Original Wooden Case
2021 Carter, Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G., Oakville 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: n/a
With low yields and intense concentration, 2021 turns out to be very good year for the ‘O.G.’ block of Beckstoffer To Kalon. This is a... dense and ethereal Napa Cabernet Sauvignon revealing gorgeous notes of black and blue berry, complex floral and earth undertones matched with an inky deep purple color. Sweet firm tannins integrate with a plush, persistent and prodigious palate that has both weight and richness. As with prior tannic vintages of this wine, the structure and power of the clone 337 from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard lends itself well to an extended decant or several years of bottle age to really spread its wings. This wine should hit its prime in 5 to 10 years and continue to age and become more complex for decades.
£1,575 / Case£262.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,913.33 / Case, £318.89 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Carter Cellars, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: n/a
From a great valley floor site in Oakville that lies just south of Beckstoffer To Kalon, this wine shows a deep and profound purple colour.... Notes of lively blue fruits, allspice, graphite and toasty oak all leap from the glass. An opulent and full-bodied wine, it shows ideal balance on the palate - a mixture of great fruit, rounded tannins and natural acidity that results in a lengthy finish with a savoury quality.
£1,135 / Case£189.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,385.33 / Case, £230.89 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Dana Estates, Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x150cl
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 372 cases
Hailed by Robert Parker as “Their First Growth Terroir”, Lotus is situated at the northern reaches of Howell... Mountain, and presents the challenge of farming slopes ranging from 35° to 40°, at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level. Given these extreme aspects, the farming here is all painstakingly performed by hand. The entirety of the vineyard is planted on core stone bedrock and is 95% dry-farmed. The bedrock just beneath the surface causes the vines' roots to struggle in the search for water below, resulting in a Cabernet that is compelling for its power, intensity, vibrancy, and tension.
£1,320 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,592.21 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Dana Estates, Hershey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x150cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 416 cases
Located at 550m above the Valley floor, the incredibly rocky, rhyolitic soils of this Howell Mountain site provide fruit with structure... and depth, yet the cool climate produces a wine of restraint and vibrant acidity. An underlying minerality gives the wine a particularly distinctive character and provides another layer of complexity.
£1,285 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,548.41 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Dana Estates, Hershey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 416 cases
Located at 550m above the Valley floor, the incredibly rocky, rhyolitic soils of this Howell Mountain site provide fruit with structure... and depth, yet the cool climate produces a wine of restraint and vibrant acidity. An underlying minerality gives the wine a particularly distinctive character and provides another layer of complexity.
£1,750 / Case£583.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,109.61 / Case, £703.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Dana Estates, Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 372 cases
Hailed by Robert Parker as “Their First Growth Terroir”, Lotus is situated at the northern reaches of Howell... Mountain, and presents the challenge of farming slopes ranging from 35° to 40°, at an elevation of 365 metres above sea level. Given these extreme aspects, the farming here is all painstakingly performed by hand. The entirety of the vineyard is planted on core stone bedrock and is 95% dry-farmed. The bedrock just beneath the surface causes the vines' roots to struggle in the search for water below, resulting in a Cabernet that is compelling for its power, intensity, vibrancy, and tension.
£1,800 / Case£600 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,172.31 / Case, £724.10 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Dana Estates, Helms Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 1x150cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 451 cases
Surrounding the winery in western Rutherford, this gently sloping site is relatively cool, and is protected from the intensity of the... late afternoon heat during the height of the growing season. The gravelly loam soils provide excellent drainage and wonderful fruit purity. Helms Vineyard Cabernet displays the classic profile of the Rutherford Bench: dark fruit, richly layered with a touch of spice and earth. The finely grained ‘dusty’ tannins so prevalent in the appellation are integrated and harmonious, producing a wine of sophistication and depth.
£1,285 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,548.41 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Dana Estates, Helms Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 451 cases
Surrounding the winery in western Rutherford, this gently sloping site is relatively cool, and is protected from the intensity of the... late afternoon heat during the height of the growing season. The gravelly loam soils provide excellent drainage and wonderful fruit purity. Helms Vineyard Cabernet displays the classic profile of the Rutherford Bench: dark fruit, richly layered with a touch of spice and earth. The finely grained ‘dusty’ tannins so prevalent in the appellation are integrated and harmonious, producing a wine of sophistication and depth.
£1,750 / Case£583.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,111.38 / Case, £703.79 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2016 Blankiet Estate, Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 605 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.
£1,320 / Case£220 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,603.22 / Case, £267.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2016 Downstream Box Set (3x75cl + 1x150cl), Paso Robles 5x75cl
Blend: 76% Zinfandel, 8% Syrah, 6% Mataró, 6% Petite Sirah, 4% Tempranillo
Production: 230 cases
Founded in 2016, Downstream Wines is the collective brainchild of Saxum Vineyards owner and... winemaker Justin Smith, the late-great oenologist Philippe Cambie, and their mutual friend, the visionary Sasha Verhage. Together, they crafted a wine that will be remembered forever as watershed moment in Paso Robles, and California as a whole.
