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Weinregion Kalifornien:
Kalifornien ist der größte Weinproduzent in den USA und hat sich über die letzten Jahrzehnte zu einem der weltweit führenden Weinanbaugebiete entwickelt und lässt sich in vier Regionen aufteilen:
North Cost, Central Cost, Central Valley und South Coast. Die wohl bekannteste Region ist das Napa Valley (North Cost), welches vor allem durch Cabernet Sauvignon beherrscht wird. Die am meisten angebaute Weißweinrebsorte ist Chardonnay. Die größten Weingüter wie Opus One, Dominus und Robert Mondavi sind hier zu finden, welche ohne Frage zur absoluten Weltspitze gehören.
Weitere Anbaugebiete sind Sonoma County, Mendocino County und Lake County (North Cost), Monterey County, Livermore Valley und Santa Barbara County (Central Coast) und Sandiego County (South Coast).

Maya 2014 Napa Valley red wine Dalla Valle Vineyards

Robert Parker selbst beschreibt den Maya 2014 im Oktober 2016 wie folgt:

It is excellent, but not one of the great efforts from this iconic winery situated on the eastern Vaca hillsides above the Oakville corridor. That said the 2014 Maya Proprietary Red may not be as perfect as the 2013 was, but it is a fabulous effort. Finishing at 14.6% alcohol. This wine (generally a blend of about 60% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon) has incredibly gorgeous aromatics of black and blue fruits, forest floor, violets and an almost Graves-like scorched earth gravelly nuance. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied richness and terrific harmony among its structural elements such as alcohol, acidity, tannin and wood, with moderately sweet tannins in the finish. It is a good 30- to 35-year wine. as most Mayas have tended to be and is impressive and surprisingly structured for a 2014. Forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 35-40 years.

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Maya 2014 im Dezember 2016 wie folgt:

The 2014 Maya is powerful, compact and closed in on itself. That's not much of a surprise given the wine was just bottled a few months ago. Dark, powerful and intense the 2014 offers plenty of energy, but is also holding back much of its potential at this stage. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc, which is to say more Cabernet than has been the norm in recent years. There is plenty of intensity to the pomegranate, plum, red cherry and blood orange flavors, but the wine needs time to come into its own.

449,00 EUR
598,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Maya 2015 Napa Valley red wine Dalla Valle Vineyards

Lisa Perrotti Brown selbst beschreibt den Maya 2015 im Oktober 2017 wie folgt:

Deep garnet-purple colored. The 2015 Maya Proprietary Red Wine opens with sweet plums, spice box and kirsch notes with nuances of vanillin, cocoa powder, dried herbs and loam. Medium to full-bodied, soft, approachable and very sexy even at this youthful stage. It has a long. perfumed finish. This was tasted as a barrel sample.

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Maya 2015 im März 2018 wie folgt:

The 2015 Maya is surprisingly powerful and tightly wound. Time in the glass allows the tannins to relax just enough for the fruit to gradually emerge. Like all of the 2015s here the Maya is still very primary in its expression of fruit. Even so the wine's heady flamboyant personality is very much on display. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, lavender and exotic spice overtones gradually develop in the glass. But it will be years before the 2015 enters its prime.

James Suckling beschreibt den Maya 2015 im Januar 2018 wie folgt:

The polish and depth to this wine is extraordinary for the vintage. Full body, super refined and tight yet generous and exciting. Chocolate, walnut and berry. Goes on for minutes. Superb for the vintage. Better in 2020 but already so wonderful.

449,00 EUR
598,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Verite La Muse 2015

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

Verite Winery La Muse 2015

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreit den Verite Le Muse 2015 am 28. Februar 2018 wie folgt:

Composed of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. The 2015 La Muse sports a very deep garnet-purple color, leaping from the glass with exuberant crème de cassis, blueberry pie and licorice notes plus suggestions of Indian spices, dark chocolate, menthol, sautéed herbs and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth. It delivers tons of black and blue fruit preserves flavors, accented by exotic spices, framed with velvety tannins and finishing on a persistent earthy/mineral note. 3.900 cases were made.

14.70% Vol. Alc.

Vintage
The winter of 2014-2015 was another mild and dry one which included only two weekend rainstorms. Budbreak came in mid-March and the vines began to bloom early - at the end of April. A cool April and May with some rainy spells meant that bloom did not finish until June. A warm and dry June led to a July veraison kickoff. Vigneron Pierre Seillan recalls that of his 49 vintages. 2015 was the first to begin picking in August - August 31 to be precise. Harvest lasted 12 days and finished on September 12. Although yields were low the quality of the grapes in this vintage was outstanding.

Tasting Notes
The 2015 La Muse opens with a classic ruby-red core and brilliant pink-purple outer rim. A youthful clean bouquet recalls wildflower bloom in Northern California, aromas of purple flowers and garrigue rising from the rocks. Its fruits are Bing cherries, black raspberry, currants and red apple, offered here in a fresh yet restrained ripeness. Like the rock bed of its loamy Sonoma County vineyard. La Muse bends and turns with seductive aromas of baking spices, juniper berry and a redwood grove in spring. Silky, well-integrated tannins with a lingering finish complete a wine with signature balance. La Muse is from the earth, hinting to depths of clay and alluvial soils, with structure and suppleness that will age beautifully for decades to come. – August 2017

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

385,00 EUR
513,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Verite Le Desir 2015

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreit den Verite Le Desir 2015 am 28. Februar 2018 wie folgt:

A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec. The very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Désir is a little reticent at this very youthful stage offering glimpses at dusty soil, iron ore, black truffles and salami notes over a core of red currant jelly, black raspberries, blackberries and star anise plus a waft of roses. Medium-bodied, very firm and very elegant yet incredibly intense in the mouth. It delivers loads of red fruit and earthy layers, finishing with great length and depth. 2.500 cases produced.

14.40% Vol. Alc.

Vintage
The winter of 2014-2015 was another mild and dry one which included only two weekend rainstorms. Budbreak came in mid-March and the vines began to bloom early - at the end of April. A cool April and May with some rainy spells meant that bloom did not finish until June. A warm and dry June led to a July veraison kickoff. Vigneron Pierre Seillan recalls that of his 49 vintages. 2015 was the first to begin picking in August August 31 to be precise. Harvest lasted 12 days and finished on September 12. Although yields were low. the quality of the grapes in this vintage was outstanding.

