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 (90)
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a heady, potent wine that shows the heat of the year in its forward, opulent personality. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, herbs, earthiness, and licorice are all amplified in this decidedly exuberant, potent wine. There's not a lot of subtlety, and plenty of impact. Even so, this opens nicely with aeration.$143.00 -
(3x150cl) 2020Vinous (90)
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a heady, potent wine that shows the heat of the year in its forward, opulent personality. Super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, herbs, earthiness, and licorice are all amplified in this decidedly exuberant, potent wine. There's not a lot of subtlety, and plenty of impact. Even so, this opens nicely with aeration.$768.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The appellation 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is outstanding and certainly plays in the fresher, classic, elegant style favored by this estate. Juicy blue fruits, violets, cassis, and spicy oak all define the aromatics, and it has a medium-bodied, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated tannins, and outstanding length. It's a perfect example of the quality and style that consistently emerges from this address. Drink bottles over the coming 15 years.$762.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The appellation 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is outstanding and certainly plays in the fresher, classic, elegant style favored by this estate. Juicy blue fruits, violets, cassis, and spicy oak all define the aromatics, and it has a medium-bodied, elegant mouthfeel, nicely integrated tannins, and outstanding length. It's a perfect example of the quality and style that consistently emerges from this address. Drink bottles over the coming 15 years.$745.00 -
(3x150cl) 2019Drawing from the sun-kissed idyll of Napa Valley, California, the Corison Sunbasket Cabaret Sauvignon 2019 is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of eminent viticulturist Cathy Corison. Reflecting her commitment to natural winemaking and sustainable vineyard practices, the wine stems from the iconic Sunbasket Vineyard, a site graced by warm Californian days, cool nights, and bountiful loamy soils. With 22 months maturation in French oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon radiates the essence of fragrant violets, ripe blackberries, and a wisp of spice. On the palate, it dazzles with vibrant acidity and grounded, velvety tannins. Deep fruit layers interplay with hints of dried herbs, cascading into an elegantly drawn-out finish. Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a memorable embodiment of balance, expressing both power and grace to charm any discerning palate. Gather this captivating encounter with expertly tended terroir and experience the meticulous craft of a world-renowned winemaker.
$1,465.00 -
Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a distinguished expression from Corison Wines, meticulously crafted in Napa Valley's esteemed Oceanview region. Hand-selected grapes from the Sunbasket vineyard undergo a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s pure fruit character. The wine is then aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla, cedar, and subtle spice without overshadowing its natural elegance. On the palate, Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unveils rich notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, seamlessly integrated with hints of tobacco and mocha. The balanced tannins and vibrant acidity provide a flawless structure, leading to a long, refined finish. Produced by the renowned Corison family, celebrated for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and exceptional winemaking, this vintage exemplifies the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon craftsmanship. Ideal for both immediate enjoyment and aging, it caters to the most discerning wine connoisseurs.
$1,490.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a distinguished expression from Corison Wines, meticulously crafted in Napa Valley's esteemed Oceanview region. Hand-selected grapes from the Sunbasket vineyard undergo a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s pure fruit character. The wine is then aged for 20 months in French and American oak barrels, imparting nuanced layers of vanilla, cedar, and subtle spice without overshadowing its natural elegance. On the palate, Corison Sunbasket Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unveils rich notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, seamlessly integrated with hints of tobacco and mocha. The balanced tannins and vibrant acidity provide a flawless structure, leading to a long, refined finish. Produced by the renowned Corison family, celebrated for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and exceptional winemaking, this vintage exemplifies the pinnacle of Cabernet Sauvignon craftsmanship. Ideal for both immediate enjoyment and aging, it caters to the most discerning wine connoisseurs.
$1,280.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019Cornell Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 exemplifies the pinnacle of Hawke’s Bay viticulture. Crafted meticulously from hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the region’s renowned vineyards, this vintage benefits from the estate's commitment to sustainable farming and traditional winemaking techniques. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, it presents a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a persistent finish that showcases dark fruit flavours intertwined with elegant spice notes. Produced by the esteemed Cornell Estate, renowned for their dedication to quality and expression of terroir, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to their expertise and passion. Perfect for pairing with red meats and rich cheeses, it promises an exceptional experience for discerning wine enthusiasts.
