100 points
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
2019 Alejandro Bulgheroni, Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc
£795 / Case£265 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £965.92 / Case, £321.97 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
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 L’Aventure, Côte à Côte, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 34% Grenache, 34% Syrah, 32% Mourvedre
£90 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £111.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
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
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
NV Cliff Lede, Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical (2015-2017) 6x75cl
Contains 2x75cl of each vintage
£1,300 / Case£216.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,583.04 / Case, £263.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Blankiet Estate, Mythicus Paradise Hills, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 175 cases
The Mythicvs represents the crème de la crème of the Estate Vineyard, combining a dedicated block of Cabernet just above the winery... with the very best lots from throughout the Estate. It is quite simply the pinnacle of Napa Cabernet, with five perfect 100-point scores in just seven vintages.
As Jeb Dunnuck says of the 2019: “This wine absolutely stopped me in my tracks… it’s a legendary Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon.”
£950 / Case£316.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,149.61 / Case, £383.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2016 Blankiet Estate, Mythicus Paradise Hills, Napa Valley 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 148 cases
The Mythicvs represents the crème de la crème of the Estate Vineyard, combining a dedicated block of Cabernet just above the winery... with the very best lots from throughout the Estate. It is quite simply the pinnacle of Napa Cabernet, with five perfect 100-point scores in just seven vintages.
As Antonio Galloni says: "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mythicus Paradise Hills Vineyard is a total stunner and one of the great wines of the vintage"
£995 / Case£331.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,203.61 / Case, £401.20 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2020 Andremily, Mourvèdre, California 1x75cl
Blend: 86% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah, 2% Viognier
Vintage production: 500 cases
There is nothing in the world that can compare with the Andremily Mourvèdre. As Perrotti-Brown says: “I think it is... safe to say that with the possible exception of Beaucastel’s Hommage a Jacques Perrin, there is no one in the world producing greater Mourvedre than Jim.”
The vineyard sources are Alta Mesa (Santa Barbara County), G2 (Paso Robles), Larner (Ballard Canyon), and Slide Hill - Andremily's new Estate Vineyard in Edna Valley.
£130 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £160.00 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2004 Sine Qua Non, Ode To E Grenache, Sta. Rita Hills 1x75cl
Blend: 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 2% Viognier
Vintage production: n/a
Part of the famous EBA (Extended Barrel Aged) programme, the Ode to E Grenache comes entirely from the Eleven Confessions Estate Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
£815 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £981.97 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 SLOAN ESTATE, SLOAN Proprietary Red, Rutherford 3x75cl
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon-based
Vintage production: 630 cases
SLOAN ESTATE has been producing some of Napa's most revered and highly sought-after wines for almost 20 years and remains one of the... most private and guarded wineries in the World. It is rightly held alongside Screaming Eagle, Scarecrow and Harlan Estate for its incredible quality and rare exclusivity.
SLOAN ESTATE sits among ancient manzanita and pines trees above the famous Auberge de Soleil in the hills of eastern Rutherford, with only 5.2ha under vine. It has the perfect blend of white tufa soil, cooling marine influence, and ideal sun exposure for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
With a tiny annual production, consistently high praise from the critics, and a closed mailing list reserved for collectors of California’s top labels, it is almost impossible to buy at release.
£1,750 / Case£583.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,111.52 / Case, £703.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 Next of Kyn, No8 Assortment Case, California 5x75cl
Contains: 3x75cl & 1x150cl
£1,850 / Case£370 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,240.22 / Case, £448.04 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 L’Aventure, Estate Cuvee, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 50% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot
£71 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £88.40 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2013 SLOAN ESTATE, SLOAN Proprietary Red, Rutherford 3x75cl
£1,800 / Case£600 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,171.84 / Case, £723.95 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2020 Next of Kyn, No14 Assortment Case, California 4x75cl
OWC contains: 3x75cl No.14 and 1x75cl Touriga Nacional Numero Seis
Blend: (No.14) 41% Grenache, 27% Petite Sirah, 25% Syrah, 5.5% Mourvèdre, 1.5% Petit Manseng
Blend: (Numero Seis) 84% Touriga... Nacional with 7.4% Syrah, 6.8% Petite Sirah, 1.8% Petit Manseng
Vintage production: 538 cases
Manfred's Next of Kyn label is based solely around the Estate Cumulus Vineyard surrounding his home in Ventura County. It made its debut in 2007, quickly becoming one of the World's most collectable Rhône-varietal blends.
In 2015, Manfred took things to the next level when he added the Touriga Nacional to the line-up, making one of the most incredible single-vineyard duo's in California. Perhaps most famous in its native Portugal, the Touriga Nacional varietal thrives in Ventura County and this is the West Coast's greatest example.
£1,600 / Case£400 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,935.36 / Case, £483.84 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival ⋅ Please contact us to know more
2015 Realm Cellars, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 325 cases
£375 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £453.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2016 Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Collectors Case, Sta. Rita Hills 6x75cl
Contains: 3x75cl each Subir Syrah & Parajito del Amor Grenache
£2,750 / Case£458.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £3,324.41 / Case, £554.07 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2006 Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Collectors Case, Sta. Rita Hills 6x75cl
Contains: 3x75cl each A Shot in The Dark Syrah & In the Crosshairs Grenache
£5,800 / Case£966.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £6,984.26 / Case, £1,164.04 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
