California
California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
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Experience the splendour of the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, a premium wine that exudes elegance and refinement. Produced in Santa Barbara County’s reputable Sta. Rita Hills AVA, this vintage emerges from the esteemed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, renowned for its stellar Chardonnay cultivation since 1971.
This extraordinary wine is a testament to Racines' traditional winemaking practices - minimal intervention, careful fermentation, and a gentle barrel ageing, ensuring authenticity of expression. The 2019 vintage delivers a superb balance of acidity and lush fruit-forward character, bearing notes of grapefruit, exotic spices and a whisper of vanilla from French oak ageing.
The commitment of celebrated winemakers Rajat Parr and Justin Willett results in a complex and exceptionally well-structured Chardonnay. Wine enthusiasts will relish the nuances of the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 - a quintessential varietal interpretation staying true to its Californian terroir roots.
Inc. TAX€1,080.52 -
Esteemed by discerning connoisseurs, the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 is a tour de force of viticulture mastery. This charismatic wine hails from the esteemed Wenzlau Family Vineyard, tucked in the central coast of California, a region world-renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay. The Racines collaborative of four wine-making legends have lent their expertise to this 2019 Chardonnay, ensuring a production process steeped in tradition, yet adventurously innovative.
Exhibiting a pale golden hue, the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 truly exudes eloquence in a glass. Indulge in the inviting bouquet of sweet apple and citrus underscored by an earthy minerality. Its full-bodied, harmonious palate is marked by a voluptuous, creamy texture, punctuated with vibrant acidity and a lingering finish. Matured with the utmost precision, every sip of this meticulous Chardonnay promises an intoxicating blend of richness and refreshing taste, making the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 a standout choice for any discerning palate.
Inc. TAX€862.12 -
Wine Enthusiast (100)
There is a beautiful meeting of the minds with this site in this winemaker's hands that it's hard not to be drawn to it year after year. The fifth single- vineyard designate from this magical place, it is spiced, bright, complex and nuanced in oak. It's just impressively seamless and full of life.Inc. TAX€590.05 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has singular scents of warm peaches and burnt lemon with touches of meringue, beeswax, saline and flint. The medium-bodied palate is energetic and tense at this youthful stage, its satiny texture opposed by tangy freshness, and it finishes long and flinty. It will be long lived in bottle and will benefit from 3-5 more years under cork. 624 cases were made.Inc. TAX€611.27 -
Inc. TAX€6,452.63 -
Inc. TAX€2,492.63 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
Realm took over the management of Farella vineyard in 2018. Since then, winemaker Benoit Touquette explained their focus has been to open out the canopy, creating better exposure for the fruit, aiming to achieve riper tannins. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color and a powerful, expressive nose of baked plums, juicy blackberries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus touches of black olives, lavender and cinnamon stick, with a waft of fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate is seriously dense and muscular, featuring a rock-solid foundation of super ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and energy. A spectacular showing for Farella!Inc. TAX€2,390.14 -
Vinous (97)
From the Realm Estate in Stags Leap, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer is an elegant, sophisticated Cabernet that shows the nuanced side of Stags Leap in its red-toned fruit profile, floral aromatics and mid-weight structure. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in the bottle. There is a certain approachability to the 2019, but ultimately I think that might be a bit deceptive relative to the wine's ultimate potential.Inc. TAX€2,264.14 -
Wine Advocate (99)
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color, requiring a little coaxing before it spills out of the glass with fantastically showy blackberry preserves, boysenberries and cassis notes, plus hints of black raspberries, clove oil and potpourri, with a touch of tobacco leaf. The decadent, full-bodied palate sports a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins with beautiful freshness. All that generous black fruit melds seamlessly into a very long, mineral-laced finish.Inc. TAX€2,768.38 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2019 The Bard checks in as 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, and it’s another dense, rich, powerful wine from this team that readers are going to absolutely love. Coming from throughout the valley (it’s always a great representation of the vintage), it offers up a brilliant nose of crème de cassis, ripe plums, graphite, scorched earth, and chocolate. About as seamless as they come on the palate, it’s full-bodied and has a thrilling texture, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It’s one of those wines where I feel like I’m overusing adjectives, but it’s warranted.Inc. TAX€1,050.78 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard trades places with its Horseshoe neighbor in this vintage, beginning with a reticent, dark-fruited nose of fresh herbs, black tea, black pepper and allspice that steadily gains momentum. It is superbly elegant and restrained on the palate, with a pleasing undercurrent of sumptuous dark fruits and finessed but persistent tannins. The length and persistence of the finish are spectacular and, in this vintage, is what narrowly edges out the Horseshoe bottling. I find it endlessly fascinating to compare the two as they are consistently neck-in-neck and impressive shapeshifters in the glass.Inc. TAX€970.38 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is unusually wide open from the first pour, offering an immediately dazzling nose of perfectly ripe red fruits, cherry blossoms, cured meat, river rocks and petrichor. The palate is silky, suave and precise with less weight than usual, seemingly sacrificing none of the power, complexity and refreshing momentum generated with aeration. Echoing the palate, the finish is initially more subtle than explosive, nevertheless ending up at the same amazingly complex, expansive destination. As always, this does nothing but morph and gain dimension with time, as I have no doubt it will do over the next two decades.Inc. TAX€1,414.45 -
