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.
California
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(3x75cl) 2017Vinous (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.Inc. TAX€1,994.26 -
(3x75cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
The 2019 The Maiden is gorgeous. Creamy, ample and expressive, the Maiden is a terrific introduction to the year. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, leather, menthol fill out the layers beautifully. Medium in body, with gorgeous up-front fruit and radianceInc. TAX€1,645.79 -
(6x75cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum color, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.Inc. TAX€330.94 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (94)
The 2017 Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard, from a site next to Coastlands, is one of the most compelling wines in this range. Clean mineral notes frame citrus peel, white flowers, mint and crushed rocks. Vivid and finely cut, the Seascape will appeal most to readers who enjoy energetic Chardonnays.Inc. TAX€662.14 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (95)
The 2019 Chardonnay Stone Côte was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It's an incredibly intense, expressive iteration with continually unfurling aromas of candied lemon, crushed stone, dried herbs, orange blossom and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate is silky yet concentrated, with loads of mineral-laced fruits, seamless acidity and a very long, layered finish. 308 cases were made.Inc. TAX€627.34 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Jennifer’s Vineyard displays intense notes of grapefruit, green guava, mango and pineapple with nuances of talc, oyster shells and fresh ginger. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and super intense with tightly wound layers of citrus and tropical fruits and bags of mineral notions on the epically long finish. This needs time but should emerge from the cellar gloriously in 2-3 years! 337 cases produced.Inc. TAX€557.99 -
(12x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (96)
The impossible to pronounce 2013 He-li-an-thus, coming from purchased grapes, is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aged in Darnajou oak, this is an elegant wine, but it has serious intensity, a blue/purple color, sweet black raspberry and blueberry fruit, some forest floor and spring flowers. It is my favorite of the three vintages to date, although the 2015 has the potential to match it. Drink it over the next 20 years.Inc. TAX€2,136.78 -
James Suckling (97)
Blueberry, stone, currant and mint aromas. This is really layered and fantastic. Detailed. Full-bodied yet fresh and intense. Love the stone, currant and bark flavors. Needs two to three years of bottle age.Inc. TAX€1,789.92 -
(3x75cl) 2018Marvel in the distinct charm of the Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem canvassed by Napa Valley's illustrious Heimark Vineyard. Renowned for their meticulous process and prestigious wines, Heimark focuses on small-batch production, guaranteeing the utmost quality from each bottle. The 2018 vintage, prodigiously crafted under the careful stewardship of seasoned vintners, boasts a rich, dark ruby colouration harmonising with an enticing bouquet of black cherry, cassis fruit and spicy oak. Its multifaceted palate of lush dark fruits, subtle cedar influence, and notable tannins attest to the 22 months of ageing in French oak barrels. This hand-harvested wine, expressing the minerality of its cool, gravelly loam soil, culminates in a prolonged finish, capturing the quintessential essence of its celebrated provenance. Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thus, hands you a unique sensory journey worth relishing.
Inc. TAX€673.06 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous (96)
Not surprisingly, the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard is the least expressive of these wines. At the same time, so much of its appeal is in its tightly-coiled energy and tension. Cherry pit, smoke, blood orange, mint and spice open up with time in the glass, but the 2010 is clearly built for cellaring. The wine's brightness and focus are compelling, but the 2010 needs time.Inc. TAX€1,887.66 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.Inc. TAX€2,260.38 -
```htmlHeitz Cellar, Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016 embodies the quintessential elegance of the region. Sourced from meticulously tended vineyards on the slopes of Napa Valley, this Cabernet is crafted from hand-selected, old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The meticulous fermentation process, conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserves the vibrant fruit character while allowing for deep structural complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla and spice without overshadowing its inherent purity. The 2016 vintage showcases a profound bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco, complemented by a velvety tannic backbone and a lingering, balanced finish. Produced by the esteemed Heitz family, renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture, this Lot C-91 offers connoisseurs a remarkable expression of Napa Valley’s Cabernet excellence.
