California
California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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SG$1,668.45 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a nuclear fruit bomb of a wine, offering massive richness and depth while being as graceful as a ballerina, with no sensation of weight or heaviness. Classic To Kolan crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, spice, and tobacco notes all define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It has another 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it. This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from four blocks in To Kalon, aged 20 months in 82% new French oak. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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SG$1,395.95 |
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Decanter (100)Proprietor Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni established this label in 2014. Entirely estate fruit, comprising beautiful rich berry scents, oak, crushed rocks and a saline minerality tinged with dark chocolate. Enveloping, full and broad-shouldered. Saturated dark berry fruit, chocolate layer cake, vanilla and dried herbs de provence round out this Cabernet with its fierce tannins that are nicely integrated. |
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California | 1 | 99 (DC) |
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SG$2,060.21 |
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Decanter (99)Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance. |
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California | 6 | - |
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SG$1,416.67 |
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Dive into the depths of fine wine experience with the exceptional Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced by Marchesi Antinori, this exquisite Californian wine is sourced from the alluring vineyards of Howell Mountain AVA, renowned for its volcanic soils and unique microclimate. The painstaking crafting of this wine begins with careful hand harvesting and sorting, followed by 25 days of maceration. Thenceforth, it is meticulously aged in new French oak barrels for 20 months, providing a complex structure. This results in a Cabernet Sauvignon, profound in its opulence, revealing powerful notes of black cherry, cacao and an intriguing touch of minerality on the finish. Boasting balanced acidity and firm, ripe tannins, the Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a paragon of harmony and elegance. With limited production each year, it’s a prestigious addition for the discerning oenophiles, providing a sensory exploration that echoes the very essence of luxurious sipping. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$2,128.57 |
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Vinous (93)The 2013 Amuse Bouche is one of the more refined wines I have tasted here. Sweet floral and spice notes open up first, followed by an intricately woven fabric of expressive dark red fleshed fruits. Hints of menthol, tobacco and wild flowers add to the wine's sensual, perfumed personality. Elegant, supple and forward, the 2013 Amuse Bouche can be enjoyed young. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$2,128.57 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Amuse Bouche, the flagship Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend, is absolutely delicious. Dark cherry, mocha, spice and leather open up nicely in the glass. Fleshy, supple and radiant, with silky tannins underpinning the fruit, the 2014 has a lot to offer, even in the early going. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$2,188.09 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Proprietary Red Blend Amuse Bouche is composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bombastic scents of ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of Morello cherries, star anise, cardamom and red roses, plus a touch of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is an exercise in poise, delivering loads of vibrant black fruit and exotic spice flavors with bold freshness plus exquisitely ripe, rounded tannins, finishing with fantastic length and perfume. Absolutely stunning Merlot! |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$1,539.54 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota (445 cases) is absolutely magnificent. Opaque black/purple in color, it comes across like a Château Montrose from a great vintage – a very earthy St.-Estèphe-inspired wine with the essence of loamy soil and crushed rocks interwoven with blackberry and cassis fruit. Some oak makes an appearance, but it is pushed to the background by the extravagance and enormous body and extract of this wine of phenomenal intensity. This is a classic Pierre Seillan style of wine meant for 25-40 years of cellaring. |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,193.17 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard has a compelling savoriness of char-grilled meat and roasted nuts on the nose with a core of crème de cassis, violets and crushed plums plus a touch of garrigue. Medium-bodied and tautly structured with firm, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, it has a incredible depth of primary fruit and earthy layers, finishing with incredible length and a lovely mineral hint. 432 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$1,092.66 |
