Americas
The North American wine producing reputation can largely be attributed to the global fame and success of Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the United States. Although technically ‘new world’, its wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Free from the shackles of European winemaking law, one can find a variety of cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings that will entice all wine lovers.
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.
Americas
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California | 1 | - |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,864.26 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Araujo’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a picture perfect example of the year. Vibrant, precise and beautifully chiseled, the 2010 boasts serious depth and concentration. The aromas and flavors are incredibly vivid in this textured, dazzling Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of dark blue and black fruit, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish. Today the 2010 is unusually open, but it is almost certain to shut down in bottle over the next 6-12 months. The 2010 is a super-classic Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon from Araujo. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035. |
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California | 1 | 96+ (VN) |
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£829.60 |
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Vinous (96+)Araujo has long made some of the more restrained Cabernets in Napa Valley. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is one of the more Left Bank inflected wines in the estate's distinguished history. Beautifully layered and expressive, the 2011 graces the palate with exquisite finesse and total harmony. The 2011 isn't a huge, explosive wine like the 2010 or 2009, but it stands out for its exceptional length and vibrancy. Readers should not expect an obvious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I imagine the 2011 will still be marvelous at age 30, and I won't be surprised if it is one day regarded as one of the great, iconic wines of the vintage. The 2011 has been truly special since I started tasting the single blocks in the Spring of 2012. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. |
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California | 2 | 96+ (VN) |
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£950.99 |
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Vinous (96+)Araujo has long made some of the more restrained Cabernets in Napa Valley. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is one of the more Left Bank inflected wines in the estate's distinguished history. Beautifully layered and expressive, the 2011 graces the palate with exquisite finesse and total harmony. The 2011 isn't a huge, explosive wine like the 2010 or 2009, but it stands out for its exceptional length and vibrancy. Readers should not expect an obvious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I imagine the 2011 will still be marvelous at age 30, and I won't be surprised if it is one day regarded as one of the great, iconic wines of the vintage. The 2011 has been truly special since I started tasting the single blocks in the Spring of 2012. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£908.80 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas to this wine are very complex and brooding with blackcurrants, sage and spearmint. Souis bois and wet earth then turn to black fruits. Entrancing nose. This is full-bodied, yet tight and focused with compressed tannins and a long finish. Very intense volcanic sea salt to the wines. A much more subtle and mind-provoking style. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,076.99 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas to this wine are very complex and brooding with blackcurrants, sage and spearmint. Souis bois and wet earth then turn to black fruits. Entrancing nose. This is full-bodied, yet tight and focused with compressed tannins and a long finish. Very intense volcanic sea salt to the wines. A much more subtle and mind-provoking style. |
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California | 4 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,580.99 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon charges from the gate with exuberant red and black cherries notes, black currants and mulberries with a beautiful roses and lavender perfume, plus hints of sandalwood and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, concentrated and downright explosive in the mouth, it is still wearing loads of gorgeous puppy-fat fruit flavors, offering suggestions of the complex, multilayered blockbuster that it will emerge into. The structure deserves its own mention: wonderful, seamless freshness and oh-so-fine, pixelated tannins, with an extraordinary persistence of fruit and mineral nuances. Wow. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£829.60 |
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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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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,453.79 |
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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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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£3,217.18 |
