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2016 he-li-an-thus, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 255 cases
Vintner Tom Futo and his winemaker Jason Exposto have a nose for 'Grand Cru' terroir,... with FUTO's Oakville Estate and 5500 Stags Leap District Estate Vineyards renowned for producing stunning Cabernet-blends. There is a third site, the Red Head Vineyard, dedicated to their rarest label, He-li-an-thus. This miniscule production is reserved for the winery's mailing list, making it the hardest of Tom and Jason's wines to find. The reward is more than worth it!
It bears all the hallmarks of FUTO - elegance, purity, intensity and finesse. It stands apart for its expression of the rocky, cooler-climate site in Soda Canyon at the base of Atlas Peak, boasting some of the most alluring aromatics we've ever experienced. In the winery, Jason uses a combination of custom-made large oak barrels and clay amphorae.
£840 / Case£140 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,027.22 / Case, £171.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2016 he-li-an-thus, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 255 cases
Vintner Tom Futo and his winemaker Jason Exposto have a nose for 'Grand Cru' terroir,... with FUTO's Oakville Estate and 5500 Stags Leap District Estate Vineyards renowned for producing stunning Cabernet-blends. There is a third site, the Red Head Vineyard, dedicated to their rarest label, He-li-an-thus. This miniscule production is reserved for the winery's mailing list, making it the hardest of Tom and Jason's wines to find. The reward is more than worth it!
It bears all the hallmarks of FUTO - elegance, purity, intensity and finesse. It stands apart for its expression of the rocky, cooler-climate site in Soda Canyon at the base of Atlas Peak, boasting some of the most alluring aromatics we've ever experienced. In the winery, Jason uses a combination of custom-made large oak barrels and clay amphorae.
£140 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £171.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Myriad, Beckstoffer Georges III ‘Empyrean’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 6x75cl
£1,200 / Case£200 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,463.18 / Case, £243.86 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2021 Myriad, Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 6x75cl
£1,170 / Case£195 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,427.18 / Case, £237.86 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2018 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 3,215 cases
While Lail's J. Daniel Cuvée is one of Napa's elite Cabs, their most complete expression of the Valley is the... Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a refined, inviting, and highly complex wine that will never fail to impress.
Like the J. Daniel, the fruit is sourced from a hand-picked selection of Vineyards, combining their favourite sites from Diamond Creek in the north to Coombsville in the south. It is a highly personal look at what 'Napa Cabernet' means to Robin and Philippe, and demonstrates why it is one of the most exciting regions in the world.
£66 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £83.04 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 250 cases
Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads, to the... breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both block. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£972 / Case£162 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,189.30 / Case, £198.22 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Sine Qua Non, Distenta III Syrah, California 6x75cl
Blend: 81.7% Syrah, 11.3% Grenache, 3.3% Mourvedre, 2.1% Petite Sirah, 0.7% Gelber Muskatelle, 0.9% Petit Manseng
Vintage production: n/a
The brand-new Sine Qua Non Distenta III Syrah and Grenache... 2021s from winemaking legend Manfred Krankl have just been released to great fanfare.
Last year's Distenta II 2020s were lauded by the critics - the Syrah scored 97-99 JD / 99 WA / 97-99 TWI, and the Grenache scored 97-100 JD / 97 WA / 98-100 TWI - and with the early impressions pointing to an amazing vintage in 2021 the numbers are going to be BIG when published later in the year.
Do NOT miss the chance to secure an allocation now, as by the time the reviews are out it'll be too late!
2021 is a fantastic vintage for the Central Coast. Manfred has this to say: “My favorite growing conditions are mild weather, by California standards, with consistent sunshine, but not too much extreme heat. That is what we received in 2021. We have had only one single day where temperatures reached 100° and only at one of our four vineyard sites. As a result, we received fruit and wines that are reminiscent of 2019. Perhaps with slightly more richness, but there is a distinct resemblance. Lots of elegance, lots of character, lots of alertness and a good amount of playful spiciness with many layers and nuances. Nothing boring or predictable.”
Sine Qua Non is famed for the unique names and artwork given to the wines in each vintage. However, in 2019 Manfred chose a new ongoing name for his Estate blends: Distenta, meaning 'unlabelled' in Latin. The 2019s were 'Distenta I', the 2020s were Distenta II, the new 2021s are 'Distenta III', and so on for future releases. He couldn't resist making a new artwork for each label though!
