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Winemaker Notes This wine has our most loyal following and it is no surprise as to why. Similar to the Graves region in Bordeaux, the wine is consistently perfume, with many layers that are so signature of the Jumping Goat vineyard. The nose is inviting, intriguing and intense boasting seductive dark cherry with hints of tar and oak. It is an extremely lush and balanced wine with savory layers which finishes long with superbly grainy tannins. The higher percentage of Petit verdot adds freshness and acidity to create a truly harmonious and complex wine. About Winery Philippe and Cherie Melka have been sharing their passion for creating exceptional wines since 1996 with the releases of the CJ and Metisse wines. Their vision was to grow these two wines into something consumers would anticipate when released. Production was very small, quality high and visibility in the marketplace limited. Those were their intentions. Today, the Melkas are proud to continue to produce CJ Cabernet along with three single vineyard Metisse wines from Napa Valley, Knights Valley and St. Emilion. Philippe and Cherie continue to pursue their vision of producing wines that demonstrate the uniqueness of site and varietal as the project arcs into its second decade above the radar and in full fruition.

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We have compiled a selection of wine mix best pick for any occasion special for you. Our wine Bundle are meticulously crafted with flavour, quality, and premium selection. Bundle Include : 1x 2009 Dominus Estate Bordeaux Blend1x 2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Toscana1x 2015 Skipstone Olivers Blend1x 2002 Chateau Leoville Barton1x 2016 Epoch Estate Veracity1x 2019 Skipstone Faultline Vineyard  

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2017 Dominique Lafon Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves is an elegant and approachable expression of Pinot Noir that reflects Dominique Lafon's personal style of prioritizing "vibrant fruit and saline energy" over heavy extraction. During a 2020 tasting, Lafon himself described the vintage as "amazing and elegant," noting a bouquet filled with fresh cherries and strawberries supported by remarkably soft tannins. About Winery Dominique Lafon is a pioneering Burgundy winemaker who revolutionized his family estate, Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault, starting in 1984 by reclaiming vineyards from sharecroppers and adopting biodynamic farming. He launched his own label, SAS Dominique Lafon, in 2008, focusing on high-tension, mineral-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Dominique Lafon is a pioneering Burgundy winemaker who revolutionized his family estate, Domaine des Comtes Lafon in Meursault, starting in 1984 by reclaiming vineyards from sharecroppers and adopting biodynamic farming. He launched his own label, SAS Dominique Lafon, in 2008, focusing on high-tension, mineral-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune. 

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PRE-ORDER 2006 | WA 90 The 2006 vintage is described as having fully resolved, slightly dry tannins, with a focus on dried fruit rather than fresh fruit. 2007 | VIVINO 4.1 With its deep and shiny color, Chateau La Dominique brings together the generosity of a Saint Emilion and the typicity of a Pomerol. The nose is intense, characterized by seducing aromas of ripe fruits and subtle spicy notes. In most vintages, you will find truffle and licorice notes, complemented by peppery and woody aromas. With a sharp attack, it is fleshy and round, with silky and precise tannins. The finish is long and full and leaves you with a pleasant feeling of bliss. Aimed to be aged in most vintages, but can also be appreciated during its early years. 2008 | WE 92 Described as a "sleeper of the vintage," featuring black olive, tobacco leaf, and kirsch. 2012 | V 94 Expect a deep, shiny color, an intense nose of red and black fruits, and a fleshy texture. The palate is often described asHaving a sweet entry, with flavors of chocolate, truffle, and licorice. 2013 | WE 91 The 2013 vintage generally suffered from challenging weather, but La Dominique succeeded in producing a well-made wine that avoids greenness 2014 | JS 94 The wine features a mix of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, smoke, and savory red fruit notes. 2016 | JS 94 The 2016 vintage in Bordeaux is considered one of the best of the century, providing excellent density and freshness to this particular estate, which is located near Château Cheval Blanc. 2017 | WS 92 Known for being fleshy, round, and rich, yet showing more restraint and elegance compared to warmer years due to the challenging vintage conditions. 2018 | JS 95 The 2018 vintage (a blend dominated by Merlot) is described as succulent, rich, and well-integrated, with notes of blackcurrant, violets, and spice. It is recommended to cellar this wine for a few years to allow the structure to soften, with a predicted drinking window lasting through the 2030s. 2019 | D 96 Intense red and black cherries, black raspberries, violet, dark chocolate, and graphite. It is known for its silky, polished tannins and full-bodied, opulent texture. 2020 | D 96 The wine is described as having "curated and polished tannins" with intense black fruit (blackberries, plum), wet earth, smoke, and liquorice, characterized by a refined, high-quality, and modern style. 2021 | D 94 Fleshy, round, and elegant with a "stony coolness". Primarily Merlot, offering a ripe and fragrant profile. About Winery Château La Dominique's history in Saint-Émilion dates back to the 1700s, with its name reportedly inspired by a Caribbean island, according to multiple wine retailers. Originally owned by Jean Micheau in 1690, it was recognized by King Louis XIV. The château changed hands several times before the de Bailliencourt family acquired it in 1933, and it was during their ownership that it achieved its Grand Cru Classé status. In 1969, Clément Fayat, a prominent figure in the construction industry, purchased the estate. Fayat invested heavily in the property, including modernizing the cellars and implementing a new vinification program. 

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Winemaker Notes The 2019 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon is an Oakville, Napa Valley wine known for its linear intensity, bright acidity, and persistence, featuring a blend of red- and black-fruited aromatics alongside forest undergrowth, chocolate, and mineral notes, with fine tannins and a lingering finish. A challenging vintage marked by heavy spring rains and late-summer heat spikes, 2019 required careful vineyard management and resulted in a wine of both power and finesse, with significant aging potential.  About Winery Ulysses winery was established in 2008 when Christian Moueix, a prominent figure in Bordeaux winemaking, acquired a historic vineyard in the Oakville appellation of Napa Valley. This acquisition involved the meticulous restoration of a property on the Oakville bench, formerly part of Charles Hopper's ranch, with a focus on dry farming and sustainable agricultural practices. Today, Ulysses produces a single Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine, made with a minimalist approach and matured at the neighboring Dominus Estate, reflecting the exceptional terroir of its unique, gravelly soil. 

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