Bogle Family Vineyards Juggernaut Russian River Pinot Noir 2021 75cl
£27.04
From the premium Russian River vineyard area, this is distinctively Pinot Noir, with Bogle's irresistibly easygoing charm It has defined aromas and flavours of red cherries and cranberries, with hints of fragrant wood, cherry leaf, vanilla cream and root beer Super-soft and silky in texture, with juicy fruit, gentle acidity and soft tannin, this is an effortlessly enjoyable Pinot Noir Juggernaut is the name of Bogle's selections from particularly special vineyard sites, offering a clear step up in concentration from their regular reds, while maintaining their hallmark approachable style
Bogle Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£16.31
Beautiful, juicy ripe pear and nectarine fruit cradled in gently toasted oak with layers of flavour and texture The mid-palate is fleshed out by delicious creamy, buttery flavours, and the oak adds an intriguing spicy complexity There is perfectly-balanced acidity, which makes sure that it finishes clean and fresh and makes you ready for another sip Superb wine!
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£164.62
This single-vineyard wine has characteristic black morello cherry, raspberry leaf, sun-baked earth, powdered slate and graphite aromas On the palate its plushness and sophistication are immediately apparent, and the tannins are gorgeously soft and silky With its fabulous purity and length of flavour, this is utterly delicious, however it is only going to get better over the next two decades, so resist the temptation to open all your bottles straight away! This is a wine of honesty and directness, capturing vividly a particular summer at a particular, magical, place The vineyard was planted by Nathan Fay in 1961 and existed as a separate property until 1986, when it was purchased by Stag s Leap Wine Cellars Tasting Fay's homemade wine from here was the eureka moment that made Warren Winiarski determined to purchase the neighbouring land, which became Stag s Leap Vineyard Although next door to SLV, the soil is different: composed primarily of grey alluvium from the creek that runs alongside The wines from the two sites are also quite distinct, which is why they are bottled separately
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl
£304.99
The awesome 2019 Cask 23 boasts Fay's finesse, harnessed to the warmth and weight of SLV It takes some time in the glass to give much away, but with patience it reveals a wonderful, subtle, ripe sweetness alongside beefy heft While ripe, it is definitely not overripe, and expresses a minty character, so typical of First and Second Growths from Pauillac or Saint-Estephe Beautifully complete and balanced, it is powerful, succulent and delicious, with plush-textured tannins It will be very tempting to start guzzling this soon, but it's worth waiting a few years at least Drink 2027-2050+ Originally named after a barrel whose contents was of such exceptional quality that it was bottled as a separate wine, Cask 23 later became a complimentary combination of some of the finest parts of the SLV and Fay vineyards While all the Stag's Leap estate wines boast impressive cellaring capability, this 'Napa First Growth' in particular requires keeping several years to show its best
Bogle Family Vineyards Juggernaut Russian River Pinot Noir 2020 75cl
£27.04
This is Pinot in an irresistibly easygoing Californian accent, yet with defined aromas and flavours of red cherries with hints of fragrant wood, cherry leaf and toasted coconut Super-soft and succulent in texture, with juicy fruit, gentle acidity and soft tannin, this is effortlessly enjoyable Juggernaut is the name of Bogle's selections from particularly special vineyard sites, offering a clear step up in concentration from their regular reds, while maintaining their hallmark approachable style
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 75cl
£308.09
Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon is the sublime meeting of the absolute best lots from the Stag's Leap Vineyard and the Fay Vineyard The soaring, jubilant fruit character of Fay greets the nose, and is also evident in the mouth: providing succulence and opulence of texture SLV's contribution is evident in the deep, dark, concentrated fruit and savoury notes in the background, as well as the tightly-wound, concentrated structure Even more than the two single-vineyard wines, this is a wine that demands cellaring With age, it is simply awesome
Angels and Cowboys Proprietary Red 2021 75cl
£22.40
Rich, juicy California red, all dark cherry, raspberry and fig, with a cascade of melted dark chocolate and a powder of spice
Cannonball Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£17.33
Cannonball does a beautiful job of making a friendly, easygoing and fun Chardonnay, with scents of ripe golden apples, juicy pears and just a hint of citrus Soft, juicy and creamy-textured, this is a wine that is more about the fruit than the oak - the wood is there, but very much in the background Overall, the impression is of orchard fruits, ripened to perfection in the benign California sunshine
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 75cl
£304.99
Even at a young age, the Cask 23 shows clearly what it is: a blend of the choicest portions of the Fay and SLV vineyards It displays Fay's wonderfully vibrant and honest morello cherry aroma, along with toasted spices, a waft of woodsmoke and pencil lead It has the immediate succulence and completeness of SLV, harnessed to Fay's restraint and elegance It is indeed the perfect combination of the two - bravo! With fabulously refined texture, it is graceful, fine and pure, with such persistence of flavour that one sip can last for a minute or more Even though this has an exceptionally long life of 3-4 decades ahead of it, it is easy to appreciate at this early stage
Bonterra Organic Chardonnay 2022 75cl
£15.72
An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and creme brulee The wine is refreshing on the palate, with a minerality that is both bright and clean, drawing you into a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely, positively Bonterra Chardonnay, vintage after vintage
Cannonball Merlot 2021 75cl
£17.33
Crimson coloured, tempting all the senses, it has aromas of amaretto, fresh fig, with a hint of cherries and rich chocolate On the palate the structure is sophisticated, with wonderful concentration and an engaging finish of fresh cherries, chocolate and spiced cake
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2017 75cl
£67.86
With a notably dark colour and concentrated black fruit character to match, the Tapestry Reserve unfurls in the glass to reveal deep, balsamic, soy sauce, earthy and spicy notes These add complexity to the gorgeously succulent black cherry fruit and leafy freshness On the palate, it is juicy yet lean, long and focused, with fabulous, fresh, natural acidity, and blackberries and blueberries coming out to play on the finish This sumptuous combination of Bordeaux varieties is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance made up of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc The wine is aged for 22 months in approximately 60% new French oak barrels
