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.
USA
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Vinous (98)
The 2018 Syrah Californio Hyde Vineyard is dark and explosive in the glass. Ripe red cherry, plum, chocolate, leather and licorice open first, followed by more typical Syrah notes of black pepper, game, tobacco, incense and leather that add a striking upper register. The 2018 was done entirely with destemmed fruit, yet it has plenty of savory energy. I must admit, I am generally not the biggest fan of Syrahs from Hyde, but the 2018 is a flat-out stunner.Inc. TAX€1,661.98 -
Decanter (96)
One would be hard-pressed to find a more definitive showing of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. Just enough oak-treatment apparent on the nose to add complexity, melting perfectly into the brooding, dark black fruits underneath. The palate is plush, forward and dusty with a subtle, snappy quality to the finish. It has become rare that the premier (and most expensive) wine from a Napa producer is not simply a bigger and riper iteration of other wines in the lineup. Such is not the case with InglenookInc. TAX€691.98 -
Decanter (97)
A lovely enticing nose filled with rich plum, fig and blackcurrant fruits - heady and opulent. The palate is precise with a distinct texture, certainly dense and ripe but the flavours just settle on the tongue giving spiced touches of liquorice but allowing the freshness and acidity to underpin the overall taste. It feels very carefully constructed with everything in place allowing power and generality but neatly packaged and not overdone. A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Wines are aged for 18 months in 100% French oak, 76% new.Inc. TAX€1,270.54 -
Vinous (96)
The 2018 Fenix is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Lifted aromatics, pliant, expansive fruit and silky tannins give the 2018 so much sheer appeal. Plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol are front and center. Fenix is a terrific example of the Jonata house style today. The wines are rich and intense, but without the excess weight of the early vintages.Inc. TAX€749.63 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 La Sangre de Jonata is another wine in this range that is all finesse. Time in the glass releases a range of dark red cherry, plum fruit, along with wild flowers, herbs, licorice, mint and blood orange. All of the strands are woven together in an absolutely impeccable, flat out delicious Syrah that dazzles from start to finish. This 2018 is a drop-dead gorgeous Sangre.Inc. TAX€1,001.63 -
James Suckling (96)
Very pretty blackberry, blackcurrant, walnut, forest-flower and dark-walnut aromas follow through to a full body with round, juicy tannins that are fine-grained and beautiful. Lovely length and generosity, but reserved at the finish to give it tension. Mostly from the Soscol vineyard. 97% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.Inc. TAX€587.58 -
James Suckling (99)
Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.Inc. TAX€1,630.38 -
James Suckling (99)
Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.Inc. TAX€1,540.38 -
Inc. TAX€924.23 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Only the second time it's been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin sports a deep purple color as well as a Latour-like bouquet of crème de cassis, scorched earth, violets, graphite, camphor, and lead pencil. Rich, powerful and concentrated, with incredible elegance and purity as well as building structure, this magical effort needs 7-8 years of bottle age and will live for 50 years or more.Inc. TAX€1,835.20 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is a brilliant, effusive wine. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, blood orange, spice and mint all come alive in the glass. A wine of dazzling aromatic intensity, purity and silkiness, the Anjea is majestic today. The 2018 gains volume, power and intensity with time in the glass, punctuated by bright floral notes that extend the finish effortlessly. It is an absolutely stunning wine from Nigel and Shae Kinsman.Inc. TAX€1,529.22 -
Wine Advocate (99)
A new addition to the Kinsman Eades lineup, the fruit for this wine comes from Geeslin vineyard, which is based in Calistoga, off Pickett Road and next to Eisele vineyard. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon La Voleuse du Chagrin is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notions of red and black currants, black cherries and wild blueberries plus hints of candied violets, dark chocolate, Sichuan pepper and forest floor. The full-bodied palate has fantastic concentration and depth, supported by a taut structure of wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length. Seductively opulent and beautifully poised, this is one of the most exciting new single-vineyard expressions out of Napa Valley in recent years and well worth seeking out! 203 cases were made.Inc. TAX€3,089.22 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
A barrel sample, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon features a deep garnet-purple, singing on the nose of freshly crushed black cherries, black berry pie and warm plums over a core of cassis and pencil lead plus nuances of violets, cinnamon stick and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating, crunchy black fruit with a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.Inc. TAX€3,572.76 -
Behold Kongsgaard Syrah 2018, one of Napa Valley's majestic treasures. From legendary winemaker John Kongsgaard, this remarkable wine delivers an ambrosial experience worthy of utterance among the finest in the world. Kongsgaard, renowned for his minimalist intervention approach, allows nature to take centre stage in the crafting process. This Syrah is grown in the mineral-rich volcanic soils of the Kongsgaard family's vineyard in the Atlas Peak AVA region, adding uniqueness to each bottle.