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(6x150cl) 2014Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
Inc. TAX€22,761.07 -
(12x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. TAX€2,577.07 -
(6x75cl) 2016Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
Inc. TAX€1,582.54 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.Inc. TAX€159.42 -
(1x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.Inc. TAX€158.64 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.Inc. TAX€1,926.31 -
(1x75cl) 2020Inc. TAX€117.55 -
(1x75cl) 2007Inc. TAX€861.47 -
(1x75cl) 2008Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.Inc. TAX€521.77 -
Inc. TAX€1,312.75 -
Wine Advocate (100)
The “dark expression of Ark Vineyard" continues with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Ark. Deep garnet-black, the nose is profoundly earthy/meaty, slowly revealing beguiling notes of damp soil, truffles and crushed rocks, before giving way to a core of crème de cassis, black cherry compote and fruitcake with wafts of beef drippings and wild fungi. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-earthy in the mouth, the palate delivers layers of black fruit preserves, beautifully offset by a lively backbone and velvety tannins, finishing epically long and layered. There is something hauntingly cerebral and yet satisfyingly visceral about this vintage—a singular experience!Inc. TAX€2,362.15 -
Inc. TAX€1,929.83 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.Inc. TAX€1,203.83 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.Inc. TAX€1,490.75 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.Inc. TAX€1,808.75 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between opens with tantalizing molten chocolate and liquid licorice notions over crème de cassis, candied violets, baked red currants, kirsch and black tea scents. The palate is full-bodied and firmly textured with ripe, grainy tannins while packed with floral and black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally with an energetic red fruit lift.Inc. TAX€1,008.23 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.Inc. TAX€2,732.75 -
Wine Advocate (100)
A profound wine from a superb Napa vintage for Bordeaux varietals, the 2007's nose may cause one to overdose on blue, black and red berry fruit. The extraordinary intensity, purity and depth in this rich, flamboyant, exuberant wine are mindboggling. This bigger-than-life Cabernet Sauvignon appears set for 20-30 years of aging. It can be drunk now, but because of its sweet, velvety tannins, it will still be offering sensational drinking in 2040. Hundred Acre Winery, P.O. Box 380, Rutherford, CA 94573; tel. (707) 967-9398Inc. TAX€2,109.83
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(3x75cl) 2017
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.In Bond€1,650.00 -
(3x75cl) 2019
Vinous (94)
The 2019 The Maiden is gorgeous. Creamy, ample and expressive, the Maiden is a terrific introduction to the year. Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, leather, menthol fill out the layers beautifully. Medium in body, with gorgeous up-front fruit and radianceIn Bond€1,360.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum color, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.In Bond€252.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard, from a site next to Coastlands, is one of the most compelling wines in this range. Clean mineral notes frame citrus peel, white flowers, mint and crushed rocks. Vivid and finely cut, the Seascape will appeal most to readers who enjoy energetic Chardonnays.In Bond€528.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2019 Chardonnay Stone Côte was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 35% new French oak. It's an incredibly intense, expressive iteration with continually unfurling aromas of candied lemon, crushed stone, dried herbs, orange blossom and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate is silky yet concentrated, with loads of mineral-laced fruits, seamless acidity and a very long, layered finish. 308 cases were made.In Bond€499.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2016 Hartford Court Chardonnay Jennifer’s Vineyard displays intense notes of grapefruit, green guava, mango and pineapple with nuances of talc, oyster shells and fresh ginger. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and super intense with tightly wound layers of citrus and tropical fruits and bags of mineral notions on the epically long finish. This needs time but should emerge from the cellar gloriously in 2-3 years! 337 cases produced.In Bond€442.00 -
(12x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (96)
The impossible to pronounce 2013 He-li-an-thus, coming from purchased grapes, is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aged in Darnajou oak, this is an elegant wine, but it has serious intensity, a blue/purple color, sweet black raspberry and blueberry fruit, some forest floor and spring flowers. It is my favorite of the three vintages to date, although the 2015 has the potential to match it. Drink it over the next 20 years.In Bond€1,735.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Blueberry, stone, currant and mint aromas. This is really layered and fantastic. Detailed. Full-bodied yet fresh and intense. Love the stone, currant and bark flavors. Needs two to three years of bottle age.In Bond€1,445.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018
Marvel in the distinct charm of the Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a gem canvassed by Napa Valley's illustrious Heimark Vineyard. Renowned for their meticulous process and prestigious wines, Heimark focuses on small-batch production, guaranteeing the utmost quality from each bottle. The 2018 vintage, prodigiously crafted under the careful stewardship of seasoned vintners, boasts a rich, dark ruby colouration harmonising with an enticing bouquet of black cherry, cassis fruit and spicy oak. Its multifaceted palate of lush dark fruits, subtle cedar influence, and notable tannins attest to the 22 months of ageing in French oak barrels. This hand-harvested wine, expressing the minerality of its cool, gravelly loam soil, culminates in a prolonged finish, capturing the quintessential essence of its celebrated provenance. Heimark Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, thus, hands you a unique sensory journey worth relishing.
