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Type
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(12x75cl) 2015Vinous (93)
The 2015 White Hildegard Estate is quite exuberant in this vintage, largely the result of a growing season that lowered yields dramatically. Tangerine, almond, chamomile, wild flowers and lightly honeyed notes fill out the wine's ample frame effortlessly. Classy, polished and nuanced all the way, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Time in the glass brings out an attractive floral side to the 2015 that is quite appealing.Inc. GSTSG$1,022.33 -
Featuring a sublime balance of power and elegance, the Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2019 is an extraordinary blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Aligoté. Produced in Santa Maria Valley, California, this fine white wine represents the true prowess of esteemed winery, Au Bon Climat, fondly celebrated for their commitment to a Burgundian approach to winemaking.
With deep roots dating back to 1982, Au Bon Climat respects the idiosyncrasies of each grape cluster, crafting wines with patience and respect for natural processes. The Hildegard 2019 is barrel fermented and maintained 'sur lie' for as long as possible to retain its rich complexity. Vibrant acidity underlines luscious stone fruit and citrus notes, uplifting a full-bodied palate and culminating in a lasting finish.
Celebrating the intricate harmony of tradition and a pioneering spirit, the Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2019 is a commendable addition to any connoisseur's collection.
Inc. GSTSG$1,147.55 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
A blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc, and the rest Aligoté, the 2020 Hildegard Estate White Blend has a richer yet still vibrant bouquet of stone fruits, toasted bread, honeysuckle, and spice. This carries to a medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant white with notable richness as well as freshness and balance. It's a beautiful white.Inc. GSTSG$1,147.55 -
Vinous (92)
The 2013 Pinot Noir Isabelle is one of the richer, deeper wines in the lineup. A wine of real density, the Isabelle in 2013 hits the palate with a range of super-appealing dark cherry, plum, dark spices and French oak. The style is one of weight and impact. There is no shortage of either here.Inc. GSTSG$157.94 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Isabelle comes from six different vineyards and four different AVAs. Its medium ruby hue gives way to a plump, rounded, beautifully textured, medium-bodied effort displaying lots of spicy red fruits, notes of flowers, new leather, and sandalwood, supple tannins, and plenty of mid-palate depth. Wonderfully balanced, it’s a charming, classic, impeccably made Pinot Noir.Inc. GSTSG$840.89 -
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.
Inc. GSTSG$858.27 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$604.36 -
Deftly crafted by celebrated winemaker Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2019 teems with elegance and character. Produced in Santa Maria Valley, California, the wine beautifully encapsulates the terroir's microclimate, rich soils, and precise viticulture. Matured, primarily, in François Frères cooperage hailing from Burgundy, this Pinot Noir imparts an extraordinary balance between opulent fruit and earthy depth.
Worthy of its high acclaim, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2019 blossoms with alluring aromas of cherries, raspberries, and hints of subtle spices. On the palate, it delivers harmonious layers of ripe berries, exotic spices, distinctive minerality, and supple tannins that weave into a long, embracing finish — a testament to its 14-month French oak maturation.
This wine is a fitting tribute from the Terrain à Côtes vineyard, reinforcing Jim's mastery of Pinot Noir production revered worldwide. Sophisticated and enticing, this wine illustrates the exquisite legacy of Au Bon Climat.
Inc. GSTSG$790.69 -
(6x75cl) 2020Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged in new barrels, the 2020 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is similarly light ruby-hued and has a spicy, complex nose of ripe red fruit, spicy herbs, leather, and savory flowers. This carries to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir that's beautifully balanced, has an elegant, seamless mouthfeel, perfectly resolved tannins, and a great finish. I love its overall purity, balance, and length, and I would expect it to evolve gracefully over the coming 10-15 years. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted.Inc. GSTSG$626.10 -
Indulge in the balanced complexities of the Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate 2019. Crafted by legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen, his meticulous attention to detail unfolds in a spectrum of ochre and maroon hues that enliven the senses. Originating from the eminent Santa Maria Valley in California, this splendid vintage sings of the region's maritime climate and sandy loam soil.
Clendenen's Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate 2019 was barrel-matured on lees for 18 months, adding an exquisite depth of flavour. Medium-bodied and elegantly structured, the wine presents a vibrant palette of wild berries, forest floor, and clove underpinned with a whisper of sumptuous French oak and supple, elongated tannins. A triumph in the art of winemaking, Au Bon Climat's 2019 Estate is a testament to the harmonious symphony possible in pinot noir.
