Americas
The North American wine producing reputation can largely be attributed to the global fame and success of Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the United States. Although technically ‘new world’, its wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Free from the shackles of European winemaking law, one can find a variety of cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings that will entice all wine lovers.
South America is an exciting new melting pot of styles and flavours with a range of soils types and altitudes – taking international varietals and finishing with French winemaking techniques, or in the case of Argentinian Malbec, adopting a largely unloved grape and making it their own.
Americas
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Vinous (89)
The 2020 Chardonnay (Central Coast) is a delicious, appellation-level wine. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, spice and light tropical accents all grace this understated, classy Chardonnay from Calera.Inc. GSTSG$915.38 -
Vinous (88)
The 2018 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is laced with dried cherry, tobacco, cedar and mint. There's good complexity, although the first signs of maturity are starting to show. I would prefer to drink this over the next year or two at most.Inc. GSTSG$1,023.29 -
Wine Advocate (95)
I loved the 2012 Pinot Noir de Villiers. It's a beautifully complete, balanced and satisfying Pinot Noir that does everything right. Giving up tons of sweet black raspberry and strawberry fruits, spice-box, dried flowers and potpourri characteristics, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, with a ripe, supple texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. While there's more than enough fruit to keep this enjoyable now, there's some solid tannin and depth in there as well, so it will age.Inc. GSTSG$981.44 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard shows the natural intensity of the year in its powerful, broad personality. Dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, tobacco and mocha all flesh out in a Pinot that marries textural richness with plenty of grip and vertical lift. I would cellar this for at least a year or two, and that likely won't be enough for the 2018 to enter its sweet spot.Inc. GSTSG$958.55 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard is about as classic example of Calera Pinot Noir as you can find. Loads of sweet black raspberries, sassafras, plums, Asian spice and ginger notes emerge from this ripe, full-bodied, sexy, concentrated 2014 that has plenty of mid-palate depth, nicely integrated acidity, fine tannin and a big finish. It’s a forward, pleasure-bent beauty that shares some similarities to the Selleck Vineyard, and will keep for two decades or more.Inc. GSTSG$852.88 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard offers tons of aromatic presence to match its nervy, decidedly mid-weight personality. Crushed red flowers, blood orange, cinnamon, star anise and red berry fruit are nicely lifted. There is a bit of nerviness, and yet the 2018 comes across as one of the more open knit of the estate Pinots.Inc. GSTSG$966.18 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Chardonnay (Mt. Harlan) is bright, focused and translucent. A wine of striking character, the Mt. Harlan Chardonnay captures the essence of this rugged site in its savory complexity. In 2018, the Mt. Harlan is a bit lighter than it usually is, with a distinctly airy feel, and yet it has plenty of personality. Dried pear, mint, citrus oil, sage and dried flowers are some of the notes that develop over time.Inc. GSTSG$797.23 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is a powerful, bombastic wine with huge fruit and equally imposing tannins that demand patience. Waves of dark, deeply sketched fruit hit the palate in a virile Pinot Noir that is going to need at least several years to truly come into its own. By no means a shy wine, the Ryan also has tremendous potential. In 2014, the Ryan was done with 70% whole clusters, which is a bit lower than normal.Inc. GSTSG$799.01 -
Vinous (92)
The 2015 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is dense and powerful in the glass, with a real sense of gravitas that gives the wine its somber feel. Vertical in construction and yet also dense, the Ryan is another wine that is going to need bottle age to be at its very best. There is plenty of potential though, that much is obvious, although the elevated ripeness and hints of slightly roasted fruit are impossible to fully escape.Inc. GSTSG$854.60 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is quite deep and heady in this vintage. Red fruit, iron, white pepper and savory herbs give the Ryan its distinctly incisive, feral personality. Hints of blood orange, raspberry and spice add an exotic flair. There is plenty of character here, that is for sure.Inc. GSTSG$856.09 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Chris Carpenter has done a fabulous job with the 2010 Cardinale. The wine boasts a huge center of fruit backed up by equally firm, imposing tannins. Layers of dark red fruit, mocha, cinnamon and new leather explode from the glass. The 2010 is a huge Cardinale endowed with superb depth, power and richness. At the same time, there is a mid-palate generosity and pliancy that leads me to believe the 2010 will drink beautifully once the tannins soften a touch. Hints of tar, graphite and iron add personality on the full-bodied, intense finish. The 2010 is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, predominantly from mountain sites. The ability to blend fruit from various top-notch sites works great here. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030.Inc. GSTSG$3,220.30 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cardinale from Cardinale is totally seamless and textured on the palate, with layers of ripe, racy fruit, tons of intensity and an opulent, voluptuous finish that captures the essence of this style to the T. Dark red stone fruits, cinnamon, cedar, tobacco and new leather linger on the creamy finish. Winemaker Chris Carpenter draws across the entire range of Kendall Jackson's Napa Valley properties to craft Cardinale. In 2012, the blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot from nine vineyards in a total of seven AVA's (Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Stags' Leap, Yountville and St. Helena).Inc. GSTSG$3,196.34 -
Vinous (97)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is simply stunning. A real head-turner, the 2013 possesses superb density and tons of pure power. The flavors are deep, powerful and explosive. Mocha, new leather, and licorice wrap around a core of dark, sumptuous fruit. This dense, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon will require considerable patience, but it is super-impressive. And then some. Chris Carpenter crafted the 2013 from an assortment of parcels, most of them mountain sites on Diamond Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain. This is a real stand out.Inc. GSTSG$1,942.84 -
Vinous (96)
A powerful, unctuous wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is striking. Intense, expressive aromatics make a strong first impression. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and leather. Deep, unctuous and beautifully layered throughout, the 2014 Cabernet is a fabulous wine in this vintage. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly.Inc. GSTSG$1,322.94 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This full-bodied, rounded, thrillingly textured beauty boasts a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, barbecue smoke, and scorched earth. It has perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, acidity, and oak, carries remarkable power and intensity, yet still glides over the palate with no heaviness or sensation of weight. It’s going to be a legendary Napa Valley Cabernet and will have 3 decades or more of longevity.Inc. GSTSG$1,219.39 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot that spent 22 months in 81% new French oak. It’s a wonderfully complete, borderline perfect wine that shows the class of this estate as well as the vintage, revealing a seamless, full-bodied style that carries lots of blackcurrant, graphite, lead pencil, and tobacco aromatics, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and flawless balance. As with most of Chris’s 2018s, it’s a wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a layered, singular character. It’s a gorgeous 2018 that can be drunk today with ample pleasure, but it will ideally be given 4-6 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for 30-40 years.Inc. GSTSG$1,284.79 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring a deep garnet-purple color, it sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with suggestions of kirsch, dusty soil and Indian spices. The palate is full-bodied and laden with bright, lively, energetic black fruits, supported with firm, super ripe tannins and finishing on a persistent exotic spice note. 500 cases were made.Inc. GSTSG$1,383.65 -
Outstanding in its complexity, the Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 imparts a harmonious mélange of ripe black fruit, exotic spice and minerality. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of Napa Valley, this wine is the epitome of fine winemaking, boasting an opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Highly regarded winemaker Nicholas Allen, renowned for his artistry in Bordeaux varieties, has carefully crafted each bottle to encapsulate the distinct terroir where the grapes were harvested.
Matured in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months, this wine exhibits a stunning complexity, both sumptuous and elegant in its ageing. Stellar, vibrant notes of cassis, black cherries, and dark chocolate permeate from the glass, leading onto a rich, full-bodied palate with excellent depth. The Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 is a majestic wine, emblematic of the indisputable quality and heritage that Napa Valley wines are globally celebrated for.
