USA
The United States is a well-established wine region known for producing a wide range of exceptional fine wines that reflect the unique terroir of the country.
The American wine industry dates back to the early 17th century when European settlers brought grapevines to the country. Today, the United States is one of the world's largest wine producers, with California leading the way.
Some of the most famous vineyards in the USA include Napa Valley's Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Silver Oak, and Screaming Eagle, Sonoma's Kistler and Ridge Vineyards, and Oregon's Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser. These vineyards are known for their commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, as well as their use of traditional winemaking techniques.
Opus One, for example, is a renowned producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, one of California's signature grape varieties. The vineyard produces a range of high-quality wines, including the Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon, the Overture by Opus One, and the Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine.
With a focus on unique terroir, sustainable farming practices, and traditional winemaking techniques, the United States produces exceptional fine wines that are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs. From the bold and robust Cabernet Sauvignon to the elegant and complex Pinot Noir, American wines are a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
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€910.38 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€801.18 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,824.23 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a total knock-out. What a wine. In some recent vintages, the Napa Valley Cabernet has been a bit light, but in 2017 it boasts tremendous richness, power and depth. Plush dark fruit, gravel, dried herbs and spice all flesh out in a decidedly intense, kicked up Napa Cabernet. Give it a few years for the baby fat to melt away. This is such an impressive wine. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€986.63 |
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The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of fine winemaking artistry. Expertly crafted in South Australia's renowned Eden Valley wine region, this Cabernet combines the area's unique terroir and ideal climatic conditions to yield immaculate fruit. Made by the highly revered Eden Winery, they meticulously handpick the best-quality grapes to ensure only unabridged excellence graces each bottle. Macerated for 15 days and matured for 10 months in fine-grained French oak, this process honours tradition while incorporating modern techniques. The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 boasts an alluring nose of ripe black fruits, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco and spice. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers a balance of powerful blackcurrant, olives, and smart oak flavours, seamlessly integrated with superb tannins. The finish is refined and lengthy, adding to its complexity. Truly, the Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an embodiment of timeless supremacy evoking a remarkable wine experience. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,357.25 |
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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 | 97+ (WA) |
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€4,301.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer-lived wines coming out of the 2017 vintage. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,161.43 |
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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. |
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California | 6 | - |
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€2,335.88 |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€1,969.88 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Deep garnet-black colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard unfurls sensuously from the glass with provocative scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis, with emerging suggestions of fragrant earth, black truffles, Chinese five spice and dusty soil. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-spicy on the palate, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and lively acidity supporting the opulent fruit, finishing very long and exotic. This is a surprisingly decadent and powerful expression of 2017! |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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€2,083.88 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Deep garnet, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wraith jumps with spicy scents of cumin seed, clove oil, cinnamon stick and fenugreek, leading to a core of prunes, blueberry pie and blackcurrant cordial, with touches of iron ore and red roses. The rich, full-bodied palate layers in red fruit nuances with a structure that is wonderfully elegant and ethereal, delivering silken tannins, seamless freshness and a long-lasting firework display for a finish. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,769.74 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Chardonnay Le Debut Hyde Vineyard is a very pretty, open-knit wine loaded with class and personality. Light tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit complement lemon confit, white flowers and mint in this silky, supple Chardonnay. The Debut is the domaine's young-vine Chardonnay, from vines planted in 2010 with Calera clone. About 75% of the wine was aged in neutral oak and 25% in concrete egg. |
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California | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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€2,438.77 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A very solid red offering dried-strawberry, violet and cedar aromas and flavors with hints of oak. Full-bodied, firm and chewy with fantastic length and complexity. Great potential. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€1,324.38 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated cuvée is the 2017 El Desafio De Jonata, which includes 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It's another inky colored wine from this team and offers a brilliant bouquet of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, cedar, bay leaf, and crushed rocks. Beautifully concentrated and balanced, with a Bordeaux-like structure and regal style, it's a magical Cabernet Sauvignon that's going to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age yet keep for 20-30 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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€1,576.38 |
