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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2014 Harlan Estate is a gorgeous wine that portends the more linear, vibrant style that has become the norm here in recent years. Red cherry, plum, mocha, graphite, lavender and rose petal unfurl in the glass. There's a bit of oak tannin that's not really an issue, but it does stand out next to the overall feel of the most recent vintages that preceded it in this tasting. The 2014 Harlan Estate is a gorgeous, alluring wine that will delight readers lucky enough to own it. Superb.Inc. TAX€6,555.59 -
(3x75cl) 2015Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Harlan Estate is a beast of a wine that shows the sexy, opulent style of the vintage married to the classic structure and depth of this estate. A downright smorgasbord of blackcurrants, blackberries, crushed rocks, graphite, smoky camphor, cured meats, and dried tobacco aromas all emerge from the glass, and it shows the deep, concentrated style of the vintage yet still has awesome complexity and nuances. Deep, powerful, and structured, yet opulent and incredibly sexy on the palate, it reminds me of the 2002. A brilliant wine from this estate, it's already approachable given its wealth of fruit yet has the tannic backbone and density to keep for 3-4 decades or more.Inc. TAX€5,786.08 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Harlan Estate is a beast of a wine that shows the sexy, opulent style of the vintage married to the classic structure and depth of this estate. A downright smorgasbord of blackcurrants, blackberries, crushed rocks, graphite, smoky camphor, cured meats, and dried tobacco aromas all emerge from the glass, and it shows the deep, concentrated style of the vintage yet still has awesome complexity and nuances. Deep, powerful, and structured, yet opulent and incredibly sexy on the palate, it reminds me of the 2002. A brilliant wine from this estate, it's already approachable given its wealth of fruit yet has the tannic backbone and density to keep for 3-4 decades or more.Inc. TAX€7,876.15 -
(1x150cl) 2016The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!Inc. TAX€3,749.05 -
The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!Inc. TAX€5,089.79 -
The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!Inc. TAX€10,761.59 -
(2x75cl) 2017Wine 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.Inc. TAX€2,887.46 -
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.Inc. TAX€3,103.79 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.Inc. TAX€3,453.19 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.Inc. TAX€4,279.79 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!Inc. TAX€4,855.79 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!Inc. TAX€9,694.38 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.Inc. TAX€9,104.63 -
(6x75cl) 2003Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Full medium ruby. Dusty aromas of blueberry, menthol and tobacco. Fat, lush and broad on entry, then rather youthfully unevolved in the middle palate, without quite the liqueur-like sweetness of the 2002. Notes of Havana tobacco and licorice. Here the tannins are a bit less refined than those of the 2002.Inc. TAX€2,420.95 -
(6x75cl) 2014
James Suckling (96)
Aromas of blackcurrants and minerals with hints of wet concrete and stones. Full body, refined yet dense tannins and a beautiful length and finesse on the finish. A polished and ethereal wine. Best Maiden I have ever tasted.Inc. TAX€2,709.59 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
There were very small yields in this vintage—about 50% of normal production. The 2015 The Maiden (bottled in early 2018) is deep garnet-purple colored with lovely notes of warm redcurrants, black raspberries and wild blueberries with touches of rose hip tea, tobacco, spice box and fragrant earth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with lovely grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and earthy.Inc. TAX€1,357.25 -
James Suckling (97)
The brightness and vivid fruit character here is so very impressive. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins. Extremely long and linear with a gorgeous finish. I can’t wait on this. Drink or hold.Inc. TAX€1,808.08 -
(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.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
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2014 Harlan Estate is a gorgeous wine that portends the more linear, vibrant style that has become the norm here in recent years. Red cherry, plum, mocha, graphite, lavender and rose petal unfurl in the glass. There's a bit of oak tannin that's not really an issue, but it does stand out next to the overall feel of the most recent vintages that preceded it in this tasting. The 2014 Harlan Estate is a gorgeous, alluring wine that will delight readers lucky enough to own it. Superb.In Bond€5,440.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Harlan Estate is a beast of a wine that shows the sexy, opulent style of the vintage married to the classic structure and depth of this estate. A downright smorgasbord of blackcurrants, blackberries, crushed rocks, graphite, smoky camphor, cured meats, and dried tobacco aromas all emerge from the glass, and it shows the deep, concentrated style of the vintage yet still has awesome complexity and nuances. Deep, powerful, and structured, yet opulent and incredibly sexy on the palate, it reminds me of the 2002. A brilliant wine from this estate, it's already approachable given its wealth of fruit yet has the tannic backbone and density to keep for 3-4 decades or more.In Bond€4,810.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
