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2023 Arkenstone, NVD Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 12x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 750 cases
*Owners Ron and Susan Krausz purchased their Estate in 1997 after falling in love with the property's rugged beauty and natural setting... among the forests of Howell Mountain.
They adored the profile of the Cabernet from the steep, eastern volcanic slopes of Napa, and they began to explore further south in the Vaca Mountain Range for additional sources of outstanding fruit.
This led to the birth of their NVD ('Napa Valley Designate') label - a remarkable expression Mountain Cabernet.
£1,120 / Case£93.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,392.82 / Case, £116.07 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival
2023 Arkenstone, Estate Red, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
*Vintage production: 750 cases
*Arkenstone Estate Winery and winemaker Sam Kaplan are a match made in heaven, turning... heads with their thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Howell Mountain Estate wines since 2006.
Arkenstone Estate is perched high on the west-facing slopes of Howell Mountain. It’s a breathtaking property that has been farmed organically since day one, and you’ll find Sam in the vineyard tending to vines as often as in the cellar. It takes this unerring level of commitment to build such a high reputation, and produced wines of this quality.
£1,350 / Case£225 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,644.41 / Case, £274.07 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival2023 Arkenstone, NVD Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 750 cases
*Owners Ron and Susan Krausz purchased their Estate in 1997 after falling in love with the property's rugged beauty and natural setting... among the forests of Howell Mountain.
They adored the profile of the Cabernet from the steep, eastern volcanic slopes of Napa, and they began to explore further south in the Vaca Mountain Range for additional sources of outstanding fruit.
This led to the birth of their NVD ('Napa Valley Designate') label - a remarkable expression Mountain Cabernet.
£95 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £118.07 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival
2023 Arkenstone, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sémillon
*Vintage production: 450 cases
*Equal to the Estate Red, the Estate Sauvignon Blanc is done in the Bordeaux style of winemaking, including a small... percentage of Sémillon in the final blend. As with many Bordeaux Châteaux, Arkenstone utilises large concrete eggs for the vinification as well as new and once-used French oak.
The free-run Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged in oak and concrete vessels for roughly a year sur-lie and without racking or battonage. The Semillon is fermented and aged sur-lie for the same time but in all-new French oak. Once blended, the Estate Blanc is then aged in bottle for 18 months before release. The Wine Balance, structure, and texture are at the core of the Estate Blanc. This foundation makes it quite versatile at the dinner table. From raw seafood to hearty pork dishes, the combination of rich fruit and bright acidity makes it a perfect match.
Though easy to enjoy, the Estate Blanc is more intellectual than it is quaffable. Whereas most Sauvignon Blanc blends are meant to be enjoyed for the prelude to an evening, Arkenstone’s has the integrity to last from amuse-bouche to the final dessert of a lengthy meal.
Howell Mountain is composed primarily of volcanic soils. At Arkenstone, the vines are planted in red Aiken Loam and White Tufa. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are planted in the Tufa, comprised of compacted volcanic ash, and are 100% organically grown.
£665 / Case£110.83 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £821.90 / Case, £136.98 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival
2021 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 250 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both block. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£178 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £217.67 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2018 Vangone, Block D Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive (see picture above), to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: 100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (250 cases).
Block D faces Atlas Peak to the east, on an incredibly steep part of the vineyard. This Cabernet is characteristic for its fruit-driven nose and incredibly powerful, structured core.
£185 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £226.10 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2023 Maxem, Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
*Vintage production: 100 cases
*2023 is a landmark moment for MAXEM - the first ever vintage at the new Estate Vineyard. They have officially entered the big leagues!
The... Estate Vineyard is located towards the very top of the famous Stoetz Lane above the town of Occidental, on the hilltops of the Sonoma Coast. Just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, this gorgeous vineyard is right next to two long-established 'Grand Crus': the U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard, and Silver Eagle Vineyard.
Peeking above the fogline, the sites get perfect sunshine to balance the bracing sea breezes, producing wines of tension and power.
£100 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £123.91 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days2019 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 250 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both blocks. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£182 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £222.50 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2017 Arkenstone, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Howell Mountain 1x75cl
*Blend: 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Semillon
*Vintage production: 380 cases
*The Arkenstone Estate Sauvignon Blanc, originally planted in 1997, is grown in 6 different very steep, very rocky, vineyard... blocks on the Howell Mountain Estate. Choosing to plant only in the perfect patches of nutrient lacking, well-drained, white volcanic soils, the team can grow very concentrated, rich, but balanced, beautiful Sauvignon Blanc. Along with the Sauvignon Blanc in the lower part of our vineyard, we also farm a small block of Semillon which forms part of the final blend.
