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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(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (93)
The 2016 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard has picked up lovely freshness over the last year and shows good focus, if less of the oiliness that is so typical of wine from this highly regarded Sonoma Coast site. There is plenty of character and verve, although the Isobel is decidedly understated and hushed next to the other Chardonnays in this range.HK$3,400.00 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
The 2021 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard is the 20th bottling of a Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay at DuMOL. It was harvested September 25-27, matured in larger barrels and finished with six months in stainless steel. "There are very few better vintages of this," winemaker Andy Smith exclaims during our tasting, and I have to agree. It's bursting with scents of matchstick, chamomile, Greek yogurt and white peach, and over time, it unfurls unique spicy, herbal undertones. The palate is intensely concentrated, boasting expansive, dynamic flavors that segue from stone fruit to honey. Satiny and seamless, it has a tremendously long finish with mind-altering depth of flavor. Fans of Burgundy will love it for its flinty tones, and fans of California for its concentration and power.HK$6,050.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019HK$5,365.00 -
The Wine Independent (99)
The 2021 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard needs quite a bit of coaxing to unlock notes of ripe yellow apples, grapefruit oil, orange peel, and juicy peaches, leading to wafts of wet slate, shaved ginger, and almond croissant. The medium-bodied palate has super-charged intensity, delivering layer upon layer of citrus, stone fruit, and mineral flavors with a silky texture and laser-precise acidity, finishing with incredible length and so many citrus and mineral sparks. This is phenomenal Chardonnay! These Hyde Vineyard vines were planted in 1986. "Hyde were the first to do custom growing and they do it so well," commented DuMOL's winemaker, Andy Smith. "The shoot growth in 2021 was very low and the yields were down from a typical 21 barrels to 17 barrels. But I believe this is the best quality is the best they've ever had from here." I agree. For number crunchers, the pH is 3.38, and ABV is 13.7%.HK$5,000.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The upper third of the Hyde Vineyard goes into this bottling and the lower part goes into the HHS. The nose of the 2022 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is spectacular, with notes of honeycomb, fresh pear, white flowers, and honeyed lemon. The palate offers incredible texture and vibrant fresh acidity, with an elegant feel and a long, long finish. A mouthwatering white, it’s going to be worth laying down and checking in on in a few years. Drink 2026-2038. 22 barrels produced.HK$4,695.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
One of my favorites in the lineup was the 2016 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard, which comes from 23-year-old vines planted in one of the reference point vineyards in Carneros. Lemon, apricot, spice, flower oils, and tangerine skin are just some of the nuances here, and it builds with time in the glass. Deep, awesomely concentrated, and structured, yet still seamless and weightless, give it a year or two, count yourself lucky, and enjoy bottles over the coming 10-15 years.HK$3,400.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2021 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate Vineyard is magnificent. Dark, plush and exceptionally vivid, the 2021 is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. The mix of Calera and Swan clones yields an unctuous, rich Pinot that does not taste like a wine from sandy soils. The 2021 is sensational. I don't think I have ever tasted a wine like this before here. A rush of dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice and menthol builds into the huge, structured finish. Unforgettable.HK$9,785.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
Rich, heady and explosive, the 2024 Pinot Noir MacIntyre Estate is one of the highlights in this range. The purity of fruit here is just captivating. Dark red/blue fruit, rose petal, lavender, new leather and blood orange stain the palate. Unctuous and heady but not at all overdone, the 2024 is magnificent.HK$6,145.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Meteor Vineyard captures all the pedigree of this well-known Coombsville site. Powerful and intensely savory, the 2019 offers up copious dark fruit, lavender, sage, grilled herbs and licorice. The tannins are both potent and present, yet they are beautifully balanced by the luxuriousness of the fruit. This is a superb showing from DuMOL.HK$5,170.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019HK$6,745.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017Jeb Dunnuck (94+)
The 2017 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard is more earthy and savory, with a concentrated, foursquare style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring. Notes of black cherries, bouquet garni, earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it has building tannins, a great mid-palate, and impressive length.HK$5,430.00 -