Inc. GSTSG$1,284.89 -
The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict 2013 is a superior offering from the artisan winemaker, Jim Clendenen. Crafted in California's Santa Barbara County, this voluptuous varietal showcases the depth of flavour that characterises the region's Pinot Noir. Employing traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, aged 24 months in François Frères barrels, the Sanford Benedict exhibits a vivid ruby hue. The nose carries sophisticated notes of cassis and dried cherry mingled with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is beautifully balanced, an amalgamation of red berry fruitiness enveloped by soft tannins and a lingering mineral finish. The producer, Au Bon Climat, renowned for their meticulous viniculture, further enhances the wine's allure. The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict 2013 is regarded by wine connoisseurs as a mesmerising exemplar of new world wine with an old world charm.
Inc. GSTSG$1,904.14 -
(12x75cl) 2017Vinous (90)
The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard needs a bit of air for the fruit and inner sweetness to emerge. Sweet dried cherry, crushed flowers, spice and licorice are nicely lifted. In tasting, the 2017 feels a bit light and fragile. For that reason, I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.Inc. GSTSG$1,824.44 -
Featuring a brilliant profile of sumptuousness, the indulging and refined 'Au Sommet Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2013' truly stands at the zenith of red wine. From the renowned winemaking expertise of Heidi Barrett, a luminary in the world of Napa Valley viticulture, this precious liquid art is crafted at the picturesque vineyard located on the paradisiac Atlas Peak Appellation.
The vintage year of 2013 was of particular distinctiveness, basking in an idyllic climate that allowed for perfectly ripe, incredibly concentrated and harmoniously balanced grapes. Evoking an arresting bouquet of blackcurrants, cherries, graphite, and a whisper of spicy oak, the Au Sommet Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a stunning testament to Barrett's incredible mastery of coaxing power and elegance from this classic varietal.
As a prominent offering from the distinguished vinous portfolio of Au Sommet, this 2013 iteration of its Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon unreservedly represents fine winemaking at its uttermost expression.
Inc. GSTSG$1,388.99 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (94)
The 2016 Au Sommet is gorgeous. Rich and unctuous in the glass, yet medium-bodied in structure, the 2016 is a wonderfully complete wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice infuse a Cabernet Sauvignon that is fleshy and yet delicate. Heidi Barrett has softened the tannins nicely, rendering an unusually approachable mountain Cabernet that will drink well with minimal cellaring.Inc. GSTSG$2,145.78 -
Wine Advocate (97-99)
One of the last vineyards picked, this section of Hyde vineyard in Carneros is planted to Corton Charlemagne clone on St. George rootstock. The 2018 Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons leaps from the glass with vivacious fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, orange blossoms and lime cordial notes with nuances of fresh ginger, hay, sea spray and chalk dust. The full-bodied mouth explodes with the whole citrus-fruit flavor spectrum—lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit on steroids—complemented by loads of spicy sparks and lifted by amazing freshness, sporting a provocatively creamy texture and finishing long.Inc. GSTSG$2,518.11 -
(12x75cl) 2020Inc. GSTSG$4,173.39 -
Vinous (98)
One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard is also the most gracious and lifted of Mark Aubert's Chardonnays. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, chalk and white pepper give the wine lift and perfume. Delicate, understated and classy to the core, the Lauren has it all. The 2017 is a stunning wine. It's as simple as that. Don't miss it.Inc. GSTSG$555.79 -
(1x75cl) 2012Vinous (93+)
One of the more explosive wines in the range, the 2012 Chardonnay Sugar Shack hits the palate with tons of depth and pure body. Readers who can put the wine aside for a few years should do so, as today the structure and intensity of the fruit are both incredibly intense. The style is rich, tropical, honeyed and voluptuous to the core. Sugar Shack emerges from a site in Rutherford, just outside St. Helena, planted by David Abreu with a Montrachet clone. This is the same wine that was labeled as Napa Valley in 2011. The vines are now seven years old. There is every reason to think the best lies ahead.Inc. GSTSG$341.06 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Here in just its third vintage, 2014 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is rich and deeply colored. Dried apricot, hazelnut, spice, chamomile, baked apple tart, candied orange peel and lightly honeyed noted are all signatures of a wine that is peaking. There's still plenty of density, so this may hang on for some time. All of the textural richness and oiliness of Sugar Shack is very much in