skin and cherry pit notes.Inc. VAT£350.16 -
Vinous (93)
Deep ruby-red. Intense red and blue fruit, floral and spice qualities on the fragrant nose, along with hints of succulent flowers and musky earth. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry, mulberry and cherry flavors sweetened by a vanilla flourish. Smooth tannins build slowly, adding shape to a very long, smoke- and spice-laced finish. 30% new French oak.Inc. VAT£256.32 -
The Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is an exemplary embodiment of the noble Burgundy grape, crafted with meticulous care in the heart of Oregon's celebrated Willamette Valley. Taking advantage of this region's unique terroir, the vintners at the highly esteemed Resonance estate utilise organic and biodynamic farming practices to ensure the utmost quality and authenticity in each bottle.
A deep ruby in hue, this stylish yet intricate Pinot Noir showcases supple tannins intertwined with a vibrant acidity, underlining an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild berries and delicate violets. The 2019 vintage displays the depth of its old vine pedigree through a meticulous élevage in French oak barrels, adding sophisticated layers of complexity and whisperings of warming spices and sweet toasty undertones. Elegant and poised, the Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is a voluptuous addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. VAT£352.32 -
(6x75cl) 2013Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Already showing delicious earthy development and hints of herby stems as well as dark chocolate. Firm but powdery tannins, lovely plum and black cherry fruit. Fine acidic structure keeps the finish fresh. Superb. (RH)Inc. VAT£372.04 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (92)
(aged in 50% new oak) Brilliant red. Deep-pitched red fruit preserve, cola, spicecake and floral pastille aromas are lifted and sharpened by a smoky mineral note. Intense, palate-staining raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show a spine of juicy acidity and slowly tighten up and become sweeter with aeration. Combines power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes impressively long, displaying excellent focus and a suave floral quality.Inc. VAT£436.84 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (93)
Deep red. Powerful aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry cola and pungent flowers are complemented by woodsmoke and mocha nuances. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blackberry and spicecake flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. Finishes smooth, broad and impressively long, with delivering building spiciness and harmonious tannins that lend gentle grip to the intense berry fruit.Inc. VAT£109.73 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley overdelivers for the price. It’s bursting with scents of cranberry, rhubarb, allspice, mushrooms and bitters. The medium-bodied palate pairs highly concentrated, spicy flavors with dusty tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a long, layered finish.Inc. VAT£202.32 -
(12x75cl) 2017Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The dense ruby/plum-hued 2017 Foothills Reserve checks in as all Syrah and comes from a vineyard located around the estate. Aged 11 months in 25% new French oak, it offers Cote Brune-like notes of blackcurrants, graphite, ground pepper, and cured meats. These carry to a medium to full-bodied Syrah that has beautiful fruit, bright, juicy acidity, fine tannins, and solid length on the finish. It's a beautiful, elegant, and oh, so classic Syrah that needs 3-4 years of bottle age yet will evolve for at least a decade.Inc. VAT£972.41 -
(12x75cl) 2014Introducing the esteemed Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014, a celebrated varietal from the Walla Walla Valley, Washington State. Sourced from a distinctive terroir of basalt bedrock and cobbled stones, the Reynvaan Family Vineyards have produced a unique, exceptionally balanced Syrah. The 2014 vintage showcases a sublime mastery of winemaking, displaying a complex and captivating array of dark fruit flavours, underscored by a pronounced mineral edge and peppery notes. Reynvaan Family Vineyards, an esteemed producer recognised globally for their innovative, biodynamically farmed fruit, underscores this Syrah's rugged complexity with elegance and refinement. Their exceptional prowess reflects in each bottle of Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014 - a Rutger de Vink and Christophe Baron collaboration. Boasting a longevity that will reward cellaring, this wine reaches full expression around eight to ten years from harvest, making the 2014 vintage a perfect choice for discerning collectors and Syrah aficionados alike. Experience the Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014 for an unparalleled olfactory and gustatory journey.