(6x150cl) 2018Jeb Dunnuck (98)
There are 780 cases of the 2018 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard, another awesome bottle of Pinot Noir from Andy Smith. All destemmed and aged 15 months in 45% new French oak, its deeper ruby color is followed by a stunning nose of black raspberries, scorched earth, charcoal, forest floor, and candied orange zest. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, it has some background oak to integrate, but offers perfect balance in its tannins and acidity, a great mid-palate, and a great finish. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade or more.HK$9,380.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2021 Pinot Noir DuMOL Estate Vineyard soars out of the glass with breathtaking aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, blood orange and pomegranate are immediately captivating. The 2021 has it all—striking perfume, deep fruit and structure to burn. This is showing so well, even with its brooding personality very much on display. The Estate is a blend of Swan and Calera selections.HK$5,350.00 -
The Wine Independent (97)
Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard comes barreling out with bold notes of fresh blackberries and black cherries opening out to suggestions of anise, garrigue, and lilacs. The medium-bodied palate reveals impactful black berry flavors with wonderfully spicy accents supported by grainy tannins and great tension, finishing long with a minerally lift. This is an all Calera vineyard.HK$4,980.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Sixty percent of the 2022 Pinot Noir Finn comes from the Bressay Vineyard with Calera selection and the rest from old vines on Occidental Road, with unknown plant material (planted with eight or so clones) that they pick all at one time, which adds a lot of complexity to this wine. It opens to complex and layered aromas of kirsch, fresh violets, sweet tobacco, and mossy earth, followed on the palate by a complete wine with velvety tannins and harmonious acidity, everything coming together seamlessly. A stunning wine, it’s one of the best wines of the vintage. It’s going to be hard to hold in the cellar, but it will be worth it. Drink 2024-2050.HK$6,225.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Chardonnay Highland Divide is gorgeous. Creamy and beautifully layered, the Highland Divide is especially notable in this vintage. Time in the glass brings out the wine's gorgeous textural richness and intensity. This is one of the stand outs in the range, especially for the money.HK$3,125.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (95)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Wildrose Estate Vineyard is one of the most elegant wines in this lineup. Silky, aromatic and gracious, the Wildrose is super-expressive right out of the gate. Blood orange, pomegranate, raspberry and sweet floral notes fill out the layers effortlessly. Readers will find a Pinot with notable brightness and energy.HK$4,240.00 -
Vinous (90-93)
The 2017 Syrah Eddie's Patch possesses notable depth and textural intensity, but it is also raw and not fully put together. I won't be surprised if it is much more expressive in bottle.HK$3,800.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (95)
A bright yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Wester Reach is a textbook example of this vintage, with a lot of elegance and a wide drinking window. From the Russian River Valley and aged in 25% new oak barrels for 11 months, it takes on more glycerol richness and a rounded profile. A great wine out of the gate, it captures the sunny feel of the region, but it’s light on its feet and closes with a great finish. This is a crowd-pleaser of a wine, and I would be happy to have this on my table at any stage. Drink 2024-2032.HK$2,720.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Wester Reach has a rich perfume of black cherry cola, sassafras, and sweet violets. The palate is full and ripe, with black raspberry as well as ripe tannins and a note of black tea. Drink over the next 15 or more years.HK$2,555.00 -
The Dupuis Abel Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2019 exudes elegance with its vibrant ruby hue. Grown in the esteemed vineyards of Anderson Valley, this vintage benefits from a cooler climate, allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to develop exquisite complexity. Carefully handpicked, the grapes undergo a meticulous fermentation process using native yeasts, enhancing the wine’s natural character. Aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle layers of spice and a velvety texture. On the palate, aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and delicate floral notes unfold, supported by fine tannins and a lingering finish. Dupuis Abel, renowned for their commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking, ensures each bottle reflects the distinct terroir of Anderson Valley. This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, or a selection of fine cheeses, making it a quintessential addition to any connoisseur’s collection.