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James Suckling (97)This is stunning on the nose with crushed cassis, like creme de cassis, and violets. So beautiful to smell. Medium to full body. Compact, refined tannins flow across the palate to the borders of the wine. All about balance, freshness and purity. One of the best ever. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$1,261.59 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a profound yet slightly broody nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal wonderfully fragrant notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and warm cassis, followed by nuances of garrigue, violets, tar and licorice plus a touch of wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has gorgeous velvety tannins and finely knit freshness supporting generous black and blue fruits, finishing very long and achingly fragrant. Wow. 1,000 cases were made. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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SG$1,209.25 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard spent 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold scents of fresh blackberries, black currants and mulberries plus suggestions of cedar chest, pencil lead, iron ore and truffles, with emerging wafts of crushed rocks and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers firm, grainy, exquisitely ripe tannins and seamless freshness supporting layer upon layer of black fruits, finishing on a long-lingering fragrant earth note. 800 cases were made. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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SG$3,075.09 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2018 Eaba is another wine from Jim that puts its foot firmly on the ripeness pedal and offers a blockbuster-like style of ripe black fruits, wood smoke, cured meats, and peppery goodness. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it’s flawlessly balanced, has gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years or so. The 2018 is 59% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, and the rest Viognier, aged 22 months in 50% new French oak. |
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California | 15 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$2,685.54 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The EABA is more Syrah-dominated and checks in as 65% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, and the rest Viognier that saw plenty of stems and close to two years in 50% new French oak. Its inky purple hue is followed by a sensational bouquet of bloody blue fruits, black raspberries, iron, ground pepper, baking spices, and who knows what else. Incredibly complex and nuanced (yet intense) aromatically, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, and a finish that won't quit. It’s certainly one of the biggest, richest wines in the lineup, yet like all of Jim's wines, it remains light on its feet, has brilliant purity of fruit, and is as drinkable as could be. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$856.41 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Another wine that flirts with perfection is the 2018 Mourvedre, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better Mourvèdre out there. Offering a beautiful freshness as well as powerful notes of black and blue fruits, violets, ground pepper, iron, and a touch of bloody meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe, silky tannins, no hard edges, and one heck of a great finish. This powerful, stacked Mourvèdre should have 15 years of longevity. The 2018 checks in as 85% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and the balance Viognier that was 25% destemmed and spent 21 months in 50% new French oak barriques and 600-liter demi-muids. |
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California | 2 | 92-94 (VN) |
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SG$3,050.69 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Mourvèdre is another potent wine in this range from Andremily. There's good energy here. It offers up an intriguing mix of tobacco, gravel, incense, leather and spice. Today, though, the Mourvèdre comes across as raw and not fully formed, but that's what aging is for. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$1,340.37 |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Andremily No. 4 has turned out beautifully. Ample and giving on the palate, with tremendous aromatic intensity, the 2015 has a ton to offer. A year ago, the No. 4 was decidedly exuberant. Today, it has developed into a polished wine that balances intensity and nuance. Lavender, mint, sage, chocolate and black cherry jam give the wine its dark personality, while a touch of whole clusters adds an attractive savory/peppery quality. The new oak is a bit on the lavish side, but that is a relatively small critique for a wine that offers so much pleasure. |
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California | 5 | 100 (JD) |
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SG$3,515.66 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine from Jim Binns is the 2019 No 8, a blend of 88% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and 3% Viognier. This full-bodied powerhouse of a wine has that rare mix of richness and elegance as well as a stunning array of red, blue, and black fruits along with notes of ground pepper, violets, and spring flowers. The balance is as good as it gets, it has ultra-fine tannins, and again, a mix of power and finesse that's something to behold. It's unquestionably approachable today yet should benefit from a few years of bottle age and keep for 15+. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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SG$3,054.15 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)I loved the 2020 No 9 from barrel and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Based on 89% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and the rest Viognier that was only 50% destemmed, it spent 22 months in 65% new French oak. A wine that demands lots of air to show at its best, it reveals a deep plum/purple hue as well as a brilliant bouquet of red, blue, and black fruits, ground pepper, iodine, crushed violets, and wild sagebrush. With incredible purity and precision aromatically, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a big, rich wine from Binns, but if anything, it shows another level of finesse and stays light on its feet and graceful. This world-class Syrah will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following two decades. It's clearly one of the wines of the vintage in Santa Barbara, if not one of the greatest 2020s in the state. |