The Kongsgaard Syrah 2018 is an arresting amalgamation of complex flavour profiles, providing perfect integration of smoked meats, black fruit, and finely layered spice. Its powerful, voluptuous character is balanced by an elegant tannin structure and a lingering finish, promising a magnificent ageing potential. Seamlessly blending power and finesse, this wine easily justifies its esteem among connoisseurs. A celebration of the Kongsgaard's dedication to unadulterated expression of terroir, the Kongsgaard Syrah 2018 is exceptional and not to be missed by lovers of indulgent and expressive wines.
Inc. TAX€3,708.01 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2018 Estate Cuvee checks 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot brought up in 90% new French oak. Tasting like the straight Cab, yet with more sex appeal, it offers a huge nose of crème de cassis, white flowers, crushed stone, graphite, and crushed flowers. This carries to a full-bodied, gorgeously textured red with incredible balance, no hard edges, a thrilling mid-palate, and a great, great finish. It's going to benefit from 5-6 years of bottle age and keep for upwards of two decades or more. Hats off to winemaker Stephan Asseo on another incredible wine, as well as, I suspect the wine of the vintage.Inc. TAX€650.26 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain was aged for 22 months in oak, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a lifted, perfumed nose of red roses, kirsch, red plums and red currant jelly, followed by hints of mulberries, pencil shavings and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular red fruit, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with loads of earthy sparks. 547 cases were made.Inc. TAX€920.87 -
Vinous (96)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvée is quite restrained in this vintage. Silky and medium in body, with lovely red berry fruit character, the 2018 has a lot to offer. I would cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are pretty clamped down today. As always, the J. Daniel Cuvée is a blend taken from a handful of top sites in Napa Valley.Inc. TAX€2,703.12 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Firebelle (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) is gracious and beautifully lifted in the glass. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar and tobacco are all laced together in this attractive, mid-weight red. This is an unusually elegant, restrained style for Calistoga, where the wines are often bigger. Savory Cabernet aromatics and the bright acids of 2018 linger.Inc. TAX€754.12 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Another head-turning wine from this project, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18 got a handful of expletives in my notes. A plush, sexy, full-bodied 2018 delivering pure dark fruits, hints of menthol and tobacco, a deep, layered texture, and a blockbuster of a finish, it leans into the hedonistic end of the spectrum yet also has balance and class. Drink this brilliant effort over the coming 15-20 years.Inc. TAX€1,409.74 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Including small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon RMS is a more supple, sexy red offering great cassis and almost blue fruits, notes of white flowers, spice, and a touch of minerality, full-bodied richness, and sweet tannins. It’s beautifully balanced, has building richness, and a wonderful sense of opulence paired with elegance.Inc. TAX€2,857.52 -
Inc. TAX€575.27 -
James Suckling (96)
A lush and aromatic nose of rose petals, violets, black cherries, baking spice and bark. Medium-bodied with dark fruit wrapping around the tight tannins. A lovely, savory palate with spice and dried flowers. Layered and exceptionally juicy. Totally delicious. Drink or hold.Inc. TAX€1,210.38 -
James Suckling (100)
Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026.Inc. TAX€1,291.48 -
James Suckling (100)
Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026.Inc. TAX€1,541.20 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is just all goodness. Crème de cassis, lavender, graphite, cinnamon and licorice all grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon. There is almost no sensation of tannin. The 2018 impresses with its magnificent purity and pedigree. Time brings out the wine's inherent gravitas and pure power. Readers who can find it are in for a treat!Inc. TAX€3,257.22 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Just about pure perfection in a glass, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 100% varietal sourced from top sites including Dr. Crane, Las Piedras, Weitz, Oakville Ranch, and Vine Hill. This deep purple/blue-hued beauty boasts a stunning bouquet of pure crème de cassis and blackberry fruits as well as complex forest floor, graphite, chocolate, and spicy oak. Full-bodied, rich, sexy, yet incredibly elegant and seamless on the palate, this is pure Napa Valley magic that has appeal even today yet the class to evolve for 30 years in cold cellars.Inc. TAX€1,357.62 -
Exemplifying the splendour of Sonoma Coast, the Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 is a suave representation of expert viticulture and meticulous vinification. Created by distinguished winemaker, Merry Edwards, this vintage articulates an unrivalled narrative, an ode to the profound terroir and climatic affluence of Sonoma Coast's cool, coastal vineyards.
Brimming with typicity, this Pinot Noir unfurls layers of dark cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum, underscored by nuances of spice, tea leaf, and a delicate earthiness. Each bottle encapsulates the essence of the hand-selected fruit, harvested at optimal ripeness. Following a cold soak, yeast fermentation promotes exhaustive extraction, and ageing in French oak barrels sets the stage for a silken texture, profound depth, and an enticingly lengthy finish.
The Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 is not merely a wine; it's a testament to Edwards' winemaking prowess, an intimate experience of the Sonoma Coast, an embodiment of finesse and elegance in a bottle.
Inc. TAX€703.72 -
Delve into the world of fine wine with the Mithra Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the prestigious Mt. Veeder AVA within Napa Valley, California, renowned for its robust yet smooth red wines. Frequent winemaker Massimo Monticelli, a fourth-generation vintner, meticulously oversees its creation, delivering an outstanding example of Californian winemaking mastery. The 2018 vintage reveals a complex palate of dark cherries, currant and cedar, elegantly balanced by tangible minerality. On the nose, the wine releases pronounced aromas of cassis and spice. Only the choicest hand-selected grapes, aged in French oak, contribute to its luxurious feel and intense expression. Impeccably structured tannins promise a graceful aging process. For discerning connoisseurs, the Mithra Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a top-tier selection from a burgeoning domain, ensuring a memorable tasting experience.
Inc. TAX€3,221.82 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Napanook is every bit the charmer it was last year. Succulent and racy out of the glass, the 2018 is such a gorgeous wine. Silky tannins and generous fruit give the 2018 so much immediacy and appeal. Black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and licorice are pushed forward.Inc. TAX€575.58 -
Discover the awe-inspiring depths of the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2018, a true expression of Napa Valley terroir from Nickel Nickel winery. Founded in 1997 in Oakville, California, Nickel Nickel is praised for its single-vineyard wines, meticulously fermented separately to maintain the integrity of each vineyard site. This particular vintage, from the Rutherford AVA, bears the hallmarks of treasured artisanal winemaking techniques. Hand-picked grapes, small batch fermentations, and French oak barrel ageing converge to produce a wine that's veritably rich and compelling. This Cabernet Sauvignon seduces with a bouquet of ripe red berries, plum and baking spices, layers of silky tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. This wine unfurls in the glass, revealing its complexity with time. Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2018 is perfectly poised for those special moments, ready to impart its captivating charm, expressing the pedigree and passion that flows from vine to bottle.