Tasting Notes
The hallmark of the 2015 Le Désir is its structured and precise palate. There is a balance between softness and hardness: iron-rich, rocky minerality, aromas of new leather and cigar. The clear driving expression of bright red fruit comes to the fore. Wild strawberries, cherries and crisp apple join with the signature herbal tone of Cabernet Franc. Fresh, subtle pea shoots and heirloom tomato vine - along with notes of red licorice and tobacco box - pave the way to a linear, silky finish, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets. Remarkably expressive in its youth. Le Désir is a multi-layered and complex wine. Its depths will unfold for ages. – August 2017

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

385,00 EUR
513,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Verite La Joie 2015

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreit den Verite La Joie 2015 am 28. Februar 2018 wie folgt:

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 La Joie features a very deep purple-black color and almost electric nose of crushed blackcurrants, ripe black cherries and mulberries with sparks of raspberry pie, wild blueberries, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied and charged with the most amazing energy, the youthful, vibrant black-fruited palate is framed by very firm, very finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing with lingering crushed stones and earth layers. 4,000 cases produced.

13.90% Vol. Alc.

Vintage
The winter of 2014-2015 was another mild and dry one, which included only two weekend rainstorms. Budbreak came in mid-March and the vines began to bloom early—at the end of April. A cool April and May with some rainy spells meant that bloom did not finish until June. A warm and dry June led to a July veraison kickoff. Vigneron Pierre Seillan recalls that of his 49 vintages. 2015 was the first to begin picking in August—August 31 to be precise. Harvest lasted 12 days and finished on September 12. Although yields were low, the quality of the grapes in this vintage was outstanding.

Tasting Notes
An enveloping, structured wine. La Joie pours a vibrant purple core graduating to a deep outer rim. Mint, sage and lavender aromas fill out an earth-driven bouquet. Ripe fruit—black currant and cherries. damson plum—fulfill the promise of new world wines, while a brooding finish and grippy, well-integrated tannins pay homage to the old world. The Vérité signature—the message of the soil—is here captured in undertones of granite, iron and limestone. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, developed individually by micro-cru in our Sonoma County vineyards, the wine will mature gracefully for many years to come. – August 2017

Diesen Wein können Sie hier in der 3er Vintage 2015 Collection Kiste erwerben

385,00 EUR
513,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Pym Rae 2016 Napa Valley Tesseron Vineyards

Lisa Perrotti Brown selbst beschreibt den Pym Rae 2016 im Oktober 2018 wie folgt:

This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine.

This is the first vintage off this estate following the purchase of the old Robin Williams vineyard and house by Chateau Pontet-Canet proprietor Alfred Tesseron back in 2016. The estate includes just under 20 acres of mature Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (18%) and Cabernet Franc (7%) vines, planted in 1990. Now officially dubbed “Pym-Rae,” in respect for the original name given to the vineyard by Robin Williams (Pym and Rae are the middle names of two of Williams’s children), the site is perched at an average altitude of 1,500 feet (500 meters) on Mount Veeder. This first vintage off this vineyard is nothing like other wines I have tasted from Mount Veeder. And this makes sense, because to visit the property is to grasp how remote this side of the mountain is, and although this and other vineyards around it have long been in production, until now the fruit has been sold to large wineries and blended away in Napa Valley AVA wines.

Currently, the wines are made at a winery facility up on Howell Mountain, one that I have visited and at which I witnessed the 2016 vintage in production. Tesseron’s number-one demand of a temporary facility to produce his first Napa wine was simple: absolute control. Here he has it, at least until his winery on Mount Veeder has been completed (currently in the planning stages). Thomas Comme, the son of Jean-Michel Comme, the winemaker at Chateau Pontet-Canet, is winemaker and has lived at the estate since 2016. This first 2016 vintage is truly exciting—a sympathetically crafted, evocative expression of this place that is a must-try for readers who are as passionate as I am in discovering another unique expression of this incredibly multifaceted region for the highest quality Bordeaux blends.

James Suckling beschreibt den Pym Rae 2016 im Januar 2020 wie folgt:

This is the debut vintage of this wine from the esteemed Bordeaux owner, Alfred Tesseron, who bought the property in the Napa mountains in 2016. Aromas of plums, wet earth, fresh herbs and tobacco. Some green olives. Turns to blueberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet reserved and layered with chocolate, walnuts and plums. Firm yet polished tannins give a framed sense to the wine. Savory. Racy and beautifully structured, it’s extremely drinkable already. Real wine.

350,00 EUR
466,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Quintessa 2018 Rutherford Napa Valley

Blogbeiträge zum Quintessa 2018

Lisa Perrotti Brown Oktober 2021:

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Quintessa (Cabernet Sauvignon) sashays out with crème de cassis, blackberry preserves and redcurrant jelly scents, plus wafts of dark chocolate, anise and lavender with a touch of tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, elegantly styled and stunningly energetic, it has a fine-grained texture and long, fragrant finish.

James Suckling beschreibt den Quintessa 2018 am 2. August 2021:

This is beautifully polished with firm, dusty tannins to the blue fruit, as well as chocolate and cedar character. Some much earthier character, too, from mushrooms to bark. Forest flowers. Perfumed. It’s full-bodied with round tannins and a soft, creamy finish. Some iron and iodine to this. So attractive at the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2023.

Anmerkungen zum Jahrgang:
Nach fünf warmen Jahren war die Vegetationsperiode 2018 gleichmäßig und ausgeglichen, wobei der Austrieb zwei Wochen später als im Vorjahr begann. Das gemäßigte Wetter gab den Takt vor, um ein gesundes Blätterdach und einen Weinberg zu schaffen, der mit milden Bedingungen, einem Mangel an Extremen und einer Fülle an hochwertigen Früchten gesegnet war. Die Harmonie der Saison 2018 ermöglichte ein tieferes Verständnis dafür, wie die biodynamischen Anbaumethoden weiterentwickeln können, um die Reben auf den vielfältigen Böden von Quintessa zu unterstützen. Die milden Witterungsbedingungen hielten während der gesamten Ernte an und brachten Trauben von perfekter Reife und Säure hervor, die Zeit für die Entwicklung von Phenolen und Aromen hatten, ohne dass der Druck eines steigenden Brix-Wertes bestand. Es folgte eine lange und fast gemächliche Ernte, mit Zeit für präzise Entscheidungen, die sich in der Reinheit und Raffinesse des Quintessa 2018 zeigen.

