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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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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€740.29 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Moving to the single vineyard releases, the 2016 Melbury is pure perfection in a glass and is the finest vintage of this cuvée I’ve tasted. Awesome notes of cassis, blackcurrants, toasted bread, white flowers, and spice give way to an ethereal, seamless, yet opulent wine that has that rare mix of power and elegance possessed by all truly great wines. Full-bodied, concentrated, and with building yet perfectly ripe tannins, do your best to give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age. It will evolve effortlessly for 30 years or more. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€794.35 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Melbury is a rich, sumptuous wine with a bit more volume and intensity than is often the case. All the typical Melbury signatures are present - the red berry fruit and the floral top notes in particular. The 2017 is a decidedly potent, heady Melbury that has really gained in both fruit depth and structural intensity since I last saw it as a barrel sample. The 2017 clearly needs time to soften though, as the tannins are imposing. In 2017, the Melbury is made only from the top blocks, which means production is down around 40%. |
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California | 1 | 97-100 (VN (AG)) |
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€2,491.79 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97-100)The 2018 Melbury is fabulous. Bright, punchy and full of character, the Melbury is so alluring in this tasting. Sweet floral notes, crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange explode from the glass. Medium in body, silky and arresting in its beauty, the 2018 is spectacularly beautiful. In 2018, Melbury stands out for its understatement and total class. What a wine! |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€4,408.15 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Bottled in early 2018, the 2015 Pluribus is deep purple-black colored with minted cassis, pencil shavings and tobacco over a core of black plums, black berry preserves and mulberries plus hints of Chinese five spice and dried lavender. Big, rich, bold and decadent, it has a firm line of super ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the generous flavors to a long finish. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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€787.09 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Pluribus vineyard is situated on Spring Mountain, producing a sometimes broody wine in its youth with tons of latent power and energy waiting to erupt. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Pluribus is a little closed and youthfully mute to begin, slowly unfurling to offer glimpses at baked plums, crushed blackcurrants, boysenberries and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of charcoal, black olives, Sichuan pepper and bay leaves with a waft of pain grille. Full-bodied, it has a rock-solid frame of very firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular black fruit and savory accents, finishing with phenomenal length and loads of earthy layers. |
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California | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€2,149.79 |
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Vinous (99)The 2018 Pluribus captures all of the savory, mineral intensity of this site on Spring Mountain. Searing tannins, once such a challenge here, are much more finessed than in the past. Crushed rocks, mint, blood orange, gravel, exotic spice and rose petal lend tremendous complexity as the Pluribus shows off its considerable allure. This taut, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has so much to offer. Today, it is wonderfully complete and thrilling. Even so, the best is yet to come. |
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California | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,399.79 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The darker, more virile side of the vintage comes through in the 2009 Proprietary Blend Quella. A dark brooding wine, the 2009 saturates the palate with black cherries, plums, smoke and incense, all in a firm, brooding style that is highly appealing. Vivid and constantly changing in the glass, the Quella impresses for its multi-dimensional personality and potential. Hints of smoke, ash and scorched earth are layered into the powerful, structured finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€3,627.59 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2012 Quella (from a steep 9-acre vineyard in the eastern Vaca hillsides) has an opaque purple color, a gorgeous nose of white flowers, sweet blackberry and cassis fruit, and a touch of vanilla and graphite. Full-bodied, like its siblings, with great fruit extract, terrific purity and richness, and high but velvety tannins, this wine should also benefit from another 3-5 years of cellaring and keep for 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€740.29 |