Vinous (97)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Porcupine Hill is a beautifully translucent, nuanced Pinot that shows the heights of finesse that are possible in Anderson Valley. A wine of unreal subtlety and nuance, the Porcupine Hill hits so many high notes. Crushed red berry, mint, spice, tobacco, cedar, rose petal and espresso build over time. As always, the Porcupine Hill Pinot is sourced from high-density blocks on the property and is done with minimal whole clusters.Inc. TAX€1,412.87 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a hugely appealing mix of fruit richness married to the savory, structured style that is the Ridge signature. The 2019 is beautifully exotic, but natural without the volume of the Monte Bello. I imagine it will drink splendidly with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and pomegranate.Inc. TAX€1,063.57 -
Vinous (94)
The 2019 Geyserville marks a pretty huge step up in this range. What a wine! Black cherry, plum, chocolate, cloves, menthol and licorice blast across the palate. Deep and saturated, with tremendous concentration, the 2019 Geyserville is a wine to cellar for at least a few years. Today, it is positively stunning.Inc. TAX€523.98 -
Inc. TAX€856.54 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Lytton Springs is another embryonic wine in this range. Readers will have to be patient. Time in the glass brings out an exotic mélange of rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate and star anise, all wrapped together by plush, silky tannins. There is a lot of wine here. Healthy dollops of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro round out the blend, but the Zinfandel is pretty expressive in the leading role.Inc. TAX€822.70 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.Inc. TAX€1,768.38 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.Inc. TAX€2,080.38 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.Inc. TAX€972.40 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.Inc. TAX€1,360.38 -
Inc. TAX€1,325.74 -
Inc. TAX€1,436.92 -
Inc. TAX€1,427.74 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Pure perfection from Napa Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is, as always, all Cabernet Sauvignon from an incredible site in Rutherford that spent 21 months in 70% new French oak. Incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, darker currants, smoke, tobacco, and assorted floral notes all define the bulk of the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance. This is such a magical site, and this wine consistently checks in with the greatest wines of the world. It already offers pleasure yet should have 30 years of overall longevity. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch and the team at Scarecrow.Inc. TAX€10,889.69 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Pure perfection from Napa Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is, as always, all Cabernet Sauvignon from an incredible site in Rutherford that spent 21 months in 70% new French oak. Incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, darker currants, smoke, tobacco, and assorted floral notes all define the bulk of the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance. This is such a magical site, and this wine consistently checks in with the greatest wines of the world. It already offers pleasure yet should have 30 years of overall longevity. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch and the team at Scarecrow.Inc. TAX€3,007.25 -
In the realm of fine wine, the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer LPV Piedras 2019 reigns supreme. Hailing from the revered Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in the heart of Napa Valley, California, its pedigree is simply unmatched. Winemaking luminary Thomas Rivers Brown honed this exceptional varietal under the auspices of Schrader Cellars, garnering it unparalleled prestige.
Highbrow critics recognise this Cabernet Sauvignon for its robust personality, shimmering with layers of black fruit, cream of cassis, and dark chocolate, leading to a profoundly sensual finish. Its rich tones derive from an 18-month barrel ageing in the finest French oak. Meticulous attention to detail throughout the vinification process showcases the characteristics synonymous with Schrader's single-vineyard wines - stellar depth, intricacy, and a plush texture. Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer LPV Piedras 2019 truly stands as an impressive addendum to any discerning collector's cellar, offering an unrivalled experience for the palate that elevates the simplest of moments to an occasion.
Inc. TAX€2,300.54 -
Derived from some of Napa Valley's most coveted vineyards, the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III 2019 is an exquisite blend embodying the region's distinguished winemaking prowess. This vintage, produced by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, showcases the sheer quality of Schrader's boutique vineyards. Grown in the legendary Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard, renowned for its velvety, rich soils, the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit quality is flawless.