Inc. VAT£742.01 -
Inc. VAT£818.27 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2016 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard is another head-turner and offers complex red fruits, white flowers, pepper, and floral notes as well as incredible balance and purity on the palate. About as seamless as they come, it’s medium to full-bodied, has a layered texture, and a great finish. As with most of these 2016s, it has some accessibility today, yet it’s going to age gracefully on its balance and overall harmony.Inc. VAT£154.13 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard opens with striking, floral-infused aromatics that give the wine presence and structure. Savory and finely cut, with superb delineation, and tons of depth, the Alpine is positively stellar today. Layers of fruit enshroud the tannins, making them barely perceptible. The 2018 is a stunning Pinot from Alpine, a site originally planted with 17 heritage clones.Inc. VAT£904.40 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard trades places with its Horseshoe neighbor in this vintage, beginning with a reticent, dark-fruited nose of fresh herbs, black tea, black pepper and allspice that steadily gains momentum. It is superbly elegant and restrained on the palate, with a pleasing undercurrent of sumptuous dark fruits and finessed but persistent tannins. The length and persistence of the finish are spectacular and, in this vintage, is what narrowly edges out the Horseshoe bottling. I find it endlessly fascinating to compare the two as they are consistently neck-in-neck and impressive shapeshifters in the glass.Inc. VAT£575.52 -
Inc. VAT£625.09 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Starting with the Chardonnays, the 2016 Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard comes from Anderson Valley and offers a medium-bodied, fresh, elegant, almost feminine profile as well as classy citrus zest, crushed rocks, and white flowers. With beautiful purity of fruit and a great texture, it’s already delicious yet should keep for 7-8 years.Inc. VAT£545.38 -
(1x300cl) 2016Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Ample spice, herbes de Provence, Bing cherry, and pomegranate notes emerge from the 2016 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard. It’s medium-bodied, fresh, and nicely focused, with the more savory, mineral style of the Anderson Valley front and center. It has good structure yet is also accessible. It should drink nicely for a decade.Inc. VAT£491.82 -
Vinous (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is a powerful, searing wine. I am not sure I have tasted a Bearwallow with this much sheer intensity. Black cherry, mocha, gravel, cloves and licorice imbue this somber, backward Pinot with quite a bit of complexity. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2019 is an exceptional Bearwallow.Inc. VAT£540.72 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A gorgeous perfume emerges from the 2021 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard, which was all destemmed with no new wood and offers very pretty notes of raspberry coulis, sappy earth, and crushed flowers. Supple, approachable, and rounded on the palate, it has a silky texture with great freshness, a plush texture, and a weightless feel. Medium-bodied and very pretty, it’s drinking well now and will also improve with time in cellar. Drink 2025-2037.Inc. VAT£512.00 -
Inc. VAT£615.20 -
Vinous (95)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the most subtle wines in the lineup. Black cherry, plum, mint, hard candy and sweet spices, along with ripe, silky tannins, give the wine its sense of creaminess and textural finesse. Super-expressive aromatics and layered, plush fruit add to the wine's considerable appeal.Inc. VAT£818.27 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2016 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard offers a more savory, mineral style as well as terrific depth of fruit. Lots of currant and black cherry fruits, ample rocky, earthy minerality, medium to full body, and a seamless texture all emerge from the glass. This classic Horseshoe Vineyard release has building structure that’s going to benefit from a few years in the cellar.Inc. VAT£132.53 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is dense and brooding. Black cherry, licorice, spice, leather, herbs and mineral accents shape this ample, beautifully resonant Pinot Noir. Diatomaceous Monterey soils estimated to be 11-15 million years old yield a Pinot of notable breadth, texture and complexity.Inc. VAT£563.60 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is unusually wide open from the first pour, offering an immediately dazzling nose of perfectly ripe red fruits, cherry blossoms, cured meat, river rocks and petrichor. The palate is silky, suave and precise with less weight than usual, seemingly sacrificing none of the power, complexity and refreshing momentum generated with aeration. Echoing the palate, the finish is initially more subtle than explosive, nevertheless ending up at the same amazingly complex, expansive destination. As always, this does nothing but morph and