$2,255.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019The Cornell Estate Courtship Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 exemplifies the pinnacle of fine winemaking. Crafted in the renowned Margaret River region of Western Australia, this Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from the estate’s unique terroir, characterised by sun-kissed vineyards and well-draining soils. Handpicked grapes undergo meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit flavours. Matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, the Courtship reveals layers of blackcurrant, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. The Cornell Estate, celebrated for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, ensures each vintage reflects both tradition and innovation. With its velvety tannins and balanced acidity, the 2019 vintage promises a long, elegant finish, making it a superb companion for red meats and rich cheeses. Discover the artistry and passion behind every bottle of Cornell Estate Courtship Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a true testament to excellence in fine wine.
$994.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is a real stunner. This is an exceptional showing for wine that was glorious from barrel but shut down hard after bottling. Deep, savory and explosive, the 2014 captivates all the senses with its rapturous beauty. Blackberry jam, lavender, dried herbs, menthol, incense, licorice and sage infuse this deep, layered Cabernet Sauvignon with tons of intensity.$1,325.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Farella Vineyard is just starting to enter its first plateau of maturity. Crushed flowers, spice, dried autumn leaves, mint, espresso and blood orange all grace this exquisite Cabernet. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2015 has aged so well, even better than I had originally anticipated. The combination of a cool site and a warm vintage is so appealing.$1,435.00 -
Reveal in the flavours of utmost complexity with the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Crafted diligently in the esteemed Coombsville region of Napa Valley, this emblematic wine echoes the cool-climate terroir that imparts depth and intensity to its profile. Renowned Costanzo Farella, an artisan winemaker with Italian heritage, uses traditional methods to create this stellar vintage. Esteemed for his meticulous standards, Farella vineyards are tended to with organic practices, ensuring the highest quality grapes. This Cabernet Sauvignon has been barrel-aged for 20 months in French Oak, providing it with a massive structure and velvety smooth finish. The diverse climatic conditions of the vintage year offers a brilliance of dark cherries, blackcurrants, and subtle notes of licorice and spice. A layer of graceful age adds complexity and intensity, making the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 an intelligent choice for sophisticated palates.
$1,435.00 -
Experience the singular elegance of Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a result of meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking. This exquisite wine is a testament to the skills of Costanzo Farella, renowned vintner located in the hallowed soil of the Coombsville appellation in Napa Valley, California. The 2018 vintage is a symphony of flavours, expressing dark berry fruit and delicate spice, with polished tannins and balanced acidity courtesy of a near-perfect growing season.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, fermented on indigenous yeasts, and aged for two years in French oak, ensuring the perfect blend of power and plushness that marks an exceptional Cabernet. With the longevity to age gracefully yet equally approachable in its youth, Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a testament to the potential of the Coombsville region. This is a remarkable wine, luxuriously textured and notable for its sublime layers of complexity.
$975.00 -
The Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an exquisite exemplar of viticultural artistry. Born from the majestic terrains of Napa Valley, California, it is the proud formation of Costanzo Farella, a producer renowned for its remarkable consistency and precision. This compelling Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes extended fermentation to amplify its depth, followed by meticulous barrel ageing in French Oak to refine its complexity.
On the nose, it unfurls a symphony of dark fruit, offering ripe blackberry and blackcurrant nuances, gracefully intertwined with undertones of vanilla, cedarwood, and subtle spice. The palate is masterfully structured; a harmonious balance of intense fruit concentration, ripe tannins and an enviable freshness. This wine culminates in an enduring, poised finish, ensuring the Costanzo Farella Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 lingers in the mind. For those serious about their collection, it unquestionably deserves a place.