Manfred Krankl:
"Great, great color. Quite dark – no surprise I guess, but still a warm feeling to stare at it. A lot of work…for a long time…to get to appreciate it in a glass. Color is clearly not the most important aspect to the wine – to ANY wine – but it is some indicator of something good. In the nose there are tones of coffee grounds, rhubarb, red plums, toffee, boysenberry, mashed up strawberry skins (a little over the top…I know), cigar-box and even some chalk and dusty cookie crumbs. The mouth, the palate, is super soft, but not flabby, but rather still structured and very fanned out. Sort of like 2019 (if memory serves correctly), but with a touch more sexy flesh. There are plenty of tannins, but they are broad and satiny!!! We also got some mild Asian spices. The wine gets more and more lush the longer it sits in the glass. More palate enveloping too. Yahoo!!!"
£1,500 / Case£250 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,823.04 / Case, £303.84 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2021 Sine Qua Non, Distenta III Grenache, California 6x75cl
Blend: 79.0% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvedre, 3.2% Petite Sirah, 0.4% Gelber Muskateller, 1.6% Petit Manseng
Vintage production: n/a
The brand-new Sine Qua Non Distenta III Syrah and Grenache... 2021s from winemaking legend Manfred Krankl have just been released to great fanfare.
Last year's Distenta II 2020s were lauded by the critics - the Syrah scored 97-99 JD / 99 WA / 97-99 TWI, and the Grenache scored 97-100 JD / 97 WA / 98-100 TWI - and with the early impressions pointing to an amazing vintage in 2021 the numbers are going to be BIG when published later in the year.
Do NOT miss the chance to secure an allocation now, as by the time the reviews are out it'll be too late!
2021 is a fantastic vintage for the Central Coast. Manfred has this to say: “My favorite growing conditions are mild weather, by California standards, with consistent sunshine, but not too much extreme heat. That is what we received in 2021. We have had only one single day where temperatures reached 100° and only at one of our four vineyard sites. As a result, we received fruit and wines that are reminiscent of 2019. Perhaps with slightly more richness, but there is a distinct resemblance. Lots of elegance, lots of character, lots of alertness and a good amount of playful spiciness with many layers and nuances. Nothing boring or predictable.”
Sine Qua Non is famed for the unique names and artwork given to the wines in each vintage. However, in 2019 Manfred chose a new ongoing name for his Estate blends: Distenta, meaning 'unlabelled' in Latin. The 2019s were 'Distenta I', the 2020s were Distenta II, the new 2021s are 'Distenta III', and so on for future releases. He couldn't resist making a new artwork for each label though!
Manfred Krankl:
"Truly gorgeous dark burgundy color. A very pretty tone, one that is brilliant and shining. The nose is rich and super vibrant with notes of fresh currants, cranberries, pomegranate juice, freshly picked blackberries, cherries and rose. Also, some dried herbs and light black pepper kernels. The mouth is extremely smooth, yet there is a playful tension, but with a giving and enveloping palate. It is dense, but simultaneously tender on its feet. The tannins are silky and the wine finishes long, long, long and seemingly sweet (not literally) with a pie crust characteristic. The more air the wine gets, the more it opens up with more layers and a very pretty saline ocean air quality and some restrained citrus blossom too. It goes to the edge and then past it. An absolutely gorgeous wine. Just beautiful."
£1,500 / Case£250 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,823.04 / Case, £303.84 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2011 Sine Qua Non, Patine Syrah, Sta. Rita Hills 1x75cl
Blend: 93% Syrah (fermented with 22% whole clusters), 4% Petite Sirah, 1.6% Roussanne, and 1.4% Viognier.
£450 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £543.97 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2016 Sine Qua Non, Deux Grenouilles White, California 1x75cl
Blend: 36% Roussanne, 29% Chardonnay, 23% Viognier, 9% Petite Manseng, and 3% Muscat.
Vintage production: n/a
Entirely from estate fruit with the exception of Chardonnay from Bien Nacido Vineyard.... Aged in 26% concrete eggs, 26% used barrels and 48% new oak.