HK$950.00 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (containing a splash of Cabernet Franc) is a brand-new wine, representing a collaboration between Dalla Valle in Napa Valley and Ornellaia Estate in Tuscany (hence DVO). Deep garnet-purple colored, it is intensely scented of baked plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with an emerging perfume of potpourri, Indian spices and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is opulently fruited and plushly textured, delivering bags of floral and spicy nuances with a long, mineral and earth-tinged finish. Draped in flamboyant drama, this is a very different, very exciting new face of Napa Valley! 400 cases were made.HK$7,525.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
I was blown away by the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon DVO, a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc made as a collaboration between the team at Dalla Valle and Ornellaia. Remarkable notes of red and black currants, spring flowers, lead pencil, loamy earth, and classy oak all emerge from this young yet amazingly balanced, seamless Cabernet. Full-bodied on the palate and perfectly balanced, with silky tannins, it will probably be as good as it gets with 7-8 years of bottle age and is a magical Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that will evolve for 30 years or more.HK$9,025.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016Eden Rift Pinot Noir 2016 exemplifies the distinguished craftsmanship of this esteemed producer, hailing from the renowned [Region] vineyard in New Zealand. Handpicked from carefully selected clones, the grapes undergo a meticulous fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their exquisite varietal purity. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this vintage reveals a luminous ruby colour with enticing aromas of ripe strawberries, violets, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, it offers a refined structure with silky tannins and a vibrant acidity, enhancing flavours of dark cherries, plum, and a hint of spice. The unique terroir, characterized by well-drained soils and a temperate climate, imparts a distinctive minerality and elegance to the wine. Eden Rift Pinot Noir 2016 is a testament to the winery’s dedication to quality and its pursuit of excellence, making it an exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and sophistication in their fine wine selection.
HK$4,970.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014The Edge Hill Bacigalupi Chardonnay 2014 epitomises exceptional Australian viticulture. Originating from the prestigious Eden Valley, this Chardonnay thrives in the region’s cool climate and diverse terroir, fostering intricate fruit profiles and lively acidity. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested from sustainable vineyards and undergo a precise fermentation process in stainless steel vessels to maintain their pure, vibrant character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees to enhance texture and depth, resulting in a beautifully balanced palate. The Bacigalupi family, esteemed for their dedication to quality and traditional winemaking methods, ensures that each vintage reflects both heritage and innovation. This 2014 vintage reveals elegant notes of citrus and white peach, complemented by a subtle mineral undertone and a silky finish. Perfectly suited to pair with fine seafood or poultry dishes, the Edge Hill Bacigalupi Chardonnay 2014 is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking refined sophistication in their fine wine collection.
HK$2,495.00 -
(6x75cl) 2005HK$9,425.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2011 Altagracia is round, sexy, supple and beautiful, especially within the context of the year. Sweet red berries, mint, tobacco, savory herbs and anise meld together in a distinctive wine long on personality. With time in the glass the wine fleshes out nicely, as the flavors become darker, richer and layered. Altagracia is a blend of mostly Eisele fruit, plus a bit of Vine Hill Ranch, a well-draining site in Oakville that is among Napa Valley's very best. The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec.HK$7,430.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2012 Proprietary Red Altagracia is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Malbec. A beautiful nose of red and black cherries, blackcurrants, spice box and earth jumps from the glass of this expressive, fragrant, medium-bodied wine that has velvety tannins, a burgeoning complexity and a savory, lush mouthfeel. This is a strong second wine from this famous vineyard. It can be drunk now or cellared for up to 15 or more years. It’s pure seductiveness.HK$6,120.00 -
HK$5,340.00 -
James Suckling (96)
Lots of violets and dark berries with sweet underbrush and fresh mushrooms, following through to a medium to full body, soft and silky tannins and a succulent and refined finish. It remains supple and beautiful. Hard not to drink now. Better after 2023.HK$5,910.00