Verkostungsnotizen der Weinmacherin Rebekah Wineburg:
“The precision of the vintage, a result of the cooler weather, long harvest, and continued study of the property, is evident in the movement and texture of the wine. Already showing the hallmarks of a great age-worthy vintage, the 2018 Quintessa is both pleasurable to drink now and will continue to age with grace as it develops more savory notes and length to the finish over the next 20 years.”

Der Quintessa 2018 ist ein Wein von perfekter Harmonie, mit tiefen Aromen und eleganten Schichten, die schon in jungen Jahren erkennbar sind. Intensive Aromen von Cassis, Schwarzkirsche und Himbeere vermischen sich mit würzigen Noten von Salbei und Thymian; der 2018er Quintessa entfaltet sich weiter mit Noten von dunkler Schokolade, Graphit und frischem Tabak, die sich mit der frischen Frucht vermischen.Präzise und dicht, zeigt der Wein geschmeidige Tannine, die mit Aromen von Schwarzkirsche, dunkler Schokolade und zerkleinertem Gestein spielen. Der Quintessa 2018 hat eine perfekte Balance von frischer Säure, gefolgt von leuchtender Frucht und Mineralität im Abgang, die ein unvergleichliches Alterungspotenzial erwarten lässt.

185,00 EUR
246,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Flaschenfoto Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Zinfandel 2018

Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Zinfandel 2019

Obwohl Caymus am besten für Cabernet Sauvignon bekannt ist, produzieren wir auch eine kleine Menge Zinfandel, ein Favorit des verstorbenen Caymus-Mitbegründers Charlie Wagner Sr.

Es ist eine Rebsorte, die hier im Napa Valley erstaunliche und vollmundige Weine hervorbringen kann. Die Caymus Napa Valley Version des Zinfandel eignet sich perfekt für reichhaltige Speisen und herzhaften Käse. Der unkomplizierte Stil des Weins wird aber auch ganz easy zu Pizza und BBQ genossen, versuchen auch Sie einmal diesen herrlich süffigen Zin zu Ihrem Steak, Sie werden es mit Sicherheit nicht bereuen.

49,00 EUR
65,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Flaschenfoto Caymus Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Caymus Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Caymus hat einen charakteristischen Stil, der von dunkler Farbe ist, mit reichen Früchten und reifen Tanninen – in der Jugend ebenso zugänglich wie in der späteren Reife mit etwas mehr würzigen Aromen. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1972 hat sich Caymus als beständiger Marktführer in der Produktion von Napa Valley Cabernet einen Namen gemacht. Die Trauben für den Cabernet von Caymus baut man in acht der 16 Unterappellationen von Napa an. Die grosse Stärke ist es dabei die Diversifizierung der Tauben und der Mikroklimata. Es ermöglicht in bestimmten Jahr den bestmöglichen Wein herzustellen. Der Caymus Cabernet bietet vielschichtige, üppige Aromen und Geschmacksrichtungen, darunter Kakao, Cassis und reife dunkle Beeren, sowie eine kühle Frische.

Natürlich ist es etwas schade, dass die Flasche nicht mehr für vier Dollar und fünfzig Cent über den Tresen geht als die Wagner Familie mit einer Jahrenproduktion von 250 Kisten im Jahre 1972 an den Start ging. Es ist eher ein Glücksfall für den Konsumenten, die Weine heute in einer sehr guten Verfügbarkeit im Markt zu bekommen, denn Sie verkörpern eigentlich noch heute den typischen Lifestyle der Amerikanischen Weinkonsumenten. Voll, reif, üppig und perfekt zum Steak oder etwas feines vom Grill.

105,00 EUR
140,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Caymus Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Magnum

Caymus Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Magnum

In der schönen Magnumflasche

Caymus hat einen charakteristischen Stil, der von dunkler Farbe ist, mit reichen Früchten und reifen Tanninen – in der Jugend ebenso zugänglich wie in der späteren Reife mit etwas mehr würzigen Aromen. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1972 hat sich Caymus als beständiger Marktführer in der Produktion von Napa Valley Cabernet einen Namen gemacht. Die Trauben für den Cabernet von Caymus baut man in acht der 16 Unterappellationen von Napa an. Die grosse Stärke ist es dabei die Diversifizierung der Tauben und der Mikroklimata. Es ermöglicht in bestimmten Jahr den bestmöglichen Wein herzustellen. Der Caymus Cabernet bietet vielschichtige, üppige Aromen und Geschmacksrichtungen, darunter Kakao, Cassis und reife dunkle Beeren, sowie eine kühle Frische.

Natürlich ist es etwas schade, dass die Flasche nicht mehr für vier Dollar und fünfzig Cent über den Tresen geht als die Wagner Familie mit einer Jahrenproduktion von 250 Kisten im Jahre 1972 an den Start ging. Es ist eher ein Glücksfall für den Konsumenten, die Weine heute in einer sehr guten Verfügbarkeit im Markt zu bekommen, denn Sie verkörpern eigentlich noch heute den typischen Lifestyle der Amerikanischen Weinkonsumenten. Voll, reif, üppig und perfekt zum Steak oder etwas feines vom Grill.

In der schönen Magnumflasche

215,00 EUR
143,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Caymus Special Selection 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus Vineyards 2018 Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Der einzige Wein in der Welt, der es geschafft hat in der TOP 100 Bestenliste des Winespectator den ersten Platz zu belegen.

95 Punkte vom Wine Spectator für den

This asserts itself through flattery right from the start, with a gush of warmed cassis, açaí berry reduction and plum preserves laced liberally with mocha-accented toast and carried by very plush structure. This is weighty and brimming with fruit, while the toast takes a lengthy encore on the finish. A hedonist's dream. Drink now through 2034. 22,075 cases made. — JM

215,00 EUR
286,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Ramey 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum Napa Valley

Jeb Dunnuck
Leider ist der 2016er noch nicht bewertet - aber bereits der 2015er erhielt eine tolle Note von Jeb Dunnuck:

The flagship is the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum, another wine that plays in the more elegant, pretty end of the spectrum. Notes of cassis, kirsch, cedary spice, and earth all flow to a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced Cabernet that has polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. Give bottles a year or two and it’s going to keep for 15+ years.