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James Suckling (100)This is really crazy with decadent and opulent aromas of dark fruit and sliced meat. Hints of dried fruit, too. Sexy. Full-bodied with firm and silky tannins that fan out into the wine and deliver a beautiful frame and focus. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€632.20 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Quella is a dark powerhouse. Blackberry jam, grilled herbs, sage, menthol, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous aromatic complexity to play off its natural richness. Savory and brooding, the Quella is a distinctly brooding Cabernet. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,615.79 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Quella is a dark powerhouse. Blackberry jam, grilled herbs, sage, menthol, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous aromatic complexity to play off its natural richness. Savory and brooding, the Quella is a distinctly brooding Cabernet. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€1,969.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)First made in 2006 and coming from more sandy, coarser soils, the 2018 Quella is incredibly exotic, with red and black fruits, wildflowers, sandalwood, candied violets, and flowery incense notes as well as medium to full body, a layered, ultra-fine, pure mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's incredibly elegant and polished in 2018, with a chalky minerality as well as gorgeous complexity and length. It's another 2018 that has plenty of up-front charm and accessibility yet is going to age gorgeously for 20-30 years. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€1,819.79 |
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James Suckling (99)This is so open and perfumed with blackcurrants, stone and conifer. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins that spread across the palate in a layered way. Wonderfully polished and powdered. Rather ethereal. Try this after 2027. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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€3,813.59 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2013 St. Eden is absolutely mind-blowing, with notes of blackcurrant liqueur and licorice as well as hints of Asian soy and lead pencil. Wonderful fruit that hits the palate with a cascade of glycerin, silky but noticeable tannins, and a big, earthy, rich, full-throttle, majestic finish of close to a minute add to this wine’s compelling personality. It should drink well for at least 30-40 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€733.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 St. Eden is bold, juicy and also more immediate than some of the other wines in the range. Then again, that's St. Eden, a site that naturally produces sumptuous Cabernets. In 2017, St. Eden comes only from the older portion of the vineyard, which was planted in 1991. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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€4,161.59 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)BOND’s 2009 Proprietary Blend Vecina, from Vine Hill Ranch, is fascinating to taste after the St. Eden. While the St. Eden is round and sensual, the Vecina is all about linear power and structure. Endowed with tremendous length and persistence, the Vecina presents endless layers of dark fruit and expressive aromatics supported by considerable tension and energy. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€1,533.19 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The perfect 2013 Vecina offers up notes of pen ink, scorched earth, espresso, blackcurrant liqueur and blackberries. It is a fabulously great wine, with supple, well-integrated tannin, decent acidity, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, with extraordinary purity and richness. This is an amazing wine to drink over the next 50 years, although I would probably suggest cellaring for five or more at present. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€656.20 |
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Vinous (97)The 2017 Vecina is outrageously beautiful. Inky and deep, it possesses stunning richness, power and structure. Its pedigree and sheer beauty are immediately evident. Over the last year, the 2017 has gained quite a bit of depth and overall resonance I did not see in the barrel samples. As a reminder, Vecina is sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, specifically Block 6 Upper, one of the best locations on the ranch. |
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California | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,939.79 |
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Vinous (99)A regal, soaring wine, the 2018 Vecina is immediately captivating. Red fruit, iron, dried rose petal and exotic spice all soar out of the glass. Over the last two months the Vecina has acquired stunning aromatic presence to play off its deep, layered fruit. The 2018 is an absolute gem in the making. As a reminder, Vecina is sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, at the southern end of Oakville, where the Cabernets are distinguished by a beguiling combination of power and savory/earthy intensity. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€947.74 |
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Vinous (97)Dark purple. An exotically perfumed, expressive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Moroccan spices, olive paste, licorice, potpourri and incense. Densely packed and impressively energetic in the mouth, offering intense blackberry, cassis, kirsch, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that firm up slowly through the back half. The floral and spice notes repeat emphatically on an impressively long, youthfully tannic finish that leaves smoky mineral and licorice notes behind. |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€551.74 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Oublié is a blend of 31% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre, 4% Tannat and 4% Petite Sirah with a medium ruby-purple color. The nose offers gregarious mixed berry preserves and accents of potpourri, mint and fragrant earth. The palate offers juicy appeal and powerful fruit with loads of spice and floral perfume, bursts of freshness and firm, pleasantly rustic tannins, finishing very long. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€1,160.26 |