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California | 15 | - |
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SG$1,241.29 |
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Pridefully showcasing the best of Santa Ynez Valley, the Andrew Murray Roasted Slope Vyd Syrah 2020 is indeed a masterpiece. Andrew Murray, renowned for his prodigious talent in winemaking, seamlessly infuses the robust character of Syrah grapes grown in the perfect Mediterranean climate of California. Methodically handpicked, the grapes are then fermented in small lots, capturing the elegant essence of the fruit without compromising the depth of flavour. This captivating red wine rivals even the best French Rhône varieties with its dark, smoky complexity and vibrant fruitiness, marked with rich, ripe, blackberry flavours—all underlined by a subtle hint of roasted meat. Its velvety tannins lend a sophisticated structure, and the finish is long and opulent. This exponent emulates the traditional French style, while keeping it uniquely 'Andrew Murray'. A bottle of Andrew Murray Roasted Slope Vyd Syrah 2020 is surely an experience catered for the discerning palate. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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SG$1,345.71 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)Arietta's 2011 Red Wine H Block is bright, focused and energetic, with beams of salinity that provide support. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, pomegranate and star anise give the 2011 an intriguing, exotic character. The 2011 has enough acidity and structure to age gracefully for a number of years. This is another strong 2011 from Arietta. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$1,015.44 |
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Vinous (93)(an 85/15 blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Lovely perfume combines pungent lime skin, stone fruits, lemon drop and essential oils. Dense, sappy and opulent yet somehow weightless, conveying a powerful impression of energy to the flavors of nectarine, lime oil and honey. The semillon contributes roundness. Finishes sexy and long, in need of a year or so in bottle to develop more complexity. Always a splendid blend. |
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California | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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SG$653.37 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley bursts with pure cranberries, black cherries, charcuterie, loamy earth and blood orange aromas. Medium-bodied, it has pleasing graininess and bursts of freshness to support the full, ripe fruits and flavorful finish. This cuvée offers classic Russian River fruit in a very classy frame. |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,346.63 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir UV Lucky Well Vineyard offers a lovely aromatic blend of fruit and earth, with layers of blueberries, orange peel, mushrooms, violet, moss and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is structured with powdery tannins and energetic acidity that highlight its citrus and earthy nuances on the persistent finish. |
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California | 15 | - |
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SG$1,464.74 |
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The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a well-crafted red wine, embodying the distinctive character of California's North Coast. Producers and lifelong friends, Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, utilise organic and sustainable viticulture to create wines that speak volumes about their provenance. Each grape is meticulously hand-harvested from diverse Californian sites, capturing the nuances of each vineyard's unique terroir. The 2021 expression triumphantly showcases their commitment to lucidity and precision. This Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, and maturity is reached in neutral oak, allowing its vivid fruit concentration and structured tannins to take centre stage. On the nose, it presents alluring blackcurrant and wild herb aromas, which unfurl on the palate alongside sophisticated notes of warm earth and velvety spice. The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a limited-production treasure, epitomising California’s viticultural excellence. |
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California | 1 | - |
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SG$907.32 |
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Relish the fine symphony of the Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits Blanches au Bouge 2020, a fine testament to Californian viticulture. Crafted in Santa Barbara County, under the seasoned expertise of pioneer winemaker Jim Clendenen, this white wine is an embodiment of finesse. The grapes, grown in the renowned Bien Nacido Vineyard, are meticulously sorted and feremented in French oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious blend of richness and vibrancy. On the nose, hints of citrus fruit merge seamlessly with toasty oak nuances; on the palate, expect structured minerality balanced with crisp acidity and a lingering finish. This iteration of Chardonnay resonates with the Au Bon Climat mantra - making wines of elegance and balance. Indulge in the Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits Blanches au Bouge 2020, a wine that stands triumphant as a shining beacon of the producer's commitment to excellence. |