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Decanter (96)This has a real sense of freshness and grip. A pure expression of Cabernet with a shot of eucalyptus and menthol, extremely concentrated but with elegance and power. The tannins just grip on to your palate and don't let go leading to a lovely chewy finish. This is great stuff, with a discernibly finessed style that shows a fine tannic balance magnified through the lens of Californian heat and laced through with cassis, espresso and chocolate block. Great structure, this will take a few decades of ageing in its stride. 100% new oak, from five vineyards around Napa Valley, mainly in Stags Leap and Oak Knoll. |
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California | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,801.45 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is a rich, voluptuous wine, not to mention one of the sexiest 2017s I have tasted so far. Nigel and Shea Kinsman coax a slightly darker than usual expression of this Yountville site with their 2017, a wine that impresses with its voluptuous fruit, silky tannins and inviting personality. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and new leather all build as this gregarious Cabernet shows off its personality. Best of all, the 2017 will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring. The bottled 2017 is just as impressive as it was from barrel. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€1,537.45 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rhadamanthus Diamond Mountain District is a powerfully tannic, explosive wine that captures all the energy of this Diamond Mountain site. Graphite, savory herbs, menthol, licorice and black cherry sweep across the palate. Dense and tightly coiled, the 2017 appears to have a bright future once it settles down a bit. |
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California | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€824.87 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2017 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain is very deep purple-black colored and gives expressive black cherries, kirsch, warm blackberries and boysenberry scents with touches of sawdust, red roses, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of stewed tea. Full-bodied, the palate reveals a lot of depth with tons of red and black fruit layers and savory accents, framed by ripe, firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift and some mineral notions coming through. |
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California | 3 | - |
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€11,364.23 |
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For followers of truly exceptional wines, Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 is a coveted bottle, enshrining the extraordinary virtuosity of renowned vintner Helen Turley. Crafted in the unique terroirs of California's Sonoma Coast, this bewitching wine offers a mesmerising testament to precision viticulture and artisan winemaking. Bold and complex, Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 displays an indulgence of ripe tropical fruit layered with nuances of crème brûlée and toasted almond, balanced with a crystalline minerality. Matured meticulously for over 12 months in French oak, and another 12 in bottle, the wine's amplified complexity and beautifully integrated oak nuances underline Turley's unwavering commitment to achieving the absolute pinnacle of quality. Discretely released in limited numbers, each bottle of the Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 breathtakingly embodies the embodiment of Turley's painstaking care and mastery, making it a prized addition to any discerning cellar. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€1,818.01 |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€500.87 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Napanook is forward, lush and quite giving - in other words, very much in keeping with the style of the year. Silky and radiant, with plenty of bright, red-toned fruit, the 2017 Napanook is one of the very finest Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in this price range. Savory, earthy and licorice undertones add striking shades of nuance, with silky tannins that extend the finish effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and inviting wine. When just opened, the 2017 mostly offers density and opulence, but a few hours of air brings out layers of subtlety and aromatic nuance. |
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California | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€642.47 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Napanook is forward, lush and quite giving - in other words, very much in keeping with the style of the year. Silky and radiant, with plenty of bright, red-toned fruit, the 2017 Napanook is one of the very finest Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in this price range. Savory, earthy and licorice undertones add striking shades of nuance, with silky tannins that extend the finish effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and inviting wine. When just opened, the 2017 mostly offers density and opulence, but a few hours of air brings out layers of subtlety and aromatic nuance. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€1,010.92 |
