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PRE-ORDER 2017 | WA 97 Intense citrus (grapefruit/lime), white peach, verbena, and smoky, stony minerality. 2018 | JS 98 Rich, full-bodied, and opulent, balancing intense citrus (grapefruit), apricot, and smoky, toasted oak notes with high acidity. 2019 | WE 98 Rich, full-bodied yet fresh with orchard fruit, white flowers, and prominent, smoky mineral notes. 2021 | JS 99 It is described as aromatic, structured, and complex, featuring lemon confit, white peach, crushed rocks, and smoky nuances. 2022 | WE 98 Sliced apples, pear, lemon blossoms, white pepper, and crushed stone. Rich, waxy, and creamy yet vibrant with high acidity. 2023 | D 97 Rich, textured, and aromatic with notes of white peach, orange cream, pineapple, and ginger, balanced by a lively, mineral-driven acidity and salinity. About Winery Château Smith Haut Lafitte's history spans centuries, starting in 1365 with the Verrier Du Boscq family planting vines on a gravelly plateau named Lafitte. In the 18th century, the Scottish merchant George Smith acquired the property, adding his name and building the Carthusian monastery. Later, Lodi Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, elevated the estate to Grand Cru Exceptionnel status in 1842. The Louis Eschenauer company purchased the estate in 1958, and in 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard bought it, investing heavily in both the property and the wines. At the end of the 18th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux was dispossessed of his property. The papal vineyard became part of the public domain. 8 June 1937 was a dark day in the vineyard's history, when a violent hailstorm destroyed virtually the entirety of the estate. Two years later, Paul Montagne bought it and gradually brought it back to life. Thanks to his efforts, the vineyard returned to its former rank and stood up to the surge in urbanization. His descendents, Léo Montagne and Bernard Magrez, perpetuate this secular tradition so that Chateau Pape Clément wines continue to delight the wine-lovers of today and tomorrow.

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Winemaker Notes 2016 represents another immensely successful vintage highlighting all the virtues of Bolgheri’s climate: abundant sunshine without excessive heat, a dry summer to allow the grapes to achieve perfect ripeness and concentration, and just about enough rain to avoid stress. All these elements combine to yield a wine that shows lush ripeness and crisp firmness, opposing forces creating a certain raciness we like to describe as ‘tension’. About Winery In 1981, Marchese Lodovico Antinori breathed new life into Tenuta dell' Ornellaia, an estate whose potential had been ignored for decades. With the help of Andre Tchelistcheff, the famous agronomist, Antinori planted the first French vines in Bolgheri, which lies in the heart of Tuscany's coastal region, Maremma. The estate yields some of the finest Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in Tuscany. In 2002, Marchesi de' Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi became owners of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, which is now owned exclusively by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. Ornellaia has established itself among the iconic wine estates in Italy (and beyond). The estate is dedicated to producing charming and opulent wines, full of Mediterranean character and finesse, reflecting the estate’s unique terroir in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. The combination of Bolgheri’s unique soils and growing conditions, and what can only be characterized as a total obsession with excellence, result in the world-class wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc that so many wine lovers across the world have come to cherish. Ornellaia employs a full time team of 80 people whose passion and motivation make Ornellaia what it is today. No shortcuts in the part of the production are allowed and the details literally come down to a grape by grape basis. Wines are intently crafted to capture the character of each vintage, in all its complexity and facets. In fact, the character and intricacies of each individual vintage are so important to the estate that since vintage 2006, Winemaker and Estate Director Axel Heinz has identified a single word that captures the character of each vintage, and that word is interpreted by a contemporary artist who produces special labels and a site-specific work of art that remains part of the estate’s permanent collection. In addition to its place among Italy’s iconic wines, Ornellaia is also an ambassador for the Bolgheri region, leading it to be recognized as one of Italy’s greatest winegrowing regions. It is their belief, and it is hard to argue, that Bogheri’s mild maritime climate and diversity of soils create wines as distinct, complex and pleasurable as any in the world.  

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Winemaker Notes Dom Pérignon Vintage 2004 Plénitude 2 reveals a soft, warm and reassuring sweet bouquet, rich in subtle nuances. The palate of Dom Pérignon 2006 is full bodied, both restrained and tender, developing into a thick texture that gradually becomes firmer. About Winery Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars". Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.

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Winemaker Notes The 2006 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year. About Winery Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars". Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.