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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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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£1,123.79 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries and currants and floral hints, such as violets, with subtle minerality. Opens into true beauty and pureness of fruit. Medium to full body. Seamless tannins spread across the palate. Shows finesse and focus and the true character of Eisele. Beautifully crafted. Try after 2023, but already a joy to taste. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£713.20 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberry, dried-blueberry, bitter-chocolate and some volcanic-ash and burnt-orange aromas. Crushed stone and subtle vanilla notes, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins framing a deep core of dark fruit. Dense, muscular and firmly structured. So long. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with power. Really love the beautiful refinement and integrity to this. Captures the essence of the vintage. Try from 2025. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£1,109.39 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberry, dried-blueberry, bitter-chocolate and some volcanic-ash and burnt-orange aromas. Crushed stone and subtle vanilla notes, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins framing a deep core of dark fruit. Dense, muscular and firmly structured. So long. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with power. Really love the beautiful refinement and integrity to this. Captures the essence of the vintage. Try from 2025. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,086.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I was also able to taste the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is an utterly classic Napa Cabernet with its layered, expansive mouthfeel and majestic style. Red and black currants, savory herbs, tobacco, new leather, and pressed roses all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a deep, layered mouthfeel, an incredible salinity and minerality, and a gorgeous finish. It's pure class and elegance married with incredible Napa fruit. As with many 2019s, it already offers pleasure yet this should benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and I wouldn t be surprised to see it evolve for 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,484.99 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I was also able to taste the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is an utterly classic Napa Cabernet with its layered, expansive mouthfeel and majestic style. Red and black currants, savory herbs, tobacco, new leather, and pressed roses all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a deep, layered mouthfeel, an incredible salinity and minerality, and a gorgeous finish. It's pure class and elegance married with incredible Napa fruit. As with many 2019s, it already offers pleasure yet this should benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and I wouldn t be surprised to see it evolve for 30+ years. |
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California | 4 | 97 (JS) |
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£404.42 |
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James Suckling (97)Very subtle aromas of green apple, pear, kumquat and light peach. Medium to full body with a really refined nature, showing similar flavors to the nose, as well as lightly toasted oak and acacia and nut undertones. Honeydew melon and lilac, too. Refined and savory. Delicious complexity. Drink or hold. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£699.14 |
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California | 2 | - |
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£850.18 |
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EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2019, crafted by the esteemed EnRoute winery, exemplifies superior winemaking tradition. Nestled in the prestigious Russian River Valley appellation of California, the winery employs meticulous artisan techniques to capture the distinctive flavours of various vineyard sites. Proprietary clones are hand-selected, and meticulously farmed until they reach optimal maturity, then hand-sorted at harvest to ensure pristine quality. Each small lot is fermented separately to preserve the individual character. Vinted utilising traditional Burgundian practices including open top fermenters and native yeast fermentation, this Pinot Noir bursts with complex, layered red fruit tones. The 2019 vintage marries rich intensity with graceful elegance, offering enticing aromas of ripe black cherry, dried flowers and exotic spice, leading to plush, full-bodied palate, with a harmonious, lingering finish. Trust this meticulously crafted, iconic EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2019 for an elevated wine experience. |
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California | 2 | - |
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£850.18 |
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Dive into the exquisite world of the EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2021, a quintessential expression of the Russian River Valley in California. This robust yet elegantly balanced Pinot Noir is produced by the esteemed Far Niente family of wineries, known for crafting meticulous and refined wines. The unique terroir of their Pommiers vineyard, with its cool, fog-kissed climate and well-drained Goldridge sandy loam, brings out an enchanting blend of opulent fruit notes and earthy undertones. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, it yields an intoxicating nose of cherry, raspberry, and spiced plum, with subtle notes of savoury herbs and toasty oak. The palate is vibrant with red and black berry flavours, underscored by lively acidity and smooth, mouth-coating tannins. A typical Pinot Noir with expressive complexity, the EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2021 continues the winemaker's commitment to expressive, terroir-driven wine. It's truly a profound, indulgent experience for the discerning oenophile. |
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Oregon | 19 | - |
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£444.07 |