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The Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 is a sumptuous wine from Napa Valley, California, crafted by Nickel Nickel, a winery celebrated for their dedication to producing single-vineyard wines. This tantalising wine was produced from handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the State Ranch vineyard, which boasts diverse soils and a favourable microclimate that considerably influence the flavours and complexity of the wine. With an opulent, deep ruby colour and bursting with intense aromas of fresh berries complemented by undertones of vanilla, this wine stimulates the senses. The palate delicately unfolds layers of ripe black-cherry, cedar and mocha, culminating in supple tannins and an impeccably balanced long finish. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 offers a profound taste experience, deserving of its high acclaim. Its combination of sophistication and robustness make it a highly sought-after vintage for refined wine enthusiasts. |
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California | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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€2,890.38 |
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Decanter (96)A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and sculpted elegance. Beautiful grip, creamy texture with a strikingly powerful tannic frame. As the wine stays in the glass the floral aromatics begin to bloom up. A brilliant Opus. 20 days maceration - around half what it would have been a decade ago. 54% native yeast, as part of their native yeast project. 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec complete the blend. Harvest spread out over 5th September to 8th October, just before the fires, by which time they had less than 10% of the fruit still out on the vines. 3.7pH. Review Date: 14th February 2020 |
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California | 1 | - |
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€622.12 |
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Perceive exquisite excellence with Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017. An outstanding American white wine from Patz & Hall, one of Californian's esteemed boutique wine producers, this Chardonnay encapsulates a stunning medley of enticing flavours. Radiantly golden in colour, it displays bewitching notes of lemon meringue, green apple, and tropical pineapple, elegantly threaded with hints of toasty oak and spice. From the revered Hyde Vineyards in the cooler farmsteads of Carneros region, this wine undergoes careful selection, fermenting 100% indigenous yeasts while maturing in the finest quality French Oak barrels. Its persistent depth exhibits Patz & Hall's superior winemaking techniques. Complex yet balanced, the Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017 accentuates the vineyard's unique character, demonstrating extraordinary harmony between power and elegance. Enjoy the refined nuance of this spectacular Chardonnay. Remarkably, the Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017 sets a pinnacle for New World white wines. |
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California | 20 | - |
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€668.86 |
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The Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2017 is an exquisite embodiment of the immaculate craftsmanship found in California's Sonoma Coast region. Bursting with aromas of fresh cherries, violets, and subtle undertones of mocha, this delicately balanced Pinot Noir is a result of hand-sorted grapes, attentively cultivated on well-drained, gravelly loam soil. The Patz & Hall philosophy seeks to capture the distinct character of each vineyard, allowing the wine to naturally express itself. Using small, open-top fermenters and traditional punch downs, the Pinot Noir 2017 is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its bright fruit notes and supporting its elegant structure. The Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2017 exemplary reveals the hallmark of Patz & Hall's exceptional care and craft for creating world-renowned wines. A sumptuous drinking experience awaits, offering a silky mouthfeel accompanied by a measured acidity that carries through to a lingering finish. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€2,693.20 |
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James Suckling (98)Blackcurrant, tar, lead pencil and dark fruit. Full-bodied with resin, dark-berry and redwood undertones and firm, fine tannins. Salty. Leaner than some, but so long and bright. Vertical elegance here. Needs three to four years to soften and open. |
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Washington | 3 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,346.51 |
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Vinous (96)Bright medium ruby to the rim. Very ripe aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice pastille, bitter chocolate, cocoa powder and minerals, lifted by a note of lavender; just this side of liqueur-like. Dense, sweet, silky and firm, with wonderfully suave, dense flavors of dark berries, bitter chocolate and violet dominating. This savory wine finishes with a slowly building whiplash of flavor and the sophisticated seamless tannins to support a long evolution and graceful evolution in bottle. I still give the edge to the 2016 for its energy and lift, but this very deep, youthfully medicinal wine is potentially great as well. Real nobility of texture here (it saturates every square millimeter of the palate) and outstanding palate-staining length. Lots to come! |
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California | 1 | - |
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€1,050.46 |
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Rooted in the prestigious terroir of California's Sta. Rita Hills, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir 2017 exudes an eloquent narrative of craftsmanship and tradition. Revered winemaking quartet, Eric Railsback, Justin Willet, Etienne de Montille, and Brian Sieve set their innate savoir-faire into motion, cultivating this exquisite, limited production Pinot Noir. The 2017 vintage is a beautiful construct of the region's maritime influences and distinctive calcareous soils. A skilful combination of whole cluster fermentation and extended maceration underpins the wine's complexity, granting it an impeccable structure and profound fruit-forward nuances. These deliciously intricate layers are beautifully complemented by a velvety mouthfeel and supple tannins. With its impressive convolutions of cherry, truffle, and spice undertones, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir 2017 is a captivating testament to refined winemaking. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€1,439.26 |