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III 2019 was crafted through meticulous fruit selection, traditional winemaking methods and barrel aging for 20 months. Expressing distinctive ripened blackcurrant, ripe plum, and cocoa undertones, this profoundly deep and complex wine caters to both the avid connoisseur and novice wine lover, offering a nuanced palate composed of purity, intensity and velvety tannins. With limited production, it represents a rare find for collectors and wine enthusiasts.
Indulge in the quintessential representation of Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, exuding both power and elegance encapsulated in a bottle.
Inc. TAX€2,841.80 -
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is an opulent embodiment of luxury from the famed Beckstoffer Vineyards. This exquisite wine comes from the globally acclaimed winemaker, Thomas Brown. Carefully crafted in the heart of Napa Valley, this wine boasts a distinct, well-structured character forged by the unique terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard — coveted as a 'Grand Cru' of Napa. The grapes are fermented in French Oak barrels, resulting in a rich pour that strikes a harmonious chord between ripe black fruit and sweet spice tones.
Schrader's insistence on minimal interference during vinification translates to a wine that stays true to its origin. Drinking the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is a chance to sample the bold, robust, and sensuously layered flavours hailed in wine circles as an authentic expression of one of Napa Valley's premier terroirs.
Inc. TAX€2,266.42 -
Schrader CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an opulent offering from the prestigious Napa Valley vineyards. Specially curated by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, it reflects the exquisite calibre of Schrader’s viticultural artistry. This wine is a product of meticulous hand harvesting and sorting, combined with state-of-the-art winemaking techniques.
It invites a sensory experience with its deep, inky purple color, followed by a sophisticated bouquet of dark fruits and a complex fusion of cacao and spice on the palate. The luscious layers unfold gracefully with silky tannins and linger on the finish. This fine red wine is the epitome of brilliance and balance, reflecting the exceptional terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard.
With its illustrious decades-old heritage, the Schrader CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 represents an exceptional contribution to fine wine excellence; a statement vintage that's quintessentially opulent and beautifully complex.
Inc. TAX€3,100.42
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Experience the splendour of the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2019, a premium wine that exudes elegance and refinement. Produced in Santa Barbara County’s reputable Sta. Rita Hills AVA, this vintage emerges from the esteemed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, renowned for its stellar Chardonnay cultivation since 1971.
This extraordinary wine is a testament to Racines' traditional winemaking practices - minimal intervention, careful fermentation, and a gentle barrel ageing, ensuring authenticity of expression. The 2019 vintage delivers a superb balance of acidity and lush fruit-forward character, bearing notes of grapefruit, exotic spices and a whisper of vanilla from French oak ageing.
The commitment of celebrated winemakers Rajat Parr and Justin Willett results in a complex and exceptionally well-structured Chardonnay. Wine enthusiasts will relish the nuances of the Racines Sta. Rita Hills Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 - a quintessential varietal interpretation staying true to its Californian terroir roots.
In Bond€878.00 -
Esteemed by discerning connoisseurs, the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 is a tour de force of viticulture mastery. This charismatic wine hails from the esteemed Wenzlau Family Vineyard, tucked in the central coast of California, a region world-renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay. The Racines collaborative of four wine-making legends have lent their expertise to this 2019 Chardonnay, ensuring a production process steeped in tradition, yet adventurously innovative.
Exhibiting a pale golden hue, the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 truly exudes eloquence in a glass. Indulge in the inviting bouquet of sweet apple and citrus underscored by an earthy minerality. Its full-bodied, harmonious palate is marked by a voluptuous, creamy texture, punctuated with vibrant acidity and a lingering finish. Matured with the utmost precision, every sip of this meticulous Chardonnay promises an intoxicating blend of richness and refreshing taste, making the Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 a standout choice for any discerning palate.