When it comes to pushing the boundaries of greatness, their jaw-dropping Downstream is a magical wine. In the running as the greatest expression of Zinfandel ever produced, it's a peerless example of Cambie's unrivalled blending skills and Smith's rockstar winemaking. It also carries a real poignance as to honour the legacy of Cambie, following his passing in 2021, production was ended.
Cambie's work in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is legendary, none more so than his multiple 100-point scores at Clos St. Jean. He had long desired to work with Justin in Paso Robles, focusing on 'heritage' Zinfandel. They chose the old vines of the Dusi Vineyard, planted in 1945, complimenting them with a carefully selected blend of varietals from sites including Saxum's own James Berry Vineyard.
The result is a taste and style that can only come from California: rich, intense, hedonistic, with an underlying elegance and energy. It's indicative of the forward thinking and ground breaking approach that's at its strongest in Paso Robles.
Downstream is already a highly desirable and ultra-rare gem, and will be a treasured prize among collectors of California's finest wines who are lucky enough to find some.
£1,200 / Case£240 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,460.64 / Case, £292.13 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Downstream Box Set (3x75cl + 1x150cl), Paso Robles 5x75cl
Blend: 60% Zinfandel, 15% Mourvèdre, 9% Grenache, 7% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 2% Tannat, 1% Viognier
Production: 560 cases
Founded in 2016, Downstream Wines is the collective brainchild of Saxum... Vineyards owner and winemaker Justin Smith, the late-great oenologist Philippe Cambie, and their mutual friend, the visionary Sasha Verhage. Together, they crafted a wine that will be remembered forever as watershed moment in Paso Robles, and California as a whole.
When it comes to pushing the boundaries of greatness, their jaw-dropping Downstream is a magical wine. In the running as the greatest expression of Zinfandel ever produced, it's a peerless example of Cambie's unrivalled blending skills and Smith's rockstar winemaking. It also carries a real poignance as to honour the legacy of Cambie, following his passing in 2021, production was ended.
Cambie's work in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is legendary, none more so than his multiple 100-point scores at Clos St. Jean. He had long desired to work with Justin in Paso Robles, focusing on 'heritage' Zinfandel. They chose the old vines of the Dusi Vineyard, planted in 1945, complimenting them with a carefully selected blend of varietals from sites including Saxum's own James Berry Vineyard.
The result is a taste and style that can only come from California: rich, intense, hedonistic, with an underlying elegance and energy. It's indicative of the forward thinking and ground breaking approach that's at its strongest in Paso Robles.
Downstream is already a highly desirable and ultra-rare gem, and will be a treasured prize among collectors of California's finest wines who are lucky enough to find some.
£1,100 / Case£220 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,340.64 / Case, £268.13 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Downstream Box Set (3x75cl + 1x150cl), Paso Robles 5x75cl
Blend: 38% Zinfandel, 30% Mataro, 16% Grenache, 6% Counoise, 6% Graciano, 3% Syrah, 1% Petite Sirah
Vintage production: 600 cases
Founded in 2016, Downstream Wines is the collective brainchild of... Saxum Vineyards owner and winemaker Justin Smith, the late-great oenologist Philippe Cambie, and their mutual friend, the visionary Sasha Verhage. Together, they crafted a wine that will be remembered forever as watershed moment in Paso Robles, and California as a whole.
When it comes to pushing the boundaries of greatness, their jaw-dropping Downstream is a magical wine. In the running as the greatest expression of Zinfandel ever produced, it's a peerless example of Cambie's unrivalled blending skills and Smith's rockstar winemaking. It also carries a real poignance as to honour the legacy of Cambie, following his passing in 2021, production was ended.
Cambie's work in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is legendary, none more so than his multiple 100-point scores at Clos St. Jean. He had long desired to work with Justin in Paso Robles, focusing on 'heritage' Zinfandel. They chose the old vines of the Dusi Vineyard, planted in 1945, complimenting them with a carefully selected blend of varietals from sites including Saxum's own James Berry Vineyard.
The result is a taste and style that can only come from California: rich, intense, hedonistic, with an underlying elegance and energy. It's indicative of the forward thinking and ground breaking approach that's at its strongest in Paso Robles.
Downstream is already a highly desirable and ultra-rare gem, and will be a treasured prize among collectors of California's finest wines who are lucky enough to find some.
£1,150 / Case£230 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,399.86 / Case, £279.97 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 Fingers Crossed, Assortment Case 6x75cl
'Head Held High' Case contains: 2x75cl White 2020, 2x75cl Syrah 2020, 2x75cl Grenache 2020
£1,575 / Case£262.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,909.22 / Case, £318.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 OVID, Red Wine, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
Production: 925 cases
OVID is located on the western boundary of Pritchard Hill, a stone’s throw from Colgin IX Estate and Realm’s... Houyi Vineyard. It’s an incredibly consistent site, yet 2019 may be the best yet with their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon-based OVID Napa Valley and Cabernet Franc-dominated Hexameter both hitting the perfect 100 point score with Jeb Dunnuck.