evidence.Inc. GSTSG$280.02 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Chardonnay Sugar Shack balances the richness of this site with the cool nature of the year. Rich, oily and viscous, yet also incredibly gracious the Sugar Shack is arrestingly beautiful. Lemon confit, dried herbs, crushed rocks and tangerine oil open in the glass, but it is the wine's balance that carries the day.Inc. GSTSG$475.13 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a classic Mark Aubert wine. Creamy and ample in feel, the 2021 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Soft, silky contours frame lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed overtones that appear with aeration. All the elements are so well balanced. The Sugar Shack is one of the more immediate wines in this range and will drink well pretty much upon release.Inc. GSTSG$272.39 -
(12x75cl) 2022Inc. GSTSG$3,857.29 -
(1x75cl) 2012Inc. GSTSG$314.90 -
Inc. GSTSG$871.78 -
(12x75cl) 2022Inc. GSTSG$3,235.99 -
(1x150cl) 2019Inc. GSTSG$861.97 -
The Wine Independent (96-98+)
The 2021 Chardonnay Powder House was tasted as a tank sample, due to be bottled in December 2022. It soars out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of peach cobbler, apple blossoms, and honeydew melon, leading to suggestions of persimmons, quince, spice cake, and almond croissant with a waft of honeycomb. Full-bodied, the palate is so fragrant and graceful, with a fantastic seamlessness and silken texture, leading to amazing length and depth on the finish of this gorgeous wine. This vineyard, on Goldridge soils near downtown Forestville, was planted in 2013. There are basically 2 clones, Hyde and Mt Eden, on 420 A & 114 rootstocks, and the row direction is due north.Inc. GSTSG$272.47 -
(12x75cl) 2022Inc. GSTSG$3,443.09 -
Inc. GSTSG$2,288.56 -
Wine Advocate (97-99)
Produced from Montrachet Clone vines (what Mark Aubert calls “the citrus circus clone") grown in Rutherford AVA, the 2018 Chardonnay Sugar Shack comes bounding out of the glass with a sit-up-and-beg nose of candied lemon peel, green mango, guava and lime leaves plus hints of honeysuckle, toasted almonds, crushed stones and nutmeg. Full-bodied, the palate is electric with concentrated citrus and tropical fruits and the most amazing tension, featuring a satiny texture and very long, pristine finish.Inc. GSTSG$2,288.35
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(12x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93)
The 2015 White Hildegard Estate is quite exuberant in this vintage, largely the result of a growing season that lowered yields dramatically. Tangerine, almond, chamomile, wild flowers and lightly honeyed notes fill out the wine's ample frame effortlessly. Classy, polished and nuanced all the way, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Time in the glass brings out an attractive floral side to the 2015 that is quite appealing.In BondSG$831.00 -
Featuring a sublime balance of power and elegance, the Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2019 is an extraordinary blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Aligoté. Produced in Santa Maria Valley, California, this fine white wine represents the true prowess of esteemed winery, Au Bon Climat, fondly celebrated for their commitment to a Burgundian approach to winemaking.
With deep roots dating back to 1982, Au Bon Climat respects the idiosyncrasies of each grape cluster, crafting wines with patience and respect for natural processes. The Hildegard 2019 is barrel fermented and maintained 'sur lie' for as long as possible to retain its rich complexity. Vibrant acidity underlines luscious stone fruit and citrus notes, uplifting a full-bodied palate and culminating in a lasting finish.
Celebrating the intricate harmony of tradition and a pioneering spirit, the Au Bon Climat Hildegard 2019 is a commendable addition to any connoisseur's collection.
In BondSG$934.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
A blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc, and the rest Aligoté, the 2020 Hildegard Estate White Blend has a richer yet still vibrant bouquet of stone fruits, toasted bread, honeysuckle, and spice. This carries to a medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant white with notable richness as well as freshness and balance. It's a beautiful white.In BondSG$934.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2013 Pinot Noir Isabelle is one of the richer, deeper wines in the lineup. A wine of real density, the Isabelle in 2013 hits the palate with a range of super-appealing dark cherry, plum, dark spices and French oak. The style is one of weight and impact. There is no shortage of either here.In BondSG$135.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Isabelle comes from six different vineyards and four different AVAs. Its medium ruby hue gives way to a plump, rounded, beautifully textured, medium-bodied effort displaying lots of spicy red fruits, notes of flowers, new leather, and sandalwood, supple tannins, and plenty of mid-palate depth. Wonderfully balanced, it’s a charming, classic, impeccably made Pinot Noir.In BondSG$718.00 -
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.