The percentage of Semillon will change each vintage, but the results are always consistent. The Semillon adds beautiful floral aromatics along with a bigger mid-palate that seamlessly complements and integrates with the Sauvignon Blanc’s natural notes of melon, citrus, and minerality.
From Arkenstone’s rigorous farming practices to crafting the final blend in the winery, this is very much their tip of the cap to the classic white wines of Bordeaux. As with all 13 acres (5.3ha) of the Arkenstone Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are both farmed exclusively in-house using only organic farming techniques overseen by Winemaker Sam Kaplan.
£117 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £144.38 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days 2017 Arkenstone, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Semillon
*Vintage production: 380 cases
*The Arkenstone Estate Sauvignon Blanc, originally planted in 1997, is grown in 6 different very steep, very rocky, vineyard... blocks on the Howell Mountain Estate. Choosing to plant only in the perfect patches of nutrient lacking, well-drained, white volcanic soils, the team can grow very concentrated, rich, but balanced, beautiful Sauvignon Blanc. Along with the Sauvignon Blanc in the lower part of our vineyard, we also farm a small block of Semillon which forms part of the final blend.
The percentage of Semillon will change each vintage, but the results are always consistent. The Semillon adds beautiful floral aromatics along with a bigger mid-palate that seamlessly complements and integrates with the Sauvignon Blanc’s natural notes of melon, citrus, and minerality.
From Arkenstone’s rigorous farming practices to crafting the final blend in the winery, this is very much their tip of the cap to the classic white wines of Bordeaux. As with all 13 acres (5.3ha) of the Arkenstone Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are both farmed exclusively in-house using only organic farming techniques overseen by Winemaker Sam Kaplan.
£690 / Case£115 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £851.90 / Case, £141.98 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2023 Maxem, UV Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Chardonnay
*Vintage production: 250 cases
*MAXEM is all about precision, ultra-focused winemaking, and celebrating the finest terroir of the Sonoma Coast at the hands of winemaker Sam... Kaplan.
The wines are elegant, pure, remarkably balanced wines loaded with tension and energy, that have knocked us off our seats every time we've tasted them. They're as close in class to the Grand Crus of Burgundy we've ever experienced in California, while maintaining their unmistakable Sonoma DNA.
The U.V. Vineyard is six miles from the Pacific Ocean and contains a unique mix of sand and clay – the “Sebastopol Clays.” With a large proportion of the Wente heritage clone of Chardonnay planted, it is a highly prized site for the few wineries granted access.
£87 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £108.31 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2021 Vangone, Block D Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
Block D faces Atlas Peak to the east, on an incredibly steep part of the vineyard. This Cabernet is characteristic for its fruit-driven nose and incredibly powerful, structured core.
£178 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £217.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2021 Vangone, Block B Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vinatge production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The west-facing Block B has great exposure to the sunshine and the reservoir below has a significant cooling influence. The wine is full of savoury, perfumed aromatics which showcase the luxurious side of the vineyard and highlight the iron rich soils.
£178 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £217.70 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2021 MAXEM, U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Chardonnay
*Vintage production: 130 cases
*MAXEM is all about precision, ultra-focused winemaking, and celebrating the finest terroir of the Sonoma Coast at the hands of winemaker Sam... Kaplan.
The wines are elegant, pure, remarkably balanced wines loaded with tension and energy, that have knocked us off our seats every time we've tasted them. They're as close in class to the Grand Crus of Burgundy we've ever experienced in California, while maintaining their unmistakable Sonoma DNA.
2021 is MAXEM's first ever vintage from the legendary U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard . This site 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.
£77 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £96.47 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days 2021 MAXEM, U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 12x75cl
*Blend: 100% Chardonnay
*Vintage production: 130 cases
*MAXEM is all about precision, ultra-focused winemaking, and celebrating the finest terroir of the Sonoma Coast at the hands of winemaker Sam... Kaplan.
The wines are elegant, pure, remarkably balanced wines loaded with tension and energy, that have knocked us off our seats every time we've tasted them. They're as close in class to the Grand Crus of Burgundy we've ever experienced in California, while maintaining their unmistakable Sonoma DNA.
2021 is MAXEM's first ever vintage from the legendary U.V. Lucky Well Vineyard . This site 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.
£900 / Case£75 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,128.82 / Case, £94.07 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2019 Arkenstone, Estate Red, Howell Mountain 1x75cl
*Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec
*Vintage production: 650 cases
*Arkenstone Estate Winery and winemaker Sam Kaplan are a match made in heaven,... turning heads with their thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Howell Mountain Estate wines since 2006.
