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2021 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon-based
Vintage production: 2,815 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.
£435 / Case£72.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £545.04 / Case, £90.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon-based
Vintage production: 2,815 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.
£74 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £92.64 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 O’Shaughnessy, Chardonnay, Oakville 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 377 cases
The O'Shaughnessy Oakville a wine that's often been described as an a-typical Napa Chardonnay, edging to the more steely, energetic end of the spectrum.... Winemaker Saen Capiaux achieves this by blocking malolactic fermentation, and using just 26% new French Oak during élevage. He builds depth and texture through a combination of a very special selection of four Chardonnay clones in the vineyard, with gentle lees stirring in the winery.
£590 / Case£49.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £746.45 / Case, £62.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 O’Shaughnessy, Chardonnay, Oakville 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 377 cases
The O'Shaughnessy Oakville a wine that's often been described as an a-typical Napa Chardonnay, edging to the more steely, energetic end of the spectrum.... Winemaker Saen Capiaux achieves this by blocking malolactic fermentation, and using just 26% new French Oak during élevage. He builds depth and texture through a combination of a very special selection of four Chardonnay clones in the vineyard, with gentle lees stirring in the winery.
£51 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £64.40 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Mauritson Wines, Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel, Rockpile 12x75cl
Blend: 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
Vintage production: 1,057 cases
Straddling the ridge between the two arms of Lake Sonoma is the Rockpile AVA. One of the newest appellations in California,... Rockpile's location and history can be described in one word: dramatic!
S.P. Hallengren, great-great-great grandfather of Founder & Owner Clay Mauritson, first planted vines on the Rockpile valley floor in 1884, shipping every ounce of his wine back to Sweden. The Family's Rockpile homestead and ranch grew to 1,600 hectares by the early 1960s, when all but 280 ridgetop hectares were taken by the Army Corps of Engineers in order to develop Lake Sonoma. The vineyards shown in many of the historic family photos are now under water.
It was not until the early 1990s that the first acres of modern-era vines were planted and thrived, once it was discovered that Rockpile held great potential for ultra-premium mountain fruit.
What makes Rockpile so unique? The AVA is located at the Northwest edge of Dry Creek Valley where the two regions actually overlap. All the vineyards within the Rockpile AVA range from between 240-600m in elevation. Although Rockpile is located just 13 miles from the coast, Lake Sonoma provides an inversion layer that prevents the heavier fog that typically blankets other Northern California appellations, allowing for longer, more consistent sun exposure.
Moisture and daytime temperatures are regulated by howling coastal breezes and, in many cases, the steep slopes and rocky terrain require non-motorised vine management. Running through Mauritson's Rockpile Ridge Vineyards is the Healdsburg–Rogers Creek Fault, a dominant earthquake fault in Northern California, and you can see why the story of Rockpile is pure geo-political drama.
Four Corners Wine: "This is a seriously impressive Zinfandel from the outset. There's huge depth to this highly layered nose. A core of almost salted/cured charcuterie and dried fennel seed is wrapped in aromas of crushed black rock with a lift of fresh, energetic fruit. The palate has fantastic texture and is really well structured. it's a measured style with a great fruit profile and long finish. this a a very good, serious style of Zinfandel, refined and complex throughout." (Dec. 2022)
£530 / Case£44.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £680.93 / Case, £56.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2021 Mauritson Wines, Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel, Rockpile 1x75cl
Blend: 95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah
Vintage production: 1,057 cases
Straddling the ridge between the two arms of Lake Sonoma is the Rockpile AVA. One of the newest appellations in California,... Rockpile's location and history can be described in one word: dramatic!
S.P. Hallengren, great-great-great grandfather of Founder & Owner Clay Mauritson, first planted vines on the Rockpile valley floor in 1884, shipping every ounce of his wine back to Sweden. The Family's Rockpile homestead and ranch grew to 1,600 hectares by the early 1960s, when all but 280 ridgetop hectares were taken by the Army Corps of Engineers in order to develop Lake Sonoma. The vineyards shown in many of the historic family photos are now under water.
It was not until the early 1990s that the first acres of modern-era vines were planted and thrived, once it was discovered that Rockpile held great potential for ultra-premium mountain fruit.
What makes Rockpile so unique? The AVA is located at the Northwest edge of Dry Creek Valley where the two regions actually overlap. All the vineyards within the Rockpile AVA range from between 240-600m in elevation. Although Rockpile is located just 13 miles from the coast, Lake Sonoma provides an inversion layer that prevents the heavier fog that typically blankets other Northern California appellations, allowing for longer, more consistent sun exposure.
Moisture and daytime temperatures are regulated by howling coastal breezes and, in many cases, the steep slopes and rocky terrain require non-motorised vine management. Running through Mauritson's Rockpile Ridge Vineyards is the Healdsburg–Rogers Creek Fault, a dominant earthquake fault in Northern California, and you can see why the story of Rockpile is pure geo-political drama.
