All Americas
North and South America are home to a diverse array of fine wines that are gaining global recognition for their quality and character. With distinct climates, soils, and terroirs, the wine regions of the Americas produce a wide range of varietals, from rich and full-bodied reds to crisp and refreshing whites, as well as world-class sparkling and dessert wines.
In North America, the most famous wine regions are located in California, which produces the vast majority of fine wines in the United States. The Napa Valley is perhaps the most well-known region, renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, with prestigious vineyards such as Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, and Opus One leading the way in terms of quality and prestige. The Sonoma County is another top producer of fine wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with wineries such as Kistler and Rochioli earning international acclaim.
Further north, the Okanagan Valley in Canada is emerging as a producer of high-quality wines, particularly Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, with wineries such as Mission Hill and CheckMate Artisanal Winery leading the way.
In South America, Argentina's Mendoza region is renowned for its bold and full-bodied Malbecs, with vineyards such as Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer, and Bodega Norton producing some of the country's most renowned wines. Chile's Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys are also highly regarded for their fine wines, particularly Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere, with top wineries such as Concha y Toro, Errazuriz, and Viña Montes earning critical acclaim.
Overall, the fine wines of North and South America offer a diverse and impressive selection of varietals, styles, and price points, making them accessible to both connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike. With a focus on quality and innovation, these regions are sure to continue producing exceptional wines for years to come.
All Americas
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€1,610.69 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple 2017 Proprietary Red soars out of the glass with notions of baked blueberries, plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial, backed up by nuances of chocolate mint, wild sage, violets and pencil shavings, plus an earthy hint of Chinese five spice. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is jam-packed with spicy black fruit preserves, framed by wonderfully plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and opulent. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€405.18 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Syrah Hawks Butte is bright, floral and full of energy. Sweet red and purplish fruit, wild flowers, blood orange, spice and pepper notes all race out of the glass. The 2017 is wonderfully inviting and alluring, with stunning aromatic presence, bright fruit and exceptional balance. Wow. This is a sensational wine by any measure. |
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California | 3 | - |
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€1,027.45 |
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The Crane Assembly GB Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of Napa Valley's brilliance in winemaking. This prestigious wine is born from distinctive vineyard blocks of some of the oldest vines in Napa, offering a complex interplay of rich fruit flavours and earthy notes. Crane Assembly, a revered consortium of winemakers including Dave Phinney and Kevin A. Fox, ensure an assemblage of artisanal craftsmanship to produce a wine with intense character and opulence. Complex aromas of black cherry, crushed herbs and graphite open to an intense palate experience, with a deft balance of acidity and ripe tannins. A deep ruby colour, this Cabernet Sauvignon tantalises with a long, structured finish, punctuated by hints of cassis and toasted vanilla. Crane Assembly GB Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an unparalleled sensory adventure, indulging aficionados with a taste of historic Californian vineyards, expert winemaking, and the magic of Napa's terroir. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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€1,591.07 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The tiny production 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Maya is another thrilling wine. The normal blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it offers a full-bodied, concentrated, yet sensationally elegant style as well as fab notes of crème de cassis, chocolate, graphite, and scorched earth. It’s a primordial example of this cuvée that has ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Do your best to give bottles 4-6 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,029.18 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Collina Dalla Valle is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Vibrant sweet red fruit and floral notes give the 2017 notable energy as well as verve. In 2017, the Collina is not quite as sensual or curvy as it can be, while the tannins show the nervous edge that so typical of the year. Time in bottle will help at least to some degree. Once again, Dalla Valle overdelivers with the Collina. |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,000.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-purple color and wonderfully unique expression, with scents of forest floor, underbrush, English breakfast tea, espresso, blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate and exotic flowers mingling over a core of perfectly ripe wild blackberries and Morello cherries, all complemented by a classy framing of new oak spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is slow to unfurl, with a frame like liquid silk and a very long finish that gives up layer after layer of nuanced flavors. Wow! |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,372.38 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-purple color and wonderfully unique expression, with scents of forest floor, underbrush, English breakfast tea, espresso, blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate and exotic flowers mingling over a core of perfectly ripe wild blackberries and Morello cherries, all complemented by a classy framing of new oak spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is slow to unfurl, with a frame like liquid silk and a very long finish that gives up layer after layer of nuanced flavors. Wow! |