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The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 is a pure expression of its grand terroir. Originating from the esteemed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in California's Central Coast, it is a product of the meticulous craftsmanship of four winemakers - Justin Willett, Étienne de Montille, Brian Sieve and Rodolphe Péters. Creating a harmonious blend of New and Old World techniques, the grape clusters are meticulously treated, fermented whole-cluster, and aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels. The result is a balanced, nuanced Pinot Noir that embodies the unique, mineral-driven character of Sta. Rita Hills. It boasts a deep ruby colour, with a bouquet of red fruit, florals and spices. On the palate, it offers flavours of wild berries and cherries, underscored by earthy undertones and subtle oak spice. Elegant and complex, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 is a must-try for discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€1,439.90 |
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
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€740.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€649.00 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,475.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a total knock-out. What a wine. In some recent vintages, the Napa Valley Cabernet has been a bit light, but in 2017 it boasts tremendous richness, power and depth. Plush dark fruit, gravel, dried herbs and spice all flesh out in a decidedly intense, kicked up Napa Cabernet. Give it a few years for the baby fat to melt away. This is such an impressive wine. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€777.00 |
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The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of fine winemaking artistry. Expertly crafted in South Australia's renowned Eden Valley wine region, this Cabernet combines the area's unique terroir and ideal climatic conditions to yield immaculate fruit. Made by the highly revered Eden Winery, they meticulously handpick the best-quality grapes to ensure only unabridged excellence graces each bottle. Macerated for 15 days and matured for 10 months in fine-grained French oak, this process honours tradition while incorporating modern techniques. The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 boasts an alluring nose of ripe black fruits, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco and spice. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers a balance of powerful blackcurrant, olives, and smart oak flavours, seamlessly integrated with superb tannins. The finish is refined and lengthy, adding to its complexity. Truly, the Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an embodiment of timeless supremacy evoking a remarkable wine experience. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,120.00 |
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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 | 97+ (WA) |
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€3,575.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer-lived wines coming out of the 2017 vintage. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,790.00 |
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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. |
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California | 6 | - |
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€1,935.00 |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€1,630.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Deep garnet-black colored, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard unfurls sensuously from the glass with provocative scents of baked black cherries, plum preserves and crème de cassis, with emerging suggestions of fragrant earth, black truffles, Chinese five spice and dusty soil. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-spicy on the palate, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and lively acidity supporting the opulent fruit, finishing very long and exotic. This is a surprisingly decadent and powerful expression of 2017! |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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€1,725.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)Deep garnet, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wraith jumps with spicy scents of cumin seed, clove oil, cinnamon stick and fenugreek, leading to a core of prunes, blueberry pie and blackcurrant cordial, with touches of iron ore and red roses. The rich, full-bodied palate layers in red fruit nuances with a structure that is wonderfully elegant and ethereal, delivering silken tannins, seamless freshness and a long-lasting firework display for a finish. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,430.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Chardonnay Le Debut Hyde Vineyard is a very pretty, open-knit wine loaded with class and personality. Light tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit complement lemon confit, white flowers and mint in this silky, supple Chardonnay. The Debut is the domaine's young-vine Chardonnay, from vines planted in 2010 with Calera clone. About 75% of the wine was aged in neutral oak and 25% in concrete egg. |
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California | 1 | 95-96 (JS) |
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€1,995.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)A very solid red offering dried-strawberry, violet and cedar aromas and flavors with hints of oak. Full-bodied, firm and chewy with fantastic length and complexity. Great potential. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€1,085.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated cuvée is the 2017 El Desafio De Jonata, which includes 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It's another inky colored wine from this team and offers a brilliant bouquet of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, cedar, bay leaf, and crushed rocks. Beautifully concentrated and balanced, with a Bordeaux-like structure and regal style, it's a magical Cabernet Sauvignon that's going to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age yet keep for 20-30 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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€1,295.00 |