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Delight your palate with the exquisite Erath Pinot Noir 2019, impeccably crafted in the verdant vines of Oregon's Willamette Valley. As a pioneering wine firm founded by Dick Erath in the 1960s, Erath Winery has cornered the market with its mastery of Pinot Noir varietals. The 2019 vintage is a prime example, made from handpicked grapes given a cold soak before being fermented in small, open-top fermenters to preserve flavour and complexity. An art of winemaking involving precise temperature control and gentle pump-overs across 10 days imbues this wine with its enchanting characteristics. The resultant beauty is aged in a balanced blend of new and old French Oak barrels, producing a wine that shimmers with a ruby hue. Sublime notes of red cherries, cranberries, and earthy undertones are evident on the nose, followed by supple tannins and a lingering finish on the palate. The Erath Pinot Noir 2019 is a symphony in a glass, ready to accompany your finest meals. |
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Kentucky | 1 | - |
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£339.60 |
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Indulge your palate in the beguiling elegance of Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Smooth Mellow 8YO NV. This superior quality Bourbon, originating from the esteemed Old Evan distillery in Kentucky, USA, exemplifies skilled craftsmanship and tradition. The distillate matures for eight years, accruing unparalleled depth and finesse. The stock is distilled at a lower proof to allow a higher retention of original flavours, yielding a resplendently smooth and mellow finish. The spirit boasts a caramel and vanilla bouquet twined with whispers of antique oak, procuring a complex, yet balanced taste profile. It flourishes with the rich sweetness of honey upon first sips, seamlessly transitioning into a warm and soothing finish tinged with subtle spice. Evan Williams embodies a testament to detailed refinement and quality – a connoisseur's delight indeed and an essential piece of each bourbon lover's collection. Revel in the exquisite experience of the Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Smooth Mellow 8YO NV – a symphony of superior taste. |
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Oregon | 1 | - |
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£1,519.78 |
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Embark on a sensory journey with the exquisite Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021. This sublime wine is born from the Seven Springs vineyard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, USA, known for its volcanic soils and maritime climate. Handcrafted by the world-renowned Evening Land Winery, acclaimed for highlighting distinct terroirs, this Chardonnay is a testament to their dedication to bare-handed winemaking. Meticulously hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, the wine matures in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious marriage of crystalline purity and opulent texture. On the nose, nuanced notes of citrus and wet stone unfold, while the palate is graced with complex layers of ripe pear, honey and subtle minerality. With its remarkable ageing potential, the Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021 promises to evolve beautifully, offering wine aficionados an unforgettable tasting journey. Succumb to its allure and add this elegant expression of nature's finesse to your cellar today. |
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Oregon | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£806.47 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Pale ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Estate features pretty scents of dried cranberries and red cherries, tangerine peel, sage and earth, unfolding as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and grainy with seamless acidity and a long, fragrant finish. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£5,483.09 |
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2x75cl Perihelios - 100 points | Jeb Dunnuck 2x75cl Polysipine - 98+ points - Jeb Dunnuck 2x75cl Sine Fine - 98 points | Jeb Dunnuck 100 points | Jeb Dunnuck (Perihelios) One of two perfect wines in the lineup of 2018s, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Perihelios comes from Thomas Rivers Brown and is another seamless, elegant, yet powerful wine that’s just a joy to taste. Cassis, blackberries, tobacco, graphite, licorice, and a kiss of iron define this incredible beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and an incredible finish. Coming mostly from the Upper Range Vineyard and brought up in new barrels, it has ample up-front appeal given its balance, purity, and texture, yet there's no shortage of tannins, and it's going to evolve gracefully for 20-25 years or more. 98+ points | Jeb Dunnuck (Polysipine) Made by Philippe Melka and a blend of sites, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Polyspline is all Cabernet Sauvignon that saw a small amount of barrel fermentation and aging in 88% new French oak. It's the most structured, backward, and in need of bottle age of the trio and has a dense purple hue to go with powerful notes of blackcurrants, tobacco, licorice, spicy oak, and graphite. Full-bodied on the palate, it's a powerhouse of a wine that has a great mid-palate, building, substantial tannins, and a great, great finish. It needs to be forgotten for at least 4-5 years but will have decades of longevity.98 points | Jeb Dunnuck (Sine Fine) Coming from the talented Benoit Touquette, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sine Fine offers more blue fruits as well as lots of floral, violet, iron, spicy wood, and lead pencil-like aromatics. Another exuberant, incredibly sexy wine under the Fairest Creature label, it’s full-bodied and has just about perfect tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and a gorgeous finish. It's already impossible to resist, yet I've no doubt this will evolve for 20-25 years or more. The purity of fruit as well as the tannins in this wine are exceptional. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£7,028.21 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Lastly, there are a tiny 532 magnums of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Triniceros, a blend put together by famed consultant Michel Rolland. It's possibly closest in style to the Plyspline release and has incredible dark fruits (cassis, currants) as well as notes of graphite, toasted spice, chocolate, white flowers, and lead pencil shavings. A wine that builds incrementally on the palate, it has ripe, velvety tannins, an expansive texture, fabulous mid-palate depth, and the balance and class to drink well today yet also evolve for 20-30 years. |