In Bond€549.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010
Vinous (96)
Not surprisingly, the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard is the least expressive of these wines. At the same time, so much of its appeal is in its tightly-coiled energy and tension. Cherry pit, smoke, blood orange, mint and spice open up with time in the glass, but the 2010 is clearly built for cellaring. The wine's brightness and focus are compelling, but the 2010 needs time.In Bond€1,550.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is another super-expressive wine from Heitz Cellar. Red cherry fruit, sage, tobacco, menthol and bay leaf are very nicely delineated. Here, too, the edges are starting to fray a bit. The 2015 is delicate and has started losing some of its fruit, but it has enough balance to drink well for at least another few years, given the pedigree of this site. The 2015 spent three full years in French oak barrels of various sizes, ranging from 228-liter barrels to 12-HL casks.In Bond€1,865.00 -
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Heitz Cellar, Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016 embodies the quintessential elegance of the region. Sourced from meticulously tended vineyards on the slopes of Napa Valley, this Cabernet is crafted from hand-selected, old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The meticulous fermentation process, conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserves the vibrant fruit character while allowing for deep structural complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla and spice without overshadowing its inherent purity. The 2016 vintage showcases a profound bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco, complemented by a velvety tannic backbone and a lingering, balanced finish. Produced by the esteemed Heitz family, renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture, this Lot C-91 offers connoisseurs a remarkable expression of Napa Valley’s Cabernet excellence.
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(6x150cl) 2014
Indulge in the captivating allure of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Hailing from the exquisite two-acre northern hillside of St. Helena, Napa Valley, this wine is a true testament to innovation and patience. Herb Lamb Vineyards, renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship, ensures that each bottle is an embodiment of perfection. The herbaceous 2014 vintage is nurtured from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance between acidity and sugar. Ageing for 24 months in bespoke French oak barrels bestows upon it an amplified complexity. The result is a wine exuding a rich, deep-purple colour complemented by enticing aromas of blackcurrant and wild herbs. Tantalise your palate with a rich tapestry of flavours encompassing dark chocolate and ripe plums, underscored by sleek tannins. Experience the nuanced finish that sets the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 apart, unrivalled in elegance and finesse.
In Bond€18,920.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond€2,100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Gather round connoisseurs to appreciate the majestic elegance of the Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced in the acclaimed Herb Lamb Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, each bottle of this phenomenal vintage is a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship upheld by Jennifer Lamb, the meticulous vintner. This captivating Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, then fermented meticulously in separate batches, reflecting Jennifer's devotion to quality.
The result is a divine concoction with intricate layers of complex dark fruits, augmented by the subtle undertones of fresh herbs and spicy oak. This masterful assemblage is then matured in French Oak barrels for two years, intensifying its noteworthy complexity and plush tannins.
The Herb Lamb Vineyards HL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a personification of the harmonious blend of nature's provision and human ingenuity, marking an unparalleled craftsmanship in winemaking. A bottle of this exquisite cabernet reserves a seat at your table, promising a transcendental tasting experience.
