California
California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
California
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California | 4 | 99 (JS) | HK$65,500.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)Fabulous aromas of cabernet sauvignon with blackcurrants, blueberries, bark, fresh mushrooms and violets, follow through to a full body with an elegance that builds at the finish, leaving you with a freshness and minerality that goes on for minutes. Unique wine in so many ways. A blend of 76% cabernet sauvignon, 18% merlot and 6% cabernet franc. Best after 2028. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$58,990.00 | |||||
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California | 5 | 97-100 (JD) | HK$4,720.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97-100)The 2020 Grenache Distenta II is a blend of mostly 78% Grenache and the rest Mourvèdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and a tiny splash of Viognier. It's a ripe, sexy, insanely good barrel sample that has remarkable purity, tons of black raspberry and cassis fruits, perfect balance, full-bodied richness, and an already complex bouquet of violets, spice, and flowers. I continue to be blown away by what this estate seems to achieve with Grenache in just about every vintage. |
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California | 6 | 99 (WA) | HK$4,000.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (99)The recently bottled 2020 Syrah Distenta 11 is a blend of 82.9% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah and 2.3% white grapes (1.5% Muskat and 0.8% Petit Manseng, to be precise). It comes entirely from estate vineyards: The Third Twin (43%), Eleven Confessions (32%), Cumulus (21%) and Molly Aïda (3%). It was fermented with 16% whole clusters and matured for about 23 months in 66% new French oak. "I like whole cluster less on Syrah," Manfred Krankl explains. "It can be more herbal. But these 2020s are much more fleshy and unctuous, so it shows better." Opaque ruby in color, it opens significantly as it spends time in the decanter, unfolding to cassis, crème de violette, coffee and warm chocolate. The palate embodies weightless power, its concentrated, graphite-laced flavors carried by a velvety, seamless frame, while soft bursts of acidity highlight floral perfume on the long finish. Still very tightly coiled, its intense, latent flavors suggest this has much more to give as it unwinds in bottle. 1,999 cases and 600 magnums will be released in the spring of 2023. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$3,900.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 99 (DC) | HK$12,690.00 | |||||
Decanter (99)2020 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Helena NV /// Lovely fragrant blackberry and black cherry fruit, cassis, and rich tobacco spices with lovely fresh earth notes and a sweet kiss of new wood cedar. Incredibly concentrated dark berry fruit with fabulously angular tannins with smooth long beams with crisp edges. Purple florals, dried sagebrush, and chocolate shavings with lids of graphite and deep iron-like mineral character. And a finish of dark saturated fruit that goes and goes for days. There are purple floras too. Polished and bright, with vivacious acidity and freshness evident from the sip to the finish. Wow, this wine. 98-100. // 13.7 ... has the potential to be a 100-point wine. |
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California | 20 | 99 (DC) | HK$9,865.00 | |||||
Decanter (99)2020 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon - St. Helena NV /// Lovely fragrant blackberry and black cherry fruit, cassis, and rich tobacco spices with lovely fresh earth notes and a sweet kiss of new wood cedar. Incredibly concentrated dark berry fruit with fabulously angular tannins with smooth long beams with crisp edges. Purple florals, dried sagebrush, and chocolate shavings with lids of graphite and deep iron-like mineral character. And a finish of dark saturated fruit that goes and goes for days. There are purple floras too. Polished and bright, with vivacious acidity and freshness evident from the sip to the finish. Wow, this wine. 98-100. // 13.7 ... has the potential to be a 100-point wine. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$8,290.00 | |||||
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California | 4 | 97 (JS) | HK$6,500.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)Plenty of lightly salted caramel with tarte tatin and apple crumble, but ever so subtle. Dried flowers. Delicate toffee. Full-bodied with an intensity of fruit and caramel, along with some crushed stone at the same time. Tangy aftertaste. Drink or hold. |
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California | 8 | - | HK$5,720.00 | |||||
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Trust in the eloquence of Wayfarer Chardonnay Fort Ross Seaview 2020, an exceptional white wine rich in Californian heritage. Crafted in the esteemed Fort Ross-Seaview viticultural area along the Sonoma Coast, this Chardonnay is a testament to the patience and attentiveness of Wayfarer Vineyard's meticulous winemaking team. The Chardonnay is aged in French oak barrels, which offers layers of complexity to the palate. The 2020 vintage, remarkable for its mild growing season, has yielded a wine of exquisite sophistication. It is a symphony of lush orchard fruit flavours and citrus undertones, defined by a bright acidity and a long, elegant finish, showcasing the vineyard’s distinctive minerality. Each glass of Wayfarer Chardonnay Fort Ross Seaview 2020 evokes the salty sea breeze and cool climate terroir that give it its unique qualities. Dive in, and luxuriate in an unparalleled taste experience, emblematic of excellent viticulture and traditional craftsmanship. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) | HK$5,030.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)The 2020 Chardonnay Wayfarer Vineyard is fragrant and layered with lemon verbena, toasted brioche, and white peach. It has detail and definition in its structure, with refreshing acidity and a stony, lifted finish. Drink it over the next 10 or more years. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$4,885.00 | |||||
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From the heart of California's Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, the idolised Wayfarer WF2 Pinot Noir 2020 is a paragon of meticulous viniculture. Its grapes are grown on the sun-soaked Wayfarer Estate vineyard, a jewel nestled in the cooling coastal fog. Reflecting the distinctive maritime terroir, this fine wine offers a vibrant bouquet of wild strawberry, rose petal, and fragrant spice. Structured and concentrated, each sip dances with notes of red and black fruits, ending with a streak of minerality showcasing the wine's exceptional pedigree. Masterfully created under the discerning hand of winemaker, Bibiana González Rave, the wine is aged for 15 months in French Oak, further enriching its already profound complexity. The Wayfarer WF2 Pinot Noir 2020 is a testament to the art of wine-making. A collector's dream, this fine wine encapsulates the unique grace and power of Californian Pinot Noir, destined to delight the palate for many years to come. |
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