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Mendoza | 4 | - |
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€332.63 |
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The DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017, a fine red blend from the illustrious producer DiamAndes, hails from the Uco Valley, Argentina. A harmonious mélange of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot creates an enchanting bouquet to tantalise the most sophisticated palates. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a foam-coloured body of deep intensity with vigorous notes of ripe red fruits overlaid with a hint of vanilla. Its long, complex finish creates an unforgettable experience. Full-bodied and exuding rich tannins, the DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017 reveals an impeccable structure underpinned by the terroir’s cool, semi-desert climate and its lean alluvial soils. Commanding top-tier ratings and critical acclaim, this Grand Cru is a testament to vineyard’s commitment to using sustainable agricultural practices and traditional winemaking methods to achieve superior quality. Savour the elegant sophistication of DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017, an apex of Argentinian winemaking. |
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California | 5 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,471.45 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow is ample and full in feel. Dark fruit, scorched earth, licorice, chocolate, spice, leather and menthol fill out the layers effortlessly. Somber and brooding, the Gravelly Meadow has a lot going on. It clearly needs time to be at its best. Firm hillside tannins add to a feeling of gravitas. There is real weight and substance here. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,471.45 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace is soft, open-knit and inviting, especially for a Diamond Creek wine. Inky red/purplish fruit, iron, cedar, tobacco, licorice, sweet French oak and dried herbs add pretty layers of nuance. The French oak (100% new) seems a bit much. It will be interesting to see how the 2017 develops in the coming years. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€1,280.87 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous concentration and sheer power, the 2017 Dominus captures all the personality of this site along with the natural opulence of the year. Inky dark fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice, plum, gravel and a host of dark spice notes infuse the 2017 with seemingly endless layers of nuance. Over the last two years I have tasted several hundred Napa Valley Cabernets, both from barrel and bottle. There is no question that Dominus belongs among the elite in 2017; it is simply a breathtaking wine. Certainly readers looking for a Napa Valley Cabernet to cellar should put Dominus at the top of their lists. |
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Central Valley | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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€599.58 |
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James Suckling (99)Fantastic aromas of blackcurrants and other dark fruit with crushed stone, iron and oysters, following through to a full body that shows incredible energy and depth, offering ripe yet fresh fruit, together with bright herbs and earth. Precision and balance of the intensity of the vintage. Layered. Perhaps the greatest Don Melchor ever made. Try after 2022. |
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California | 2 | - |
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€1,727.82 |
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Experience the distinguished delight of the Donelan Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017. Masterfully produced in the globally recognised vineyards of California's Sonoma County, this treasured wine truly reflects the region's fertile soils and fine weather. Crafted from hand-picked Syrah berries, its exquisite profile is marked by concentrated black fruits, and savoury characteristics. This sophisticated drop is aged for 18 months in traditional French oak barrels, perfecting its complex persona. The Donelan family, renowned for their fine wine crafting techniques, consistently deliver excellence in their Syrah vintages. Their attention to detail, reflected in every nuanced layer of the Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017, creates a harmonious experience for fine wine enthusiasts. A radiant, full-bodied wine, its lingering finish epitomises the elegant craftsmanship intrinsic to the Donelan name. The Donelan Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017 truly exemplifies the art of refined winemaking. |
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California | 4 | - |
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€465.88 |
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Discover the exceptional Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017, a masterpiece from famed Californian winemakers, Duckhorn Vineyards. Situated in the sun-kissed, rolling landscapes of Napa Valley, the storied vineyards produce some of the world's most sought-after vintages. The Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017 embodies the region's hallmark characteristics, demonstrating an expert blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Merlot grapes. Its unique composition creates a stunning palate of layered complexity, featuring ripe cherry and wild berry flavours interwoven with hints of mocha and spice. The winemaking process is carefully overseen to ensure maximum flavour extraction, with the wine matured in French oak for an extended period. This enhances the wine's intensity while adding a touch of vanilla to its finish. A testament to Duckhorn Vineyards' deep-rooted commitment to quality and innovation, the Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017 paves the way for a new breed of refined, distinctive Californian reds. |
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
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€910.38 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€801.18 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,824.23 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a total knock-out. What a wine. In some recent vintages, the Napa Valley Cabernet has been a bit light, but in 2017 it boasts tremendous richness, power and depth. Plush dark fruit, gravel, dried herbs and spice all flesh out in a decidedly intense, kicked up Napa Cabernet. Give it a few years for the baby fat to melt away. This is such an impressive wine. |