Inc. TAX€1,025.03
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Vinous (98)
The 2018 Syrah Californio Hyde Vineyard is dark and explosive in the glass. Ripe red cherry, plum, chocolate, leather and licorice open first, followed by more typical Syrah notes of black pepper, game, tobacco, incense and leather that add a striking upper register. The 2018 was done entirely with destemmed fruit, yet it has plenty of savory energy. I must admit, I am generally not the biggest fan of Syrahs from Hyde, but the 2018 is a flat-out stunner.In Bond€1,340.00 -
Decanter (96)
One would be hard-pressed to find a more definitive showing of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. Just enough oak-treatment apparent on the nose to add complexity, melting perfectly into the brooding, dark black fruits underneath. The palate is plush, forward and dusty with a subtle, snappy quality to the finish. It has become rare that the premier (and most expensive) wine from a Napa producer is not simply a bigger and riper iteration of other wines in the lineup. Such is not the case with InglenookIn Bond€558.00 -
Decanter (97)
A lovely enticing nose filled with rich plum, fig and blackcurrant fruits - heady and opulent. The palate is precise with a distinct texture, certainly dense and ripe but the flavours just settle on the tongue giving spiced touches of liquorice but allowing the freshness and acidity to underpin the overall taste. It feels very carefully constructed with everything in place allowing power and generality but neatly packaged and not overdone. A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Wines are aged for 18 months in 100% French oak, 76% new.In Bond€1,040.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2018 Fenix is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Lifted aromatics, pliant, expansive fruit and silky tannins give the 2018 so much sheer appeal. Plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol are front and center. Fenix is a terrific example of the Jonata house style today. The wines are rich and intense, but without the excess weight of the early vintages.In Bond€606.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 La Sangre de Jonata is another wine in this range that is all finesse. Time in the glass releases a range of dark red cherry, plum fruit, along with wild flowers, herbs, licorice, mint and blood orange. All of the strands are woven together in an absolutely impeccable, flat out delicious Syrah that dazzles from start to finish. This 2018 is a drop-dead gorgeous Sangre.In Bond€816.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Very pretty blackberry, blackcurrant, walnut, forest-flower and dark-walnut aromas follow through to a full body with round, juicy tannins that are fine-grained and beautiful. Lovely length and generosity, but reserved at the finish to give it tension. Mostly from the Soscol vineyard. 97% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.In Bond€471.00 -
James Suckling (99)
Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.In Bond€1,340.00 -
James Suckling (99)
Blackberry and black chocolate with mint, conifer and clove. Sweet tobacco, violets and flowers, too. Some graphite. Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fine, dusty tannins and a wonderful, extremely long finish. Savory and refined. A classic-styled 2018. This needs time, but is so approachable and gorgeous. One of the best Insignias ever. Alive and changing all the time. 40% Stags Leap AVA. 87% cabernet sauvignon, 8% petit verdot, 3% malbec and 2% cabernet franc. Leave this for five or six years, but so wonderful now.In Bond€1,265.00 -
In Bond€759.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Only the second time it's been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin sports a deep purple color as well as a Latour-like bouquet of crème de cassis, scorched earth, violets, graphite, camphor, and lead pencil. Rich, powerful and concentrated, with incredible elegance and purity as well as building structure, this magical effort needs 7-8 years of bottle age and will live for 50 years or more.In Bond€1,520.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard is a brilliant, effusive wine. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, blood orange, spice and mint all come alive in the glass. A wine of dazzling aromatic intensity, purity and silkiness, the Anjea is majestic today. The 2018 gains volume, power and intensity with time in the glass, punctuated by bright floral notes that extend the finish effortlessly. It is an absolutely stunning wine from Nigel and Shae Kinsman.In Bond€1,265.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
A new addition to the Kinsman Eades lineup, the fruit for this wine comes from Geeslin vineyard, which is based in Calistoga, off Pickett Road and next to Eisele vineyard. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon La Voleuse du Chagrin is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notions of red and black currants, black cherries and wild blueberries plus hints of candied violets, dark chocolate, Sichuan pepper and forest floor. The full-bodied palate has fantastic concentration and depth, supported by a taut structure of wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length. Seductively opulent and beautifully poised, this is one of the most exciting new single-vineyard expressions out of Napa Valley in recent years and well worth seeking out! 203 cases were made.In Bond€2,565.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
A barrel sample, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon features a deep garnet-purple, singing on the nose of freshly crushed black cherries, black berry pie and warm plums over a core of cassis and pencil lead plus nuances of violets, cinnamon stick and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating, crunchy black fruit with a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.In Bond€2,940.00 -
Behold Kongsgaard Syrah 2018, one of Napa Valley's majestic treasures. From legendary winemaker John Kongsgaard, this remarkable wine delivers an ambrosial experience worthy of utterance among the finest in the world. Kongsgaard, renowned for his minimalist intervention approach, allows nature to take centre stage in the crafting process. This Syrah is grown in the mineral-rich volcanic soils of the Kongsgaard family's vineyard in the Atlas Peak AVA region, adding uniqueness to each bottle.