129,00 EUR
172,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Ramey 2016 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyar Napa Valley Carneros

Platz 7 der Top 100 Liste im Jahr 2019 des Winespectator

Precise and powerfully structured, with intense Asian pear, apple and ripe citrus flavors that feature rich, savory notes. Displays concentrated minerality on the spicy and textured finish. Should blossom in the cellar. Best from 2021 through 2025. 1,256 cases made. — KM

75,00 EUR
100,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Quintessa 2019 Rutherford Napa Valley

James Suckling beschreibt den Quintessa 2019 am 27 Januar 2022:

So much earth and spice with walnut and wet earth. Like fog laying over the valley in the morning. Black fruit. Medium-to full-bodied with super-fine tannins that are long and persistent, with graceful progression and length on the palate. So long, with real definition. September 2022 release. From biodynamically grown grapes. Hard not to drink now, but will age wonderfully.

Joe Czerwinski im September 2022:

The 2019 Proprietary Red Wine is more open and effusive than the 2018 version, with gentle floral nuances set against a backdrop of black cherries and cassis, joined by subtle notes of tobacco, cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, streamlined, silky and lush, nicely balanced and elegant, with a long, softly dusty finish tinged with licorice and caramel. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

I was blown away by the 2019 Red Blend from Quintessa, which is up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère, this full-bodied beauty has a perfectly balanced, seamless, yet expansive and classic 2019 style as well as gorgeous aromatics of cassis, flowers, chalky minerality, and integrated oak. It’s hard to resist already, but I have no doubt this will evolve for 20 years if stored properly.

185,00 EUR
246,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Der Cabernet Sauvignon von Joseph Phelps ist in 2019 unglaublich konzentriert und extraktreich. Das zeigt er in der Nase mit seinen kraftvollen Aromen von schwarzen Waldbeeren. Anis und reifen Blaubeeren. Der markante Holzfassausbau verleiht ihm zudem Eindrücke von geröstetem Kaffee. Zedernholz und Graphit. All diese Kraft wird am Gaumen von einer Frische und Konzentration getragen. die absolut begeistert. Dank des sonnengereiften Gerbstoffgerüsts gleiten diese Eindrücke mit einer cremigen Textur und einem langen. üppigen Abgang über den Gaumen. Im Nachhall sind Eindrücke von staubiger Erde. Backgewürzen wie süßer Vanille und frische Feigennoten erkennbar. Komplex und ein idealer Botschafter sowohl für den Cabernet Sauvignon als Cépage noble wie auch für das Napa Valley.

Nach der frühmorgendlichen Lese wurden die Trauben sorgfältig nach Reifequalitäten vorsortiert. Die anschließende Kaltmazeration des Leseguts bereichert die spätere Extraktion wertvoller Aromen. Farbpigmente. Tannine und Mineralstoffe. Der Wein reifte dann achtzehn Monate in zur Hälfte neuen Eichenfässern (zwei Drittel französisch. ein Drittel amerikanisch) und zur Hälfte in ein bis zwei Jahre alten Eichenfässern.

Always powerfully built, this vintage spent 18 months ageing in a mix of 48% new French and American oak. All the classic underpinnings are there, from blackberry and graphite, to scented wild herbs, crème de cassis and cedar, accompanied by gobs of palate-coating, sculpted tannins. Finishes with espresso, cured meat and violets.

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 am 21. Dezember 2021 wie folgt:

Starting with the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, which is a no-brainer cuvée in most vintages, it reveals a dense purple hue to go with classic Napa Cabernet notes of ripe blackcurrants, scorched earth, lead pencil, chalky minerality, and a touch of spice box. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, with silky tannins, it's a classic, concentrated, yet elegant style of Cabernet Sauvignon that will deliver the goods for two decades if properly stored. It way over-delivers. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, aged 18 months in just under 50% new French and American oak. 40,000 cases.

James Suckling bewertet den Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 am 19. November 2018 wie folgt:

Blackberry and light dried fruit with oyster-shell undertones. It’s full-bodied with round, lightly chewy tannins that nicely accentuate the fruit character. Walnuts and wet earth. Delicious now, but better in two or three years.

85,00 EUR
113,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

S.L.V. 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap Wine Cellars

James Suckling im September 2022:

Deep yet floral nose with pure cassis, blackberry and blueberry concentrate, as well as hints of sandalwood and pine. Quite ample on the palate, laden with velvety tannins in a mealy form. Rich and primary, yet juicy and supple. Densely packed. Approach from 2025.

Lisa Perrotti Brown im September 2022:

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V. features perfumed aromas of violets and cassis. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, nicely elegant while being powerful and sturdy at the same time. No, it's not made in a modern, blockbuster style, but it's true to its heritage, with subtle herb shadings and a long, silky finish.

mit 95+ Punkten von Jeb Dunnuck bewertet S.L.V. 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap Wine Cellars

Jeb Dunnuck im Februar 2023:

Pure crème de cassis, violets, and lead pencil shaving nuances emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V., a concentrated, structured, almost austere 2019 that has terrific balance as well as a great mid-palate. Possessing youthful tannins and remarkable purity of fruit, this ultra-classic, flawlessly put together Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 20-25 years. Count me impressed – this is brilliant juice.

179,90 EUR
239,87 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Dominus Estate 2013 Dominus Napa Valley Christian Moueix

Dominus 2013 Dominus Estate Napa Valley

Beschreibung für den Dominus 2013

Dominus 2013 captures the deep character of the Napanook Vineyard. and unfolds with magnificent dimension. Blue and purple fruit. violets and earth unite in a wine whose
aging potential is unlimited.
“In Napa. the 2013 vintage is. for me. the vintage of a lifetime.” - Christian Moueix

2 0 1 3 D O M I N U S Napa Valley
2013 was characterized by a very dry spring and a consistently warm summer/early fall. Only 6.4 inches of rainfall were recorded from January to June (versus 17.7 inches average).
Low reserves of soil water limited vine growth. While average temperatures remained warm throughout spring and summer. no heat spikes were recorded in July. August or September.
In terms of thermal time (growing degree days). the season was 18 days ahead of the norm at the beginning of harvest (September 10).
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon: 89%. Petit Verdot: 7%. Cabernet Franc: 4%

Antonio Galloni für Vinous im Oktober 2015:

The 2013 Dominus overwhelms all the senses with its magnificent overall balance and towering intensity. Deep and nearly impenetrable in the glass. the 2013 boasts off the charts dry extract and overall power. Violets. smoke. black cherries. menthol. incense. crème de cassis and dark spices are some of the many signatures that take shape in the glass. Even better in bottle than it was in barrel. the 2013 is utterly magnificent. This is a remarkably vivid. nuanced wine considering its sheer size.