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An exquisite mark of the Carte Blanche Winery, the UV Chardonnay 2019 captures the essence of Napa Valley, California. Made by esteemed vintner Nicholas Allen and celebrated winemaker Helen Keplinger, this premium Chardonnay promises both nuance and complexity. It emanates from the UV Vineyard, known for unique soil composition and favourable maritime influence.
The wine undergoes meticulous barrel selection and fermentation within French oak, imparting rich flavours and textures. Expect a nose full of juicy white peach, crisp apple, and fragrant honeysuckle. On the palate, the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019 reveals notes of baked apple, marzipan, and brioche, flawlessly balanced by a lingering, vibrant acidity. Its creaminess marries the minerality, promising a captivating experience.
World-renowned wine critics acknowledge it as a true manifestation of terroir-uniqueness, lauding it for its elegance and complexity. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019; a testament to Californian Chardonnay at its best.
Inc. GSTSG$850.64 -
Discover the elegant opulence of Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020. Produced meticulously by the Nicholson family with their heritage rooted in the esteemed Haut-Brion wine estate of Bordeaux, this Chardonnay is the epitome of their unwavering dedication to quality. The grapes flawlessly thrive in the fertile soils of Ulises Valdez Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, kissed by the Pacific Ocean breeze and bathed under the generous Californian sun. This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels to enrich its characteristic charm, alongside a partial malolactic fermentation that bestows an elegantly balanced creaminess.
On the palate, Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020 parades an enticing medley of citrus, orchard fruit, and vanilla notes, harmoniously underscored by graceful minerality. Its exceptional complexity, depth, and the stunningly long finish are signatures of handcrafted precision and terroir purity. A sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection.
Inc. GSTSG$780.88 -
James Suckling (97)
Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026.Inc. GSTSG$2,043.42 -
Delve into a world of unprecedented flavour and richness with the exquisite Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021. Highly regarded and meticulously crafted, this prestigious Californian wine originates from Sonoma County, a region acclaimed for its vineyards. Its respected producer, Cattleya Wines, is steered by the expertise of Bibiana González Rave who channels her passion and precision into each creation. The Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021et exhibits an invigorating bouquet of black cherries and red plum, layered with subtle nuances of spices and sweet oak. The palate is a harmony of rich fruit flavours and fine tannins, culminating in a general finish of extraordinary depth. Hand-harvested, sustainably farmed grapes and minimalist intervention ensure the wine's quality remains unsurpassed. This embodiment of age-worthy Pinot Noir displays Cattleya's continuous commitment to excellence in winemaking. Truly, the Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021 is a timeless paragon of refinement.
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The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 is an exquisite example of the California winemaking tradition, handcrafted by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave. Bibiana, highly esteemed among connoisseurs, sources her grapes from the heart of Russian River Valley, assuring unbeatable quality. Known for its elegant and complex profile, the Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 showcases a deep ruby colour, expressive nose of red fruit, vanilla and earthy tones, coupled with exceptionally balanced acids and tannins. The wine spends 15 months maturing in French oak, endowing it with layers of depth and character. A perfect representation of Pinot Noir in its purest form, this wine delivers a silky finish with an exceptional ageing potential. The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies Bibiana's ethos of creating true expressions of terroir, delivered in harmonious balance. It's a wine that deserves a place in the ranks of any discerning collector's cellar.
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Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape.
Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation.
In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity.