The name Deux Grenouilles is French for 'Two Frogs'. The photo on the front label includes a Citroën 2CV. 2CV stood for 'deux chevaux' or 'deux chevaux-vapeur', which translates from French to English as two steam horses or two tax horsepower, a reference to the low cost of registering the car, and more generally the low cost of buying and maintaining the car. It has many parallels to the Volkswagen Beetle. This was the car Manfred wanted when he turned 18 years old.
£223 / BottleDuty Status: Duty PaidAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Arista, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage production: 1,678 cases
Arista's 'RRV' Pinot Noir is a barrel selection crafted as a pure expression of each growing season. Winemaker Matt Courtney uses a modest... amount of new oak to allow the character of the vintage an AVA take centre stage. A wine of tension, texture, and wonderful depth of fruit, it's a fabulous introduction to Arista.
£55 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £69.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Arista, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 1,700 cases
Arista's 'RRV' Chardonnay is always an exceptional introduction to the character of Russian River Valley Chardonnay from the vintage. With... contributions from some of the finest Chardonnay vineyards in the appellation and made with slightly less new oak than the vineyard designates, this cuvée offers the highest level of early drinkability in our portfolio while maintaining an extraordinary degree of quality.
£55 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £69.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Saxum, James Berry, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 55% Grenache, 29% Mataro, 13% Syrah, 3% Carignan
Vintage production: 1,102 cases
Surrounding the winery, the James Berry Vineyard is Saxum’s Jewel in The Crown and has been considered... hallowed ground by winemakers for nearly two decades.
The secret to epic wines produced here is the remarkable and unique terroir. It is located 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean with an average elevation of 365 metres, and consists of a series of steep slopes with shallow clay loam topsoil covering an ancient seabed, complete with fossilized shells and sharks teeth.
Saxum's James Berry Vineyard was Paso’s first 100-point (RP) wine in 2007, and is one of the most sought-after labels among California’s great Rhône blends.
£160 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £195.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Saxum, James Berry, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 64% Grenache, 16% Mataro, 14% Syrah, 6% Carignan
Vintage production: 1,418 cases
Surrounding the winery, the James Berry Vineyard is Saxum’s Jewel in The Crown and has been considered... hallowed ground by winemakers for nearly two decades.
The secret to epic wines produced here is the remarkable and unique terroir. It is located 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean with an average elevation of 365 metres, and consists of a series of steep slopes with shallow clay loam topsoil covering an ancient seabed, complete with fossilized shells and sharks teeth.
Saxum's James Berry Vineyard was Paso’s first 100-point (RP) wine in 2007, and is one of the most sought-after labels among California’s great Rhône blends.
£155 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £190.07 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Arista, Banfield Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 650
Banfield Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Sonoma County, and the entire state of California. The Chardonnay blocks were planted around 1980 and the 40-year-old vines continue to produce a tiny crop of the most intensely flavoured and aromatic Chardonnay.
£58 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £73.34 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage Production: 250 cases
Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads, to... the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both block. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£900 / Case£150 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,102.90 / Case, £183.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 The Debate, Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 1x75cl
£145 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £177.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Bevan Cellars, Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 765 cases
£1,050 / Case£175 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,283.98 / Case, £214.00 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Dragonette, Duvarita Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage Production: 200 cases
The Duvarita Vineyard is in the far west of the region, sitting literally metres outside of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA boundary, and it is one of... the most sought after vineyards. The steep slopes sit on a combination of ancient sand dunes and sandstone, producing wines of characteristic depth and intensity.
Dragonette's Chardonnay comes from the highest blocks, more influenced by the cooling Pacific fog and full of stone fruit and a crisp minerality, and we love the extra dimension on the palate that comes from lees contact. For some summer-dining inspiration, the regional seafood specialties are the famous local halibut and sea bass, either (or both!) of which are perfect with a glass of Duvarita Chardonnay.
£51 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £64.40 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2012 Sine Qua Non, Stock, California 1x75cl
Blend: 84% Syrah, 7% Grenache, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Viognier and 1% Mourvedre
£325 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £393.92 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Macdonald, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 1x75cl
£575 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £693.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Peter Michael, Belle Côte Chardonnay, Knights Valley 1x150cl
£275 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £336.41 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2016 Bevan Cellars, Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 6x75cl
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Vintage production: 450 cases
£1,080 / Case£180 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,315.22 / Case, £219.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 DuMOL, Jentoft Vineyard Ryan Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 660 cases of 75cl, 32 cases of 150cl, 24 bottles of 300cl
£66 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £82.40 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days