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2019 | JD 94 Rocking spiced herbs, red and black fruits along with some meaty, exotic notes all emerge from the 2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills, a complex, medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir with a round, expansive, seamless texture that's already a joy to drink. 2020 | WE 95 Snappy red-cherry aromas meet with tarragon and other fresh garden herbs on the nose of this appellation bottling. The palate is vibrant and fresh with red fruit as well as prominent spices like mace and cinnamon, but that minty tarragon tone is what ups the uniquely delicious quotient. About Winery For over two decades, Harlan Estate has been committed to creating a California "first growth" wine estate. Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate is set in the western hills of Oakville, rising above the fabled Napa Valley benchlands. Carved from the raw land and built for generations, the estate is over 240 acres of natural spendor, 15% of which are under vine, planted to the classic varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

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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 2021 Annulus Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville1x 2018 Lateral Kathryn Kennedy  Oakville   2021 Annulus Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville D | 98 Husband-wife Luke Evnin and Deann Wright own Annulus Cellars. Nigel Kinsman met them through Bart Araujo. They make the wine at Wheeler Farms in Rutherford and source grapes from some of Napa's top sites. This is from Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard in Oakville, entirely from Block 2 on the southern side up against Hopper Creek. Incredibly polished and refined with no hard edges. Superfine tannins are intricate and lengthy, underscored by a firm spine of lacy acidity. The fruit profile is pure, ripe, and succulent, with a density lifted by that bright spine of acidity. Flavours and aromas of blackberry and black cherry are nuanced by crushed cocoa nibs, tobacco and rich earth on the lengthy finish. Gorgeous now and capable of long-term cellaring. (JC)   2018 Lateral Kathryn Kennedy  Oakville Fresh, clean and powerful flavors center on sweet oak and roasted fruit. Bright berry flavors are carried along by pleasant fine tannins very much in balance for early drinking. This vintage is never ponderous but instead ideally structured in a classic European style meant to accompany food.      

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Winemaker Notes Intense, concentrated and deep ruby-colored, this wine offers elegant, complex aromas of red fruit. In the mouth it is rich and dense, yet harmonious, with sweet, balanced tannins. The wine has a long finish with a depth and structure that ensure its extraordinary longevity. About Winery The Tenuta San Guido is a 7,500-acre estate located in the province of Livorno on the western coastal outskirts of Tuscany near the village of Bolgheri. Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta acquired it through his marriage to Clarice della Gherardesca in 1940. The legacy of Sassicaia began in 1944, when Mario Incisa acquired a number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc vine cuttings and planted them on a sloping hillside of the San Guido estate, called Castiglioncello after the 11th-century castle at the vineyard's upper edge. This tiny, 3.75-acre vineyard stood alone until 1965, when a second Cabernet vineyard was planted with cuttings from the Castiglioncello parcel; the gravelly, 30-acre plot would give the wine its name: Sassicaia, "the place of many stones". With the radical changes in the D.O.C. system of regulations as of the 1994 vintage, Sassicaia's extraordinary reputation was acknowledged through the Italian government's granting the wine its own appellation. Sassicaia is today considered to be the new plus ultra of Italy's great red wines for its consistent excellence and its intuitive spirit. Acclaimed by the wine world's most respected voices, Sassicaia remains the legacy of its creator, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, and his son, Marchese Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta.  

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Gruaud Larose, located in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, is a prestigious estate known for its full-bodied, long-lived red wines. It's a 2ème Cru Classé (Second Growth) producer, emphasizing complexity and aging potential in its wines. The estate is particularly noted for its single block vineyard of 82 hectares, meticulously maintained and planted with a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. 

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast, California, USA) opens with bright aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon curd, fresh pear, melon, and passionfruit. On the palate, lively citrus and kiwi are layered with hints of mango, guava, and pineapple, all carried by crisp acidity. Light-bodied yet concentrated, it balances vibrant fruit with a refreshing mineral finish, making it both elegant and invigorating. About Winery  Cakebread Cellars was founded in 1973 by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Their journey began when Jack, originally a photographer, visited Napa to shoot images for a wine book and ended up purchasing a small ranch. From those modest beginnings, the family built a winery that quickly gained recognition for its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, later expanding into Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other varietals. Over the decades, Cakebread Cellars has grown into one of Napa Valley’s most respected family-owned wineries, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and hospitality, with wines now distributed internationally.

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PRE-ORDER 2014 | WE 96 Known for its polished, velvety texture, graphite, cedar, and dark fruit (blackberries, plums) with a strong,, tannic structure. 2016 | WE 96 The 2016 vintage is noted for being a "classic" and polished wine, characterized by strong, ripe tannins, savory notes of black currant, dark berries, tobacco, graphite, and crushed rocks.  2017 | JS 93 elegant, medium-bodied profile, featuring notes of black cherry, cassis, and licorice, with a solid, well-integrated structure best enjoyed between 2022 and 2035 2018 | WE 96 The 2018 is noted for its deep, dark fruit, high-quality tannins, and a "two-climate" vintage profile 2019 | JS 96 A blend typically around 50%+ Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Known for blackberry, camphor, and graphite notes, requiring some bottle age but drinking well now with aeration. 2020 | WE 96 The 2020 red is noted for a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering notes of red and black fruit, lead pencil, and tobacco. It is considered a "brilliant" Pessac-Leognan that will improve with two decades of aging.  2021 | D 93 The 2021 vintage is characterized as a "fresh" year, with the wine displaying bright fruit, great precision in its tannins, and a subtle mineral vein.   About Winery Château Malartic-Lagravière has a rich history dating back to the late 18th century, when it was acquired by the family of Count Hippolyte de Maurès de Malartic. Initially known as Domaine de Lagravière, it was renamed in the 19th century to honor the Count's naval exploits. The estate went through various ownerships, including the Ricard family and Champagne Laurent-Perrier, before being purchased by the Bonnie family in 1997. The Bonnie family has since modernized the vineyard and winery, while emphasizing sustainable viticulture and a commitment to quality. 