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California | 10 | 89 (VN) |
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£1,848.07 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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California | 2 | 89 (VN) |
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£827.63 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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California | 2 | 89 (VN) |
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£1,796.47 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,858.18 |
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Unveiling the majestic Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020, an exemplification of fine Californian winemaking. Produced in the eminent Oakville region of Napa Valley, it hails from the historic Far Niente winery, renowned for their unwavering commitment to crafting high-quality estate wines since 1885. The rich, fertile soils of their vineyards imparts a unique depth and complexity to the wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon was meticulously fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged twenty months in French oak barrels, yielding robust tannins with an exquisite balance. It unfurls with captivating aromas of blackberry and plum, intermingled with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Upon tasting, one experiences an enrapturing interplay of cassis, dark chocolate and dried herbs, completing in a velvety, opulent finish. Vibrant yet graceful, the Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020 offers an awe-inspiring adventure for the discerning palate, reconfirming Far Niente's hallmark artistry. |
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California | 2 | - |
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£845.09 |
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Far Niente Dolce 2017 is an exquisite dessert wine hailing from the famed Napa Valley. Produced by Far Niente, this vintage showcases a blend of late-harvest Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Oakville, Far Niente skillfully crafts decadent wines with an unwavering commitment to elegance and precision. Dolce 2017 impresses with its harmonious balance of lush sweetness and vibrant acidity. Delicate notes of apricot, honey and peach mingle enticingly with subtle undertones of hazelnut and butterscotch. Each bottle, meticulously handcrafted, matures for 32 months in French oak barrels, adding complexity and finesse. Enjoy the Far Niente Dolce 2017 as the perfect accompaniment to rich desserts or sipped leisurely on its own, embodying the undeniable luxury of time well-spent. A testament to the skill and passion of Far Niente, Dolce 2017 captures the essence of the vineyard's terroir and captivates with flavours as engaging as the memories they inspire. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£3,002.00 |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,544.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Araujo’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a picture perfect example of the year. Vibrant, precise and beautifully chiseled, the 2010 boasts serious depth and concentration. The aromas and flavors are incredibly vivid in this textured, dazzling Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of dark blue and black fruit, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish. Today the 2010 is unusually open, but it is almost certain to shut down in bottle over the next 6-12 months. The 2010 is a super-classic Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon from Araujo. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035. |
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California | 1 | 96+ (VN) |
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£685.00 |
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Vinous (96+)Araujo has long made some of the more restrained Cabernets in Napa Valley. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is one of the more Left Bank inflected wines in the estate's distinguished history. Beautifully layered and expressive, the 2011 graces the palate with exquisite finesse and total harmony. The 2011 isn't a huge, explosive wine like the 2010 or 2009, but it stands out for its exceptional length and vibrancy. Readers should not expect an obvious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I imagine the 2011 will still be marvelous at age 30, and I won't be surprised if it is one day regarded as one of the great, iconic wines of the vintage. The 2011 has been truly special since I started tasting the single blocks in the Spring of 2012. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. |
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California | 2 | 96+ (VN) |
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£783.00 |