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California | 3 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$1,426.59 |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is creamy and ample, with pretty floral notes that lend complexity. This is one of the richer, creamier wines readers will find from this part of the old-vine section of Sanford & Benedict. A few hours of aeration brings out gorgeous textural richness to play off the wine's natural brilliance. |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$1,059.98 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Pinot Noir Isabelle is bright and effusive, with tons of aromatic presence and fine balance. Sweet red cherry fruit, orange peel, spice and dried herbs open first, followed by a host of perfumed floral notes that lead into the mid-palate and finish. The 2019 is silky and quite elegant, all it really needs is another year or two in bottle to come into its own. |
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California | 1 | - |
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SG$1,066.46 |
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The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle 2020 heralds from California’s Santa Barbara County, bearing the distinct stamp of Au Bon Climat, a renowned name synonymous with craftsmanship and elegance. Counterfeit to traditional Burgundian practices, this luxurious gem undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting and sorting exercises, ensuring only the most ripened clusters are vinified. Aged in high-quality French oak barrels for 22 months, the winemaking process rewards us with a silky, velvety texture and remarkable depth. Blended from different vineyards around California, the Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle 2020 epitomises the region's unique terroir. Succumb to its garnet hue, inviting layers of dark cherries, ripe strawberries, understated spice, and earthy notes. It's a splendid expression of a sophisticated, balanced Pinot Noir with exceptional longevity. This wine encapsulates the skill and passion of Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat's master winemaker, whose commitment to quality and detailed artisanship is met by global acclaim. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$896.48 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is a dense, powerful wine. Dark red cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar, kirsch, blood orange, rose petal and healthy dose of new oak all meld together effortlessly. There's real character and depth here. Another year or two in bottle will be hugely beneficial in helping the elements meld together even more fully. Vineyard sites are Bien Nacido and a bit of Le Bon Climat. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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SG$1,500.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lithology Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is a nuclear fruit bomb of a wine, offering massive richness and depth while being as graceful as a ballerina, with no sensation of weight or heaviness. Classic To Kolan crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, spice, and tobacco notes all define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It has another 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it. This cuvée is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from four blocks in To Kalon, aged 20 months in 82% new French oak. |
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California | 1 | 100 (DC) |
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SG$1,250.00 |
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Decanter (100)Proprietor Alejandro Pedro Bulgheroni established this label in 2014. Entirely estate fruit, comprising beautiful rich berry scents, oak, crushed rocks and a saline minerality tinged with dark chocolate. Enveloping, full and broad-shouldered. Saturated dark berry fruit, chocolate layer cake, vanilla and dried herbs de provence round out this Cabernet with its fierce tannins that are nicely integrated. |
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California | 1 | 99 (DC) |
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SG$1,860.00 |
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Decanter (99)Lithology’s Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc is a riveting, opulent, flashy red, embodying everything there is to love about a full-flavoured California red wine. Loaded with blue fruit that will surely mellow with age, but for classicists looking forward to a finesse-driven Cabernet Franc, look elsewhere. This is larger-than-life Cabernet Franc, and there’s no denying the delicious factor, fueled by layers of blueberry, plum, and boysenberry fruit tinged with sweet cedar spices. A generous dose of minerality overtakes the mid-palate, and dusty tannins build on the finish, which gains in savoury saline edges. One can see a window into the future of this wine, which is bright and more refined as it will eventually shed some of its youthful exuberance. |
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California | 6 | - |
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SG$1,270.00 |