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Wine Spectator (97)
Wow. This '95 Special Selection is a classic. Amazingly complex, it displays a wide range of flavors--including currant, wild berry, herb, sage, coffee and tobacco--gains in nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils pretty oak shadings on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made.Inc. GSTSG$2,250.41 -
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
A wine that's held back three months in barrel and then held a year in bottle (as is the GOK), the 2016 Syrah Armada Vineyard saw 70-80% stems and 15% new oak (both demi-muids and foudre). Slightly deeper ruby in color, it has a mix of both red and blue fruits, salt, violets, damp earth, and smoked earth. Deep, tight, backward, but just loaded with potential, it needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will be very long lived.Inc. GSTSG$861.90 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97+)
The Armada Vineyard Syrah always reminds me of the Horsepower releases, as it’s a more masculine, earthy style of Syrah. Deep plum/purple-colored with an incredible bouquet of smoked plum, blackcurrants, tobacco, peppered meat, and violets, the 2017 hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, building structure and tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish. It’s another wine from Baron that packs incredible richness and depth yet still just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It shows the more rounded, approachable style of the vintage and will keep for 20 years or more.Inc. GSTSG$792.78 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2017 Syrah Bionic Frog is in the running for the wine of the vintage. An incredibly elegant expression of this cuvée, it reveals an almost opaque purple hue to go with stunning, Jamet Cote Rotie-like notes of black raspberries, spring flowers, bacon fat, green olives, and sweet mulch. More cured meats and salted pork notes develop with time in the glass, and it’s a wonderfully complex, layered, nuanced Syrah. Boasting medium to full-bodied richness on the palate, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it’s the polish, elegance, and silky feel to the tannins that set this beauty above just about every other wine out there. It’s unquestionably gorgeous today (give it an hour or more in a decanter) yet has a solid 15-20 years of prime drinking ahead of it.Inc. GSTSG$1,905.23 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Incorporating a touch more Viognier than normal, the 2014 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier from the first vineyard planted in the stones region of Walla Walla. Sporting a surprisingly deep, inky color, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black olives, tobacco leaf, smoked meats, pepper, blackcurrant and black cherry notes. Deep, rich and ever changing in the glass, with incredible complexity and layers, this full-bodied masterpiece has building tannin, a stacked mid-palate and a great, great finish. It's pure perfection in Syrah, and the finest vintage of this cuvee ever made. As a bonus, it’s also the largest production Syrah they produce. Bravo!Inc. GSTSG$1,315.34
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Vinous (89)
The 2020 Chardonnay (Central Coast) is a delicious, appellation-level wine. Citrus peel, orchard fruit, spice and light tropical accents all grace this understated, classy Chardonnay from Calera.In BondSG$721.00 -
Vinous (88)
The 2018 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is laced with dried cherry, tobacco, cedar and mint. There's good complexity, although the first signs of maturity are starting to show. I would prefer to drink this over the next year or two at most.In BondSG$820.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
I loved the 2012 Pinot Noir de Villiers. It's a beautifully complete, balanced and satisfying Pinot Noir that does everything right. Giving up tons of sweet black raspberry and strawberry fruits, spice-box, dried flowers and potpourri characteristics, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, with a ripe, supple texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. While there's more than enough fruit to keep this enjoyable now, there's some solid tannin and depth in there as well, so it will age.In BondSG$841.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard shows the natural intensity of the year in its powerful, broad personality. Dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, tobacco and mocha all flesh out in a Pinot that marries textural richness with plenty of grip and vertical lift. I would cellar this for at least a year or two, and that likely won't be enough for the 2018 to enter its sweet spot.In BondSG$820.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard is about as classic example of Calera Pinot Noir as you can find. Loads of sweet black raspberries, sassafras, plums, Asian spice and ginger notes emerge from this ripe, full-bodied, sexy, concentrated 2014 that has plenty of mid-palate depth, nicely integrated acidity, fine tannin and a big finish. It’s a forward, pleasure-bent beauty that shares some similarities to the Selleck Vineyard, and will keep for two decades or more.In BondSG$729.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard offers tons of aromatic presence to match its nervy, decidedly mid-weight personality. Crushed red flowers, blood orange, cinnamon, star anise and red berry fruit are nicely lifted. There is a bit of nerviness, and yet the 2018 comes across as one of the more open knit of the estate Pinots.In BondSG$827.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Chardonnay (Mt. Harlan) is bright, focused and translucent. A wine of striking character, the Mt. Harlan Chardonnay captures the essence of this rugged site in its savory complexity. In 2018, the Mt. Harlan is a bit lighter than it usually is, with a distinctly airy feel, and yet it has plenty of personality. Dried pear, mint, citrus oil, sage and dried flowers are some of the notes that develop over time.In BondSG$672.