gain dimension with time, as I have no doubt it will do over the next two decades.Inc. VAT£730.32 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A dark red/magenta color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is savory and resinous with aromas of blackberries, menthol, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with plush, ripe tannins and a rounded mouthfeel . It’s long on the palate and has more richness throughout. Drink 2026-2040.Inc. VAT£625.92 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A stunner, the 2012 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard sports an inky ruby/purple color to go with loads of back raspberry, cassis, licorice, toasted spice and sappy flowers. Deep, rich, full-bodied and textured, with good acidity keeping it honest, this bares more than a passing resemblance to a top-flight Cornas. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for over a decade.Inc. VAT£497.60
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(6x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (99)
A barrel selection in the truest sense of the word, chosen from among all the various lots available in the winery, Realm's 2021 The Absurd features aromas of black cherries, loamy earth and dried spices. It's full-bodied, suave and richly textured but also seems somewhat ethereal at the same time. Lush and long, it folds in softly dusty tannins on the licorice-tinged finish, a testament to great materials in the vineyard and cellar, plus a fair bit of blending skill.In Bond£5,682.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 The Tempest, Realm's Merlot based red, is not surprisingly, quite accessible. Super-ripe blackberry, cherry jam, sweet spice, licorice and new oak all flesh out as this succulent, hugely inviting wine shows off its considerable charm. The 2019 is a looker, that's for sure. The blend is Merlot from Realm Estate, Farella and Orchard, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Houyi.In Bond£782.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A Merlot-dominant blend, Realm's 2021 The Tempest is 67% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec, sourced predominantly from Farella in Coombsville. Lovely aromas of cherries are joined by hints of mocha, cedar and vanilla on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is juicy and red fruited, supple, with some earthy undercurrents and the barest hint of warmth on the finish.In Bond£879.00 -
Burghound (91)
A restrained, cool and pretty blend is composed by notes of both red and dark pinot fruit, spice and a hint of herbal tea. I very much like the texture and volume of the middleweight flavors that are at once seductive but punchy, all wrapped in a balanced, focused and lingering bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. Lovely.In Bond£204.00 -
Vinous (93)
Deep red. Powerful aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry cola and pungent flowers are complemented by woodsmoke and mocha nuances. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blackberry and spicecake flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. Finishes smooth, broad and impressively long, with delivering building spiciness and harmonious tannins that lend gentle grip to the intense berry fruit.In Bond£120.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (91)
Brilliant ruby. Fragrant, spice- and earth-accented cherry and boysenberry scents show very good clarity and pick up hints of smokiness and cola with air. Sappy and incisive on the palate, which offers bitter cherry and dark berry flavors that show very good lift and energy. Sharply focused and brisk on the finish, delivering dusty, building tannins and lingering berry skin and cherry pit notes.In Bond£271.13 -
Vinous (93)
Deep ruby-red. Intense red and blue fruit, floral and spice qualities on the fragrant nose, along with hints of succulent flowers and musky earth. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry, mulberry and cherry flavors sweetened by a vanilla flourish. Smooth tannins build slowly, adding shape to a very long, smoke- and spice-laced finish. 30% new French oak.In Bond£195.00 -
The Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is an exemplary embodiment of the noble Burgundy grape, crafted with meticulous care in the heart of Oregon's celebrated Willamette Valley. Taking advantage of this region's unique terroir, the vintners at the highly esteemed Resonance estate utilise organic and biodynamic farming practices to ensure the utmost quality and authenticity in each bottle.
A deep ruby in hue, this stylish yet intricate Pinot Noir showcases supple tannins intertwined with a vibrant acidity, underlining an intoxicating bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild berries and delicate violets. The 2019 vintage displays the depth of its old vine pedigree through a meticulous élevage in French oak barrels, adding sophisticated layers of complexity and whisperings of warming spices and sweet toasty undertones. Elegant and poised, the Resonance Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2019 is a voluptuous addition to any fine wine collection.