In BondSG$728.00 -
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.In BondSG$501.00 -
Deftly crafted by celebrated winemaker Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2019 teems with elegance and character. Produced in Santa Maria Valley, California, the wine beautifully encapsulates the terroir's microclimate, rich soils, and precise viticulture. Matured, primarily, in François Frères cooperage hailing from Burgundy, this Pinot Noir imparts an extraordinary balance between opulent fruit and earthy depth.
Worthy of its high acclaim, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2019 blossoms with alluring aromas of cherries, raspberries, and hints of subtle spices. On the palate, it delivers harmonious layers of ripe berries, exotic spices, distinctive minerality, and supple tannins that weave into a long, embracing finish — a testament to its 14-month French oak maturation.
This wine is a fitting tribute from the Terrain à Côtes vineyard, reinforcing Jim's mastery of Pinot Noir production revered worldwide. Sophisticated and enticing, this wine illustrates the exquisite legacy of Au Bon Climat.
In BondSG$666.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged in new barrels, the 2020 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is similarly light ruby-hued and has a spicy, complex nose of ripe red fruit, spicy herbs, leather, and savory flowers. This carries to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir that's beautifully balanced, has an elegant, seamless mouthfeel, perfectly resolved tannins, and a great finish. I love its overall purity, balance, and length, and I would expect it to evolve gracefully over the coming 10-15 years. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted.In BondSG$515.00 -
Indulge in the balanced complexities of the Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate 2019. Crafted by legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen, his meticulous attention to detail unfolds in a spectrum of ochre and maroon hues that enliven the senses. Originating from the eminent Santa Maria Valley in California, this splendid vintage sings of the region's maritime climate and sandy loam soil.
Clendenen's Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate 2019 was barrel-matured on lees for 18 months, adding an exquisite depth of flavour. Medium-bodied and elegantly structured, the wine presents a vibrant palette of wild berries, forest floor, and clove underpinned with a whisper of sumptuous French oak and supple, elongated tannins. A triumph in the art of winemaking, Au Bon Climat's 2019 Estate is a testament to the harmonious symphony possible in pinot noir.
In BondSG$1,060.00 -
The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict 2013 is a superior offering from the artisan winemaker, Jim Clendenen. Crafted in California's Santa Barbara County, this voluptuous varietal showcases the depth of flavour that characterises the region's Pinot Noir. Employing traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, aged 24 months in François Frères barrels, the Sanford Benedict exhibits a vivid ruby hue. The nose carries sophisticated notes of cassis and dried cherry mingled with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is beautifully balanced, an amalgamation of red berry fruitiness enveloped by soft tannins and a lingering mineral finish. The producer, Au Bon Climat, renowned for their meticulous viniculture, further enhances the wine's allure. The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Sanford Benedict 2013 is regarded by wine connoisseurs as a mesmerising exemplar of new world wine with an old world charm.
In BondSG$1,640.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017
Vinous (90)
The 2017 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard needs a bit of air for the fruit and inner sweetness to emerge. Sweet dried cherry, crushed flowers, spice and licorice are nicely lifted. In tasting, the 2017 feels a bit light and fragile. For that reason, I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.In BondSG$1,555.00 -
Featuring a brilliant profile of sumptuousness, the indulging and refined 'Au Sommet Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2013' truly stands at the zenith of red wine. From the renowned winemaking expertise of Heidi Barrett, a luminary in the world of Napa Valley viticulture, this precious liquid art is crafted at the picturesque vineyard located on the paradisiac Atlas Peak Appellation.
The vintage year of 2013 was of particular distinctiveness, basking in an idyllic climate that allowed for perfectly ripe, incredibly concentrated and harmoniously balanced grapes. Evoking an arresting bouquet of blackcurrants, cherries, graphite, and a whisper of spicy oak, the Au Sommet Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a stunning testament to Barrett's incredible mastery of coaxing power and elegance from this classic varietal.
As a prominent offering from the distinguished vinous portfolio of Au Sommet, this 2013 iteration of its Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon unreservedly represents fine winemaking at its uttermost expression.