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The 2014 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is a powerful, bombastic wine with huge fruit and equally imposing tannins that demand patience. Waves of dark, deeply sketched fruit hit the palate in a virile Pinot Noir that is going to need at least several years to truly come into its own. By no means a shy wine, the Ryan also has tremendous potential. In 2014, the Ryan was done with 70% whole clusters, which is a bit lower than normal.In BondSG$678.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2015 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is dense and powerful in the glass, with a real sense of gravitas that gives the wine its somber feel. Vertical in construction and yet also dense, the Ryan is another wine that is going to need bottle age to be at its very best. There is plenty of potential though, that much is obvious, although the elevated ripeness and hints of slightly roasted fruit are impossible to fully escape.In BondSG$729.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is quite deep and heady in this vintage. Red fruit, iron, white pepper and savory herbs give the Ryan its distinctly incisive, feral personality. Hints of blood orange, raspberry and spice add an exotic flair. There is plenty of character here, that is for sure.In BondSG$726.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Chris Carpenter has done a fabulous job with the 2010 Cardinale. The wine boasts a huge center of fruit backed up by equally firm, imposing tannins. Layers of dark red fruit, mocha, cinnamon and new leather explode from the glass. The 2010 is a huge Cardinale endowed with superb depth, power and richness. At the same time, there is a mid-palate generosity and pliancy that leads me to believe the 2010 will drink beautifully once the tannins soften a touch. Hints of tar, graphite and iron add personality on the full-bodied, intense finish. The 2010 is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, predominantly from mountain sites. The ability to blend fruit from various top-notch sites works great here. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2030.In BondSG$2,895.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cardinale from Cardinale is totally seamless and textured on the palate, with layers of ripe, racy fruit, tons of intensity and an opulent, voluptuous finish that captures the essence of this style to the T. Dark red stone fruits, cinnamon, cedar, tobacco and new leather linger on the creamy finish. Winemaker Chris Carpenter draws across the entire range of Kendall Jackson's Napa Valley properties to craft Cardinale. In 2012, the blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot from nine vineyards in a total of seven AVA's (Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Stags' Leap, Yountville and St. Helena).In BondSG$2,875.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is simply stunning. A real head-turner, the 2013 possesses superb density and tons of pure power. The flavors are deep, powerful and explosive. Mocha, new leather, and licorice wrap around a core of dark, sumptuous fruit. This dense, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon will require considerable patience, but it is super-impressive. And then some. Chris Carpenter crafted the 2013 from an assortment of parcels, most of them mountain sites on Diamond Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain. This is a real stand out.In BondSG$1,725.00 -
Vinous (96)
A powerful, unctuous wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is striking. Intense, expressive aromatics make a strong first impression. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and leather. Deep, unctuous and beautifully layered throughout, the 2014 Cabernet is a fabulous wine in this vintage. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly.In BondSG$1,185.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This full-bodied, rounded, thrillingly textured beauty boasts a saturated purple color as well as a huge nose of crème de cassis, new saddle leather, barbecue smoke, and scorched earth. It has perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, acidity, and oak, carries remarkable power and intensity, yet still glides over the palate with no heaviness or sensation of weight. It’s going to be a legendary Napa Valley Cabernet and will have 3 decades or more of longevity.In BondSG$1,090.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot that spent 22 months in 81% new French oak. It’s a wonderfully complete, borderline perfect wine that shows the class of this estate as well as the vintage, revealing a seamless, full-bodied style that carries lots of blackcurrant, graphite, lead pencil, and tobacco aromatics, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and flawless balance. As with most of Chris’s 2018s, it’s a wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a layered, singular character. It’s a gorgeous 2018 that can be drunk today with ample pleasure, but it will ideally be given 4-6 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for 30-40 years.In BondSG$1,150.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring a deep garnet-purple color, it sashays out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with suggestions of kirsch, dusty soil and Indian spices. The palate is full-bodied and laden with bright, lively, energetic black fruits, supported with firm, super ripe tannins and finishing on a persistent exotic spice note. 500 cases were made.In BondSG$1,210.00 -
Outstanding in its complexity, the Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 imparts a harmonious mélange of ripe black fruit, exotic spice and minerality. Produced in the esteemed vineyards of Napa Valley, this wine is the epitome of fine winemaking, boasting an opulent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. Highly regarded winemaker Nicholas Allen, renowned for his artistry in Bordeaux varieties, has carefully crafted each bottle to encapsulate the distinct terroir where the grapes were harvested.