The 2015 Harlan Estate is a beast of a wine that shows the sexy, opulent style of the vintage married to the classic structure and depth of this estate. A downright smorgasbord of blackcurrants, blackberries, crushed rocks, graphite, smoky camphor, cured meats, and dried tobacco aromas all emerge from the glass, and it shows the deep, concentrated style of the vintage yet still has awesome complexity and nuances. Deep, powerful, and structured, yet opulent and incredibly sexy on the palate, it reminds me of the 2002. A brilliant wine from this estate, it's already approachable given its wealth of fruit yet has the tannic backbone and density to keep for 3-4 decades or more.In Bond€6,540.00 -
(1x150cl) 2016
The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!In Bond€3,118.00 -
The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!In Bond€4,230.00 -
The Wine Cellar Insider (100)
Packed and stacked with blackberries, boysenberry's, blueberries, smoke, orange rind, spice and fresh brewed espresso, from the initial sniff you know this is a show-stopper. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and dense, yet, with all this power, you also find balance. Every nook and cranny of your palate is coated with perfectly ripe, opulent berries. Texturally, the velvety waves of fruit hit all the right pleasure buttons again and again. The finish here keeps on going effortlessly moving from note to note. This is what great wine is all about. I seldom drink during tastings. But with this stunner, I drank every drop!In Bond€8,945.00 -
(2x75cl) 2017
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.In Bond€2,400.00 -
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.In Bond€2,575.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.In Bond€2,870.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Stunning on every level, the 2018 Proprietary Red Wine reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone, iron, violets, and tobacco. Reminding me of a hypothetical blend of Ducru Beaucaillou and Pontet Canet from a great, classical vintage (or a more elegant version of the 2013 for simplicity), it's medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, powerful yet elegant, and has a finish that won't quit. This is pure gold in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s already drinkable yet will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and have 40 years of prime drinking.In Bond€3,555.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!In Bond€4,035.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2019 Harlan Estate is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with graceful notions of fresh blackberries and boysenberries, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles and licorice, followed by suggestions of spice cake, dusty soil, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan pepper. The rich, black-fruited, full-bodied palate is sparked with electric black berry and earthy accents, framed by exquisitely ripe tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and earthy. Stunning!In Bond€8,060.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
The 2020 Harlan Estate is deep purple-black in color. It needs a lot of swirling to bring out notions of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of tar, violets, redcurrant jelly, and tilled soil, with a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound, with lots of mineral, red berry, and black fruit layers intertwined to offer an incredibly complex, yet beautifully poised, experience. The tannins are super fine-grained and the tension gives an incredible finish with a minerally swing. Wow: it's a pure, effortless, truthful wine.In Bond€7,565.00 -
(6x75cl) 2003
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Full medium ruby. Dusty aromas of blueberry, menthol and tobacco. Fat, lush and broad on entry, then rather youthfully unevolved in the middle palate, without quite the liqueur-like sweetness of the 2002. Notes of Havana tobacco and licorice. Here the tannins are a bit less refined than those of the 2002.In Bond€1,995.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
James Suckling (96)
Aromas of blackcurrants and minerals with hints of wet concrete and stones. Full body, refined yet dense tannins and a beautiful length and finesse on the finish. A polished and ethereal wine. Best Maiden I have ever tasted.In Bond€2,235.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
There were very small yields in this vintage—about 50% of normal production. The 2015 The Maiden (bottled in early 2018) is deep garnet-purple colored with lovely notes of warm redcurrants, black raspberries and wild blueberries with touches of rose hip tea, tobacco, spice box and fragrant earth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with lovely grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and earthy.In Bond€1,120.00 -
James Suckling (97)
The brightness and vivid fruit character here is so very impressive. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins. Extremely long and linear with a gorgeous finish. I can’t wait on this. Drink or hold.In Bond€1,495.00 -
(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
North America is somewhat difficult to pigeonhole – though technically ‘new world’, it is In the Northern Hemisphere, and the wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings with old-world structure can all be found, though if anything is lacking by comparison it is consistency.
South America is an exciting new melting pot of styles and flavours with a range of soils types and altitudes – taking international varietals and finishing with French winemaking techniques, or in the case of Argentinian Malbec, adopting a largely unloved grape and making it their own.