£1,140 / Case£380 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,379.38 / Case, £459.79 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2012 Hundred Acre, The Ark Vineyard, Napa Valley 3x75cl
£1,875 / Case£625 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,261.52 / Case, £753.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Cliff Lede, Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 6x75cl
Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot
Vintage production: 1,471 cases
Cliff Lede's Poetry Vineyard sits in the foothills of the Vaca Mountains in Napa's Stags... Leap District AVA, and this iconic cuvée has been described by Robert Parker as "The quintessential Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon that is Napa Valley’s version of Château Margaux." Having averaged a breath-taking 99 points with Dunnuck and The Wine Advocate since head winemaker Christopher Tynan joined in 2012, it more than deserves this comparison.
Poetry draws its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale. Due to the stressful nature of the site, planted with high vine density and farmed to very low yields, the vines develop slowly and produce small flavourful berries. The vineyard is planted to legendary, proprietary heritage selections of Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2019 stands as one of the finest vintages to date with a perfect 100 points from Lisa Perrotti-Brown (TWA) who describes it as "Finishing epically long and staggeringly gorgeous. WOW!"
£1,485 / Case£247.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,801.22 / Case, £300.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 OVID, Hexameter Red, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Production: 515 cases
OVID is located on the western boundary of Pritchard Hill, a stone’s throw from Colgin IX Estate... and Realm’s Houyi Vineyard. It’s an incredibly consistent site, yet 2019 may be the best yet with their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon-based OVID Napa Valley and Cabernet Franc-dominated Hexameter both hitting the perfect 100 point score with Jeb Dunnuck.
£1,195 / Case£398.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,445.38 / Case, £481.79 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2019 Vérité, Assortment Case, Sonoma County 3x75cl
Case contains 1x75cl each: Le Désir 2019, La Joie 2019, and La Muse 2019
With scores of 100/99/99 points from The Wine Advocate, and 100/100/98+ from The Wine Independent, the 2019s are three... sensational wines that offer a remarkable vinous journey through Sonoma's greatest terroir.
Founded and developed by pioneer vintner Jess Jackson, the goal of Vérité was to focus on exploring the identity of eastern-Sonoma's hillside vineyards through combining expectational sites across to showcase terroir and vintage characteristics to the highest standard.
Jackson's first-choice to head the project renowned St. Emilion winemaker Pierre Seillan, who arrived for the first vintage in 1998. They both took inspiration from the most famous Châteaux of Pomerol to craft a distinctly 'Sonoma' Merlot that could stand proudly aside it's French cousins - La Muse. It was such a resounding success and led them to explore more micro 'Grand Crus' along the mountainous eastern portion of Sonoma. They soon developed a Cabaret Sauvignon based cuvée that was a dead ringer for the greats of Pauillac - La Joie - and a Cabernet Franc led blend inspired by the modern classics of St. Emilion - Le Désir.
Now, with significant input from Pierre's daughter, the uber-talented Hélène Seillan, the 2019s have transcended any comparison to Bordeaux to stand among the most exceptional and striking examples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in Northern California.
£1,230 / Case£410 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,485.61 / Case, £495.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2016 Dana Estates, ONDA Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 1,275 cases
£940 / Case£156.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,152.77 / Case, £192.13 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Dana Estates, ONDA Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 1,278 cases
£960 / Case£160 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,175.18 / Case, £195.86 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 Dana Estates, Hershey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 222 cases
Located at 550m above the Valley floor, the incredibly rocky, rhyolitic soils of this Howell Mountain site provide fruit with structure... and depth, yet the cool climate produces a wine of restraint and vibrant acidity. An underlying minerality gives the wine a particularly distinctive character and provides another layer of complexity.
£1,250 / Case£416.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,509.61 / Case, £503.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 Dana Estates, Helms Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 255 cases
Surrounding the winery in western Rutherford, This gently sloping site is relatively cool, and is protected from the intensity of the... late afternoon heat during the height of the growing season. The gravelly loam soils provide excellent drainage and wonderful fruit purity. Helms Vineyard Cabernet displays the classic profile of the Rutherford Bench: dark fruit, richly layered with a touch of spice and earth. The finely grained “dusty” tannins so prevalent in the appellation are integrated and harmonious, producing a wine of sophistication and depth.
£1,225 / Case£408.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,479.61 / Case, £493.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Dana Estates, Helms Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 245 cases
Surrounding the winery in western Rutherford, This gently sloping site is relatively cool, and is protected from the intensity of the... late afternoon heat during the height of the growing season. The gravelly loam soils provide excellent drainage and wonderful fruit purity. Helms Vineyard Cabernet displays the classic profile of the Rutherford Bench: dark fruit, richly layered with a touch of spice and earth. The finely grained “dusty” tannins so prevalent in the appellation are integrated and harmonious, producing a wine of sophistication and depth.
£1,250 / Case£416.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,509.61 / Case, £503.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Next of Kyn, No12 Assortment Case, California 4x75cl
Contains: 3x75cl Next of Kyn No.12 & 1x75cl Numero Quatro Touriga Nacional
£1,700 / Case£425 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,056.61 / Case, £514.15 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days