In Bond€696.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (100)
There is a beautiful meeting of the minds with this site in this winemaker's hands that it's hard not to be drawn to it year after year. The fifth single- vineyard designate from this magical place, it is spiced, bright, complex and nuanced in oak. It's just impressively seamless and full of life.In Bond€473.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has singular scents of warm peaches and burnt lemon with touches of meringue, beeswax, saline and flint. The medium-bodied palate is energetic and tense at this youthful stage, its satiny texture opposed by tangy freshness, and it finishes long and flinty. It will be long lived in bottle and will benefit from 3-5 more years under cork. 624 cases were made.In Bond€487.00 -
In Bond€5,355.00
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In Bond€2,055.00
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Wine Advocate (98+)
Realm took over the management of Farella vineyard in 2018. Since then, winemaker Benoit Touquette explained their focus has been to open out the canopy, creating better exposure for the fruit, aiming to achieve riper tannins. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color and a powerful, expressive nose of baked plums, juicy blackberries and blackcurrant pastilles, plus touches of black olives, lavender and cinnamon stick, with a waft of fragrant earth. The full-bodied palate is seriously dense and muscular, featuring a rock-solid foundation of super ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and energy. A spectacular showing for Farella!In Bond€1,970.00 -
Vinous (97)
From the Realm Estate in Stags Leap, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Moonracer is an elegant, sophisticated Cabernet that shows the nuanced side of Stags Leap in its red-toned fruit profile, floral aromatics and mid-weight structure. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in the bottle. There is a certain approachability to the 2019, but ultimately I think that might be a bit deceptive relative to the wine's ultimate potential.In Bond€1,865.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color, requiring a little coaxing before it spills out of the glass with fantastically showy blackberry preserves, boysenberries and cassis notes, plus hints of black raspberries, clove oil and potpourri, with a touch of tobacco leaf. The decadent, full-bodied palate sports a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins with beautiful freshness. All that generous black fruit melds seamlessly into a very long, mineral-laced finish.In Bond€2,285.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
The 2019 The Bard checks in as 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, and it’s another dense, rich, powerful wine from this team that readers are going to absolutely love. Coming from throughout the valley (it’s always a great representation of the vintage), it offers up a brilliant nose of crème de cassis, ripe plums, graphite, scorched earth, and chocolate. About as seamless as they come on the palate, it’s full-bodied and has a thrilling texture, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It’s one of those wines where I feel like I’m overusing adjectives, but it’s warranted.In Bond€857.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard trades places with its Horseshoe neighbor in this vintage, beginning with a reticent, dark-fruited nose of fresh herbs, black tea, black pepper and allspice that steadily gains momentum. It is superbly elegant and restrained on the palate, with a pleasing undercurrent of sumptuous dark fruits and finessed but persistent tannins. The length and persistence of the finish are spectacular and, in this vintage, is what narrowly edges out the Horseshoe bottling. I find it endlessly fascinating to compare the two as they are consistently neck-in-neck and impressive shapeshifters in the glass.In Bond€790.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard is unusually wide open from the first pour, offering an immediately dazzling nose of perfectly ripe red fruits, cherry blossoms, cured meat, river rocks and petrichor. The palate is silky, suave and precise with less weight than usual, seemingly sacrificing none of the power, complexity and refreshing momentum generated with aeration. Echoing the palate, the finish is initially more subtle than explosive, nevertheless ending up at the same amazingly complex, expansive destination. As always, this does nothing but morph and gain dimension with time, as I have no doubt it will do over the next two decades.In Bond€1,160.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Porcupine Hill is a beautifully translucent, nuanced Pinot that shows the heights of finesse that are possible in Anderson Valley. A wine of unreal subtlety and nuance, the Porcupine Hill hits so many high notes. Crushed red berry, mint, spice, tobacco, cedar, rose petal and espresso build over time. As always, the Porcupine Hill Pinot is sourced from high-density blocks on the property and is done with minimal whole clusters.In Bond€1,155.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a hugely appealing mix of fruit richness married to the savory, structured style that is the Ridge signature. The 2019 is beautifully exotic, but natural without the volume of the Monte Bello. I imagine it will drink splendidly with minimal cellaring. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and pomegranate.In Bond€849.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2019 Geyserville marks a pretty huge step up in this range. What a wine! Black cherry, plum, chocolate, cloves, menthol and licorice blast across the palate. Deep and saturated, with tremendous concentration, the 2019 Geyserville is a wine to cellar for at least a few years. Today, it is positively stunning.In Bond€418.00 -
In Bond€669.00
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Vinous (95)
The 2019 Lytton Springs is another embryonic wine in this range. Readers will have to be patient. Time in the glass brings out an exotic mélange of rose petal, blood orange, pomegranate and star anise, all wrapped together by plush, silky tannins. There is a lot of wine here. Healthy dollops of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mataro round out the blend, but the Zinfandel is pretty expressive in the leading role.In Bond€642.00 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.In Bond€1,455.00 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.In Bond€1,715.00 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.In Bond€801.00 -
