Sonoma & Anderson Valley
2020 Argot, Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 200 cases
The Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir is a barrel selection of the top parcels of Sonoma Pinot Noir from Argot's single-vineyard portfolio. The fruit is... sourced from cool-climate sites that Justin has worked with for the past decade. Each one was chosen for its distinct soils and expression of Sonoma County's terroir. The 2020 spent 22 months in 100% new French oak.
£71 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £89.12 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 Argot, Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 200 cases
The Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir is a barrel selection of the top parcels of Sonoma Pinot Noir from Argot's single-vineyard portfolio. The fruit is... sourced from cool-climate sites that Justin has worked with for the past decade. Each one was chosen for its distinct soils and expression of Sonoma County's terroir. The 2020 spent 22 months in 100% new French oak.
£850 / Case£70.83 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,067.09 / Case, £88.92 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Arista, UV Lucky Well Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage production: 657 cases
The Lucky Well vineyard sits atop a knoll on the western edge of the Sebastopol hills outside of the towns of Graton and Sebastopol. The area is... home to some of the most highly acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the Russian River Valley due in large part to the perfect confluence of soil, climate, and elevation. The vineyard is in an area often referred to as the “banana belt” of the Russian River Valley because, though on the very coolest, foggiest, and western edge of the appellation, it sits on a knoll that rises above the fog line. This feature exposes the fruit to more gentle sunlight, which allows very slow and even ripening across the entire growing season. Arista's 4-acre section was planted in 2008 to Pommard, Swan, and Calera clones of Pinot Noir.
£78 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £96.80 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Bevan Cellars, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 320 cases
Russell Bevan is a Titan among Napa winemakers, and his incredible single vineyard reds from 'Grand Cru' sites including the Tench, Beckstoffer... Dr. Crane and Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards are among the Valley's greatest. For those in the know it gets even more exciting with his ultra-rare Sonoma bottlings. These wines show the remarkable breadth of Russell's talent, and why the far western reaches of Sonoma are home to some of the most exciting Chardonnays in the World.
The Ritchie Vineyard is one of the ‘Grand Crus’ of the Russian River Valley and is the source for some of THE best Chardonnays in California. The fruit is highly coveted by winemaking legends Mark Aubert and David Ramey, and Russell’s Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is the most intense of them all. It’s a wine with bags of cellaring potential, yet its opulence is going to make it hard to resist opening early on.
Russell Bevan: "Our 2019 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is a powerhouse. while we love to drink our Cabernets Sauvignons and red wine blends young, we have always enjoyed our chardonnays with some maturity. Of course, they are yummy when they are young, but they just have so much intensity that they shine even brighter with a little age. With this vintage we have crafted a wine that will draw a crowd, tomorrow and for years to come. Opulent, dynamic, it pulses key lime, pineapple and a kiss of stone fruit. This wine pulls no punches."
£54 / BottleDuty Status: Duty PaidAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Bevan Cellars, Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 320 cases
Russell Bevan is a Titan among Napa winemakers, and his incredible single vineyard reds from 'Grand Cru' sites including the Tench, Beckstoffer... Dr. Crane and Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards are among the Valley's greatest. For those in the know it gets even more exciting with his ultra-rare Sonoma bottlings. These wines show the remarkable breadth of Russell's talent, and why the far western reaches of Sonoma are home to some of the most exciting Chardonnays in the World.
The Ritchie Vineyard is one of the ‘Grand Crus’ of the Russian River Valley and is the source for some of THE best Chardonnays in California. The fruit is highly coveted by winemaking legends Mark Aubert and David Ramey, and Russell’s Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is the most intense of them all. It’s a wine with bags of cellaring potential, yet its opulence is going to make it hard to resist opening early on.
Russell Bevan: "Our 2019 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay is a powerhouse. while we love to drink our Cabernets Sauvignons and red wine blends young, we have always enjoyed our chardonnays with some maturity. Of course, they are yummy when they are young, but they just have so much intensity that they shine even brighter with a little age. With this vintage we have crafted a wine that will draw a crowd, tomorrow and for years to come. Opulent, dynamic, it pulses key lime, pineapple and a kiss of stone fruit. This wine pulls no punches."