In Bond£275.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Already showing delicious earthy development and hints of herby stems as well as dark chocolate. Firm but powdery tannins, lovely plum and black cherry fruit. Fine acidic structure keeps the finish fresh. Superb. (RH)In Bond£294.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (92)
(aged in 50% new oak) Brilliant red. Deep-pitched red fruit preserve, cola, spicecake and floral pastille aromas are lifted and sharpened by a smoky mineral note. Intense, palate-staining raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show a spine of juicy acidity and slowly tighten up and become sweeter with aeration. Combines power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes impressively long, displaying excellent focus and a suave floral quality.In Bond£348.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93)
Deep red. Powerful aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry cola and pungent flowers are complemented by woodsmoke and mocha nuances. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blackberry and spicecake flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. Finishes smooth, broad and impressively long, with delivering building spiciness and harmonious tannins that lend gentle grip to the intense berry fruit.In Bond£88.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley overdelivers for the price. It’s bursting with scents of cranberry, rhubarb, allspice, mushrooms and bitters. The medium-bodied palate pairs highly concentrated, spicy flavors with dusty tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a long, layered finish.In Bond£150.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The dense ruby/plum-hued 2017 Foothills Reserve checks in as all Syrah and comes from a vineyard located around the estate. Aged 11 months in 25% new French oak, it offers Cote Brune-like notes of blackcurrants, graphite, ground pepper, and cured meats. These carry to a medium to full-bodied Syrah that has beautiful fruit, bright, juicy acidity, fine tannins, and solid length on the finish. It's a beautiful, elegant, and oh, so classic Syrah that needs 3-4 years of bottle age yet will evolve for at least a decade.In Bond£769.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Introducing the esteemed Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014, a celebrated varietal from the Walla Walla Valley, Washington State. Sourced from a distinctive terroir of basalt bedrock and cobbled stones, the Reynvaan Family Vineyards have produced a unique, exceptionally balanced Syrah. The 2014 vintage showcases a sublime mastery of winemaking, displaying a complex and captivating array of dark fruit flavours, underscored by a pronounced mineral edge and peppery notes. Reynvaan Family Vineyards, an esteemed producer recognised globally for their innovative, biodynamically farmed fruit, underscores this Syrah's rugged complexity with elegance and refinement. Their exceptional prowess reflects in each bottle of Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014 - a Rutger de Vink and Christophe Baron collaboration. Boasting a longevity that will reward cellaring, this wine reaches full expression around eight to ten years from harvest, making the 2014 vintage a perfect choice for discerning collectors and Syrah aficionados alike. Experience the Reynvaan In The Rocks Syrah 2014 for an unparalleled olfactory and gustatory journey.
