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2019 Aperture, Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 464 cases
From one of the steepest hillside vineyards at the top of Chalk Hill Road in the southeast corner of Alexander Valley, this exquisite... site creates incredibly gorgeous wines with delicate, soft tannins that melt into the juicy dark fruits of this powerful Cabernet.
The grapes are hand-harvested and delivered to the winery within hours of being picked. Every cluster is methodically and obsessively sorted through 3 sets of sorting tables before being optically sorted to specific preferences. The berries then cold soak for 4-7 days with minimal air incorporation, allowing for complex colour and tannin extraction.
Native yeast carry out cooler fermentations to preserve the unique aromas of the terroir. Air and temperature are controlled throughout the 14-24 day fermentation, and extended maceration is determined lot by lot to maintain the fine line between full extraction and keeping an elegant, silky texture. Wines go through malolactic fermentation naturally in barrel and are aged (sur-lie) for 22
months.
£127 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £156.17 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 DAOU, Soul Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 3x75cl
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
£310 / Case£103.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £383.30 / Case, £127.77 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Aperture, Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 464 cases
From one of the steepest hillside vineyards at the top of Chalk Hill Road in the southeast corner of Alexander Valley, this exquisite... site creates incredibly gorgeous wines with delicate, soft tannins that melt into the juicy dark fruits of this powerful Cabernet.
The grapes are hand-harvested and delivered to the winery within hours of being picked. Every cluster is methodically and obsessively sorted through 3 sets of sorting tables before being optically sorted to specific preferences. The berries then cold soak for 4-7 days with minimal air incorporation, allowing for complex colour and tannin extraction.
Native yeast carry out cooler fermentations to preserve the unique aromas of the terroir. Air and temperature are controlled throughout the 14-24 day fermentation, and extended maceration is determined lot by lot to maintain the fine line between full extraction and keeping an elegant, silky texture. Wines go through malolactic fermentation naturally in barrel and are aged (sur-lie) for 22
months.
£1,520 / Case£126.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,869.22 / Case, £155.77 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Blankiet Estate, Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: c.650 cases
Blankiet Estate is nestled above Yountville on the western foothills of the Mayacamas... Mountains. ?The Paradise Hills Vineyard is carved on steep hillsides just above the famed Dominus Estate Napanook parcel that was originally planted in 1838 by Yountville’s founder, George C. Yount.
With an ideal eastern exposure, the land is bathed with morning sun and benefits from natural shade in the hot afternoons, and cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay flow constantly across the land. It's located on three volcanic knolls where soil profiles vary from deeply fractured rocks and volcanic ash, to thick clay deposits, meaning each parcel is distinguished by a unique subsoil and microclimate.
At just 6.5 hectares in size it's a remarkably small site, yet the incredible complexity of the terroir allows for three distinct wines, each of a singular style. This is an Estate at the top of its game. Combined with the very talented winemaker Graeme MacDonald and owner Claude Blankiet's attention to detail, is truly worthy of an exploration.
£625 / Case£208.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £761.30 / Case, £253.77 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Blankiet Estate, Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: c.650 cases
Blankiet Estate is nestled above Yountville on the western foothills of the Mayacamas... Mountains. ?The Paradise Hills Vineyard is carved on steep hillsides just above the famed Dominus Estate Napanook parcel that was originally planted in 1838 by Yountville’s founder, George C. Yount.
With an ideal eastern exposure, the land is bathed with morning sun and benefits from natural shade in the hot afternoons, and cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay flow constantly across the land. It's located on three volcanic knolls where soil profiles vary from deeply fractured rocks and volcanic ash, to thick clay deposits, meaning each parcel is distinguished by a unique subsoil and microclimate.
At just 6.5 hectares in size it's a remarkably small site, yet the incredible complexity of the terroir allows for three distinct wines, each of a singular style. This is an Estate at the top of its game. Combined with the very talented winemaker Graeme MacDonald and owner Claude Blankiet's attention to detail, is truly worthy of an exploration.
£209 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £254.57 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days