James Suckling beschreibt ihn am 13. September 2016 wie folgt:

The aromas to this are multidimensional and fascinating with black truffles. bark. cloves. black currants. citrus. and even ginseng. Full-bodied. yet reserved and austere with chewy and powerful tannins that remain polished and refined. The flavors are more umami and savory. Then there are forest fruits and blood-orange undertones. The wine goes on for minutes. A wine to age for a lifetime. It's an experience to taste this. A new classic showing its history and tradition as a source of the greatest wines ever from Napa. A wine to enjoy forever.

Robert M. Parker Jr. 30. Oktober 2015:

The 2013 Dominus is. to my way of thinking. one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history. both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine. with very low yields of only 3.500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon. 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. offers up notes of cedar wood. forest floor. loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color. super-pure and intense. this wine has low acidity. but ripe. noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years.

660,00 EUR
880,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley S.L.V. 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V. 2013 Magnum Stags Leap Wine Cellars

Magnum

Der Kultwein aus dem Judgment of Paris wird 40 Jahre alt. Eine wirkliche Rarität ist dieser noch so junge 2013er Napa Cabernet, was für ein Jahrgang um seinen 40. Geburtstag zu feiern.

Der 2013er S.L.V. bietet faszinierende Aromen von dunkler Schokolade, Johannisbeere, Dattel, Lakritze und Backgewürz. Dieser erstklassige Napa Cabernet ist vollmundig mit vielschichtigen, komplexen Aromen von schwarzer Johannisbeere, Waldbeere, Graphit und Vanille, die zu einem kräftigen, aber seidigen Abgang führen. Die strukturierten Tannine, die reiche Frucht und die angenehme Mineralität des Weins weisen auf die Alterungsfähigkeit dieses Weins hin.

Speisenempfehlung: Mit Gewürzen geriebenes Ribeye oder Filet Mignon, Ossobuco oder ein herzhaftes Waldpilzrisotto.

Analyse: 100 % Cabernet-Sauvignon Ausbau: 21 Monate, 90 % neue französische Eiche

Magnum

440,00 EUR
293,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Napa Valley

"Ein wunderschön gemachter Wein, der anmutig altern sollte" (James Molesworth)

Am westlichen Rand von St. Helena im Napa Valley gelegen, ist das Terroir des Spottswoode Estate ideal für den Weinanbau. Der lehmhaltige Schwemmlandfächer des Sulphur Creek sorgt für eine hervorragende Drainage, während kühle Meeresbrisen, die zwischen dem Spring Mountain und dem Mayacamas-Gebirge wehen, eine gleichmäßige Reifung der Früchte ermöglichen. Bei Spottswoode sind Traubenanbau und Weinherstellung eng miteinander verbunden. Neben der Gesundheit und Widerstandsfähigkeit, die der biologische und biodynamische Anbau unserem Weinberg gebracht hat, trägt die individuelle Betreuung jedes Blocks zur gleichbleibenden Qualität und den einzigartigen Eigenschaften der Weine bei.

Jeb Dunnuck im Januar 2021:

One of the wines of the vintage, as well as a legendary Napa Cabernet that will compete with anything out there, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate reveals a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of pure crème de cassis and blackberry-scented fruits intermixed with lots tobacco leaf, lead pencil, spice, and hints of flowers. Reminding me of the 2016 with its purity as well as its balance, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, and a blockbuster of a finish. Based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, this is a wine you don’t want to miss! It’s going to take 7-8 years to hit its early drinking plateau and cruise for 30-40 years in cold cellars.

Verkostungsnotiz von Joe Czerwinski für den Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 im September 2022:

Clearly a stupendous effort but just far too young at this stage, Spottswoode's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a concentrated, velvety core of black cherries, cassis and dusty loam, then supports it with hints of cedar and toasted oak. It's full-bodied, rich and youthfully intense, with a long, compelling finish that just won't quit. Give it a few more years, and it may indeed reach the perfection my predecessor predicted for it.

James Suckling schreibt im Januar 2021:

This has a polished nose of black cherry, blueberry pie, vanilla and crushed gravel. Evolves to charred wood and dried lavender. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. There’s freshness to the finish with hints of blackcurrant leaf. Structured and still tight. Try from 2023.

Und für den Wine Spectator meint James Molesworth im Oktober 2021:

Very pure, with a piercing edge to its racy cassis, plum and blackberry coulis flavors, this moves along authoritatively while staying relatively light on its feet, with violet, savory and iron threads lining the mouthwatering finish. Beautifully rendered wine that should age gracefully. Best from 2022 through 2040. 4,278 cases made.

249,00 EUR
332,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Domius Napa Valley 2018 Dominus Estate Yountville

Dominus 2018 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

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Platz 1 der TOP 100 Liste des Winespectator für das Jahr 2021
WINE OF THE YEAR

97 Punkte vom Wine Spectator für den

James Molesworth im Oktober 2021:
BEST EVER für den Winespectator - kein Wein des Dominus Estate wurde je höher bewertet.

This is tightly packed, with sleek, pure, driven notes of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry puree allied to an iron spine, while subtle alder, juniper, sweet bay leaf and tobacco notes peek in throughout. Very fine-grained, but impressively sturdy in feel, with a long, lingering note of iron piercing the finish. For the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 4,000 cases made.

James Suckling beschreibt den Dominus Napa Valley 2018 im Mai 2021:

This is incredible on the nose, offering hot stones, blackcurrants, iodine and wet earth. Full-bodied with a tight center palate, then it opens with a tannin structure that is weightless and spreads across the palate. Totally integrated on the palate. This is a magic-carpet wine. Really incredible. One of the reference points for the vintage. Drinkable now and please try a bottle, but it’s one for the cellar.