£615 / Case£51.25 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £776.45 / Case, £64.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Arista, Ritchie Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 213 cases
Arista's expression of the Ritchie Vineyard is made all the more exciting as Matt Courtney is renowned for his 10 year tenure at Marcassin -... arguably California's most illustrious Chardonnay producer - where he had a hand in multiple 100 point scoring wines.
First planted in 1972 on the sandy Goldridge soils of the Russian River Valley, the Ritchie Vineyard is regarded as one of Sonoma's 'Grand Cru' sites. The complex terroir of ancient seabed, volcanic ash deposits and pockets of tufa rocks combine to create a unique vineyard that produces wines of intensity and great natural acidity.
£64 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £80.00 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Soliste, L’Age D’Or Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 417 cases
L’Age D’Or comes from a vineyard just north of Sebastopol adjacent to the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the largest tributary of the Russian River.... Originally planted in 1971, these are among the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Russian River Valley. The vineyard is immaculately and sustainably managed.
Having white Burgundies as benchmarks, especially the wines of Raveneau, Jobard and Coche-Dury, Don and Claude were never to anxious to even attempt to craft Chardonnay in the new world as they had always felt that the wines were sometimes over the top with buttery pop corn mouth feel, way too much oak, high alcohol and clunky.
Their success with Sauvignon Blanc, and especially with St. Andelain, convinced them to begin a three year commitment with a fabulous, well-established vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Their willingness to experiment with different vinification as well as aging for 16 months in 600L thick stave barrels (44% new) results in a Chardonnay of great elegance, length and verve; very Meursault-like.
£43 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £54.80 / 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.
£65 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £81.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Argot, Le Rayon-Vert Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 250 cases
Argot winemaker and founder Justin Harmon is one of THE names to follow in Northern California, and this latest release shows just why. Rich,... lifted aromatics, so much purity, bags on tension, intensity minerality, laser-like precision... it is phenomenal.
Only 250 cases were made - all Justin's wines are small-scale artisanal productions - using fruit from the exceptional Steiner and Richard Dinner Vineyards on Sonoma Mountain. This is a terroir that brings impressive depth while retaining dazzling verve and acidity.
£65 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £81.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Aperture, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Malbec
Vintage production: c.2,800 cases
Few wines can boast such a balance of complexity and depth with a style that is guaranteed to put a huge smile... on the faces of everyone who drinks them. You can lay back and enjoy the experience just as much as you can admire the craftsmanship that went into making them.
Fruit for the Cabernet comes from the Del Rio, Oliver Ranch, SJ Ranch, and 1912 Estate Vineyards. They are celebrated in their own rights with Aperture's single-vineyard programme, but come together irresistibly in the Cabernet Sauvignon 2019.
£64 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £80.64 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Scherrer, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 796 cases
While grown primarily in the sandy Goldridge soil, which tends to produce Pinot Noir with flavours of red fruits and orange peel, this wine also... illustrates some of the deep, brooding black cherry character generally found in the region’s clay soils. It was bottled without fining or filtration, and will age gracefully for many years.
Four Corners Wine: "Pure Russian River Valley - lovely dark, earthy, black-fruit aromatics, with a touch of scorched earth, bags of depth, framed by a touch of white pepper and anise. The palate has a great intensity, so juicy and crisp, very classic RRV-style, lots of crisp red berries - especially wild strawberry. Simply delicious, and plenty to come."
£44 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £56.00 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Argot, Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage production: 500 cases
The Bastard Tongue Pinot Noir is a barrel selection of the top parcels of Sonoma Pinot Noir from Argot's single-vineyard portfolio. The fruit is... sourced from cool-climate sites that Justin has worked with for the past decade. Each one was chosen for its distinct soils and expression of Sonoma County's terroir.
The 2021 spent 20 months in French oak (90% new), and was never once racked prior to bottling.