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Exquisitely produced, Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 encapsulates a magical vintage year's vibrancy and finesse. Harvested from the revered Napa Valley, USA, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of its creators, Ed Fitts and Phil Wente, encapsulating their commitment to cultivating superior single-vineyard wines. This particular libation undergoes an extensive ageing process in French oak barrels, fostering the development of opulent and well-rounded flavours. A sensory delight, the wine presents a lavish, ruby-red colour, hinting at its robust flavour profile. Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 offers rich black currant and dark cherry flavours, enhanced by subtle notes of mocha and cedar. A dazzling dance between volume and precision, its lingering finish, dense structure and elegant tannins make for an unforgettable sipping experience. Renowned for its consistency in delivering high-quality samples frequently sought-after by Cabernet connoisseurs, this wine is an absolute gem in any collection. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€1,190.26 |
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Imbued with distinctive elegance, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, produced by the reputable Brand Vineyards, embodies the absolute essence of Napa Valley’s distinct terroir. Exceptional quality begins with meticulous site selection, followed by minimal intervention viticulture, by renowned Vintner Phillipe Melka who aims to maintain the integrity of the fruit. Creating an alluring opulence, this vintage flaunts an intoxicating nose of cassis, blackberries, and truffles, transcending into a luscious palate layered with dark chocolate and cherries. Exhibiting a velvety tannic structure, this wine's inherent complexity is underpinned by an enduring, evocative finish lending depth and concentration. Matured for a full 22 months in French oak barrels, this deep ruby-red wine mirrors the Valley’s sun-kissed vineyards. Unrivalled in its finery, Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is an ode to the mastery of traditional aging and blending techniques and a testament to Napa Valley's acclaimed status in the world of fine wine. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€1,190.26 |
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Exhibiting the richness of Napa Valley's diversity, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a true luxury experience. This impeccable wine, crafted by award-winning winemaker Philippe Melka, boasts an intense, full-bodied bouquet of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, accented by delicate spice and oak nuances. Artfully matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, its voluptuous texture and robust structure beautifully balance the fruit's natural sweetness, unfolding in an everlasting finish that echoes its storied origin. An expression of a splendid vintage, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 reinforces Brand Estate's commitment to create wines of purity, depth, and complexity that truly highlight their majestic source. This Cabernet Sauvignon, a signature wine from the esteemed Pritchard Hill sector, is not merely a tribute to luxurious oenology, but an epitome of Napa Valley's grandeur. Order your bottle today for a taste of the breathtaking vista that is Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€5,085.07 |
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Coming from the heart of the prestigious Pritchard Hill area, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to superior craftsmanship and terroir expression that this region is renowned for. Offering an unprecedented experience, this wine emanates classically cerebral nuances of fresh black and red fruit, charmingly intertwined with undercurrents of forest floor, graphite undertones, and a delightful trace of minerality. Handcrafted by winemaking connoisseur Philippe Melka and produced at the Brand Family estate’s meticulous 110-acre vineyard, this vintage has been aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Displaying an unparalleled density and complexity, it is a wide-angled proclamation of its esteemed origins. The Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 provides an exquisite, velvety texture and nuanced, rich finish that testifies to its world-class pedigree. A coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar, this wine speaks volumes about the epitome of Napa Valley's viticulture glory. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€1,190.26 |
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Coming from the heart of the prestigious Pritchard Hill area, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to superior craftsmanship and terroir expression that this region is renowned for. Offering an unprecedented experience, this wine emanates classically cerebral nuances of fresh black and red fruit, charmingly intertwined with undercurrents of forest floor, graphite undertones, and a delightful trace of minerality. Handcrafted by winemaking connoisseur Philippe Melka and produced at the Brand Family estate’s meticulous 110-acre vineyard, this vintage has been aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Displaying an unparalleled density and complexity, it is a wide-angled proclamation of its esteemed origins. The Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 provides an exquisite, velvety texture and nuanced, rich finish that testifies to its world-class pedigree. A coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar, this wine speaks volumes about the epitome of Napa Valley's viticulture glory. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€17,464.54 |