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreibt den Dominus 2018 im Februar 2021:

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. For all that it is at the moment, one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back. Give it a good five years in bottle, at least, and then get set for what I suspect will be a mind-blowing transformation over the next 30 years+.

98 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den

Antonio Galloni im Januar 2022:

The 2018 Dominus has really shut down over the last year. I underestimated its imposing structure and density, both of which are on fully display today. The 2018 is a potent Dominus endowed with superb depth and tons of vertical explosive energy allied to a feeling of elegance that becomes increasingly apparent over time. Dark fruit, spice and a whole range of earthy, savory notes add layers of complexity. Superb.

Jeb Dunnuck im Januar 2021:

The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot brought up in 40% new French oak. With an essence of Cabernet-like character in its darker currants, green tobacco, cedar, graphite, and floral aromas and flavors, this gorgeous wine is full-bodied and has bright yet integrated acidity, polished tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s just gorgeously put together and a magical, flawless wine. It's going to take a decade to hit maturity but will evolve for 40-50 years in cold cellars. It is as good as it gets in classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon!

449,00 EUR
598,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Opus One 2017 Napa Valley Magnum

James Suckling bewertet den Opus 2015 am 07. Juli 2018 wie folgt:

Lots of currant and floral notes on the nose. Hints of mint and spice. Medium-to full-bodied. round and savory with creamy. juicy tannins. Hints of citrus underneath. Bright. fresh and delicious. Drink or hold.

Opus One 2017 Napa Valley mit 95+ Punkten vom Vinous-Team

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Opus One 2015 im März 2018 wie folgt:

A remarkable wine for the year. the 2017 Opus One is a dense. full-throttle beauty. Plush fruit and soft. silky contours give the 2017 its racy personality. Exotic. beautifully perfumed and impeccable in its balance. Opus One is one of the most complete wines of the vintage. In 2017. Opus One has a distinctly red-toned fruit profile that distinguishes it from the surrounding vintages.

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet ihn am 31. Oktober 2020 wie folgt:

Opus One had picked 91% of their fruit before the fires started in 2017. and only two lots were eliminated from consideration. The 2017 Opus One. bottled in July 2019. is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon. 8.5% Petit Verdot. 5% Cabernet Franc. 4.5% Merlot and 1% Malbec. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. it slowly grows on the nose. revealing compelling notes of baked black cherries. mulberries. black raspberries. warm cassis and blackberry pie with nuances of spice cake. yeast extract. tapenade. licorice and dusty soil with a waft of wild sage. Medium-bodied. the palate has a lively skip in its step. featuring bags of juicy raspberry and cassis-laced fruit and a refreshing line. supported by ripe. plush tannins. finishing long and graceful.

Magnum

850,00 EUR
566,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Peter Michael Les Pavots 2019 Sonoma County

James Suckling am 05.01.2021

Love the sweet berries, black olives, tile and fresh herbs on the nose with floral undertones. Oyster shell, too. Full-bodied with round, creamy tannins that are beautifully polished and refined. Very long finish. All about finesse and wonderful length. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 19% cabernet franc, 10% merlot and 3% petit verdot. Drink after 2023

Lisa Perrotti Brown 04.02.2021

Located in Knights Valley, Sonoma, the Les Pavots vineyard is located in the oldest of the estate-owned sites, planted in 1989. It is situated at 1,000-1,400 feet and is quite steep in areas. Composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Les Pavots is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a fair bit of coaxing to unlock the intense scents of blackcurrant preserves, ripe black plums and boysenberries with touches of wild sage, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is densely packed and tightly wound with loads of black fruits, dried herbs and earthy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and energetic. 3,255 cases were made.

97 Punkte von Jeb Dunnuck für den Peter Michael Les Pavots 2018 Sonoma County

Jeb Dunnuck am 22.07.2021

More minerality, graphite, and scorched earth notes emerge from the 2018 Les Pavots. Full-bodied and uber-concentrated, it reveals building tannins, awesome mid-palate depth, and one heck of a great finish. It's a serious, powerful, blockbuster beauty that also holds onto perfect balance and a beautiful sense of elegance. It will keep for two decades or more.

235,00 EUR
313,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine

Der Cardinale ist ein Napa Valley Rotwein der zum Imperium der Jackson Familie zählt. Das besondere ist. dass das Weingut Cardinale zwar als Gebäude im Oakville District beheimatet ist. bei der Frucht für den späteren Top Wein Cardinale aber verschiedenen Weinberge genutzt werden. Die Weinberge verteilen sich in den besten Appelationen des Nap Valley: Diamond Mountain District. Mount Veeder. Stags Leap. Howell Mountain. St. Helena. Spring Mountain District. Für den Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine verwendet der begnadete Christopher Carpenter aus 10 verschiedenen Weinbergen Cabernet Sauvignon des Napa Valley welche dann 86% der finalen Blend repräsentieren. Und aus den Weinbergen des Howell Mountain Districts stammen 14% Merlot in der Blend für den Cardinale 2013. Der Ausbau erfolgt über 19 Monate in 100% französischem Holz. der Neuholzanteil beträgt 91%. Die Abfüllung erfolgt ungeschönt und unfiltriert.

Robert Parker beschreibt am 30. Oktober 2015 den Cardinale 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wie folgt:

A brilliant wine from winemaker Chris Carpenter and the Kendall-Jackson family, this blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, mostly coming from mountain vineyards owned by the Jackson family, is fabulous. The 2013 Cardinale Proprietary Red Wine is dense purple-colored, a big, sweet kiss of crème de cassis as well as licorice, blackberry and espresso are all present in this full-bodied, rather sublime and intense Cabernet Sauvignon that should drink well for 25 or more years. This was aged in about 91% new French oak for 18-20 months prior to bottling. It is certainly one of the finest Cardinales I have tasted in my experience.