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California | 1 | - |
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€986.63 |
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The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of fine winemaking artistry. Expertly crafted in South Australia's renowned Eden Valley wine region, this Cabernet combines the area's unique terroir and ideal climatic conditions to yield immaculate fruit. Made by the highly revered Eden Winery, they meticulously handpick the best-quality grapes to ensure only unabridged excellence graces each bottle. Macerated for 15 days and matured for 10 months in fine-grained French oak, this process honours tradition while incorporating modern techniques. The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 boasts an alluring nose of ripe black fruits, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco and spice. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers a balance of powerful blackcurrant, olives, and smart oak flavours, seamlessly integrated with superb tannins. The finish is refined and lengthy, adding to its complexity. Truly, the Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an embodiment of timeless supremacy evoking a remarkable wine experience. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,357.25 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries and currants and floral hints, such as violets, with subtle minerality. Opens into true beauty and pureness of fruit. Medium to full body. Seamless tannins spread across the palate. Shows finesse and focus and the true character of Eisele. Beautifully crafted. Try after 2023, but already a joy to taste. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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€275.58 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made “like a flan”, according to Ale Vigil, this is a co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, with lots of whole bunches and aged in old wooden foudres. Zesty and fresh, with the low alcohol and focus that are a feature of El Enemigo style, it’s savoury and bright with salty minerality and graphite and green herb flavours. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€251.62 |
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James Suckling (98)A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel. Drink now. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 97 (WA) |
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€723.18 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The more austere 2017 Gran Enemigo Chacayes Single Vineyard was produced with Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from a low-yielding and early harvest of plants at 1,100 meters in altitude. The fermentations for the Enemigo wines are always with indigenous yeasts and with some whole clusters, and in 2017, it was 100% (for all the single-vineyard wines) and aged in old oak foudres to avoid excessive aromas of oak or toast. The palate reveals some austerity too, but it has pungent flavors and piercing acidity and a very tasty, almost salty finish. This is also truly impressive, outstanding for a year like 2017 and among the best Chacayes ever. 6,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€436.38 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2017 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard didn't show any heat or excess ripeness from a warm and dry year. On the contrary, it's austere and has citrus acidity, with great freshness and minerality. The palate is super austere with vibrant acidity—by far the highest among the Gran Enemigo bottlings—and very fine, chalky tannins. This is remarkable, serious, balanced and fresh with a very, very long and salty finish. This fermented in barrels with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in centenary oak foudres for 15 months. 3,000 bottles were filled in July 2018. |
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Central Valley | 3 | 98 (JS) |
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€434.99 |
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James Suckling (98)This shows superb finesse and balance with wonderful, harmonious fruit and tannin tones that give the wine purity and focus. Dried spices, blackberries, walnuts and tile. Deep, contained structure with pure, fine tannins. The finish is incredible and goes on for minutes. A blend of 56% syrah, 31% carmenere, and 13% cabernet sauvignon. From biodynamically grown grapes. One for the cellar. Better after 2022, but already fantastic. |
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Aconcagua | 1 | - |
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€139.67 |
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Aconcagua | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€352.38 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2017 Aconcagua Costa Las Pizarras Chardonnay is really fascinating, and it's even sharper, more restrained and with higher acidity than the 2016 that I tasted next to it. Winemaker Francisco Pancho Baettig is really pushing the wine to the limits—harvesting early and with more concentration and structure achieved through lower yields, which provides depth and complexity. The origin is the same as for 2016, and so is the vinification and aging in French barriques for almost 13 months. This is really young and austere, and it took some time in the glass to open up. It has Chablis-like definition, austerity and crispness; it's pure, mineral, long, precise like a laser cut, symmetric and chiseled. Even if it's sharp and citrusy, the palate has more volume and depth, and some nutty notes appear after some time. It's more like a Meursault than a Chablis this time, with great length, and I couldn't help but think of the whites from Jean-Marc Roulot when tasting this. It's a monumental mineral white, with the coastal freshness and the slate tastiness. This is hands down the best vintage of Las Pizarras and the best Chardonnay I've ever tasted from Chile. It's amazing how this wine has developed in only four vintages. As an American friend of mine would say, it's awesome beyond belief! 7,000 bottles were filled in March 2018. |
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Aconcagua | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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€594.47 |