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The Brand Premiere Napa Valley Double Barrel Elevation 1588 2013 is an exquisite masterpiece by celebrated Napa wine producer, Brand. It's sourced from Pritchard Hill's organic vineyards, perched exceptionally high at an altitude of 1588 feet that yields a distinctive terroir-driven profile. This wine has been crafted with an eye-catching precision and balance, aged exclusively in double oak barrels for 27 months to imbibe a profound depth of complex flavours, plush tannins, and a lingering finish. Noteworthy for its rich, full-bodied profile, this red blend offers an intricate medley of red fruit, chocolate, and spices. Limited to a mere 5 barrels, the Brand Premiere Napa Valley Double Barrel Elevation 1588 2013 has an engaging allure, its combination of supreme craftsmanship, rarity and quality make it an essential addition for the discerning collector or wine connoisseur. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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€613.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Moving to the single vineyard releases, the 2016 Melbury is pure perfection in a glass and is the finest vintage of this cuvée I’ve tasted. Awesome notes of cassis, blackcurrants, toasted bread, white flowers, and spice give way to an ethereal, seamless, yet opulent wine that has that rare mix of power and elegance possessed by all truly great wines. Full-bodied, concentrated, and with building yet perfectly ripe tannins, do your best to give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age. It will evolve effortlessly for 30 years or more. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€658.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Melbury is a rich, sumptuous wine with a bit more volume and intensity than is often the case. All the typical Melbury signatures are present - the red berry fruit and the floral top notes in particular. The 2017 is a decidedly potent, heady Melbury that has really gained in both fruit depth and structural intensity since I last saw it as a barrel sample. The 2017 clearly needs time to soften though, as the tannins are imposing. In 2017, the Melbury is made only from the top blocks, which means production is down around 40%. |
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California | 1 | 97-100 (VN (AG)) |
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€2,065.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97-100)The 2018 Melbury is fabulous. Bright, punchy and full of character, the Melbury is so alluring in this tasting. Sweet floral notes, crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice and blood orange explode from the glass. Medium in body, silky and arresting in its beauty, the 2018 is spectacularly beautiful. In 2018, Melbury stands out for its understatement and total class. What a wine! |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€3,650.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Bottled in early 2018, the 2015 Pluribus is deep purple-black colored with minted cassis, pencil shavings and tobacco over a core of black plums, black berry preserves and mulberries plus hints of Chinese five spice and dried lavender. Big, rich, bold and decadent, it has a firm line of super ripe, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness lifting the generous flavors to a long finish. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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€652.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Pluribus vineyard is situated on Spring Mountain, producing a sometimes broody wine in its youth with tons of latent power and energy waiting to erupt. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Pluribus is a little closed and youthfully mute to begin, slowly unfurling to offer glimpses at baked plums, crushed blackcurrants, boysenberries and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of charcoal, black olives, Sichuan pepper and bay leaves with a waft of pain grille. Full-bodied, it has a rock-solid frame of very firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular black fruit and savory accents, finishing with phenomenal length and loads of earthy layers. |
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California | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,780.00 |
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Vinous (99)The 2018 Pluribus captures all of the savory, mineral intensity of this site on Spring Mountain. Searing tannins, once such a challenge here, are much more finessed than in the past. Crushed rocks, mint, blood orange, gravel, exotic spice and rose petal lend tremendous complexity as the Pluribus shows off its considerable allure. This taut, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has so much to offer. Today, it is wonderfully complete and thrilling. Even so, the best is yet to come. |
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California | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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€1,155.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The darker, more virile side of the vintage comes through in the 2009 Proprietary Blend Quella. A dark brooding wine, the 2009 saturates the palate with black cherries, plums, smoke and incense, all in a firm, brooding style that is highly appealing. Vivid and constantly changing in the glass, the Quella impresses for its multi-dimensional personality and potential. Hints of smoke, ash and scorched earth are layered into the powerful, structured finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€3,000.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2012 Quella (from a steep 9-acre vineyard in the eastern Vaca hillsides) has an opaque purple color, a gorgeous nose of white flowers, sweet blackberry and cassis fruit, and a touch of vanilla and graphite. Full-bodied, like its siblings, with great fruit extract, terrific purity and richness, and high but velvety tannins, this wine should also benefit from another 3-5 years of cellaring and keep for 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€613.00 |