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Vinous (96+)Araujo has long made some of the more restrained Cabernets in Napa Valley. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is one of the more Left Bank inflected wines in the estate's distinguished history. Beautifully layered and expressive, the 2011 graces the palate with exquisite finesse and total harmony. The 2011 isn't a huge, explosive wine like the 2010 or 2009, but it stands out for its exceptional length and vibrancy. Readers should not expect an obvious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I imagine the 2011 will still be marvelous at age 30, and I won't be surprised if it is one day regarded as one of the great, iconic wines of the vintage. The 2011 has been truly special since I started tasting the single blocks in the Spring of 2012. The blend is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£751.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas to this wine are very complex and brooding with blackcurrants, sage and spearmint. Souis bois and wet earth then turn to black fruits. Entrancing nose. This is full-bodied, yet tight and focused with compressed tannins and a long finish. Very intense volcanic sea salt to the wines. A much more subtle and mind-provoking style. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£888.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The aromas to this wine are very complex and brooding with blackcurrants, sage and spearmint. Souis bois and wet earth then turn to black fruits. Entrancing nose. This is full-bodied, yet tight and focused with compressed tannins and a long finish. Very intense volcanic sea salt to the wines. A much more subtle and mind-provoking style. |
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California | 4 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,308.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon charges from the gate with exuberant red and black cherries notes, black currants and mulberries with a beautiful roses and lavender perfume, plus hints of sandalwood and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, concentrated and downright explosive in the mouth, it is still wearing loads of gorgeous puppy-fat fruit flavors, offering suggestions of the complex, multilayered blockbuster that it will emerge into. The structure deserves its own mention: wonderful, seamless freshness and oh-so-fine, pixelated tannins, with an extraordinary persistence of fruit and mineral nuances. Wow. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£685.00 |
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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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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£1,202.00 |
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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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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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£2,662.00 |
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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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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£927.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries and currants and floral hints, such as violets, with subtle minerality. Opens into true beauty and pureness of fruit. Medium to full body. Seamless tannins spread across the palate. Shows finesse and focus and the true character of Eisele. Beautifully crafted. Try after 2023, but already a joy to taste. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£588.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberry, dried-blueberry, bitter-chocolate and some volcanic-ash and burnt-orange aromas. Crushed stone and subtle vanilla notes, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins framing a deep core of dark fruit. Dense, muscular and firmly structured. So long. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with power. Really love the beautiful refinement and integrity to this. Captures the essence of the vintage. Try from 2025. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£915.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberry, dried-blueberry, bitter-chocolate and some volcanic-ash and burnt-orange aromas. Crushed stone and subtle vanilla notes, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins framing a deep core of dark fruit. Dense, muscular and firmly structured. So long. Goes on for minutes. Elegance with power. Really love the beautiful refinement and integrity to this. Captures the essence of the vintage. Try from 2025. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£899.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I was also able to taste the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is an utterly classic Napa Cabernet with its layered, expansive mouthfeel and majestic style. Red and black currants, savory herbs, tobacco, new leather, and pressed roses all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a deep, layered mouthfeel, an incredible salinity and minerality, and a gorgeous finish. It's pure class and elegance married with incredible Napa fruit. As with many 2019s, it already offers pleasure yet this should benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and I wouldn t be surprised to see it evolve for 30+ years. |
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£1,228.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)I was also able to taste the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is an utterly classic Napa Cabernet with its layered, expansive mouthfeel and majestic style. Red and black currants, savory herbs, tobacco, new leather, and pressed roses all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a deep, layered mouthfeel, an incredible salinity and minerality, and a gorgeous finish. It's pure class and elegance married with incredible Napa fruit. As with many 2019s, it already offers pleasure yet this should benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and I wouldn t be surprised to see it evolve for 30+ years. |
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£329.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Very subtle aromas of green apple, pear, kumquat and light peach. Medium to full body with a really refined nature, showing similar flavors to the nose, as well as lightly toasted oak and acacia and nut undertones. Honeydew melon and lilac, too. Refined and savory. Delicious complexity. Drink or hold. |