In Bond€1,295.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
While the West Ridge is a low-vigor site from the magnesium in the clay, the East Ridge is low vigor due to the lack of topsoil in the vineyard. This is also the first vineyard where they practice no-till farming, which they are working toward across the estate. Located on opposite sides of the property, the East Ridge Vineyard has more clay and sandstone soils than the West Ridge and experiences cold temperatures at night. Pouring a darker ruby/red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir East Ridge jumps out of the glass with mineral-tinged aromas of graphite lifted with darker fruit notes of black raspberries and fresh sage. Moving to the palate, it’s muscular in its structure, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a long finish. It’s going to need time to soften and unfurl, when it will lean into more umami and savory undertones. Drink 2026-2042.In Bond€129.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is the oldest of the reserve-level wines, where the vines are 30+ years old and more influenced by the ocean. It’s more reserved initially on the nose, but as it opens, it reveals notes of framboise, sweet forest earth, cocoa, and violets. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, with fine tannins, even-keeled balance, and noble structure on the long finish, it’s refined and more high-toned, with a weightless feel and notes of fresh cranberry. With great length, fine tannins, and lifted fresh acidity, it’s a wonderful vintage for this wine, which also captures the concentration of the fruit without ever losing its graceful and lifted energy. Drink 2025-2040.In Bond€129.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2014 Pinot Noir San Andreas Fault draws on fruit across the entire ranch. Silky and aromatic, with understated depth, the 2014 will give readers a good idea of the personality of both the vintage and this site. Bright red stone fruit and delicate yet incisive tannins give the wine its shape and overall feel. This is a relatively easygoing style for Hirsch.In Bond€1,565.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020In Bond€94.00
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(1x75cl) 2007In Bond€713.00
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(1x75cl) 2008
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Spicy red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, sweet cigar smoke, chocolate-covered orange, sappy herbs, and floral notes all define the bouquet of the 2008 Fortification, which has a sensational palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mouthfeel, flawless overall balance, and a gorgeous finish. Building beautifully with time in the glass, this sensational complex, layered fortified wine has another two decades of prime drinking.In Bond€429.00 -
In Bond€1,090.00
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Wine Advocate (100)
The “dark expression of Ark Vineyard" continues with the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dark Ark. Deep garnet-black, the nose is profoundly earthy/meaty, slowly revealing beguiling notes of damp soil, truffles and crushed rocks, before giving way to a core of crème de cassis, black cherry compote and fruitcake with wafts of beef drippings and wild fungi. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-earthy in the mouth, the palate delivers layers of black fruit preserves, beautifully offset by a lively backbone and velvety tannins, finishing epically long and layered. There is something hauntingly cerebral and yet satisfyingly visceral about this vintage—a singular experience!In Bond€1,960.00 -
In Bond€1,600.00
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Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.In Bond€995.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between features beautiful red roses, Ceylon tea and sandalwood notions with tar, earth and charcuterie hints in the background plus accents of iron ore, pencil shavings and forest floor. The palate is full-bodied, concentrated and firmly structured with fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness delivering a very long, vibrantly fruited finish.In Bond€1,230.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.In Bond€1,495.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between opens with tantalizing molten chocolate and liquid licorice notions over crème de cassis, candied violets, baked red currants, kirsch and black tea scents. The palate is full-bodied and firmly textured with ripe, grainy tannins while packed with floral and black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally with an energetic red fruit lift.In Bond€832.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Probably my favorite in the entire lineup, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Few and Far Between comes from a tiny site just outside of Calistoga formerly known as the Pickett Road Vineyard. Like the 2015, the 2016 includes a touch of Cabernet Franc and spent the usual 32 months in 100% new French oak. This full-bodied, majestic Napa Valley Cabernet reveals a dense purple hue, awesome crème de cassis and kirsch fruit, amazing complexity in its spicy, sandalwood, and floral aromatics, and a massive yet elegant, lengthy personality. The texture is through the roof, it’s as seamless and polished as they come, perfectly balanced, and while I’d happily drink bottles today, my money is on this evolving for 3-4 decades.In Bond€2,265.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
A profound wine from a superb Napa vintage for Bordeaux varietals, the 2007's nose may cause one to overdose on blue, black and red berry fruit. The extraordinary intensity, purity and depth in this rich, flamboyant, exuberant wine are mindboggling. This bigger-than-life Cabernet Sauvignon appears set for 20-30 years of aging. It can be drunk now, but because of its sweet, velvety tannins, it will still be offering sensational drinking in 2040. Hundred Acre Winery, P.O. Box 380, Rutherford, CA 94573; tel. (707) 967-9398In Bond€1,750.00