Vinous (97-100)
The 2019 Monte Bello, tasted from barrel, is insanely beautiful. Vibrant, deep and pulsing with energy, the 2019 simply has it all. How will it turn out in bottle? I can’t say just yet. But this barrel sample shipped across the country is positively dazzling, so the wine’s potential is clear. The 2019 offers superb fruit density, with mid-weight structure, bright acids and plenty of tannin. It could very well turn out to be epic.In Bond€1,115.00 -
In Bond€1,060.00
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In Bond€1,160.00
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In Bond€1,145.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Pure perfection from Napa Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is, as always, all Cabernet Sauvignon from an incredible site in Rutherford that spent 21 months in 70% new French oak. Incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, darker currants, smoke, tobacco, and assorted floral notes all define the bulk of the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance. This is such a magical site, and this wine consistently checks in with the greatest wines of the world. It already offers pleasure yet should have 30 years of overall longevity. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch and the team at Scarecrow.In Bond€9,060.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Pure perfection from Napa Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is, as always, all Cabernet Sauvignon from an incredible site in Rutherford that spent 21 months in 70% new French oak. Incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, darker currants, smoke, tobacco, and assorted floral notes all define the bulk of the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance. This is such a magical site, and this wine consistently checks in with the greatest wines of the world. It already offers pleasure yet should have 30 years of overall longevity. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch and the team at Scarecrow.In Bond€2,495.00 -
In the realm of fine wine, the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer LPV Piedras 2019 reigns supreme. Hailing from the revered Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in the heart of Napa Valley, California, its pedigree is simply unmatched. Winemaking luminary Thomas Rivers Brown honed this exceptional varietal under the auspices of Schrader Cellars, garnering it unparalleled prestige.
Highbrow critics recognise this Cabernet Sauvignon for its robust personality, shimmering with layers of black fruit, cream of cassis, and dark chocolate, leading to a profoundly sensual finish. Its rich tones derive from an 18-month barrel ageing in the finest French oak. Meticulous attention to detail throughout the vinification process showcases the characteristics synonymous with Schrader's single-vineyard wines - stellar depth, intricacy, and a plush texture. Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer LPV Piedras 2019 truly stands as an impressive addendum to any discerning collector's cellar, offering an unrivalled experience for the palate that elevates the simplest of moments to an occasion.
In Bond€1,895.00 -
Derived from some of Napa Valley's most coveted vineyards, the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III 2019 is an exquisite blend embodying the region's distinguished winemaking prowess. This vintage, produced by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, showcases the sheer quality of Schrader's boutique vineyards. Grown in the legendary Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard, renowned for its velvety, rich soils, the Cabernet Sauvignon fruit quality is flawless.
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon GIII Beckstoffer Georges III 2019 was crafted through meticulous fruit selection, traditional winemaking methods and barrel aging for 20 months. Expressing distinctive ripened blackcurrant, ripe plum, and cocoa undertones, this profoundly deep and complex wine caters to both the avid connoisseur and novice wine lover, offering a nuanced palate composed of purity, intensity and velvety tannins. With limited production, it represents a rare find for collectors and wine enthusiasts.
Indulge in the quintessential representation of Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, exuding both power and elegance encapsulated in a bottle.
In Bond€2,345.00 -
The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is an opulent embodiment of luxury from the famed Beckstoffer Vineyards. This exquisite wine comes from the globally acclaimed winemaker, Thomas Brown. Carefully crafted in the heart of Napa Valley, this wine boasts a distinct, well-structured character forged by the unique terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard — coveted as a 'Grand Cru' of Napa. The grapes are fermented in French Oak barrels, resulting in a rich pour that strikes a harmonious chord between ripe black fruit and sweet spice tones.
Schrader's insistence on minimal interference during vinification translates to a wine that stays true to its origin. Drinking the Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon 2019 is a chance to sample the bold, robust, and sensuously layered flavours hailed in wine circles as an authentic expression of one of Napa Valley's premier terroirs.
In Bond€1,870.00 -
Schrader CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an opulent offering from the prestigious Napa Valley vineyards. Specially curated by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, it reflects the exquisite calibre of Schrader’s viticultural artistry. This wine is a product of meticulous hand harvesting and sorting, combined with state-of-the-art winemaking techniques.
It invites a sensory experience with its deep, inky purple color, followed by a sophisticated bouquet of dark fruits and a complex fusion of cacao and spice on the palate. The luscious layers unfold gracefully with silky tannins and linger on the finish. This fine red wine is the epitome of brilliance and balance, reflecting the exceptional terroir of the Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard.
With its illustrious decades-old heritage, the Schrader CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 represents an exceptional contribution to fine wine excellence; a statement vintage that's quintessentially opulent and beautifully complex.
In Bond€2,565.00
