2022
2022 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 12x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage production: 888 cases
Lail Vineyards is the benchmark producer for California Sauvignon Blanc, having set the gold standard with the revered Georgia Sauvignon... Blanc. Not content with revolutionising this age-worthy style, Robin Lail and her team wanted to show what Napa was capable of with a Sauvignon Blanc of class and complexity that would deliver the goods with aplomb from release - the Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc.
By combining fruit from the Georgia Estate Vineyard in Coombsville with parcels from the cooler Coombsville AVA in the south of the Valley, winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky have produced a stunning wines that punches far above its weight every vintage.
£580 / Case£48.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £742.08 / Case, £61.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2022 Lail Vineyards, Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage production: 888 cases
Lail Vineyards is the benchmark producer for California Sauvignon Blanc, having set the gold standard with the revered Georgia Sauvignon... Blanc. Not content with revolutionising this age-worthy style, Robin Lail and her team wanted to show what Napa was capable of with a Sauvignon Blanc of class and complexity that would deliver the goods with aplomb from release - the Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc.
By combining fruit from the Georgia Estate Vineyard in Coombsville with parcels from the cooler Coombsville AVA in the south of the Valley, winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky have produced a stunning wines that punches far above its weight every vintage.
£50 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £63.84 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2022 Realm Cellars, Fidelio Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 6x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Production: 500 cases
Realm Cellars' unerring dedication to perfection has seen their portfolio of Single-Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons reach true 'Napa First Growth'... status. From Beckstoffer Dr. Crane to Moonracer, they are some of the Valley's elite wines and as collectible as it gets. There is one Single-Vineyard wine at Realm Cellars that stands apart for being the rarest of them all (only 500 cases produced), and representing the Estate's only white cuvée - Realm Cellars Fidelio Sauvignon Blanc.
The fruit is sourced from Realm's Farella Estate Vineyard in Coombsville. Winemaker Benoit Touquete used three different vessels (and materials) to age Fidelio – demi-muid neutral oak barrels, concrete eggs, and terracotta amphoras. Each vessel contributes to Fidelio’s unique layers, complexities, and depth.
Benoit thinks the Fidelio 2022 has the freshness of Dagueneau and the richness of Château Mouton-Rothschild's Ygrec - the best of both worlds, and we thoroughly agree. It is a wine that captures perfectly the ethos of Realm – richness and freshness, at the same time.
£595 / Case£99.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £733.22 / Case, £122.20 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
2022 Realm Cellars, Fidelio Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 1x75cl
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Production: 500 cases
Realm Cellars' unerring dedication to perfection has seen their portfolio of Single-Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons reach true 'Napa First Growth'... status. From Beckstoffer Dr. Crane to Moonracer, they are some of the Valley's elite wines and as collectible as it gets. There is one Single-Vineyard wine at Realm Cellars that stands apart for being the rarest of them all (only 500 cases produced), and representing the Estate's only white cuvée - Realm Cellars Fidelio Sauvignon Blanc.
The fruit is sourced from Realm's Farella Estate Vineyard in Coombsville. Winemaker Benoit Touquete used three different vessels (and materials) to age Fidelio – demi-muid neutral oak barrels, concrete eggs, and terracotta amphoras. Each vessel contributes to Fidelio’s unique layers, complexities, and depth.
Benoit thinks the Fidelio 2022 has the freshness of Dagueneau and the richness of Château Mouton-Rothschild's Ygrec - the best of both worlds, and we thoroughly agree. It is a wine that captures perfectly the ethos of Realm – richness and freshness, at the same time.
£101 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £124.40 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 2-4 days
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