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James Suckling (98-99)I love the aromas of smoked meat, dried strawberries and spices. Some resin and pine-needle undertones. Full-bodied, layered and rich with plenty of fruit and linear tannins running through the middle of the wine. Juicy and refined. Purity and greatness. Drink on release or hold. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€4,301.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer-lived wines coming out of the 2017 vintage. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,161.43 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 The Maiden is a deep, super-expressive wine. I am quite surprised by how rich the 2017 is, given a year in which many wines are on the lighter side. Dark red cherry and red plum fruit is front and center. There is some nervousness in the tannin so, even though The Maiden is the second wine of Harlan Estate, it needs at least a few years in bottle. This is a terrific showing. |
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California | 6 | - |
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€2,335.88 |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€1,320.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)A blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple 2017 Proprietary Red soars out of the glass with notions of baked blueberries, plum preserves and blackcurrant cordial, backed up by nuances of chocolate mint, wild sage, violets and pencil shavings, plus an earthy hint of Chinese five spice. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is jam-packed with spicy black fruit preserves, framed by wonderfully plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and opulent. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€319.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2017 Syrah Hawks Butte is bright, floral and full of energy. Sweet red and purplish fruit, wild flowers, blood orange, spice and pepper notes all race out of the glass. The 2017 is wonderfully inviting and alluring, with stunning aromatic presence, bright fruit and exceptional balance. Wow. This is a sensational wine by any measure. |
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California | 3 | - |
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€845.00 |
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The Crane Assembly GB Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of Napa Valley's brilliance in winemaking. This prestigious wine is born from distinctive vineyard blocks of some of the oldest vines in Napa, offering a complex interplay of rich fruit flavours and earthy notes. Crane Assembly, a revered consortium of winemakers including Dave Phinney and Kevin A. Fox, ensure an assemblage of artisanal craftsmanship to produce a wine with intense character and opulence. Complex aromas of black cherry, crushed herbs and graphite open to an intense palate experience, with a deft balance of acidity and ripe tannins. A deep ruby colour, this Cabernet Sauvignon tantalises with a long, structured finish, punctuated by hints of cassis and toasted vanilla. Crane Assembly GB Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an unparalleled sensory adventure, indulging aficionados with a taste of historic Californian vineyards, expert winemaking, and the magic of Napa's terroir. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (JD) |
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€1,315.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97+)The tiny production 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Maya is another thrilling wine. The normal blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in two-thirds new French oak, it offers a full-bodied, concentrated, yet sensationally elegant style as well as fab notes of crème de cassis, chocolate, graphite, and scorched earth. It’s a primordial example of this cuvée that has ripe tannins, a stacked mid-palate, and a great, great finish. Do your best to give bottles 4-6 years of bottle age. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€839.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Collina Dalla Valle is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Vibrant sweet red fruit and floral notes give the 2017 notable energy as well as verve. In 2017, the Collina is not quite as sensual or curvy as it can be, while the tannins show the nervous edge that so typical of the year. Time in bottle will help at least to some degree. Once again, Dalla Valle overdelivers with the Collina. |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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€824.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-purple color and wonderfully unique expression, with scents of forest floor, underbrush, English breakfast tea, espresso, blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate and exotic flowers mingling over a core of perfectly ripe wild blackberries and Morello cherries, all complemented by a classy framing of new oak spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is slow to unfurl, with a frame like liquid silk and a very long finish that gives up layer after layer of nuanced flavors. Wow! |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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€1,125.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2017 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep ruby-purple color and wonderfully unique expression, with scents of forest floor, underbrush, English breakfast tea, espresso, blackcurrant bud, dark chocolate and exotic flowers mingling over a core of perfectly ripe wild blackberries and Morello cherries, all complemented by a classy framing of new oak spices. The medium to full-bodied palate is slow to unfurl, with a frame like liquid silk and a very long finish that gives up layer after layer of nuanced flavors. Wow! |
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Mendoza | 4 | - |
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€255.00 |
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The DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017, a fine red blend from the illustrious producer DiamAndes, hails from the Uco Valley, Argentina. A harmonious mélange of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot creates an enchanting bouquet to tantalise the most sophisticated palates. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a foam-coloured body of deep intensity with vigorous notes of ripe red fruits overlaid with a hint of vanilla. Its long, complex finish creates an unforgettable experience. Full-bodied and exuding rich tannins, the DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017 reveals an impeccable structure underpinned by the terroir’s cool, semi-desert climate and its lean alluvial soils. Commanding top-tier ratings and critical acclaim, this Grand Cru is a testament to vineyard’s commitment to using sustainable agricultural practices and traditional winemaking methods to achieve superior quality. Savour the elegant sophistication of DiamAndes De Uco Gran Reserva 2017, an apex of Argentinian winemaking. |
