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Offering a veritable kaleidoscope of ripe cassis, blackberries and black liquorice with underlying darker notes of tobacco and spices, Spinning Plates 2019 is loaded with pliant fruit and a generously silky structure which promises nothing but an exceptional future for those able to resist the lure of perfectly ripe youthful fruit. Kept a secret even from the critics, this is a true cult wine which has already sold over 80% of the 800 cases made to the domestic US mailing-list.

Bedazzle your palate with the exceptional Vine Hill Ranch VHR Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, meticulously handcrafted in a biodiversity-friendly estate nestled in Oakville, Napa Valley. This exquisite wine owes its uniquely intense flavour-solid tannin integration and lengthy palate to a combination of hand-harvested clusters, indigenous yeast fermentation, and eighteen months in French oak barrels. The Phillips family, dedicated stewards of the terroir for three generations, meticulously tends seven blocks of rare vineyards to create this limited production, single-vineyard wine. Promising prominent red and black fruit elements interwoven with spice nuances, the Vine Hill Ranch VHR Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is more than a vintage - it's a rich, layered expression of its distinctive terroir laced with impeccable elegance. A hidden gem for connoisseurs, it offers a vibrant and age-worthy experience that radiates the timeless authenticity of premium Californian wine.

At the heart of Napa Valley, renowned for its exquisite wine production, lies the creator of the Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay 2019, a fine testament to age-old tradition and modern ingenuity. This elegant varietal hails from the distinguished Spring Mountain District, where vines are meticulously nurtured in volcanic and sedimentary soil, fostering a remarkable complexity in their grapes.

The wine-making procedure is admirable in its precision; vine selection, hand-harvested at dawn, strictly barrel-fermented in French oak, and carefully aged sur-lees for twelve months. The result? An intoxicating symphony of vibrant fruit flavours, underscored by refined mineral undertones and a luxuriant creaminess.

Bright and intriguing on the palate, Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay 2019 displays sophisticated layers of lemon peel, green apple, and a subtle hint of toasty oak, culminating in a flawlessly balanced finish. Unarguably, a delightful addition to the seasoned oenophile's collection.

Exemplifying craftsmanship and devotion, the Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 is an exquisite connotation of the Wayfarer Vineyard's finesse. Nestled in California's rugged Sonoma Coast, the mesmerising terrains of Fort Ross-Seaview provides ideal terroir for the cool-climate varietal Pinot Noir.

Meticulously produced under the aegis of talented winemaker, Bibiana González Rave, the Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 demonstrates aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal, and bergamot. On the palate, the wine boasts layers of dark cherry, forest floor, baking spices, and Huckleberry.

Traditional French winemaking techniques are adhered to, tenderly aged in French oak barrels, lending an opulent texture and rich tannins. Reflecting the coastal locality's cool winds and coastal fog, this wine embodies the quintessence of terroir-expressive Pinot Noir from an exceptional vintage. Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 is indeed a unique masterpiece, ideal for the discerning oenophile who seeks the epitome of exquisite taste and sophistication.

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