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Dive into the depths of fine wine experience with the exceptional Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Produced by Marchesi Antinori, this exquisite Californian wine is sourced from the alluring vineyards of Howell Mountain AVA, renowned for its volcanic soils and unique microclimate. The painstaking crafting of this wine begins with careful hand harvesting and sorting, followed by 25 days of maceration. Thenceforth, it is meticulously aged in new French oak barrels for 20 months, providing a complex structure. This results in a Cabernet Sauvignon, profound in its opulence, revealing powerful notes of black cherry, cacao and an intriguing touch of minerality on the finish. Boasting balanced acidity and firm, ripe tannins, the Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a paragon of harmony and elegance. With limited production each year, it’s a prestigious addition for the discerning oenophiles, providing a sensory exploration that echoes the very essence of luxurious sipping. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$1,895.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2013 Amuse Bouche is one of the more refined wines I have tasted here. Sweet floral and spice notes open up first, followed by an intricately woven fabric of expressive dark red fleshed fruits. Hints of menthol, tobacco and wild flowers add to the wine's sensual, perfumed personality. Elegant, supple and forward, the 2013 Amuse Bouche can be enjoyed young. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. |
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$1,895.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Amuse Bouche, the flagship Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend, is absolutely delicious. Dark cherry, mocha, spice and leather open up nicely in the glass. Fleshy, supple and radiant, with silky tannins underpinning the fruit, the 2014 has a lot to offer, even in the early going. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$1,950.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2018 Proprietary Red Blend Amuse Bouche is composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bombastic scents of ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of Morello cherries, star anise, cardamom and red roses, plus a touch of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is an exercise in poise, delivering loads of vibrant black fruit and exotic spice flavors with bold freshness plus exquisitely ripe, rounded tannins, finishing with fantastic length and perfume. Absolutely stunning Merlot! |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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SG$1,355.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota (445 cases) is absolutely magnificent. Opaque black/purple in color, it comes across like a Château Montrose from a great vintage – a very earthy St.-Estèphe-inspired wine with the essence of loamy soil and crushed rocks interwoven with blackberry and cassis fruit. Some oak makes an appearance, but it is pushed to the background by the extravagance and enormous body and extract of this wine of phenomenal intensity. This is a classic Pierre Seillan style of wine meant for 25-40 years of cellaring. |
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California | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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SG$1,040.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard has a compelling savoriness of char-grilled meat and roasted nuts on the nose with a core of crème de cassis, violets and crushed plums plus a touch of garrigue. Medium-bodied and tautly structured with firm, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, it has a incredible depth of primary fruit and earthy layers, finishing with incredible length and a lovely mineral hint. 432 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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SG$947.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is stunning on the nose with crushed cassis, like creme de cassis, and violets. So beautiful to smell. Medium to full body. Compact, refined tannins flow across the palate to the borders of the wine. All about balance, freshness and purity. One of the best ever. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$1,100.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a profound yet slightly broody nose to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal wonderfully fragrant notes of wild blueberries, black cherries, dark chocolate and warm cassis, followed by nuances of garrigue, violets, tar and licorice plus a touch of wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has gorgeous velvety tannins and finely knit freshness supporting generous black and blue fruits, finishing very long and achingly fragrant. Wow. 1,000 cases were made. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (WA) |
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SG$1,050.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97+)Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard spent 12 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold scents of fresh blackberries, black currants and mulberries plus suggestions of cedar chest, pencil lead, iron ore and truffles, with emerging wafts of crushed rocks and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers firm, grainy, exquisitely ripe tannins and seamless freshness supporting layer upon layer of black fruits, finishing on a long-lingering fragrant earth note. 800 cases were made. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2018 Eaba is another wine from Jim that puts its foot firmly on the ripeness pedal and offers a blockbuster-like style of ripe black fruits, wood smoke, cured meats, and peppery goodness. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it’s flawlessly balanced, has gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years or so. The 2018 is 59% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, and the rest Viognier, aged 22 months in 50% new French oak. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)The EABA is more Syrah-dominated and checks in as 65% Syrah, 22% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, and the rest Viognier that saw plenty of stems and close to two years in 50% new French oak. Its inky purple hue is followed by a sensational bouquet of bloody blue fruits, black raspberries, iron, ground pepper, baking spices, and who knows what else. Incredibly complex and nuanced (yet intense) aromatically, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, and a finish that won't quit. It’s certainly one of the biggest, richest wines in the lineup, yet like all of Jim's wines, it remains light on its feet, has brilliant purity of fruit, and is as drinkable as could be. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Another wine that flirts with perfection is the 2018 Mourvedre, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better Mourvèdre out there. Offering a beautiful freshness as well as powerful notes of black and blue fruits, violets, ground pepper, iron, and a touch of bloody meat, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe, silky tannins, no hard edges, and one heck of a great finish. This powerful, stacked Mourvèdre should have 15 years of longevity. The 2018 checks in as 85% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and the balance Viognier that was 25% destemmed and spent 21 months in 50% new French oak barriques and 600-liter demi-muids. |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2020 Mourvèdre is another potent wine in this range from Andremily. There's good energy here. It offers up an intriguing mix of tobacco, gravel, incense, leather and spice. Today, though, the Mourvèdre comes across as raw and not fully formed, but that's what aging is for. |
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Vinous (94)The 2015 Andremily No. 4 has turned out beautifully. Ample and giving on the palate, with tremendous aromatic intensity, the 2015 has a ton to offer. A year ago, the No. 4 was decidedly exuberant. Today, it has developed into a polished wine that balances intensity and nuance. Lavender, mint, sage, chocolate and black cherry jam give the wine its dark personality, while a touch of whole clusters adds an attractive savory/peppery quality. The new oak is a bit on the lavish side, but that is a relatively small critique for a wine that offers so much pleasure. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine from Jim Binns is the 2019 No 8, a blend of 88% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and 3% Viognier. This full-bodied powerhouse of a wine has that rare mix of richness and elegance as well as a stunning array of red, blue, and black fruits along with notes of ground pepper, violets, and spring flowers. The balance is as good as it gets, it has ultra-fine tannins, and again, a mix of power and finesse that's something to behold. It's unquestionably approachable today yet should benefit from a few years of bottle age and keep for 15+. |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)I loved the 2020 No 9 from barrel and this beauty does not disappoint from bottle. Based on 89% Syrah, 9% Mourvèdre, and the rest Viognier that was only 50% destemmed, it spent 22 months in 65% new French oak. A wine that demands lots of air to show at its best, it reveals a deep plum/purple hue as well as a brilliant bouquet of red, blue, and black fruits, ground pepper, iodine, crushed violets, and wild sagebrush. With incredible purity and precision aromatically, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a big, rich wine from Binns, but if anything, it shows another level of finesse and stays light on its feet and graceful. This world-class Syrah will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following two decades. It's clearly one of the wines of the vintage in Santa Barbara, if not one of the greatest 2020s in the state. |
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Pridefully showcasing the best of Santa Ynez Valley, the Andrew Murray Roasted Slope Vyd Syrah 2020 is indeed a masterpiece. Andrew Murray, renowned for his prodigious talent in winemaking, seamlessly infuses the robust character of Syrah grapes grown in the perfect Mediterranean climate of California. Methodically handpicked, the grapes are then fermented in small lots, capturing the elegant essence of the fruit without compromising the depth of flavour. This captivating red wine rivals even the best French Rhône varieties with its dark, smoky complexity and vibrant fruitiness, marked with rich, ripe, blackberry flavours—all underlined by a subtle hint of roasted meat. Its velvety tannins lend a sophisticated structure, and the finish is long and opulent. This exponent emulates the traditional French style, while keeping it uniquely 'Andrew Murray'. A bottle of Andrew Murray Roasted Slope Vyd Syrah 2020 is surely an experience catered for the discerning palate. |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)Arietta's 2011 Red Wine H Block is bright, focused and energetic, with beams of salinity that provide support. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, pomegranate and star anise give the 2011 an intriguing, exotic character. The 2011 has enough acidity and structure to age gracefully for a number of years. This is another strong 2011 from Arietta. |
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Vinous (93)(an 85/15 blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon): Bright, green-tinged yellow. Lovely perfume combines pungent lime skin, stone fruits, lemon drop and essential oils. Dense, sappy and opulent yet somehow weightless, conveying a powerful impression of energy to the flavors of nectarine, lime oil and honey. The semillon contributes roundness. Finishes sexy and long, in need of a year or so in bottle to develop more complexity. Always a splendid blend. |
