2015
2015 Soliste, L’Age D’Or Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 12x75cl
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.
£495 / Case£41.25 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £632.45 / Case, £52.70 / 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
2015 Dana Estates, VASO Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: c.1,200 cases
£63 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £78.80 / 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
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
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
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
2015 Scherrer, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 12x75cl
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."
£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
2015 Bevan Cellars, Ontogeny Red Wine, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: 1,200 cases
£115 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £141.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Soliste, L’Esperance Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 75 cases
The fruit for L'Esperance come from Soliste's 'founding' Sonatera Vineyard. It is one of those unique vineyard sites that truly exemplifies the... Soliste philosophy and style. The hilltop site has three different exposures, north, south, and west. This geography funnels brisk marine winds over the vines reducing vigour, extending the ripening period of the grapes, and allowing distinctive aromatics to develop.
£65 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £81.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Soliste, Solitaire Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 67 cases
In Burgundy, a winemaker may reserve a special barrel for friends and family. They call this barrel Soliste. The Solitaire Pinot Noir is... co-founders Don Plumley and Claude Koeberle's ode to this concept, with a single-barrel given an extended ageing of 20 months to produce one of Sonoma’s most riveting wines.
The fruit for Solitaire is sourced from the Guidici Vineyard, hidden among the redwoods near Occidental in the western reaches of Sonoma. It’s the pinnacle of Soliste’s unique ‘Monoclone’ programme: a single clone from a single vineyard, aged in a single cooperage to craft extraordinary wine that exemplifies their identity and sense of place.
Four Corners Wine:
“The most deliciously classic Pinot aromatics soar from the glass, with rich undertones of mushroom, dried lavender, and crushed rosemary leading bright sparks of preserved cherries and a hint of white balsamic. With air, even more layers emerge with plums, and an almost cocoa/earthy note adding further depth. On the palate, the concentrated core opens to reveal crystal clean notes of crunchy red berries, a light dusting of earthy spices, building to a velvety core of gorgeous tannin and a crisp finish. It builds and builds with time in the glass, and will be an utter joy to open anytime over the coming 10+ years. What a wine!” (Nov. 2021)
£990 / Case£82.50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,226.45 / Case, £102.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Soliste, Solitaire Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Production: 67 cases
In Burgundy, a winemaker may reserve a special barrel for friends and family. They call this barrel Soliste. The Solitaire Pinot Noir is... co-founders Don Plumley and Claude Koeberle's ode to this concept, with a single-barrel given an extended ageing of 20 months to produce one of Sonoma’s most riveting wines.
The fruit for Solitaire is sourced from the Guidici Vineyard, hidden among the redwoods near Occidental in the western reaches of Sonoma. It’s the pinnacle of Soliste’s unique ‘Monoclone’ programme: a single clone from a single vineyard, aged in a single cooperage to craft extraordinary wine that exemplifies their identity and sense of place.
Four Corners Wine:
“The most deliciously classic Pinot aromatics soar from the glass, with rich undertones of mushroom, dried lavender, and crushed rosemary leading bright sparks of preserved cherries and a hint of white balsamic. With air, even more layers emerge with plums, and an almost cocoa/earthy note adding further depth. On the palate, the concentrated core opens to reveal crystal clean notes of crunchy red berries, a light dusting of earthy spices, building to a velvety core of gorgeous tannin and a crisp finish. It builds and builds with time in the glass, and will be an utter joy to open anytime over the coming 10+ years. What a wine!” (Nov. 2021)
£83 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £102.80 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Realm Cellars, Farella Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
£1,230 / Case£205 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,498.46 / Case, £249.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
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
2015 Bevan Cellars, Tench Vineyard EE Red Wine, Oakville 12x75cl
£3,600 / Case£300 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £4,367.66 / Case, £363.97 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Bevan Cellars, Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 6x75cl
£1,200 / Case£200 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,462.90 / Case, £243.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Bevan Cellars, Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red, Napa Valley 12x75cl
£2,400 / Case£200 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,925.79 / Case, £243.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 SLOAN ESTATE, ASTERISK Proprietary Red, Rutherford 6x75cl
Blend: c.55% Merlot, c.30% Cabernet Sauvignon, c.15% Cabernet Franc
Vintage production: <500 cases
£1,200 / Case£200 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,463.69 / Case, £243.95 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Favia, Cerro Sur, Napa Valley 3x75cl
£450 / Case£150 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £551.38 / Case, £183.79 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 3x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage Production: 1,850 cases
£1,990 / Case£663.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,399.45 / Case, £799.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Bevan Cellars, Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage production: 125 cases
The Wildfoote Vineyard is located in the narrowest part of the Stags Leap District AVA, roughly halfway between Cliff Lede Vineyards and... Realm Cellars.
This 114 acre wild protected wooded knoll in the heart of Stags Leap District is surrounded by 22 acres (9 ha) of foothill vineyards. The land was first developed by Si and June Foote, founders of the Napa Valley Land Trust. The property was purchased in 2011 by Jean Phillips, who renamed the vineyard to reflect its roots. She replanted and redeveloped the blocks, naming them after the area's wild animals. It is planted primarily in Cabernet Sauvignon with small blocks of Merlot, Petite Verdot, and Cabernet Franc for blending very special wines.
Russell Bevan utilises the best fruit from the Vixen Block for this sensational Cabernet Sauvignon. The classic elegance of Stags Leap District shine through with this aromatic yet finesses Cabernet. The aromatics are typically of floral and blue fruits; the palate is all about the simply incredible texture and purity.
£2,400 / Case£200 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,925.79 / Case, £243.82 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Favia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 3x75cl
£570 / Case£190 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £695.38 / Case, £231.79 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2015 Realm Cellars, Moonracer Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Vintage production: c.350 cases
£1,920 / Case£320 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,326.46 / Case, £387.74 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days