£845 / Case£70.42 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,060.66 / Case, £88.39 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2021 Argot, Simpatico Ranch Chardonnay, Bennett Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 250
50 year-old vines, planted in the volcanic soils of the county’s coolest micro-climate, produce a tiny (1.5 – 2 tons per acre), textbook-perfect... crop each year. Meursault-inspired winemaking leads to a stunningly mineral and delicious, Chardonnay, that is singularly expressive.
The 2021 spent 15 months on its lees in French oak (60% new), and a further 3 months in steel prior to bottling.
£845 / Case£70.42 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,052.45 / Case, £87.70 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2021 Argot, Le Rayon-Vert Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: n/a
Argot winemaker and founder Justin Harmon is one of THE names to follow in Northern California, and this latest release shows just why. Rich, lifted... aromatics, so much purity, bags on tension, intensity minerality, laser-like precision... it is phenomenal.
All Justin's wines are small-scale artisanal productions - for the La Rayon-Vert he uses fruit from the exceptional Steiner and Richard Dinner Vineyards on Sonoma Mountain. This is a terroir that brings impressive depth while retaining dazzling verve and acidity.
£745 / Case£62.08 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £932.45 / Case, £77.70 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2020 Argot, Indigo Syrah, Sonoma Mountain 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Syrah
Vintage production: 75
Indigo is a selection from Justin's favourite Syrah terroir, with an emphasis on the Alban 1 clone, given an extended elevage in new, French oak barriques... for maximum impact and richness. The 2020 spent 31 months in French Oak, 25% new.
The vineyard is situated at 335m of elevation on a north-facing, gently-rolling hillside on the foothills of Sonoma Mountain. It is composed of a geological upheaval of ashy, moondust-like soils, littered with ancient seabed.
Sonoma Mountain’s ridgetops — demarcating the cool Sonoma Coast AVA, from the more moderate Sonoma Valley AVA — delivers an utterly unique expression of Syrah, distinct from that grown elsewhere in Sonoma County.
£845 / Case£70.42 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,061.95 / Case, £88.50 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2022 Bevan Cellars, Dry Stack Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage production: n/a
The Dry Stack Vineyard rests 170 metres above sea level on the eastern slope of Mt. Taylor in Bennett Valley, towards the more elevated eastern... reaches of Sonoma County. The soils are marine clay and loam with gravel throughout which brings minerality, while the cool climate provides lift and vibrancy. Russell uses a touch of French Oak to add texture and depth, making sure that the wine is all about rich aromas and pure, intense fruit. This is a Summer-showstopper and simply has to be experienced.
Russel Bevan: "Gold...pure gold in a glass. This years Dry Stack stands apart from previous vintages in it's sophistication. It highlights the aromatic characteristics and mouth-watering flavors, while staying true to our rich, expressive, bold style of winemaking. Notes of bosc pears, melon and fresh Meyer lemon balance the dazzling acidity. Minimal french oak influence on the wine offers a hint of fresh cedar and shortbread on the finish. This wine screams for grilled figs with goat cheese, drizzled in orange blossom honey."
£425 / Case£35.42 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £555.50 / Case, £46.29 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2022 Bevan Cellars, Dry Stack Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage production: n/a
The Dry Stack Vineyard rests 170 metres above sea level on the eastern slope of Mt. Taylor in Bennett Valley, towards the more elevated eastern... reaches of Sonoma County. The soils are marine clay and loam with gravel throughout which brings minerality, while the cool climate provides lift and vibrancy. Russell uses a touch of French Oak to add texture and depth, making sure that the wine is all about rich aromas and pure, intense fruit. This is a Summer-showstopper and simply has to be experienced.
Russel Bevan: "Gold...pure gold in a glass. This years Dry Stack stands apart from previous vintages in it's sophistication. It highlights the aromatic characteristics and mouth-watering flavors, while staying true to our rich, expressive, bold style of winemaking. Notes of bosc pears, melon and fresh Meyer lemon balance the dazzling acidity. Minimal french oak influence on the wine offers a hint of fresh cedar and shortbread on the finish. This wine screams for grilled figs with goat cheese, drizzled in orange blossom honey."