In Bond£577.00 -
In Bond£675.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2016 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard is another head-turner and offers complex red fruits, white flowers, pepper, and floral notes as well as incredible balance and purity on the palate. About as seamless as they come, it’s medium to full-bodied, has a layered texture, and a great finish. As with most of these 2016s, it has some accessibility today, yet it’s going to age gracefully on its balance and overall harmony.In Bond£125.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard opens with striking, floral-infused aromatics that give the wine presence and structure. Savory and finely cut, with superb delineation, and tons of depth, the Alpine is positively stellar today. Layers of fruit enshroud the tannins, making them barely perceptible. The 2018 is a stunning Pinot from Alpine, a site originally planted with 17 heritage clones.In Bond£733.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard trades places with its Horseshoe neighbor in this vintage, beginning with a reticent, dark-fruited nose of fresh herbs, black tea, black pepper and allspice that steadily gains momentum. It is superbly elegant and restrained on the palate, with a pleasing undercurrent of sumptuous dark fruits and finessed but persistent tannins. The length and persistence of the finish are spectacular and, in this vintage, is what narrowly edges out the Horseshoe bottling. I find it endlessly fascinating to compare the two as they are consistently neck-in-neck and impressive shapeshifters in the glass.In Bond£461.00 -
In Bond£503.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Starting with the Chardonnays, the 2016 Chardonnay Bearwallow Vineyard comes from Anderson Valley and offers a medium-bodied, fresh, elegant, almost feminine profile as well as classy citrus zest, crushed rocks, and white flowers. With beautiful purity of fruit and a great texture, it’s already delicious yet should keep for 7-8 years.In Bond£443.00 -
(1x300cl) 2016
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Ample spice, herbes de Provence, Bing cherry, and pomegranate notes emerge from the 2016 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard. It’s medium-bodied, fresh, and nicely focused, with the more savory, mineral style of the Anderson Valley front and center. It has good structure yet is also accessible. It should drink nicely for a decade.In Bond£398.00 -
Vinous (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard is a powerful, searing wine. I am not sure I have tasted a Bearwallow with this much sheer intensity. Black cherry, mocha, gravel, cloves and licorice imbue this somber, backward Pinot with quite a bit of complexity. Readers should be in no rush here. The 2019 is an exceptional Bearwallow.In Bond£432.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A gorgeous perfume emerges from the 2021 Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard, which was all destemmed with no new wood and offers very pretty notes of raspberry coulis, sappy earth, and crushed flowers. Supple, approachable, and rounded on the palate, it has a silky texture with great freshness, a plush texture, and a weightless feel. Medium-bodied and very pretty, it’s drinking well now and will also improve with time in cellar. Drink 2025-2037.In Bond£406.00 -
In Bond£492.00
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Vinous (95)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is one of the most subtle wines in the lineup. Black cherry, plum, mint, hard candy and sweet spices, along with ripe, silky tannins, give the wine its sense of creaminess and textural finesse. Super-expressive aromatics and layered, plush fruit add to the wine's considerable appeal.In Bond£675.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2016 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard offers a more savory, mineral style as well as terrific depth of fruit. Lots of currant and black cherry fruits, ample rocky, earthy minerality, medium to full body, and a seamless texture all emerge from the glass. This classic Horseshoe Vineyard release has building structure that’s going to benefit from a few years in the cellar.In Bond£107.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is dense and brooding. Black cherry, licorice, spice, leather, herbs and mineral accents shape this ample, beautifully resonant Pinot Noir. Diatomaceous Monterey soils estimated to be 11-15 million years old yield a Pinot of notable breadth, texture and complexity.In Bond£449.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is unusually wide open from the first pour, offering an immediately dazzling nose of perfectly ripe red fruits, cherry blossoms, cured meat, river rocks and petrichor. The palate is silky, suave and precise with less weight than usual, seemingly sacrificing none of the power, complexity and refreshing momentum generated with aeration. Echoing the palate, the finish is initially more subtle than explosive, nevertheless ending up at the same amazingly complex, expansive destination. As always, this does nothing but morph and gain dimension with time, as I have no doubt it will do over the next two decades.In Bond£590.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
A dark red/magenta color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is savory and resinous with aromas of blackberries, menthol, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with plush, ripe tannins and a rounded mouthfeel . It’s long on the palate and has more richness throughout. Drink 2026-2040.In Bond£503.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A stunner, the 2012 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard sports an inky ruby/purple color to go with loads of back raspberry, cassis, licorice, toasted spice and sappy flowers. Deep, rich, full-bodied and textured, with good acidity keeping it honest, this bares more than a passing resemblance to a top-flight Cornas. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for over a decade.In Bond£394.00
North America is somewhat difficult to pigeonhole – though technically ‘new world’, it is In the Northern Hemisphere, and the wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings with old-world structure can all be found, though if anything is lacking by comparison it is consistency.
South America is an exciting new melting pot of styles and flavours with a range of soils types and altitudes – taking international varietals and finishing with French winemaking techniques, or in the case of Argentinian Malbec, adopting a largely unloved grape and making it their own.