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EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2019, crafted by the esteemed EnRoute winery, exemplifies superior winemaking tradition. Nestled in the prestigious Russian River Valley appellation of California, the winery employs meticulous artisan techniques to capture the distinctive flavours of various vineyard sites. Proprietary clones are hand-selected, and meticulously farmed until they reach optimal maturity, then hand-sorted at harvest to ensure pristine quality. Each small lot is fermented separately to preserve the individual character. Vinted utilising traditional Burgundian practices including open top fermenters and native yeast fermentation, this Pinot Noir bursts with complex, layered red fruit tones. The 2019 vintage marries rich intensity with graceful elegance, offering enticing aromas of ripe black cherry, dried flowers and exotic spice, leading to plush, full-bodied palate, with a harmonious, lingering finish. Trust this meticulously crafted, iconic EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2019 for an elevated wine experience. |
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£670.00 |
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Dive into the exquisite world of the EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2021, a quintessential expression of the Russian River Valley in California. This robust yet elegantly balanced Pinot Noir is produced by the esteemed Far Niente family of wineries, known for crafting meticulous and refined wines. The unique terroir of their Pommiers vineyard, with its cool, fog-kissed climate and well-drained Goldridge sandy loam, brings out an enchanting blend of opulent fruit notes and earthy undertones. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, it yields an intoxicating nose of cherry, raspberry, and spiced plum, with subtle notes of savoury herbs and toasty oak. The palate is vibrant with red and black berry flavours, underscored by lively acidity and smooth, mouth-coating tannins. A typical Pinot Noir with expressive complexity, the EnRoute Pinot Noir Pommiers 2021 continues the winemaker's commitment to expressive, terroir-driven wine. It's truly a profound, indulgent experience for the discerning oenophile. |
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£338.00 |
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Delight your palate with the exquisite Erath Pinot Noir 2019, impeccably crafted in the verdant vines of Oregon's Willamette Valley. As a pioneering wine firm founded by Dick Erath in the 1960s, Erath Winery has cornered the market with its mastery of Pinot Noir varietals. The 2019 vintage is a prime example, made from handpicked grapes given a cold soak before being fermented in small, open-top fermenters to preserve flavour and complexity. An art of winemaking involving precise temperature control and gentle pump-overs across 10 days imbues this wine with its enchanting characteristics. The resultant beauty is aged in a balanced blend of new and old French Oak barrels, producing a wine that shimmers with a ruby hue. Sublime notes of red cherries, cranberries, and earthy undertones are evident on the nose, followed by supple tannins and a lingering finish on the palate. The Erath Pinot Noir 2019 is a symphony in a glass, ready to accompany your finest meals. |
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Indulge your palate in the beguiling elegance of Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Smooth Mellow 8YO NV. This superior quality Bourbon, originating from the esteemed Old Evan distillery in Kentucky, USA, exemplifies skilled craftsmanship and tradition. The distillate matures for eight years, accruing unparalleled depth and finesse. The stock is distilled at a lower proof to allow a higher retention of original flavours, yielding a resplendently smooth and mellow finish. The spirit boasts a caramel and vanilla bouquet twined with whispers of antique oak, procuring a complex, yet balanced taste profile. It flourishes with the rich sweetness of honey upon first sips, seamlessly transitioning into a warm and soothing finish tinged with subtle spice. Evan Williams embodies a testament to detailed refinement and quality – a connoisseur's delight indeed and an essential piece of each bourbon lover's collection. Revel in the exquisite experience of the Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Smooth Mellow 8YO NV – a symphony of superior taste. |
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£1,228.00 |
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Embark on a sensory journey with the exquisite Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021. This sublime wine is born from the Seven Springs vineyard in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, USA, known for its volcanic soils and maritime climate. Handcrafted by the world-renowned Evening Land Winery, acclaimed for highlighting distinct terroirs, this Chardonnay is a testament to their dedication to bare-handed winemaking. Meticulously hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed, the wine matures in French oak barrels. The result is a harmonious marriage of crystalline purity and opulent texture. On the nose, nuanced notes of citrus and wet stone unfold, while the palate is graced with complex layers of ripe pear, honey and subtle minerality. With its remarkable ageing potential, the Evening Land Summum Chardonnay 2021 promises to evolve beautifully, offering wine aficionados an unforgettable tasting journey. Succumb to its allure and add this elegant expression of nature's finesse to your cellar today. |
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Oregon | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£640.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Pale ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Estate features pretty scents of dried cranberries and red cherries, tangerine peel, sage and earth, unfolding as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and grainy with seamless acidity and a long, fragrant finish. |