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James Suckling (100)This is really crazy with decadent and opulent aromas of dark fruit and sliced meat. Hints of dried fruit, too. Sexy. Full-bodied with firm and silky tannins that fan out into the wine and deliver a beautiful frame and focus. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€523.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Quella is a dark powerhouse. Blackberry jam, grilled herbs, sage, menthol, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous aromatic complexity to play off its natural richness. Savory and brooding, the Quella is a distinctly brooding Cabernet. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,335.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Quella is a dark powerhouse. Blackberry jam, grilled herbs, sage, menthol, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous aromatic complexity to play off its natural richness. Savory and brooding, the Quella is a distinctly brooding Cabernet. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€1,630.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)First made in 2006 and coming from more sandy, coarser soils, the 2018 Quella is incredibly exotic, with red and black fruits, wildflowers, sandalwood, candied violets, and flowery incense notes as well as medium to full body, a layered, ultra-fine, pure mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's incredibly elegant and polished in 2018, with a chalky minerality as well as gorgeous complexity and length. It's another 2018 that has plenty of up-front charm and accessibility yet is going to age gorgeously for 20-30 years. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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€1,505.00 |
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James Suckling (99)This is so open and perfumed with blackcurrants, stone and conifer. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins that spread across the palate in a layered way. Wonderfully polished and powdered. Rather ethereal. Try this after 2027. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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€3,155.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2013 St. Eden is absolutely mind-blowing, with notes of blackcurrant liqueur and licorice as well as hints of Asian soy and lead pencil. Wonderful fruit that hits the palate with a cascade of glycerin, silky but noticeable tannins, and a big, earthy, rich, full-throttle, majestic finish of close to a minute add to this wine’s compelling personality. It should drink well for at least 30-40 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€607.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 St. Eden is bold, juicy and also more immediate than some of the other wines in the range. Then again, that's St. Eden, a site that naturally produces sumptuous Cabernets. In 2017, St. Eden comes only from the older portion of the vineyard, which was planted in 1991. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) |
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€3,445.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)BOND’s 2009 Proprietary Blend Vecina, from Vine Hill Ranch, is fascinating to taste after the St. Eden. While the St. Eden is round and sensual, the Vecina is all about linear power and structure. Endowed with tremendous length and persistence, the Vecina presents endless layers of dark fruit and expressive aromatics supported by considerable tension and energy. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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€1,270.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The perfect 2013 Vecina offers up notes of pen ink, scorched earth, espresso, blackcurrant liqueur and blackberries. It is a fabulously great wine, with supple, well-integrated tannin, decent acidity, and a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, with extraordinary purity and richness. This is an amazing wine to drink over the next 50 years, although I would probably suggest cellaring for five or more at present. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€543.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2017 Vecina is outrageously beautiful. Inky and deep, it possesses stunning richness, power and structure. Its pedigree and sheer beauty are immediately evident. Over the last year, the 2017 has gained quite a bit of depth and overall resonance I did not see in the barrel samples. As a reminder, Vecina is sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, specifically Block 6 Upper, one of the best locations on the ranch. |
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California | 1 | 99 (VN) |
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€1,605.00 |
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Vinous (99)A regal, soaring wine, the 2018 Vecina is immediately captivating. Red fruit, iron, dried rose petal and exotic spice all soar out of the glass. Over the last two months the Vecina has acquired stunning aromatic presence to play off its deep, layered fruit. The 2018 is an absolute gem in the making. As a reminder, Vecina is sourced from Vine Hill Ranch, at the southern end of Oakville, where the Cabernets are distinguished by a beguiling combination of power and savory/earthy intensity. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€766.00 |
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Vinous (97)Dark purple. An exotically perfumed, expressive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Moroccan spices, olive paste, licorice, potpourri and incense. Densely packed and impressively energetic in the mouth, offering intense blackberry, cassis, kirsch, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that firm up slowly through the back half. The floral and spice notes repeat emphatically on an impressively long, youthfully tannic finish that leaves smoky mineral and licorice notes behind. |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€436.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Oublié is a blend of 31% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre, 4% Tannat and 4% Petite Sirah with a medium ruby-purple color. The nose offers gregarious mixed berry preserves and accents of potpourri, mint and fragrant earth. The palate offers juicy appeal and powerful fruit with loads of spice and floral perfume, bursts of freshness and firm, pleasantly rustic tannins, finishing very long. |