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Decanter (96)This has a real sense of freshness and grip. A pure expression of Cabernet with a shot of eucalyptus and menthol, extremely concentrated but with elegance and power. The tannins just grip on to your palate and don't let go leading to a lovely chewy finish. This is great stuff, with a discernibly finessed style that shows a fine tannic balance magnified through the lens of Californian heat and laced through with cassis, espresso and chocolate block. Great structure, this will take a few decades of ageing in its stride. 100% new oak, from five vineyards around Napa Valley, mainly in Stags Leap and Oak Knoll. |
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California | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,490.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is a rich, voluptuous wine, not to mention one of the sexiest 2017s I have tasted so far. Nigel and Shea Kinsman coax a slightly darker than usual expression of this Yountville site with their 2017, a wine that impresses with its voluptuous fruit, silky tannins and inviting personality. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice and new leather all build as this gregarious Cabernet shows off its personality. Best of all, the 2017 will be ready to drink with minimal cellaring. The bottled 2017 is just as impressive as it was from barrel. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€1,270.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rhadamanthus Diamond Mountain District is a powerfully tannic, explosive wine that captures all the energy of this Diamond Mountain site. Graphite, savory herbs, menthol, licorice and black cherry sweep across the palate. Dense and tightly coiled, the 2017 appears to have a bright future once it settles down a bit. |
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California | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€665.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2017 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain is very deep purple-black colored and gives expressive black cherries, kirsch, warm blackberries and boysenberry scents with touches of sawdust, red roses, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of stewed tea. Full-bodied, the palate reveals a lot of depth with tons of red and black fruit layers and savory accents, framed by ripe, firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift and some mineral notions coming through. |
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For followers of truly exceptional wines, Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 is a coveted bottle, enshrining the extraordinary virtuosity of renowned vintner Helen Turley. Crafted in the unique terroirs of California's Sonoma Coast, this bewitching wine offers a mesmerising testament to precision viticulture and artisan winemaking. Bold and complex, Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 displays an indulgence of ripe tropical fruit layered with nuances of crème brûlée and toasted almond, balanced with a crystalline minerality. Matured meticulously for over 12 months in French oak, and another 12 in bottle, the wine's amplified complexity and beautifully integrated oak nuances underline Turley's unwavering commitment to achieving the absolute pinnacle of quality. Discretely released in limited numbers, each bottle of the Marcassin Chardonnay 2017 breathtakingly embodies the embodiment of Turley's painstaking care and mastery, making it a prized addition to any discerning cellar. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€395.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Napanook is forward, lush and quite giving - in other words, very much in keeping with the style of the year. Silky and radiant, with plenty of bright, red-toned fruit, the 2017 Napanook is one of the very finest Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in this price range. Savory, earthy and licorice undertones add striking shades of nuance, with silky tannins that extend the finish effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and inviting wine. When just opened, the 2017 mostly offers density and opulence, but a few hours of air brings out layers of subtlety and aromatic nuance. |
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California | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€513.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Napanook is forward, lush and quite giving - in other words, very much in keeping with the style of the year. Silky and radiant, with plenty of bright, red-toned fruit, the 2017 Napanook is one of the very finest Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in this price range. Savory, earthy and licorice undertones add striking shades of nuance, with silky tannins that extend the finish effortlessly. This is such a gorgeous and inviting wine. When just opened, the 2017 mostly offers density and opulence, but a few hours of air brings out layers of subtlety and aromatic nuance. |
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The Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 is a sumptuous wine from Napa Valley, California, crafted by Nickel Nickel, a winery celebrated for their dedication to producing single-vineyard wines. This tantalising wine was produced from handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the State Ranch vineyard, which boasts diverse soils and a favourable microclimate that considerably influence the flavours and complexity of the wine. With an opulent, deep ruby colour and bursting with intense aromas of fresh berries complemented by undertones of vanilla, this wine stimulates the senses. The palate delicately unfolds layers of ripe black-cherry, cedar and mocha, culminating in supple tannins and an impeccably balanced long finish. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon State Ranch 2017 offers a profound taste experience, deserving of its high acclaim. Its combination of sophistication and robustness make it a highly sought-after vintage for refined wine enthusiasts. |