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California | 5 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,215.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow is ample and full in feel. Dark fruit, scorched earth, licorice, chocolate, spice, leather and menthol fill out the layers effortlessly. Somber and brooding, the Gravelly Meadow has a lot going on. It clearly needs time to be at its best. Firm hillside tannins add to a feeling of gravitas. There is real weight and substance here. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,215.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace is soft, open-knit and inviting, especially for a Diamond Creek wine. Inky red/purplish fruit, iron, cedar, tobacco, licorice, sweet French oak and dried herbs add pretty layers of nuance. The French oak (100% new) seems a bit much. It will be interesting to see how the 2017 develops in the coming years. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€1,045.00 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous concentration and sheer power, the 2017 Dominus captures all the personality of this site along with the natural opulence of the year. Inky dark fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice, plum, gravel and a host of dark spice notes infuse the 2017 with seemingly endless layers of nuance. Over the last two years I have tasted several hundred Napa Valley Cabernets, both from barrel and bottle. There is no question that Dominus belongs among the elite in 2017; it is simply a breathtaking wine. Certainly readers looking for a Napa Valley Cabernet to cellar should put Dominus at the top of their lists. |
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Central Valley | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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€481.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Fantastic aromas of blackcurrants and other dark fruit with crushed stone, iron and oysters, following through to a full body that shows incredible energy and depth, offering ripe yet fresh fruit, together with bright herbs and earth. Precision and balance of the intensity of the vintage. Layered. Perhaps the greatest Don Melchor ever made. Try after 2022. |
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California | 2 | - |
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€1,395.00 |
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Experience the distinguished delight of the Donelan Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017. Masterfully produced in the globally recognised vineyards of California's Sonoma County, this treasured wine truly reflects the region's fertile soils and fine weather. Crafted from hand-picked Syrah berries, its exquisite profile is marked by concentrated black fruits, and savoury characteristics. This sophisticated drop is aged for 18 months in traditional French oak barrels, perfecting its complex persona. The Donelan family, renowned for their fine wine crafting techniques, consistently deliver excellence in their Syrah vintages. Their attention to detail, reflected in every nuanced layer of the Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017, creates a harmonious experience for fine wine enthusiasts. A radiant, full-bodied wine, its lingering finish epitomises the elegant craftsmanship intrinsic to the Donelan name. The Donelan Sonoma County Syrah Keltie 2017 truly exemplifies the art of refined winemaking. |
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Discover the exceptional Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017, a masterpiece from famed Californian winemakers, Duckhorn Vineyards. Situated in the sun-kissed, rolling landscapes of Napa Valley, the storied vineyards produce some of the world's most sought-after vintages. The Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017 embodies the region's hallmark characteristics, demonstrating an expert blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Merlot grapes. Its unique composition creates a stunning palate of layered complexity, featuring ripe cherry and wild berry flavours interwoven with hints of mocha and spice. The winemaking process is carefully overseen to ensure maximum flavour extraction, with the wine matured in French oak for an extended period. This enhances the wine's intensity while adding a touch of vanilla to its finish. A testament to Duckhorn Vineyards' deep-rooted commitment to quality and innovation, the Duckhorn Paraduxx 2017 paves the way for a new breed of refined, distinctive Californian reds. |
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California | 2 | 94+ (JD) |
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€740.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94+)The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length. |
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California | 6 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€649.00 |
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Vinous (90-93)The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,475.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a total knock-out. What a wine. In some recent vintages, the Napa Valley Cabernet has been a bit light, but in 2017 it boasts tremendous richness, power and depth. Plush dark fruit, gravel, dried herbs and spice all flesh out in a decidedly intense, kicked up Napa Cabernet. Give it a few years for the baby fat to melt away. This is such an impressive wine. |
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€777.00 |