Arkenstone Estate is perched high on the west-facing slopes of Howell Mountain. It's a breathtaking property that has been farmed organically since day one, and you'll find Sam in the vineyard tending to vines as often as in the cellar. It takes this unerring level of commitment to build such a high reputation, and produced wines of this quality.
£202 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £246.47 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days2019 Arkenstone, Estate Red, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec
*Vintage production: 650 cases
*Arkenstone Estate Winery and winemaker Sam Kaplan are a match made in heaven,... turning heads with their thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Howell Mountain Estate wines since 2006.
Arkenstone Estate is perched high on the west-facing slopes of Howell Mountain. It's a breathtaking property that has been farmed organically since day one, and you'll find Sam in the vineyard tending to vines as often as in the cellar. It takes this unerring level of commitment to build such a high reputation, and produced wines of this quality.
£1,195 / Case£199.17 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,458.41 / Case, £243.07 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days2021 Vangone, Block D Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
Block D faces Atlas Peak to the east, on an incredibly steep part of the vineyard. This Cabernet is characteristic for its fruit-driven nose and incredibly powerful, structured core.
£1,060 / Case£176.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,296.62 / Case, £216.10 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival2021 Vangone, Block B Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vinatge production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The west-facing Block B has great exposure to the sunshine and the reservoir below has a significant cooling influence. The wine is full of savoury, perfumed aromatics which showcase the luxurious side of the vineyard and highlight the iron rich soils.
£1,060 / Case£176.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,296.62 / Case, £216.10 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival2021 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 6x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 250 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both block. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£1,060 / Case£176.67 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,296.41 / Case, £216.07 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival2021 Vangone, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 12x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 250 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
The Estate Cabernet is a stunning combination of both block. It carries notes from each and shines with gorgeous density, structure and personality.
£2,100 / Case£175 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £2,568.82 / Case, £214.07 / BottleAvailability: Future Arrival 2016 Arkenstone, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Sémillon
*Vintage production: n/a
*The Arkenstone Estate Sauvignon Blanc, originally planted in 1997, is grown in 6 different very steep, very rocky, vineyard... blocks on the Howell Mountain Estate. Choosing to plant only in the perfect patches of nutrient lacking, well-drained, white volcanic soils, the team can grow very concentrated, rich, but balanced, beautiful Sauvignon Blanc. Along with the Sauvignon Blanc in the lower part of our vineyard, we also farm a small block of Semillon which forms part of the final blend.
The percentage of Semillon will change each vintage, but the results are always consistent. The Semillon adds beautiful floral aromatics along with a bigger mid-palate that seamlessly complements and integrates with the Sauvignon Blanc’s natural notes of melon, citrus, and minerality.
From Arkenstone’s rigorous farming practices to crafting the final blend in the winery, this is very much their tip of the cap to the classic white wines of Bordeaux. As with all 13 acres (5.3ha) of the Arkenstone Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are both farmed exclusively in-house using only organic farming techniques overseen by Winemaker Sam Kaplan.
£710 / Case£118.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £875.90 / Case, £145.98 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days
2015 Arkenstone, Estate Red, Howell Mountain 6x75cl
*Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 4% Malbec
*Vintage production: 500 cases
*Arkenstone Estate Winery and winemaker Sam Kaplan are a match made in... heaven, turning heads with their thrilling Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Howell Mountain Estate wines since 2006.
Arkenstone Estate is perched high on the west-facing slopes of Howell Mountain. It's a breathtaking property that has been farmed organically since day one, and you'll find Sam in the vineyard tending to vines as often as in the cellar. It takes this unerring level of commitment to build such a high reputation, and produced wines of this quality.
£1,250 / Case£208.33 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £1,524.41 / Case, £254.07 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days2019 Vangone, Block D Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x75cl
*Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
*Vintage production: 100 cases
*Every aspect of Vangone Estate is about adventure, discovery and exclusivity. From the precarious drive up through hidden backroads,... to the breathtaking view that awaits you when you arrive, to the luxurious micro-production Cabernet Sauvignons produced here, Vangone is the ultimate insider's secret.
Stylistically, Vangone is a phenomenal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon: rich and hedonistic, while refined and textured in equal measure. Proprietor Mark Davidowski and winemaker Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone Estate, Maxem, Momento Mori) produce a unique trio of wines: c.100 cases each of two individual vineyard parcels, Block B and Block D, as well as masterfully combining them into the Estate Cabernet (c.250 cases).
Block D faces Atlas Peak to the east, on an incredibly steep part of the vineyard. This Cabernet is characteristic for its fruit-driven nose and incredibly powerful, structured core.
£182 / BottleDuty Status: In Bond ⋅ Price incl. of Duty & VAT: £222.50 / BottleAvailability: Immediate ⋅ ETA to UK address: 1-2 days