Ramey Wine Cellars HYDE VINEYARD Chardonnay Napa Valley

Ramey Wine Cellars RAMEY Chardonnay Russian River Valley California from USA, California, Russian River Valley by Ramey Wine Cellars Healdsburg CA (12 x 75 cl)

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (12 x 75 cl)

Havens Wines HUDSON VINEYARD Syrah Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Havens Wine Cellars Napa CA (6 x 75 cl)

Founded in 1972 by Warren and Barbara Winiarski, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces wines it describes as ‘classical’. The now legendary 1976 Paris Tasting at which the 1973 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over the cream of Bordeaux, propelled the estate into the pre-eminent position it still retains today. The Napa Valley Chardonnay is a blend of fruit from the B.R.V. and Arcadia Estate Vineyards and from select vineyards in the cool Carneros district of Napa Valley. Fruit from the Arcadia Vineyard contributes crisp acidity and a mineral core, while B.R.V. adds richness. Fruit from the Carneros properties provides the tropical fruit and spiciness that the region is known for. The predominant impression given by the wine is that of deftness and balance, with bright acidity supporting ripe fruit flavours and subtle oak tones. The Napa Valley Chardonnay exhibits beguiling aromas of light toast, white flower blossoms, essence of gala apples, pear and apricots, interwoven with hints of lemon zest, vanilla and creme brulee. The aromas carry over on the palate with tones of white peach, lemon zest, lychee nut, pear and vanilla. The wine is refreshing, light and graceful on the palate, with creamy notes on entry and a crisp, well balanced mid-palate, finishing with excellent length, spiciness, balanced oak flavours and a hint of vanilla. (12 x 75 cl)

Founded in 1972 by Warren and Barbara Winiarski, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces wines it describes as ‘classical’. The now legendary 1976 Paris Tasting at which the 1973 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over the cream of Bordeaux, propelled the estate into the pre-eminent position it still retains today. Arcadias vivid perfume, elegant balance, and bright acidity are all evident in this great Chardonnay. The characteristic bouquet of jasmine tea is accented with a hint of candied lemon zest, while in the mouth there’s bright apple and citrus flavours, a slightly creamy texture, and a signature flinty note. Smooth yet crisp, the wine offers great purity of flavour all the way through the lingering finish, which is accented with hints of vanilla and biscuit. (12 x 75 cl)

Napa Valley Chardonnay displays fresh, forward, ripe Granny Smith apple, pear and melon fruit accented by mineral, subtle yeast and warm oak spice tones. Full and lush on the palate, with a mouth-filling texture, its multi-layered apple and pear flavours are enriched by subtle yeast and toasty oak tones that extend into a very long finish. Youthfully compact, with superb structure and an ideal balance of fresh fruit, acid and wood tones, this superb Napa Valley Chardonnay will develop beautifully in the bottle. (12 x 75 cl)

Founded in 1972 by Warren and Barbara Winiarski, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces wines it describes as ‘classical’. The now legendary 1976 Paris Tasting at which the 1973 Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over the cream of Bordeaux, propelled the estate into the pre-eminent position it still retains today. Clove, hints of tea-leaf and wild strawberry on the nose, supple tannins and black cherry flavours on the palate with a rich finish. (12 x 75 cl)

For what is effectively Stag's Leap's basic Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee this is stunning. Ripe, berry perfume on the nose, in the mouth, dense structure of ripe blackberry flavours and vanilla with firm, leathery tannins. (12 x 75 cl)

Havens Wines HAVENS Syrah Napa Valley California from USA, California, Napa Valley by Havens Wine Cellars Napa CA (6 x 75 cl)