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Exquisitely produced, Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 encapsulates a magical vintage year's vibrancy and finesse. Harvested from the revered Napa Valley, USA, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of its creators, Ed Fitts and Phil Wente, encapsulating their commitment to cultivating superior single-vineyard wines. This particular libation undergoes an extensive ageing process in French oak barrels, fostering the development of opulent and well-rounded flavours. A sensory delight, the wine presents a lavish, ruby-red colour, hinting at its robust flavour profile. Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 offers rich black currant and dark cherry flavours, enhanced by subtle notes of mocha and cedar. A dazzling dance between volume and precision, its lingering finish, dense structure and elegant tannins make for an unforgettable sipping experience. Renowned for its consistency in delivering high-quality samples frequently sought-after by Cabernet connoisseurs, this wine is an absolute gem in any collection. |
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Imbued with distinctive elegance, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, produced by the reputable Brand Vineyards, embodies the absolute essence of Napa Valley’s distinct terroir. Exceptional quality begins with meticulous site selection, followed by minimal intervention viticulture, by renowned Vintner Phillipe Melka who aims to maintain the integrity of the fruit. Creating an alluring opulence, this vintage flaunts an intoxicating nose of cassis, blackberries, and truffles, transcending into a luscious palate layered with dark chocolate and cherries. Exhibiting a velvety tannic structure, this wine's inherent complexity is underpinned by an enduring, evocative finish lending depth and concentration. Matured for a full 22 months in French oak barrels, this deep ruby-red wine mirrors the Valley’s sun-kissed vineyards. Unrivalled in its finery, Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is an ode to the mastery of traditional aging and blending techniques and a testament to Napa Valley's acclaimed status in the world of fine wine. |
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Exhibiting the richness of Napa Valley's diversity, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a true luxury experience. This impeccable wine, crafted by award-winning winemaker Philippe Melka, boasts an intense, full-bodied bouquet of ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, accented by delicate spice and oak nuances. Artfully matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, its voluptuous texture and robust structure beautifully balance the fruit's natural sweetness, unfolding in an everlasting finish that echoes its storied origin. An expression of a splendid vintage, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 reinforces Brand Estate's commitment to create wines of purity, depth, and complexity that truly highlight their majestic source. This Cabernet Sauvignon, a signature wine from the esteemed Pritchard Hill sector, is not merely a tribute to luxurious oenology, but an epitome of Napa Valley's grandeur. Order your bottle today for a taste of the breathtaking vista that is Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. |
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€4,190.00 |
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Coming from the heart of the prestigious Pritchard Hill area, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to superior craftsmanship and terroir expression that this region is renowned for. Offering an unprecedented experience, this wine emanates classically cerebral nuances of fresh black and red fruit, charmingly intertwined with undercurrents of forest floor, graphite undertones, and a delightful trace of minerality. Handcrafted by winemaking connoisseur Philippe Melka and produced at the Brand Family estate’s meticulous 110-acre vineyard, this vintage has been aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Displaying an unparalleled density and complexity, it is a wide-angled proclamation of its esteemed origins. The Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 provides an exquisite, velvety texture and nuanced, rich finish that testifies to its world-class pedigree. A coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar, this wine speaks volumes about the epitome of Napa Valley's viticulture glory. |
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Coming from the heart of the prestigious Pritchard Hill area, the Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to superior craftsmanship and terroir expression that this region is renowned for. Offering an unprecedented experience, this wine emanates classically cerebral nuances of fresh black and red fruit, charmingly intertwined with undercurrents of forest floor, graphite undertones, and a delightful trace of minerality. Handcrafted by winemaking connoisseur Philippe Melka and produced at the Brand Family estate’s meticulous 110-acre vineyard, this vintage has been aged for 22 months in 80% new French oak. Displaying an unparalleled density and complexity, it is a wide-angled proclamation of its esteemed origins. The Brand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 provides an exquisite, velvety texture and nuanced, rich finish that testifies to its world-class pedigree. A coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar, this wine speaks volumes about the epitome of Napa Valley's viticulture glory. |
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The Brand Premiere Napa Valley Double Barrel Elevation 1588 2013 is an exquisite masterpiece by celebrated Napa wine producer, Brand. It's sourced from Pritchard Hill's organic vineyards, perched exceptionally high at an altitude of 1588 feet that yields a distinctive terroir-driven profile. This wine has been crafted with an eye-catching precision and balance, aged exclusively in double oak barrels for 27 months to imbibe a profound depth of complex flavours, plush tannins, and a lingering finish. Noteworthy for its rich, full-bodied profile, this red blend offers an intricate medley of red fruit, chocolate, and spices. Limited to a mere 5 barrels, the Brand Premiere Napa Valley Double Barrel Elevation 1588 2013 has an engaging allure, its combination of supreme craftsmanship, rarity and quality make it an essential addition for the discerning collector or wine connoisseur. |
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