In BondSG$1,245.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (94)
The 2016 Au Sommet is gorgeous. Rich and unctuous in the glass, yet medium-bodied in structure, the 2016 is a wonderfully complete wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice infuse a Cabernet Sauvignon that is fleshy and yet delicate. Heidi Barrett has softened the tannins nicely, rendering an unusually approachable mountain Cabernet that will drink well with minimal cellaring.In BondSG$1,910.00 -
Wine Advocate (97-99)
One of the last vineyards picked, this section of Hyde vineyard in Carneros is planted to Corton Charlemagne clone on St. George rootstock. The 2018 Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons leaps from the glass with vivacious fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, orange blossoms and lime cordial notes with nuances of fresh ginger, hay, sea spray and chalk dust. The full-bodied mouth explodes with the whole citrus-fruit flavor spectrum—lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit on steroids—complemented by loads of spicy sparks and lifted by amazing freshness, sporting a provocatively creamy texture and finishing long.In BondSG$2,250.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020In BondSG$3,710.00
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Vinous (98)
One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard is also the most gracious and lifted of Mark Aubert's Chardonnays. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, chalk and white pepper give the wine lift and perfume. Delicate, understated and classy to the core, the Lauren has it all. The 2017 is a stunning wine. It's as simple as that. Don't miss it.In BondSG$500.00 -
(1x75cl) 2012
Vinous (93+)
One of the more explosive wines in the range, the 2012 Chardonnay Sugar Shack hits the palate with tons of depth and pure body. Readers who can put the wine aside for a few years should do so, as today the structure and intensity of the fruit are both incredibly intense. The style is rich, tropical, honeyed and voluptuous to the core. Sugar Shack emerges from a site in Rutherford, just outside St. Helena, planted by David Abreu with a Montrachet clone. This is the same wine that was labeled as Napa Valley in 2011. The vines are now seven years old. There is every reason to think the best lies ahead.In BondSG$303.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
Here in just its third vintage, 2014 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is rich and deeply colored. Dried apricot, hazelnut, spice, chamomile, baked apple tart, candied orange peel and lightly honeyed noted are all signatures of a wine that is peaking. There's still plenty of density, so this may hang on for some time. All of the textural richness and oiliness of Sugar Shack is very much in evidence.In BondSG$247.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Chardonnay Sugar Shack balances the richness of this site with the cool nature of the year. Rich, oily and viscous, yet also incredibly gracious the Sugar Shack is arrestingly beautiful. Lemon confit, dried herbs, crushed rocks and tangerine oil open in the glass, but it is the wine's balance that carries the day.In BondSG$426.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2021 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a classic Mark Aubert wine. Creamy and ample in feel, the 2021 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Soft, silky contours frame lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed overtones that appear with aeration. All the elements are so well balanced. The Sugar Shack is one of the more immediate wines in this range and will drink well pretty much upon release.In BondSG$240.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022In BondSG$3,420.00
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(1x75cl) 2012In BondSG$279.00
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In BondSG$780.00
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(12x75cl) 2022In BondSG$2,850.00
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(1x150cl) 2019In BondSG$771.00
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The Wine Independent (96-98+)
The 2021 Chardonnay Powder House was tasted as a tank sample, due to be bottled in December 2022. It soars out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of peach cobbler, apple blossoms, and honeydew melon, leading to suggestions of persimmons, quince, spice cake, and almond croissant with a waft of honeycomb. Full-bodied, the palate is so fragrant and graceful, with a fantastic seamlessness and silken texture, leading to amazing length and depth on the finish of this gorgeous wine. This vineyard, on Goldridge soils near downtown Forestville, was planted in 2013. There are basically 2 clones, Hyde and Mt Eden, on 420 A & 114 rootstocks, and the row direction is due north.In BondSG$240.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022In BondSG$3,040.00
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In BondSG$2,060.00
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Wine Advocate (97-99)
Produced from Montrachet Clone vines (what Mark Aubert calls “the citrus circus clone") grown in Rutherford AVA, the 2018 Chardonnay Sugar Shack comes bounding out of the glass with a sit-up-and-beg nose of candied lemon peel, green mango, guava and lime leaves plus hints of honeysuckle, toasted almonds, crushed stones and nutmeg. Full-bodied, the palate is electric with concentrated citrus and tropical fruits and the most amazing tension, featuring a satiny texture and very long, pristine finish.In BondSG$2,040.00