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California | 1 | 96 (DC) |
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€2,390.00 |
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Decanter (96)A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and sculpted elegance. Beautiful grip, creamy texture with a strikingly powerful tannic frame. As the wine stays in the glass the floral aromatics begin to bloom up. A brilliant Opus. 20 days maceration - around half what it would have been a decade ago. 54% native yeast, as part of their native yeast project. 5% Merlot and 1% Malbec complete the blend. Harvest spread out over 5th September to 8th October, just before the fires, by which time they had less than 10% of the fruit still out on the vines. 3.7pH. Review Date: 14th February 2020 |
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Perceive exquisite excellence with Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017. An outstanding American white wine from Patz & Hall, one of Californian's esteemed boutique wine producers, this Chardonnay encapsulates a stunning medley of enticing flavours. Radiantly golden in colour, it displays bewitching notes of lemon meringue, green apple, and tropical pineapple, elegantly threaded with hints of toasty oak and spice. From the revered Hyde Vineyards in the cooler farmsteads of Carneros region, this wine undergoes careful selection, fermenting 100% indigenous yeasts while maturing in the finest quality French Oak barrels. Its persistent depth exhibits Patz & Hall's superior winemaking techniques. Complex yet balanced, the Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017 accentuates the vineyard's unique character, demonstrating extraordinary harmony between power and elegance. Enjoy the refined nuance of this spectacular Chardonnay. Remarkably, the Patz & Hall Hyde Chardonnay 2017 sets a pinnacle for New World white wines. |
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The Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2017 is an exquisite embodiment of the immaculate craftsmanship found in California's Sonoma Coast region. Bursting with aromas of fresh cherries, violets, and subtle undertones of mocha, this delicately balanced Pinot Noir is a result of hand-sorted grapes, attentively cultivated on well-drained, gravelly loam soil. The Patz & Hall philosophy seeks to capture the distinct character of each vineyard, allowing the wine to naturally express itself. Using small, open-top fermenters and traditional punch downs, the Pinot Noir 2017 is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its bright fruit notes and supporting its elegant structure. The Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2017 exemplary reveals the hallmark of Patz & Hall's exceptional care and craft for creating world-renowned wines. A sumptuous drinking experience awaits, offering a silky mouthfeel accompanied by a measured acidity that carries through to a lingering finish. |
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€2,235.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Blackcurrant, tar, lead pencil and dark fruit. Full-bodied with resin, dark-berry and redwood undertones and firm, fine tannins. Salty. Leaner than some, but so long and bright. Vertical elegance here. Needs three to four years to soften and open. |
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Washington | 3 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,100.00 |
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Vinous (96)Bright medium ruby to the rim. Very ripe aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice pastille, bitter chocolate, cocoa powder and minerals, lifted by a note of lavender; just this side of liqueur-like. Dense, sweet, silky and firm, with wonderfully suave, dense flavors of dark berries, bitter chocolate and violet dominating. This savory wine finishes with a slowly building whiplash of flavor and the sophisticated seamless tannins to support a long evolution and graceful evolution in bottle. I still give the edge to the 2016 for its energy and lift, but this very deep, youthfully medicinal wine is potentially great as well. Real nobility of texture here (it saturates every square millimeter of the palate) and outstanding palate-staining length. Lots to come! |
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Rooted in the prestigious terroir of California's Sta. Rita Hills, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir 2017 exudes an eloquent narrative of craftsmanship and tradition. Revered winemaking quartet, Eric Railsback, Justin Willet, Etienne de Montille, and Brian Sieve set their innate savoir-faire into motion, cultivating this exquisite, limited production Pinot Noir. The 2017 vintage is a beautiful construct of the region's maritime influences and distinctive calcareous soils. A skilful combination of whole cluster fermentation and extended maceration underpins the wine's complexity, granting it an impeccable structure and profound fruit-forward nuances. These deliciously intricate layers are beautifully complemented by a velvety mouthfeel and supple tannins. With its impressive convolutions of cherry, truffle, and spice undertones, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir 2017 is a captivating testament to refined winemaking. |
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The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 is a pure expression of its grand terroir. Originating from the esteemed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in California's Central Coast, it is a product of the meticulous craftsmanship of four winemakers - Justin Willett, Étienne de Montille, Brian Sieve and Rodolphe Péters. Creating a harmonious blend of New and Old World techniques, the grape clusters are meticulously treated, fermented whole-cluster, and aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels. The result is a balanced, nuanced Pinot Noir that embodies the unique, mineral-driven character of Sta. Rita Hills. It boasts a deep ruby colour, with a bouquet of red fruit, florals and spices. On the palate, it offers flavours of wild berries and cherries, underscored by earthy undertones and subtle oak spice. Elegant and complex, the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 is a must-try for discerning wine connoisseurs. |
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