97 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine

97 Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is simply stunning. A real head-turner,the2013 possesses superb density and tons of pure power. The flavors are deep, powerful and explosive... This is a real stand out.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, October 2015

- Christopher Carpenter, Winemaker

“I think what separates the exceptional artist from the great artist is a body of consistently great work with examples that move beyond “great” to the exceptional. John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy, Michelangelo’s David, Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, are all examples of just this idea. The artist’s general body of work is significant in its ability to move you but the specific examples spiritually touch you. In the wine world Napa Valley is one of those geographies whose consistent, high quality vintages move you emotionally. In any given decade you may have four really good vintages and six excellent vintages; trying to distinguish between them becomes a matter of personal taste. Vintage 2013, though, was one of those vintages that moved beyond that scale. This was a vintage of perfect conditions–conditions for developing a balance and variety of flavor, acid and tannin at levels that will carry the wines across time. This vintage will go down as one of the most exceptional of the 21st century. At Cardinale, as we sat down to blend the 2013s, we knew that Mother Nature had created her transcendent work. It was up to us to present Cardinale to you as one of the wines that would exemplify this vintage now and far into the future. This was a responsibility we did not take lightly, knowing we had to focus on the depth, the power, the subtlety and complexity of this vintage. In the end I am confident we created a wine that captures that idea and those aspects and celebrates 2013 as it should be–transcendent. Enjoy!”

280,00 EUR
373,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine Magnum

MAGNUM

Der Cardinale ist ein Napa Valley Rotwein der zum Imperium der Jackson Familie zählt. Das besondere ist. dass das Weingut Cardinale zwar als Gebäude im Oakville District beheimatet ist. bei der Frucht für den späteren Top Wein Cardinale aber verschiedenen Weinberge genutzt werden. Die Weinberge verteilen sich in den besten Appelationen des Nap Valley: Diamond Mountain District. Mount Veeder. Stags Leap. Howell Mountain. St. Helena. Spring Mountain District. Für den Cardinale 2013 Proprietary Red Wine verwendet der begnadete Christopher Carpenter aus 10 verschiedenen Weinbergen Cabernet Sauvignon des Napa Valley welche dann 86% der finalen Blend repräsentieren. Und aus den Weinbergen des Howell Mountain Districts stammen 14% Merlot in der Blend für den Cardinale 2013. Der Ausbau erfolgt über 19 Monate in 100% französischem Holz. der Neuholzanteil beträgt 91%. Die Abfüllung erfolgt ungeschönt und unfiltriert.

640,00 EUR
426,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

MAgnumflasche Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley

Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Magnum

"Ein Wein mit unglaublicher Finesse und Eleganz" (Spottswoode)

Am westlichen Rand von St. Helena im Napa Valley gelegen, ist das Terroir des Spottswoode Estate ideal für den Weinanbau. Der lehmhaltige Schwemmlandfächer des Sulphur Creek sorgt für eine hervorragende Drainage, während kühle Meeresbrisen, die zwischen dem Spring Mountain und dem Mayacamas-Gebirge wehen, eine gleichmäßige Reifung der Früchte ermöglichen. Bei Spottswoode sind Traubenanbau und Weinherstellung eng miteinander verbunden. Neben der Gesundheit und Widerstandsfähigkeit, die der biologische und biodynamische Anbau unserem Weinberg gebracht hat, trägt die individuelle Betreuung jedes Blocks zur gleichbleibenden Qualität und den einzigartigen Eigenschaften der Weine bei.

Ihm Rahmen einer vom Weingut organisierten Vertikalverkostung der Jahrgänge 2009 bis 2019 im November 2021 mit Teilnahme beispielsweise von Master-Sommelier Vincent Morrow und Master of Wine Martin Reyes heisst es zum Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley: "Als einer der herausragenden Weine des Flights weist dieser Wein viele Ähnlichkeiten mit dem 2018er Jahrgang auf und schafft ein nahtloses Gleichgewicht zwischen Zugänglichkeit und Alterungsfähigkeit. Es gibt Noten von verschiedenen Beeren, Kirsche, Johannisbeeren, Sandelholz und gerösteter Eiche. Im Abgang finden sich Noten von Blaubeeren und Meeresdunst, mit einem subtilen Hauch von Bienenwachs."

Verkostungsnotiz von Joe Czerwinski für den Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 im September 2022:

The gorgeous 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is already drinking beautifully, with incredible waves of black cherry and cassis fruit that have completely absorbed the roughly two-thirds new oak. On this occasion, the wine came across as rather forward and supple, with lush tannins framing ample fruit on the medium to full-bodied palate. Impeccably balanced, with tremendous length on the cool, refreshing finish, it manages to showcase the warmth and generous nature of the site and vintage without going over the top.

James Suckling schreibt im November 2021:

Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cocoa powder, dried thyme and walnut husk on the nose. It’s full-bodied, chewy and compact with firm tannins and a broad, muscular palate. Structured, polished and well balanced. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try after 2024.

95 Punkte vom Wine Spectator für den Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley

Und für den Wine Spectator meint James Molesworth im November 2022:

VNot shy, this throws a pretty lush and gorgeous wave of warmed cassis and mulberry puree at you, carried by very polished tannins as violet, red licorice and sweet tobacco hints fill in behind. Shows good energy through the finish, too, with a subtle mineral hint to keep everything honest. Lovely. Drink now through 2037.

495,00 EUR
330,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus bewertet James Molesworth wie folgt:

A loaded wine, though reserved in style, with waves of dense cassis, plum reduction and blackberry preserves moving through authoritatively, while sweet bay leaf, warm loam and tobacco accents fill in the background. The long cast iron spine is deeply buried in the fruit, and this has superior cut and drive. Built for serious cellaring, too. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2040. 3,500 cases made.

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt James Suckling im März 2022 wie folgt:

Lots of crushed stone, lead pencil and licorice aromas that are extremely aromatic and bright. Black cherries, cloves and purple fruit, too. Full body and a round and ripe center-palate with a juicy interior. It opens at the end with a savory and juicy finish. Layered and beautiful. Drinkable now, but better in three or four years.

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt Joe Czerwinski im Mai 2022 wie folgt:

The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black cherries and redcurrants? Subtle notes of mocha, pencil shavings and almost Graves-like earthiness wind through the concentrated, medium to full-bodied palate, giving it a sense of savory gravitas, while the finish is silky and long, leaving a lingering residue of soft tannins and mouthwatering freshness.

98+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

98+ Punkte vom Vinous-Team für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus 2019 bewertet Antonio Galloni im Oktober 2022:

96 Punkte bei Jeb Dunnuck für den Dominus 2019 Napa Valley Dominus Estate

Den Dominus 2019 beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck im Februar 2023:

From a slightly more challenging year for this estate due to the heavy springtime rains, the 2019 Dominus is a classic blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc from this team brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. It offers a more ruby/plum and borderline opaque hue as well as a great nose of ripe currants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and a touch of loamy earth. This round, supple, medium to full-bodied effort has soft tannins, terrific balance, and a great finish. It's not going to match the all-time greats here, but it’s a charming, endearing Cabernet that will offer incredible pleasure with just 3-5 years of bottle age and drink well for 20+ years or more.