Matured in 75% new French oak barrels for 22 months, this wine exhibits a stunning complexity, both sumptuous and elegant in its ageing. Stellar, vibrant notes of cassis, black cherries, and dark chocolate permeate from the glass, leading onto a rich, full-bodied palate with excellent depth. The Carte Blanche Napa Proprietary Red 2016 is a majestic wine, emblematic of the indisputable quality and heritage that Napa Valley wines are globally celebrated for.
In BondSG$1,250.00 -
An exquisite mark of the Carte Blanche Winery, the UV Chardonnay 2019 captures the essence of Napa Valley, California. Made by esteemed vintner Nicholas Allen and celebrated winemaker Helen Keplinger, this premium Chardonnay promises both nuance and complexity. It emanates from the UV Vineyard, known for unique soil composition and favourable maritime influence.
The wine undergoes meticulous barrel selection and fermentation within French oak, imparting rich flavours and textures. Expect a nose full of juicy white peach, crisp apple, and fragrant honeysuckle. On the palate, the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019 reveals notes of baked apple, marzipan, and brioche, flawlessly balanced by a lingering, vibrant acidity. Its creaminess marries the minerality, promising a captivating experience.
World-renowned wine critics acknowledge it as a true manifestation of terroir-uniqueness, lauding it for its elegance and complexity. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2019; a testament to Californian Chardonnay at its best.
In BondSG$721.00 -
Discover the elegant opulence of Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020. Produced meticulously by the Nicholson family with their heritage rooted in the esteemed Haut-Brion wine estate of Bordeaux, this Chardonnay is the epitome of their unwavering dedication to quality. The grapes flawlessly thrive in the fertile soils of Ulises Valdez Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, kissed by the Pacific Ocean breeze and bathed under the generous Californian sun. This Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels to enrich its characteristic charm, alongside a partial malolactic fermentation that bestows an elegantly balanced creaminess.
On the palate, Carte Blanche UV Chardonnay 2020 parades an enticing medley of citrus, orchard fruit, and vanilla notes, harmoniously underscored by graceful minerality. Its exceptional complexity, depth, and the stunningly long finish are signatures of handcrafted precision and terroir purity. A sophisticated addition to any fine wine collection.
In BondSG$657.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026.In BondSG$1,845.00 -
Delve into a world of unprecedented flavour and richness with the exquisite Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021. Highly regarded and meticulously crafted, this prestigious Californian wine originates from Sonoma County, a region acclaimed for its vineyards. Its respected producer, Cattleya Wines, is steered by the expertise of Bibiana González Rave who channels her passion and precision into each creation. The Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021et exhibits an invigorating bouquet of black cherries and red plum, layered with subtle nuances of spices and sweet oak. The palate is a harmony of rich fruit flavours and fine tannins, culminating in a general finish of extraordinary depth. Hand-harvested, sustainably farmed grapes and minimalist intervention ensure the wine's quality remains unsurpassed. This embodiment of age-worthy Pinot Noir displays Cattleya's continuous commitment to excellence in winemaking. Truly, the Cattleya Cuvee Number Eight Pinot Noir 2021 is a timeless paragon of refinement.