Four Corners Wine: "This is a seriously impressive Zinfandel from the outset. There's huge depth to this highly layered nose. A core of almost salted/cured charcuterie and dried fennel seed is wrapped in aromas of crushed black rock with a lift of fresh, energetic fruit. The palate has fantastic texture and is really well structured. it's a measured style with a great fruit profile and long finish. this a a very good, serious style of Zinfandel, refined and complex throughout." (Dec. 2022)
£45 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £57.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Barnett Vineyards, Merlot, Spring Mountain District 12x75cl
Blend: 88% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 57 barrels
£650 / Case£54.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £825.79 / Case, £68.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Barnett Vineyards, Merlot, Spring Mountain District 1x75cl
Blend: 88% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: 57 barrels
£55 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £69.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Barnett, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District 1x75cl
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 147 barrels
£62 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £78.14 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Barnett, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District 12x75cl
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 147 barrels
£740 / Case£61.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £932.93 / Case, £77.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Spear, Gnesa Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: c.250 cases
SPEAR's Estate Gnesa Vineyard lies immediately west of the home ranch on the steep, north facing slope of almost pure sand, giving the wine... its unmistakable intensity and minerality. What makes this Chardonnay so good is its balance of richness and zing. This complexity and sense of place is a direct result of owner Ofer Shepher's dedication to sustainable, organic farming.
£435 / Case£36.25 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £560.45 / Case, £46.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Spear, Gnesa Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: c.250 cases
SPEAR's Estate Gnesa Vineyard lies immediately west of the home ranch on the steep, north facing slope of almost pure sand, giving the wine... its unmistakable intensity and minerality. What makes this Chardonnay so good is its balance of richness and zing. This complexity and sense of place is a direct result of owner Ofer Shepher's dedication to sustainable, organic farming.
£37 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £47.60 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 Epoch Estate, Estate Blend, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 36% Syrah, 36% Mourvèdre, 22% Grenache, 6% Tempranillo
Vintage production: 1,924 cases
£42 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £54.35 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2014 Epoch Estate, Estate Blend, Paso Robles 6x75cl
Blend: 36% Syrah, 36% Mourvèdre, 22% Grenache, 6% Tempranillo
Vintage production: 1,924 cases
£250 / Case£41.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £323.69 / Case, £53.95 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Scherrer, Scherrer Vineyard Old & Mature Vines Zinfandel, Alexander Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Zinfandel
Production: 560 cases
£34 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £44.59 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Scherrer, Helfer Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 116 cases
The Helfer Vineyard is located in the Vine Hill area of the Russian River Valley. The vineyard’s densely planted vines require hand cultivation and... yield more concentrated fruit than can be achieved by traditional California vine spacing. Fred bottles this Chardonnay without fining or filtration to preserve its finer qualities.
£44 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £56.00 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Scherrer, Helfer Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 116 cases
The Helfer Vineyard is located in the Vine Hill area of the Russian River Valley. The vineyard’s densely planted vines require hand cultivation and... yield more concentrated fruit than can be achieved by traditional California vine spacing. Fred bottles this Chardonnay without fining or filtration to preserve its finer qualities.
£525 / Case£43.75 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £668.45 / Case, £55.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Spear, Estate Grown Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: c.300 cases
£32 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £41.60 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Spear, Estate Grown Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage production: c.300 cases
£380 / Case£31.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £494.45 / Case, £41.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Zotovich, Z Cuvee Estate Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage Production: 67 Cases
£48 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £61.39 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2018 Zotovich, Z Cuvee Estate Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage Production: 67 Cases
£575 / Case£47.92 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £735.50 / Case, £61.29 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2019 Clos Solene, Hommage Blanc, Paso Robles 1x75cl
Blend: 75% Roussanne, 25% Viognier
Vintage production: 250 cases
£50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £63.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2020 Dragonette, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 800 cases
Fruit for the Sta. Rita Hills Pinot is sourced from a select group of top sites. Radian is a dramatic, steep, remote and almost otherworldly... Vineyard. The cold, windy conditions give tiny yields and great concentration. Bentrock is another steep site subject to cold winds and dense fog, giving the wines concentrated red fruits and minerals. Spear is know for its sandy loam soils, producing red fruited wines with fresh herbs. Fiddlestix is composed of shale, sandy and clay loam soils, with some
chert. Wines from here are rich, high-pitched, spicy, and complex. Duvarita produces tiny yields of fresh, elegant, savory wines with herbs. La Rinconada is a rock-filled, north facing slope. It add pretty, middle weight fruit and good structure.
£565 / Case£47.08 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £716.45 / Case, £59.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2017 Chappellet, Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec
£57 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £71.60 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days