379,00 EUR
505,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Philip Togni 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Philip Togni 2014 Cabernet Sauvvignon EstateDezember 2016 wie folgt:

Togni's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is quite dark and powerful. but also very much medium in body. Graphite. smoke, savory herbs, mint, leather and a core of inky dark red and purplish fruit infuse this deep, beautifully layered Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2014 is a wine built on energy and aromatics that won't hit its stride until at least age ten.

30th Dec 2016 Robert M. Parker Jr.:

The flagship wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from his vineyard high on Spring Mountain is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It seems slightly more approachable and civilized for a young Togni wine, with a dense ruby/purple color, loads of blackcurrant, licorice, and graphite, some earth and spice, but very subtle earth nuances. It is full-bodied and rich, but the tannins are well-integrated and don’t scream as loudly as some vintages of Togni can. For Togni, this is probably one of his more forward and precociously styled Cabernets. It will probably approach drinkability in several years, but don’t discount its aging potential, as this easily has 20-25 years of cellaring potential.

145,00 EUR
193,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Lyndenhurst Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 by Spottswoode Estate

Der Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst Napa Valley 2018 ist eine Hommage an die duftenden Linden, die noch heute in den Gärten des Estate Vineyrds blühen. Der Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon ist ein dynamischer und einladender Wein, der aus eigenen Trauben und denen anderer renommierter Familienbetriebe (Darms Lane / Napa Valley, Edcora / Atlas Peak, Knights Bridge / Knights Valley, Parry-Vineyards / St. Helena, Young Inglewood / St. Helena) vinifiziert wird.

Jeb Dunnuck im Januar 2021:

A wine well worth purchasing and cellaring, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst sports a dense purple hue as well as classic Cabernet notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, violets, licorice, and tobacco. Beautifully rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it's one heck of a second wine that can be drunk today or cellared for 15-20 years.

Verkostungsnotiz von Lisa Perrotti-Brown am 5. November 2020 über den Spooswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst Napa Valley 2018:

The deep purple-black coalored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of fresh blackcurrants, black raspberries and Morello cherries plus hints of lavender, pencil lead and bouquet garni with a touch of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is charged with electric energy, framed by grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with great intensity and purity.

James Suckling meldet am 27. Januar 2021 93 Punkte an:

Black plums, blueberries, chocolate, cloves and dried leaves. Black olives, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Chewy, generous layers of dark fruit and chocolate. Try from 2022.

Und ebenfalls im Januar 2021 von Antonio Galloni verkostet:

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is a fabulous wine that shows just how compelling the vintage is, even among mid-tier offerings. Blackberry, graphite, cloves, licorice and lavender all build in the glass. The Lyndenhurst Cabernet is usually much more approachable, but the 2018 is a real powerhouse. I would give the tannins at least a few years to soften. This is impressive, to say the least.

79,00 EUR
105,33 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Philip Togni Ca Togni Sweet Red Wine 2008

Inspiriert von Constantia, dem großen südafrikanischen Wein des 19. Jahrhunderts

Die Tognis stellen seit jeher den Ca Togni aus ihren kleinen Anpflanzung der seltenen Tafeltraube Black Hamburgh her. Der offizielle Name dieser Sorte ist Schiava Grossa, folgt man dem maßgeblichen Vitis International Variety Catalogue, seine Herkunft liegt in Italien.

Der Ca Togni steht schon seit langem auf der Verkostungsliste des Wine Advocate. Und auch wenn der 2008er Jahrgang einer der wenigen ist, der nicht bewertet wurde, überzeugen Punkte und Statements der anderen Jahrgänge. Kostprobe gefällig? Für den Jahrgang 2001 notierte noch Robert M. Parker, Jr. selber: "Einer der einzigartigsten Dessertweine Kaliforniens". Satte 96 Punkte. Und für den Jahrgang 2003 dann 95 Punkte.

"Die wunderbare Besonderheit von Togni, der Ca Togni 2003 aus schwarzem Muskat, zeigt ein Sammelsurium von Aromen, das einen kleinen Saal füllen könnte. Süße karamellisierte schwarze Früchte sowie Anklänge von Weihrauch, Feigen, Rosinen, Tee und Blumen sind in diesem wunderbar aromatischen, sexy Wein zu finden." Für den 2007er Ca Togni kommen dann 93 Punkte von Antonio Galloni: "bei weitem einer der faszinierendsten Süßweine, die im Napa Valley hergestellt werden."

49,00 EUR
130,67 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand

Inglenook Rubicon 2013 Napa Valley Rutherford

Weinschreibung:
Der Inglenook Rubicon 2013 Napa Valley ist das Flagschiff der Inglenook'schen Cabernets. Im Glas. typisch Cabernet. von einem dunklen Rubin- bis Purpurrot. zeigt sich die Nase mit Aromen von Cassis. Minze. Milchschokolade. Mandel und leichten Röstnoten. Im Mund eine volle Konzentration an dunklen Früchten. von Kirsche über Brombeere bis Cassis. teilweise leicht marmeladig. Diese Fülle wird gepaart mit griffigen Tanninen. die dem Wein sein Potential verleihen und sich mit der Zeit geschmeidig entwickeln. Elegant. mit langem Finish. jetzt schon toll zu trinken!

James Suckling zum Inglenook Rubicon 2013 am 04.Mai. 2016 / 97 Punkte
The clarity and precision to this wine are phenomenal with blackcurrants, floral notes, blueberries, and orange peel. Complex and subtle with grace and stature. Full body, ultra-polished and refined tannins and bright acidity. The wine needs three to four years to open on the palate, but already it has a caressing quality to it.

James Suckling zum Inglenook Rubicon 2013 am 22.Mai. 2017 / 97 Punkte
An aromatic and complex red with currant, white-chocolate and rose-petal character. Full-bodied, tight and polished. Fine and long. Beautiful now but will improve in time.

189,00 EUR
252,00 EUR pro l

inkl. 19% MwSt. zzgl. Versand