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The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 is an exquisite example of the California winemaking tradition, handcrafted by Bibiana Gonzalez Rave. Bibiana, highly esteemed among connoisseurs, sources her grapes from the heart of Russian River Valley, assuring unbeatable quality. Known for its elegant and complex profile, the Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 showcases a deep ruby colour, expressive nose of red fruit, vanilla and earthy tones, coupled with exceptionally balanced acids and tannins. The wine spends 15 months maturing in French oak, endowing it with layers of depth and character. A perfect representation of Pinot Noir in its purest form, this wine delivers a silky finish with an exceptional ageing potential. The Cattleya Number One Pinot Noir 2021 exemplifies Bibiana's ethos of creating true expressions of terroir, delivered in harmonious balance. It's a wine that deserves a place in the ranks of any discerning collector's cellar.
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Emanating exquisite sophistication, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a sublime expression of artisanal California winemaking. This varietal is meticulously crafted by esteemed winemaker Bibiana González Rave in the verdant vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Taking cues from her Columbian roots and French winemaking training, Rave masterfully coaxes complexity and character from every grape.
Cattleya The Temptress 2020 is a Syrah-based wine with a hint of Viognier, a combination that tantalisingly interweaves floral elements with sumptuous dark fruit flavours. It possesses a remarkable balance of robust structure and polished tannins, brought to harmonious perfection via 14 months of French oak maturation.
In line with Cattleya's 'wine as art' ethos, each bottle is a singularly unique experience, symbolising Rave's adroit translation of terroir into taste. For the discerning wine lover, Cattleya The Temptress 2020 represents an opportunity to relish a gratifying splash of Californian viticultural virtuosity.
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Wine Spectator (97)
Wow. This '95 Special Selection is a classic. Amazingly complex, it displays a wide range of flavors--including currant, wild berry, herb, sage, coffee and tobacco--gains in nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils pretty oak shadings on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made.In BondSG$2,025.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)
A wine that's held back three months in barrel and then held a year in bottle (as is the GOK), the 2016 Syrah Armada Vineyard saw 70-80% stems and 15% new oak (both demi-muids and foudre). Slightly deeper ruby in color, it has a mix of both red and blue fruits, salt, violets, damp earth, and smoked earth. Deep, tight, backward, but just loaded with potential, it needs 3-5 years of bottle age and will be very long lived.In BondSG$764.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97+)
The Armada Vineyard Syrah always reminds me of the Horsepower releases, as it’s a more masculine, earthy style of Syrah. Deep plum/purple-colored with an incredible bouquet of smoked plum, blackcurrants, tobacco, peppered meat, and violets, the 2017 hits the palate with full-bodied richness and depth, building structure and tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish. It’s another wine from Baron that packs incredible richness and depth yet still just glides across the palate with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It shows the more rounded, approachable style of the vintage and will keep for 20 years or more.In BondSG$700.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2017 Syrah Bionic Frog is in the running for the wine of the vintage. An incredibly elegant expression of this cuvée, it reveals an almost opaque purple hue to go with stunning, Jamet Cote Rotie-like notes of black raspberries, spring flowers, bacon fat, green olives, and sweet mulch. More cured meats and salted pork notes develop with time in the glass, and it’s a wonderfully complex, layered, nuanced Syrah. Boasting medium to full-bodied richness on the palate, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it’s the polish, elegance, and silky feel to the tannins that set this beauty above just about every other wine out there. It’s unquestionably gorgeous today (give it an hour or more in a decanter) yet has a solid 15-20 years of prime drinking ahead of it.In BondSG$1,720.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
Incorporating a touch more Viognier than normal, the 2014 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier from the first vineyard planted in the stones region of Walla Walla. Sporting a surprisingly deep, inky color, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black olives, tobacco leaf, smoked meats, pepper, blackcurrant and black cherry notes. Deep, rich and ever changing in the glass, with incredible complexity and layers, this full-bodied masterpiece has building tannin, a stacked mid-palate and a great, great finish. It's pure perfection in Syrah, and the finest vintage of this cuvee ever made. As a bonus, it’s also the largest production Syrah they produce. Bravo!In BondSG$1,180.00