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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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$790.44 |
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Vinous (94-97)The 2018 La Joie exudes class from the very first taste. Firm underpinnings of structure provide a gorgeous framework that wraps around a core of intense dark fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and grilled herb accents exalt the aromatic intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,632.30 |
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Vinous (94-97)The 2018 La Joie exudes class from the very first taste. Firm underpinnings of structure provide a gorgeous framework that wraps around a core of intense dark fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and grilled herb accents exalt the aromatic intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,768.55 |
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Vinous (94-97)For the first time ever, Le Désir is 100% Cabernet Franc in 2018. Vivid and brilliant in the glass, Le Désir bristles with energy. A vivid array of dark fruit, leather, spice, licorice, chocolate and espresso captivates all the senses. The 2018 Le Désir is a very special wine in the making. |
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California | 1 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,311.93 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)There were 32 barrels of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley produced. It’s a great wine, offering full-bodied richness and depth in a rich, concentrated, satisfying package. Classic Cabernet notes of cassis, tobacco, and chocolate all emerge from the glass, and it has ripe tannins, no hard edges, and the purity that’s the hallmark of the vintage front and center. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20 years or more. |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,220.15 |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,030.51 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberries, ink and blueberries with black-tea and bark undertones. Full-bodied with density and richness that is well framed with beautiful, round and polished tannins and a seamless texture. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2026, but already great. |
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Central Valley | 1 | 99 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,258.66 |
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Tim Atkin MW (99)... the 2018 Chadwick is the best release yet from this polo-field turned world class vineyard. Elegant and ethereal, with no sign of tell-tale Chilean eucalyptus, it’s a red that could easily be slipped incognito into tasting of top Bordeaux crus classés. More Margaux than Pauillac in style, with raspberry and red cherry fruit and supple, fine-grained tannins... |
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Coquimbo | 1 | 97 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$483.37 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)More complete than the 2017 RHU, this is Syrah-based with support from 12% Petite Sirah and 8% Garnacha. Effortlessly dense and floral, with classic mountain freshness and focus, notes of cooked meat and black olive, a twist of wild herbs, sappy tannins and the concentration and minerality to age gracefully in bottle. Wonderful stuff. |
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California | 3 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,530.80 |
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Introducing the prestigious Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a testament to meticulous winemaking and unreserved luxury. Hailing from Napa Valley, this elegant pour is crafted from the finest hand-selected grapes, ensuring an unmistakable vibrant potency. Its remarkable structure, deeply aromatic profile, and nuanced layers of dark fruit flavours are a result of outstanding terroir, traditional French oak ageing, and a long, cool growing season. This vintage is the brainchild of esteemed vintners Launny and Weezie Steffens, whose uncompromising commitment to quality capitalises on the singular climate and distinctive soils of their Spring Mountain estate. The Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 showcases the finesse of this lofty pedigree, embodying a noble complexity that splendidly harmonises intensity and balance. An impeccable choice for discerning palates, this fine wine's vibrant intensity, mature tannins and profound depth of flavour make it an extraordinary embodiment of Napa Valley’s viticulture heritage. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,558.05 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Brought up in 67% new French oak, the 2018 Pinot Noir Mother Rock has more mineral-laced, cassis, black raspberry, toasted spice, graphite, and violet aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and pure, with silky tannins and a magical texture, it shows incredible purity of fruit as well as flawless balance. This is one of the finest Pinot Noir I was able to taste for this report, and it's going to evolve beautifully for a solid 8-10 years. |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$548.71 |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
Inc. GST
SG$630.80 |
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James Suckling (99)Aromas of crushed fruit with mushrooms, dried flowers, ash, charcoal, iodine and bark, following through to a full-bodied palate with superb depth of fruit and layers of polished, fine tannins. Extremely long and seamless. A beauty by all accounts. Complex. Juicy. Supple. Better after 2023, when it will give you all it has stored up in goodness, character and uniqueness. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,110.40 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal has notes reminiscent of some wines from the Northern Rhône, a combination of orange peel, blood and iron, denoting freshness and minerality, with a chalky sensation and a finish that is a mixture of juiciness, stoniness, saltiness and texture. It comes from a 0.51-hectare plot in the Piedra Infinita. The wine fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and matured in concrete until bottling. I think they have fine-tuned these single-plot wines tremendously since the initial and almost experimental 2015; in this 2018 wine, I found lots of similarities with the Finca Piedra Infinita bottling—it really excels. It finishes with a sapid and salty sensation and marked chalkiness. Finesse, elegance, simply superb! 1,100 bottles were filled in August 2019. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$831.36 |
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Wine Advocate (98)There is a strong iron note in the 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal, a Malbec from a small plot within Piedra Infinita, usually the first plot to be harvested within Piedra Infinita. It's an extreme plot, very shallow and with pure stone and a strong character. They found this plot in search for "cal," pure limestone, so they want a strong sensation of chalk in the wine here. This is austere, and I think it's more precise than in previous vintages. Only 1,000 bottles were filled in August 2019. |
