#WinesOfTheWeek | @royestate Mr. Evans Proprietary Red 2016 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

We`re delighted to present the new releases from Napa`s ROY Estate; The Mr. Evans Proprietary Red 2016, a captivating wine that expresses the full range of the Estate Vineyard combining all three planted varietals (#CabernetSauvignon, #Merlot and #PetitVerdot). And the Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, an absolute #Napa classic, with just a splash of Petit Verdot to complete the picture. Among the hardest wines to source from the Valley, with small production and a mailing list bursting at the seams, these are only ever available fleetingly at release. The 2016s sum up why the vintage is hailed as one of the very best in Napa, and they have been received brilliantly by the critics. @antoniogalloni was seriously impressed with both wines. He described the Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 as a "vibrant full-throttle, beautifully layered Napa Valley Cabernet", and of the Proprietary Red 2016 he said: "All the elements come together beautifully."

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#InTheNews | Don’t miss the feature that’s now live on @tempusmagazine. @gabriel_lee_power talks to our very own Stuart Young about creating the capsule cellar: how to begin your wine investment journey. With advice on everything from budget, size, storage, insurance and appraising the market, whether you’re a collector, investor or drinker, see the link in bio to discover more. ...

#Winery of the Week | @aristawinery

Owned by brothers Mark and Ben McWilliams, Arista`s wines are setting the benchmark for #Sonoma and it has rocketed up the ranks of Sonoma`s powerhouse wineries. Winemaker Matt Courtney (@macourtol) utilises the remarkable experience he gained during his 8 years at #Marcassin to craft wines that `wow` at every turn, and it`s no surprise they have become some of Sonoma`s most sought after bottles.

We’re pleased to announce the release of the Arista Pinot Noir 2018s; Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018 and U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018. And for the first time available at release in the UK, the highly-prized Chardonnays; Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Banfield Vineyard Chardonnay 2018.

The Arista 2018s are all offered under bond, and will be available for delivery in late-2021. Please call us directly for enquiries on +44 (0) 1491 876 680. ...

Premiere Napa Valley 2021

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the livestreamed auction finale of Premiere Napa Valley 2021 tomorrow. Created 25 years ago to build relationships with members of the wine trade, these foundations still hold true today. Rosemary Cakebread, co-chair of this year’s Premiere Napa Valley comments “Wine is the ultimate connector and that is what this week is all about. Each of the lots presented at this year’s auction are a reflection of our winemakers’ creative sense of exploration and our passion for crafting remarkable wines.” All of the money raised at Premiere Napa Valley will go toward efforts to promote, protect and enhance Napa Valley now and in the future.

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#WineryoftheWeek | Epoch Estate Wines

Pronounced “Epic”, @epochwines is a shining example of why #PasoRobles is arguably the most exciting wine region in the World right now. In 2004, Bill and Liz Armstrong’s mission to find the perfect plot of land led them to #PaderewskiVineyard where the unique soils, undulating hillsides and extreme temperature swings were exactly what they were looking for. In the 1900’s, the vineyard had been cherished by world-renowned pianist, Polish diplomat and vintner Jan Paderewski. Fast forward a century and the property stood forgotten and fallow. Bill and Liz became stewards of the property with a specific vision to bring the historic vineyard back to life, and the #Epoch story began.

To discover more about Epoch Estate Wines and its winemaker @jordanfiorentini, whose palate speaks to her in shapes and who now draws her tasting notes in addition to writing them, please see the link in bio. ...

Cementing @danaestateswine place among the elite wineries of the #NapaValley, the Dana Estates Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 and Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 have been lavished with praise from critics. @james.suckling comments “I found the wines to be some of the best I have rated so far from 2018.” while @lisapbmw says “I`m continually awed by the level of dedication, attention to detail and no-compromises attitude at Dana Estates.”

With global demand vastly exceeding production, every vintage of #Helms and #Lotus sells-out at release. As the winery-direct allocation for the UK is extremely limited, please call us directly for enquiries +44 (0) 1491 876 680. ...

#WineoftheWeek | @cliffledevineyards High Fidelity 2018

Produced by dream team Cliff Lede, David Abreu and @christophertynan, this cuvée is unlike any other wine produced at the Estate as it has a focus on #CabernetFranc. Ask any of #Napa`s top winemakers which varietal they are most excited about, and this is the one. Chris masterfully blends this Cabernet Franc with #CabernetSauvignon, #Merlot and a splash of #PetitVerdot from Cliff Lede`s Twin Peaks Estate Vineyard in #StagsLeapDistrict, and has created a wine which will be a pleasure to drink at any time. As @jebdunnuck says, "It`s already hard to resist, yet it has everything in place to cellar gracefully for another 10-15 years”

We`re collecting the UK allocation from the winery shortly, so make sure to reserve your case now. ...

As 17 May approaches, we’re thrilled that our friends in the hospitality industry will be able to open indoors again soon. Top of our hit list will be @chilternfirehouse, @hunanlondon and of course @67pall_mall. The Four Corners Wine team wish everyone a tremendously successful re-opening, and look forward to visiting the capital’s finest dining spots as the restaurant world comes back to life. ...

#Newsflash Every Wednesday since the beginning of the first lockdown, @matthewjukes has selected wines he feels will “lift your mood during these uncertain times” to feature in his “Wednesday Wines” round-up. This week, in Episode 57, we’re delighted to see that he’s included two available through #FourCornersWines amongst his favourites; the @barnettvineyards Spring Mountain District #CabernetSauvignon 2018 which he describes as “very nice nose, great mulberry fruit and stunning purity, this is an extremely polished wine and one made from the highest quality ingredient” and the #BarnettVineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 on which he comments “with even more focus and length than the estate Cabernet, this was the wine of the line-up. It is magnificent in every way and it has an epic future ahead of it.”

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#Newsflash The latest issue of @harpers_wine_spirit, the leading UK-based drinks trade publication, features a great piece on California #PinotNoir and #Chardonnay which delves into whether these varieties can challenge French supremacy. We’re thrilled to see that Californian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is getting wider recognition and ‘building a thirst’ amongst a select but growing number of British wine lovers. We spoke to Editor Andrew Catchpole while he was writing the article. See the link in bio to read more ...