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£4,550.00 |
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2x75cl Perihelios - 100 points | Jeb Dunnuck 2x75cl Polysipine - 98+ points - Jeb Dunnuck 2x75cl Sine Fine - 98 points | Jeb Dunnuck 100 points | Jeb Dunnuck (Perihelios) One of two perfect wines in the lineup of 2018s, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Perihelios comes from Thomas Rivers Brown and is another seamless, elegant, yet powerful wine that’s just a joy to taste. Cassis, blackberries, tobacco, graphite, licorice, and a kiss of iron define this incredible beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and an incredible finish. Coming mostly from the Upper Range Vineyard and brought up in new barrels, it has ample up-front appeal given its balance, purity, and texture, yet there's no shortage of tannins, and it's going to evolve gracefully for 20-25 years or more. 98+ points | Jeb Dunnuck (Polysipine) Made by Philippe Melka and a blend of sites, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Polyspline is all Cabernet Sauvignon that saw a small amount of barrel fermentation and aging in 88% new French oak. It's the most structured, backward, and in need of bottle age of the trio and has a dense purple hue to go with powerful notes of blackcurrants, tobacco, licorice, spicy oak, and graphite. Full-bodied on the palate, it's a powerhouse of a wine that has a great mid-palate, building, substantial tannins, and a great, great finish. It needs to be forgotten for at least 4-5 years but will have decades of longevity.98 points | Jeb Dunnuck (Sine Fine) Coming from the talented Benoit Touquette, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Sine Fine offers more blue fruits as well as lots of floral, violet, iron, spicy wood, and lead pencil-like aromatics. Another exuberant, incredibly sexy wine under the Fairest Creature label, it’s full-bodied and has just about perfect tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and a gorgeous finish. It's already impossible to resist, yet I've no doubt this will evolve for 20-25 years or more. The purity of fruit as well as the tannins in this wine are exceptional. |
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£5,850.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Lastly, there are a tiny 532 magnums of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Triniceros, a blend put together by famed consultant Michel Rolland. It's possibly closest in style to the Plyspline release and has incredible dark fruits (cassis, currants) as well as notes of graphite, toasted spice, chocolate, white flowers, and lead pencil shavings. A wine that builds incrementally on the palate, it has ripe, velvety tannins, an expansive texture, fabulous mid-palate depth, and the balance and class to drink well today yet also evolve for 20-30 years. |
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£1,508.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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£679.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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£1,465.00 |
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Vinous (89)The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a straightforward, easygoing effort. The Far Niente Cabernets typically show a bit more depth and creaminess, but the 2019 comes across a bit light and lacking in depth. Dark red plum, mocha, spice and new leather linger. |
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£1,510.00 |
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Unveiling the majestic Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020, an exemplification of fine Californian winemaking. Produced in the eminent Oakville region of Napa Valley, it hails from the historic Far Niente winery, renowned for their unwavering commitment to crafting high-quality estate wines since 1885. The rich, fertile soils of their vineyards imparts a unique depth and complexity to the wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon was meticulously fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged twenty months in French oak barrels, yielding robust tannins with an exquisite balance. It unfurls with captivating aromas of blackberry and plum, intermingled with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Upon tasting, one experiences an enrapturing interplay of cassis, dark chocolate and dried herbs, completing in a velvety, opulent finish. Vibrant yet graceful, the Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2020 offers an awe-inspiring adventure for the discerning palate, reconfirming Far Niente's hallmark artistry. |
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£685.00 |
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Far Niente Dolce 2017 is an exquisite dessert wine hailing from the famed Napa Valley. Produced by Far Niente, this vintage showcases a blend of late-harvest Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Oakville, Far Niente skillfully crafts decadent wines with an unwavering commitment to elegance and precision. Dolce 2017 impresses with its harmonious balance of lush sweetness and vibrant acidity. Delicate notes of apricot, honey and peach mingle enticingly with subtle undertones of hazelnut and butterscotch. Each bottle, meticulously handcrafted, matures for 32 months in French oak barrels, adding complexity and finesse. Enjoy the Far Niente Dolce 2017 as the perfect accompaniment to rich desserts or sipped leisurely on its own, embodying the undeniable luxury of time well-spent. A testament to the skill and passion of Far Niente, Dolce 2017 captures the essence of the vineyard's terroir and captivates with flavours as engaging as the memories they inspire. |
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