A wine of great elegance, grace, power and depth. It has an intense varietal character and an abundance of fruit with aromas of black cherry. The palate is also full of fruit flavours with toasty oak and a smooth lingering finish. (12 x 75 cl)
This wine has a tremendous amount of ripe fruit and berry flavours which provide a soft and supple palate. The wine is aged in a mixture of French and American oak barrels to enhance the depth and elegance whilst helping to give length to the finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Fetzer is on oe California's leading wineries and is in the proccess of total organic conversion. the bonterra range of wines are fully certified and this is a rich fruit-laden varietal with a complex bouquet of black fruit, wood and spice (6 x 75 cl)
Founded in 1972, Joseph Phelps Vineyards is an independent, estate-based winery located outside of St. Helena. Perched on a knoll in bucolic Spring Valley, the graceful redwood winery overlooks vineyard-studded hills, the town of St. Helena and the Mayacamas Mountains to the west. Long known for his innovative spirit and passion for quality, Joe Phelps pioneered a number of 'firsts' in the early years of the winery. The 1974 Insignia — released in the spring of 1978 — was the first Bordeaux-style blend produced in California under a proprietary label. The release of the 1974 Syrah in 1977 sparked industry-wide interest in a remarkable French varietal whose plantings in California had disappeared and been virtually forgotten for over half a century. And in 1990, after years of research, a whole new family of Rhône-style wines was introduced which today includes Syrah, Viognier and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape style blend called Le Mistral. 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 8% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc from estate-owned vineyards and independent growers. Grapes were harvested at an average 25.4º Brix, fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged 20 months in a combination of new French and American oak barrels and two- to four-year-old French and American oak , before being blended and bottled prior to release. The Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is full of ripe fruit notes of blackberry and Bing cherry with a dash of curry and allspice. The oak is well integrated and helps mold the smooth, silky finish and sweet tannins, which linger on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)
Jefferson Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromatics of berries, blackberry, coffee, chocolate, while the oak is nicely woven into the thread with a richness of toffee and caramel. The flavours follow a very similar profile to the aroma profile, dark berries, bittersweet chocolate and coffee with the toasty oak. This wine is full-bodied and the tannins coat the mouth wonderfully and extend richly through the finish. (12 x 75 cl)