£37 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £48.19 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 FEL, Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage production: 468 cases
£52 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £65.60 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 FEL, Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage production: 468 cases
£310 / Case£51.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £391.22 / Case, £65.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Soliste, L’Age D’Or Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: 417 cases
L’Age D’Or comes from a vineyard just north of Sebastopol adjacent to the Laguna de Santa Rosa, the largest tributary of the Russian River.... Originally planted in 1971, these are among the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Russian River Valley. The vineyard is immaculately and sustainably managed.
Having white Burgundies as benchmarks, especially the wines of Raveneau, Jobard and Coche-Dury, Don and Claude were never to anxious to even attempt to craft Chardonnay in the new world as they had always felt that the wines were sometimes over the top with buttery pop corn mouth feel, way too much oak, high alcohol and clunky.
Their success with Sauvignon Blanc, and especially with St. Andelain, convinced them to begin a three year commitment with a fabulous, well-established vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Their willingness to experiment with different vinification as well as aging for 16 months in 600L thick stave barrels (44% new) results in a Chardonnay of great elegance, length and verve; very Meursault-like.
£43 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £54.80 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Aperture, Chenin Blanc, Alexander Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
Production: 3,294 cases
Aperture's Chenin Blanc is a vibrant and bright wine, coming from old vines planted in the 1940’s. It is a product of its rich clay loam soils and... colder, brisk nights that are made possible by the Delta Breeze coming in off the San Pablo Bay.
The 2021 Chenin Blanc fruit was night-harvested from the cool Clarksberg AVA on the Sacramento River. Jesse incorporated 80% stainless-steel barrels and 20% neutral French oak barrels for the 2021 vintage. Once it was transferred to barrel, the wine was placed in the cold barrel room to keep the fermentation cool and slow, maintaining freshness and bright aromatics. As the wine slowly fermented for an additional 3 weeks in barrel, Jesse topped and stirred each barrel weekly. The wine stayed in those same barrels for 6 months before bottling.
£355 / Case£29.58 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £464.45 / Case, £38.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Aperture, Chenin Blanc, Alexander Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc
Production: 3,294 cases
Aperture's Chenin Blanc is a vibrant and bright wine, coming from old vines planted in the 1940’s. It is a product of its rich clay loam soils and... colder, brisk nights that are made possible by the Delta Breeze coming in off the San Pablo Bay.
The 2021 Chenin Blanc fruit was night-harvested from the cool Clarksberg AVA on the Sacramento River. Jesse incorporated 80% stainless-steel barrels and 20% neutral French oak barrels for the 2021 vintage. Once it was transferred to barrel, the wine was placed in the cold barrel room to keep the fermentation cool and slow, maintaining freshness and bright aromatics. As the wine slowly fermented for an additional 3 weeks in barrel, Jesse topped and stirred each barrel weekly. The wine stayed in those same barrels for 6 months before bottling.
£30 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £39.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 Aperture, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 2,033 cases
Few wines can boast such a balance of complexity and depth with a style that... is guaranteed to put a huge smile on the faces of everyone who drinks them. You can lay back and enjoy the experience just as much as you can admire the craftsmanship that went into making them.
Fruit for the Cabernet comes from the Del Rio, Oliver Ranch, SJ Ranch, and 1912 Estate Vineyards. They are celebrated in their own rights with Aperture's single-vineyard programme, but come together irresistibly in the Cabernet Sauvignon 2020.
£750 / Case£62.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £944.93 / Case, £78.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 Aperture, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 2,033 cases
Few wines can boast such a balance of complexity and depth with a style that... is guaranteed to put a huge smile on the faces of everyone who drinks them. You can lay back and enjoy the experience just as much as you can admire the craftsmanship that went into making them.
Fruit for the Cabernet comes from the Del Rio, Oliver Ranch, SJ Ranch, and 1912 Estate Vineyards. They are celebrated in their own rights with Aperture's single-vineyard programme, but come together irresistibly in the Cabernet Sauvignon 2020.
£63 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £79.34 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days