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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$716.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)The 2018 La Joie exudes class from the very first taste. Firm underpinnings of structure provide a gorgeous framework that wraps around a core of intense dark fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and grilled herb accents exalt the aromatic intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,470.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)The 2018 La Joie exudes class from the very first taste. Firm underpinnings of structure provide a gorgeous framework that wraps around a core of intense dark fruit. Lavender, sage, mint and grilled herb accents exalt the aromatic intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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California | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,595.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)For the first time ever, Le Désir is 100% Cabernet Franc in 2018. Vivid and brilliant in the glass, Le Désir bristles with energy. A vivid array of dark fruit, leather, spice, licorice, chocolate and espresso captivates all the senses. The 2018 Le Désir is a very special wine in the making. |
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California | 1 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$1,145.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)There were 32 barrels of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley produced. It’s a great wine, offering full-bodied richness and depth in a rich, concentrated, satisfying package. Classic Cabernet notes of cassis, tobacco, and chocolate all emerge from the glass, and it has ripe tannins, no hard edges, and the purity that’s the hallmark of the vintage front and center. A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20 years or more. |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,060.00 |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$888.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Blackberries, ink and blueberries with black-tea and bark undertones. Full-bodied with density and richness that is well framed with beautiful, round and polished tannins and a seamless texture. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2026, but already great. |
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Central Valley | 1 | 99 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$1,128.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (99)... the 2018 Chadwick is the best release yet from this polo-field turned world class vineyard. Elegant and ethereal, with no sign of tell-tale Chilean eucalyptus, it’s a red that could easily be slipped incognito into tasting of top Bordeaux crus classés. More Margaux than Pauillac in style, with raspberry and red cherry fruit and supple, fine-grained tannins... |
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Coquimbo | 1 | 97 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$390.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)More complete than the 2017 RHU, this is Syrah-based with support from 12% Petite Sirah and 8% Garnacha. Effortlessly dense and floral, with classic mountain freshness and focus, notes of cooked meat and black olive, a twist of wild herbs, sappy tannins and the concentration and minerality to age gracefully in bottle. Wonderful stuff. |
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California | 3 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,345.00 |
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Introducing the prestigious Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a testament to meticulous winemaking and unreserved luxury. Hailing from Napa Valley, this elegant pour is crafted from the finest hand-selected grapes, ensuring an unmistakable vibrant potency. Its remarkable structure, deeply aromatic profile, and nuanced layers of dark fruit flavours are a result of outstanding terroir, traditional French oak ageing, and a long, cool growing season. This vintage is the brainchild of esteemed vintners Launny and Weezie Steffens, whose uncompromising commitment to quality capitalises on the singular climate and distinctive soils of their Spring Mountain estate. The Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 showcases the finesse of this lofty pedigree, embodying a noble complexity that splendidly harmonises intensity and balance. An impeccable choice for discerning palates, this fine wine's vibrant intensity, mature tannins and profound depth of flavour make it an extraordinary embodiment of Napa Valley’s viticulture heritage. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$1,370.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Brought up in 67% new French oak, the 2018 Pinot Noir Mother Rock has more mineral-laced, cassis, black raspberry, toasted spice, graphite, and violet aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and pure, with silky tannins and a magical texture, it shows incredible purity of fruit as well as flawless balance. This is one of the finest Pinot Noir I was able to taste for this report, and it's going to evolve beautifully for a solid 8-10 years. |
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Mendoza | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$444.00 |
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Mendoza | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$551.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Aromas of crushed fruit with mushrooms, dried flowers, ash, charcoal, iodine and bark, following through to a full-bodied palate with superb depth of fruit and layers of polished, fine tannins. Extremely long and seamless. A beauty by all accounts. Complex. Juicy. Supple. Better after 2023, when it will give you all it has stored up in goodness, character and uniqueness. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$991.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal has notes reminiscent of some wines from the Northern Rhône, a combination of orange peel, blood and iron, denoting freshness and minerality, with a chalky sensation and a finish that is a mixture of juiciness, stoniness, saltiness and texture. It comes from a 0.51-hectare plot in the Piedra Infinita. The wine fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and matured in concrete until bottling. I think they have fine-tuned these single-plot wines tremendously since the initial and almost experimental 2015; in this 2018 wine, I found lots of similarities with the Finca Piedra Infinita bottling—it really excels. It finishes with a sapid and salty sensation and marked chalkiness. Finesse, elegance, simply superb! 1,100 bottles were filled in August 2019. |
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Mendoza | 2 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$735.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)There is a strong iron note in the 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal, a Malbec from a small plot within Piedra Infinita, usually the first plot to be harvested within Piedra Infinita. It's an extreme plot, very shallow and with pure stone and a strong character. They found this plot in search for "cal," pure limestone, so they want a strong sensation of chalk in the wine here. This is austere, and I think it's more precise than in previous vintages. Only 1,000 bottles were filled in August 2019. |
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