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The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an exquisite example of fine winemaking artistry. Expertly crafted in South Australia's renowned Eden Valley wine region, this Cabernet combines the area's unique terroir and ideal climatic conditions to yield immaculate fruit. Made by the highly revered Eden Winery, they meticulously handpick the best-quality grapes to ensure only unabridged excellence graces each bottle. Macerated for 15 days and matured for 10 months in fine-grained French oak, this process honours tradition while incorporating modern techniques. The Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 boasts an alluring nose of ripe black fruits, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco and spice. On the palate, this full-bodied wine offers a balance of powerful blackcurrant, olives, and smart oak flavours, seamlessly integrated with superb tannins. The finish is refined and lengthy, adding to its complexity. Truly, the Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is an embodiment of timeless supremacy evoking a remarkable wine experience. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€1,120.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blueberries and currants and floral hints, such as violets, with subtle minerality. Opens into true beauty and pureness of fruit. Medium to full body. Seamless tannins spread across the palate. Shows finesse and focus and the true character of Eisele. Beautifully crafted. Try after 2023, but already a joy to taste. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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€211.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made “like a flan”, according to Ale Vigil, this is a co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, with lots of whole bunches and aged in old wooden foudres. Zesty and fresh, with the low alcohol and focus that are a feature of El Enemigo style, it’s savoury and bright with salty minerality and graphite and green herb flavours. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€191.00 |
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James Suckling (98)A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel. Drink now. |
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Mendoza | 3 | 97 (WA) |
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€584.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The more austere 2017 Gran Enemigo Chacayes Single Vineyard was produced with Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec from a low-yielding and early harvest of plants at 1,100 meters in altitude. The fermentations for the Enemigo wines are always with indigenous yeasts and with some whole clusters, and in 2017, it was 100% (for all the single-vineyard wines) and aged in old oak foudres to avoid excessive aromas of oak or toast. The palate reveals some austerity too, but it has pungent flavors and piercing acidity and a very tasty, almost salty finish. This is also truly impressive, outstanding for a year like 2017 and among the best Chacayes ever. 6,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018. |
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Mendoza | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€345.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2017 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard didn't show any heat or excess ripeness from a warm and dry year. On the contrary, it's austere and has citrus acidity, with great freshness and minerality. The palate is super austere with vibrant acidity—by far the highest among the Gran Enemigo bottlings—and very fine, chalky tannins. This is remarkable, serious, balanced and fresh with a very, very long and salty finish. This fermented in barrels with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in centenary oak foudres for 15 months. 3,000 bottles were filled in July 2018. |
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Central Valley | 3 | 98 (JS) |
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€344.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This shows superb finesse and balance with wonderful, harmonious fruit and tannin tones that give the wine purity and focus. Dried spices, blackberries, walnuts and tile. Deep, contained structure with pure, fine tannins. The finish is incredible and goes on for minutes. A blend of 56% syrah, 31% carmenere, and 13% cabernet sauvignon. From biodynamically grown grapes. One for the cellar. Better after 2022, but already fantastic. |
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€94.00 |
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Aconcagua | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€275.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2017 Aconcagua Costa Las Pizarras Chardonnay is really fascinating, and it's even sharper, more restrained and with higher acidity than the 2016 that I tasted next to it. Winemaker Francisco Pancho Baettig is really pushing the wine to the limits—harvesting early and with more concentration and structure achieved through lower yields, which provides depth and complexity. The origin is the same as for 2016, and so is the vinification and aging in French barriques for almost 13 months. This is really young and austere, and it took some time in the glass to open up. It has Chablis-like definition, austerity and crispness; it's pure, mineral, long, precise like a laser cut, symmetric and chiseled. Even if it's sharp and citrusy, the palate has more volume and depth, and some nutty notes appear after some time. It's more like a Meursault than a Chablis this time, with great length, and I couldn't help but think of the whites from Jean-Marc Roulot when tasting this. It's a monumental mineral white, with the coastal freshness and the slate tastiness. This is hands down the best vintage of Las Pizarras and the best Chardonnay I've ever tasted from Chile. It's amazing how this wine has developed in only four vintages. As an American friend of mine would say, it's awesome beyond belief! 7,000 bottles were filled in March 2018. |
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Aconcagua | 1 | 98-99 (JS) |
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€473.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)I love the aromas of smoked meat, dried strawberries and spices. Some resin and pine-needle undertones. Full-bodied, layered and rich with plenty of fruit and linear tannins running through the middle of the wine. Juicy and refined. Purity and greatness. Drink on release or hold. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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€3,575.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer-lived wines coming out of the 2017 vintage. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,790.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2017 The Maiden is a deep, super-expressive wine. I am quite surprised by how rich the 2017 is, given a year in which many wines are on the lighter side. Dark red cherry and red plum fruit is front and center. There is some nervousness in the tannin so, even though The Maiden is the second wine of Harlan Estate, it needs at least a few years in bottle. This is a terrific showing. |
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