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PRE-ORDER 2006 | VIVINO 4.2 Features black fruits, kirsch, scorched earth, and cedar with firm tannins and a savory, licorice finish 2007 | WE 90 A structured wine, with generous ripe and rich fruits, spice and tannins. It has elegance, but also good concentrated bitter chocolate, black berry juice and final refreshing acidity. 2014 | WE 94 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (with some Petit Verdot), it is known for its "beaux cailloux" (beautiful pebbles) terroir influence, producing a refined, medium-bodied wine. 2015 | WE 95 Powerful yet sleek, with black fruits, violet, and coffee notes. 2016 | WE 96 Rich, silky texture with notes of blackcurrant, plum, cinnamon, black pepper, and menthol. 2018 | JS 94 Rich, concentrated, and structured with earthy, velvety textures. 2020 | JS 95 Medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins, good depth, and a long finish.   About Winery Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is named after the beautiful, large stones found in its unique wine-growing terroir. This exceptional ecosystem produces fine, elegant, tasty wines with a long finish - in short, archetypical Saint-Julien wines. Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary, in the center of a hundred-year-old park, Ducru-Beaucaillou is a majestic, Victorian-style castle, which has, over time, become one of the great symbols of the Médoc. Unusual for Bordeaux, it is built directly above the barrel cellars, enveloping its owners, who have lived here for over sixty years. Today, the estate is managed by the company Jean Eugène Borie SA, which is owned by Mrs Borie, her daughter Sabine Coiffe and her son Bruno-Eugène, CEO since 2003, the third generation of the Borie family to head the estate. There are very close links between this estate and the five families who have been its successive owners.

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PRE-ORDER 2000 | V 95 The 2000 vintage is described as having a deeply perfumed, floral, and precise bouquet. It delivers intense black fruit, mint, and tar notes, with a concentrated finish that shows great maturity.  2003 | JS 93 Ripe, opulent, and opulent with notes of cold steel, blackcurrants, and plum. It is riper than the 2000 vintage due to the hot 2003 summer. 2004 | D 94 Deep ruby color with aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, pencil lead, and cedarwood. 2005 |  V 94 Open-knit yet deep, featuring structured, supple fruit. Perfumed with hints of cedar, tobacco, smoke, and red berries. 2006 | WA 92 Rivaling classified growths with a profile of blackberry, tobacco, and mineral notes. It is now drinking well but still holds strong, structured tannins for potential future aging 2009 | WA 96 Rich, opulent and wonderfully velvety in the mouth 2010 | WA 97 Intense cassis, graphite, blackberry, and dark chocolate, with a powerful, solid, and tannic structure. 2011 | WE 94 The 2011 vintage is characterized by a "refined bouquet" with black fruit, cedar, and a touch of Pauillac mintiness. 2012 | JD 93 The 2012 blend is composed of approximately 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. It is praised for its elegance, fine tannins, and a strong, classically structured Pauillac profile with hints of mint, pencil shavings, and mineral.  2013 | WA 91 Soft, approachable, and "fresh" due to the vintage, it lacks the deep power of better years but offers a "classic" Pauillac savory character. 2014 | JS 94 Soft, approachable, and "fresh" due to the vintage, it lacks the deep power of better years but offers a "classic" Pauillac savory character. 2015 | WE 95 The 2015 vintage is characterized as a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.6% Merlot, and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.  2016 | V 96 Notes of blackcurrant, violets, cedar, tobacco, and crushed rocks, with excellent freshness and a long,, powerful finish. 2017 | JS 95 The wine is noted for being "super-impressive" and "sculpted," with a balance of tension and power. 2018 | JS 95 Opulent and structured with blackcurrant, boysenberry, graphite, and tobacco.   About Winery Château Latour, a renowned Bordeaux winery, has a rich history spanning centuries. Its name comes from a fortress tower built in the 14th century, used for defense during the Hundred Years' War. The estate, known for its powerful and complex red wines, has seen various owners throughout its history, including the Segur family, who held it for almost 300 years.  Today, his daughter Saskia de Rothschild represents the 6th generation of the family at the head of the winemaking properties.   

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