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Wine Advocate (95)Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley bursts with pure cranberries, black cherries, charcuterie, loamy earth and blood orange aromas. Medium-bodied, it has pleasing graininess and bursts of freshness to support the full, ripe fruits and flavorful finish. This cuvée offers classic Russian River fruit in a very classy frame. |
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Wine Advocate (97)Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir UV Lucky Well Vineyard offers a lovely aromatic blend of fruit and earth, with layers of blueberries, orange peel, mushrooms, violet, moss and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is structured with powdery tannins and energetic acidity that highlight its citrus and earthy nuances on the persistent finish. |
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The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a well-crafted red wine, embodying the distinctive character of California's North Coast. Producers and lifelong friends, Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, utilise organic and sustainable viticulture to create wines that speak volumes about their provenance. Each grape is meticulously hand-harvested from diverse Californian sites, capturing the nuances of each vineyard's unique terroir. The 2021 expression triumphantly showcases their commitment to lucidity and precision. This Cabernet Sauvignon is allowed to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, and maturity is reached in neutral oak, allowing its vivid fruit concentration and structured tannins to take centre stage. On the nose, it presents alluring blackcurrant and wild herb aromas, which unfurl on the palate alongside sophisticated notes of warm earth and velvety spice. The Arnot Roberts California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a limited-production treasure, epitomising California’s viticultural excellence. |
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Relish the fine symphony of the Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits Blanches au Bouge 2020, a fine testament to Californian viticulture. Crafted in Santa Barbara County, under the seasoned expertise of pioneer winemaker Jim Clendenen, this white wine is an embodiment of finesse. The grapes, grown in the renowned Bien Nacido Vineyard, are meticulously sorted and feremented in French oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious blend of richness and vibrancy. On the nose, hints of citrus fruit merge seamlessly with toasty oak nuances; on the palate, expect structured minerality balanced with crisp acidity and a lingering finish. This iteration of Chardonnay resonates with the Au Bon Climat mantra - making wines of elegance and balance. Indulge in the Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits Blanches au Bouge 2020, a wine that stands triumphant as a shining beacon of the producer's commitment to excellence. |
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Vinous (94)The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is creamy and ample, with pretty floral notes that lend complexity. This is one of the richer, creamier wines readers will find from this part of the old-vine section of Sanford & Benedict. A few hours of aeration brings out gorgeous textural richness to play off the wine's natural brilliance. |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Pinot Noir Isabelle is bright and effusive, with tons of aromatic presence and fine balance. Sweet red cherry fruit, orange peel, spice and dried herbs open first, followed by a host of perfumed floral notes that lead into the mid-palate and finish. The 2019 is silky and quite elegant, all it really needs is another year or two in bottle to come into its own. |
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The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle 2020 heralds from California’s Santa Barbara County, bearing the distinct stamp of Au Bon Climat, a renowned name synonymous with craftsmanship and elegance. Counterfeit to traditional Burgundian practices, this luxurious gem undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting and sorting exercises, ensuring only the most ripened clusters are vinified. Aged in high-quality French oak barrels for 22 months, the winemaking process rewards us with a silky, velvety texture and remarkable depth. Blended from different vineyards around California, the Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Isabelle 2020 epitomises the region's unique terroir. Succumb to its garnet hue, inviting layers of dark cherries, ripe strawberries, understated spice, and earthy notes. It's a splendid expression of a sophisticated, balanced Pinot Noir with exceptional longevity. This wine encapsulates the skill and passion of Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat's master winemaker, whose commitment to quality and detailed artisanship is met by global acclaim. |
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SG$769.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is a dense, powerful wine. Dark red cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar, kirsch, blood orange, rose petal and healthy dose of new oak all meld together effortlessly. There's real character and depth here. Another year or two in bottle will be hugely beneficial in helping the elements meld together even more fully. Vineyard sites are Bien Nacido and a bit of Le Bon Climat. |
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