The Kongsgaard Syrah 2018 is an arresting amalgamation of complex flavour profiles, providing perfect integration of smoked meats, black fruit, and finely layered spice. Its powerful, voluptuous character is balanced by an elegant tannin structure and a lingering finish, promising a magnificent ageing potential. Seamlessly blending power and finesse, this wine easily justifies its esteem among connoisseurs. A celebration of the Kongsgaard's dedication to unadulterated expression of terroir, the Kongsgaard Syrah 2018 is exceptional and not to be missed by lovers of indulgent and expressive wines.
In Bond€3,045.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2018 Estate Cuvee checks 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot brought up in 90% new French oak. Tasting like the straight Cab, yet with more sex appeal, it offers a huge nose of crème de cassis, white flowers, crushed stone, graphite, and crushed flowers. This carries to a full-bodied, gorgeously textured red with incredible balance, no hard edges, a thrilling mid-palate, and a great, great finish. It's going to benefit from 5-6 years of bottle age and keep for upwards of two decades or more. Hats off to winemaker Stephan Asseo on another incredible wine, as well as, I suspect the wine of the vintage.In Bond€518.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain was aged for 22 months in oak, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a lifted, perfumed nose of red roses, kirsch, red plums and red currant jelly, followed by hints of mulberries, pencil shavings and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular red fruit, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with loads of earthy sparks. 547 cases were made.In Bond€745.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvée is quite restrained in this vintage. Silky and medium in body, with lovely red berry fruit character, the 2018 has a lot to offer. I would cellar it for a few years, as the tannins are pretty clamped down today. As always, the J. Daniel Cuvée is a blend taken from a handful of top sites in Napa Valley.In Bond€2,230.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Firebelle (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) is gracious and beautifully lifted in the glass. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar and tobacco are all laced together in this attractive, mid-weight red. This is an unusually elegant, restrained style for Calistoga, where the wines are often bigger. Savory Cabernet aromatics and the bright acids of 2018 linger.In Bond€606.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Another head-turning wine from this project, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18 got a handful of expletives in my notes. A plush, sexy, full-bodied 2018 delivering pure dark fruits, hints of menthol and tobacco, a deep, layered texture, and a blockbuster of a finish, it leans into the hedonistic end of the spectrum yet also has balance and class. Drink this brilliant effort over the coming 15-20 years.In Bond€1,130.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Including small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon RMS is a more supple, sexy red offering great cassis and almost blue fruits, notes of white flowers, spice, and a touch of minerality, full-bodied richness, and sweet tannins. It’s beautifully balanced, has building richness, and a wonderful sense of opulence paired with elegance.In Bond€2,335.00 -
In Bond€472.00
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James Suckling (96)
A lush and aromatic nose of rose petals, violets, black cherries, baking spice and bark. Medium-bodied with dark fruit wrapping around the tight tannins. A lovely, savory palate with spice and dried flowers. Layered and exceptionally juicy. Totally delicious. Drink or hold.In Bond€990.00 -
James Suckling (100)
Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026.In Bond€1,070.00 -
James Suckling (100)
Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026.In Bond€1,275.00 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is just all goodness. Crème de cassis, lavender, graphite, cinnamon and licorice all grace this exquisite, wonderfully nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon. There is almost no sensation of tannin. The 2018 impresses with its magnificent purity and pedigree. Time brings out the wine's inherent gravitas and pure power. Readers who can find it are in for a treat!In Bond€2,705.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Just about pure perfection in a glass, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 100% varietal sourced from top sites including Dr. Crane, Las Piedras, Weitz, Oakville Ranch, and Vine Hill. This deep purple/blue-hued beauty boasts a stunning bouquet of pure crème de cassis and blackberry fruits as well as complex forest floor, graphite, chocolate, and spicy oak. Full-bodied, rich, sexy, yet incredibly elegant and seamless on the palate, this is pure Napa Valley magic that has appeal even today yet the class to evolve for 30 years in cold cellars.In Bond€1,120.00 -
Exemplifying the splendour of Sonoma Coast, the Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 is a suave representation of expert viticulture and meticulous vinification. Created by distinguished winemaker, Merry Edwards, this vintage articulates an unrivalled narrative, an ode to the profound terroir and climatic affluence of Sonoma Coast's cool, coastal vineyards.
Brimming with typicity, this Pinot Noir unfurls layers of dark cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum, underscored by nuances of spice, tea leaf, and a delicate earthiness. Each bottle encapsulates the essence of the hand-selected fruit, harvested at optimal ripeness. Following a cold soak, yeast fermentation promotes exhaustive extraction, and ageing in French oak barrels sets the stage for a silken texture, profound depth, and an enticingly lengthy finish.
The Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018 is not merely a wine; it's a testament to Edwards' winemaking prowess, an intimate experience of the Sonoma Coast, an embodiment of finesse and elegance in a bottle.
In Bond€564.00 -
Delve into the world of fine wine with the Mithra Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the prestigious Mt. Veeder AVA within Napa Valley, California, renowned for its robust yet smooth red wines. Frequent winemaker Massimo Monticelli, a fourth-generation vintner, meticulously oversees its creation, delivering an outstanding example of Californian winemaking mastery. The 2018 vintage reveals a complex palate of dark cherries, currant and cedar, elegantly balanced by tangible minerality. On the nose, the wine releases pronounced aromas of cassis and spice. Only the choicest hand-selected grapes, aged in French oak, contribute to its luxurious feel and intense expression. Impeccably structured tannins promise a graceful aging process. For discerning connoisseurs, the Mithra Mt Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a top-tier selection from a burgeoning domain, ensuring a memorable tasting experience.
In Bond€2,640.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Napanook is every bit the charmer it was last year. Succulent and racy out of the glass, the 2018 is such a gorgeous wine. Silky tannins and generous fruit give the 2018 so much immediacy and appeal. Black cherry, plum, menthol, spice and licorice are pushed forward.In Bond€461.00 -
Discover the awe-inspiring depths of the Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2018, a true expression of Napa Valley terroir from Nickel Nickel winery. Founded in 1997 in Oakville, California, Nickel Nickel is praised for its single-vineyard wines, meticulously fermented separately to maintain the integrity of each vineyard site. This particular vintage, from the Rutherford AVA, bears the hallmarks of treasured artisanal winemaking techniques. Hand-picked grapes, small batch fermentations, and French oak barrel ageing converge to produce a wine that's veritably rich and compelling. This Cabernet Sauvignon seduces with a bouquet of ripe red berries, plum and baking spices, layers of silky tannins and a lingering, elegant finish. This wine unfurls in the glass, revealing its complexity with time. Nickel Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon CC Ranch 2018 is perfectly poised for those special moments, ready to impart its captivating charm, expressing the pedigree and passion that flows from vine to bottle.
In Bond€832.00