$1,840.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021$554.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (93)
Vivid ruby. Sexy, highly expressive aromas of red and dark berries, cherry-cola, incense and cinnamon. Fleshy and expansive in the mouth, offering sappy but seamless flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Picks up a smoky note with air and finishes with excellent clarity, power and length. You could drink this now but it's built to age.$429.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard wafts up with an old-world bouquet, as flowery underbrush and crushed violets complement blueberry sauce and a hint of sage. Lifted and cool-toned, it offers crisp mineral notes and a core of vibrant acidity that pulses across the palate, energizing its tart wild berry fruit. Still structured and exceptionally long, the 2015 finishes with edgy tannins and licorice notes yet leaves the mouth watering.$651.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (96)
Deeply seductive, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard opens with a burst of mentholated herbs, licorice and sweet autumnal spices. Juicy and broad upon entry, this envelopes the palate with ripe red and hints of blue fruit, giving way to suggestions of cola and lavender. Its mineral core comes forward through the finish, gaining tension through a blend of fine tannins and residual acids as spice and floral notes resonate throughout. The Eileen Vineyard is refined using 46% whole clusters and 34% new French oak barrels for eighteen months.$468.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014Vinous (94)
Deep red. Ripe black raspberry and cherry cola scents are complemented by suggestions of exotic floral oils, Indian spices and woodsmoke. Plush, sweet and sappy on the palate, offering concentrated red and dark berry and cherry liqueur flavors that become more lively with aeration. In a rich but decidedly vibrant style, thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes smooth, focused and extremely long, with building spiciness and smooth, gently gripping tannins.$1,785.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard mixes crushed black cherries with cola, balsamic spice and nuances of blood orange. Juicy and nearly fleshy in feel, it offers cooling acidity to balance as violet-laced red and blue fruits sweep across the palate. Adolescent tannins resonate throughout as he 2015 finishes with mouthwatering acidity.$542.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (94)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard opens with a dusty bouquet of rich autumnal spices, hints of ginger and crushed raspberry. This sweeps across the palate with a wave of ripe wild berries guided by zesty acidity, taking on a distinct savoriness toward the close. Hints of blood orange and bitter dark chocolate linger long as the 2021 tapers off with youthful tension and a layer of grippy tannins that frame the experience beautifully. The Jessie is the most wildly appealing of the Cristom single vineyards, presenting a little of something for everyone.$545.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (93)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard is savory with a pleasantly herbal tinge as suggestions of incense and lavender give way to cinnamon-dusted blackberries. It’s a model of purity, wiry, with saline minerals and depths of tart wild berries peppering the palate. This is long and perfumed with a coating of concentration that lingers long, leaving a cranberry crunch through the finale.$468.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018Vinous (94)
Vivid magenta. Potent cherry, black raspberry and allspice aromas carry a sexy potpourri overtone. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering concentrated red and dark berry flavors that show excellent clarity and become more lively as the wine stretches out. In a rich yet energetic style, showing outstanding clarity and mineral lift on a long, seamless, floral-dominated finish.$829.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous (95)
Darkly alluring, the 2021 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard is perfumed with dusty violets and lavender, giving way to dried black cherries. Luxuriously round, with juicy acidity, this cascades across the palate with crisp raspberry fruits as rosy inner florals amass toward the close. Hints of blood orange pucker the cheeks as the 2021 finishes staining and long with long lingering chalky mineral tones.$468.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
The 2022 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard Mt. Jefferson Cuvee is gorgeous out of the gate, offering a floral and fresh profile revealing notes of incense and ripe wild raspberries. Medium-bodied and elegant but structured, it has a mouth-filling, rich texture, with ripe tannins and great energy. The acidity is even and ripe, but there’s still vibrant energy to it.$836.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021$545.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is in great shape today. Deep, pliant and super expressive, the 2015 is just starting to open. A blast of dark cherry fruit, mocha, licorice and espresso makes a strong opening statement. Still very young, the 2015 will drink well for another decade or more. It's one of the most youthful, vibrant wines of the year. I underestimated this wine and its potential longevity in my original review.$1,710.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon captures all of the radiance of the year in its super-ripe fruit and racy contours. Medium in body yet extravagantly ripe, the 2017 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to shed some baby fat. A rush of dark cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and menthol gives the 2017 much of its immediacy and overall appeal.$1,930.00 -
Vinous (100)
The 2018 MDV is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the best of the Maya blocks. Inky, rich and explosive, the MDV possesses breathtaking elegance and beauty. Crème de cassis, graphite, lavender, mint and espresso all build in a sumptuous, layered Cabernet Sauvignon that dazzles from start to finish. Sadly, there are just five barrels of this magical Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dalla Valles only bottle the MDV in the very best years. Since its first release in 2013, it has become a clear reference point for Eastern Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon.$1,710.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (98+)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to unlock notions of blackcurrant pastilles, warm black plums and mulberries, plus hints of black olives, tilled soil, mossy tree bark and violets with emerging baker's chocolate and star anise hints. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated and with impeccable poise, it has beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing epically long and earthy.$309.00
