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 | 1 | 97 (DC) | HK$8,085.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)A lovely enticing nose filled with rich plum, fig and blackcurrant fruits - heady and opulent. The palate is precise with a distinct texture, certainly dense and ripe but the flavours just settle on the tongue giving spiced touches of liquorice but allowing the freshness and acidity to underpin the overall taste. It feels very carefully constructed with everything in place allowing power and generality but neatly packaged and not overdone. A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Wines are aged for 18 months in 100% French oak, 76% new. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JA) | HK$6,250.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (100)A storrming, stonking Napa wine, playing at the top of its game in 2019. Somehow takes the power and concentration of Napa but makes it full of texture, life, light and shade. Espresso, liqourice root, cocoa bean, cassis, cranberry, black cherry, cold ash and crayon. Hard not to fall in love with, nothing overdone, everything in its place. Winemaker Todd DeVincezi, consultant winemaker Philippe Bascaules. All aged in French oak barrels, 75% new. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$4,065.00 | |||||
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The Jolie-Laide Syrah North Coast 2020 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of Sonoma County's renowned estate. Sourced from meticulously selected vineyards nestled in the heart of the North Coast, this Syrah benefitted from optimal growing conditions and sustainable viticulture practices. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a gentle destemming before being fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, allowing the pure expression of the varietal’s character. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, imparting a harmonious balance of spice and subtle vanilla nuances. On the palate, Jolie-Laide Syrah North Coast 2020 reveals a rich tapestry of dark berries, plum, and hints of black pepper, supported by velvety tannins and a lingering finish. Crafted by the esteemed Jolie-Laide team, known for their unwavering dedication to quality and terroir-driven wines, this Syrah exemplifies elegance and depth, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$4,065.00 | |||||
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The Jolie-Laide Syrah North Coast 2021 epitomises exceptional craftsmanship and regional elegance. Sourced from the pristine vineyards of California's North Coast, this 2021 vintage showcases the meticulous approach of the renowned Jolie-Laide estate. Hand-selected Syrah grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, ensuring a depth of flavour and vibrant acidity. Fermentation is carefully managed in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the varietal’s rich aromatics and bold character. The wine undergoes a 12-month ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting subtle nuances of vanilla, black pepper, and earthy undertones while enhancing its structured tannins. On the palate, the Jolie-Laide Syrah North Coast 2021 delivers layers of dark berries, smoked meat, and a hint of spice, culminating in a long, refined finish. Perfectly balanced and full-bodied, this Syrah is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated and memorable fine wine experience. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$3,335.00 | |||||
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Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris 2022 epitomises the elegance and sophistication expected from a distinguished fine wine producer. Crafted in the storied vineyards of Jura, France, this exquisite varietal is meticulously harvested to ensure optimal ripeness and flavour concentration. The Trousseau Gris grapes are handpicked from organically managed estates, reflecting Jolie-Laide’s commitment to sustainable viticulture. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s delicate floral and citrus aromatics while maintaining its vibrant acidity. A subtle lees ageing enhances the wine’s texture, imparting a nuanced complexity without overshadowing its inherent freshness. Jolie-Laide, renowned for its tradition of artisanal winemaking, combines time-honoured techniques with modern precision to create a wine of remarkable balance and finesse. The 2022 vintage reveals harmonious notes of pear, white peach, and a hint of almond, culminating in a crisp, lingering finish. Perfectly paired with seafood or soft cheeses, Jolie-Laide Trousseau Gris 2022 is a testament to refined craftsmanship and exceptional quality. |
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California | 2 | 92 (VN) | HK$8,255.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)(93% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 2% petit verdot) Opaque ruby. Pungent cherry and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by exotic floral and Indian spice qualities. Bitter cherry and dark chocolate flavors gain sweetness with air, fleshing out and carrying through a long, sappy finish. Manages to be lush and sweet but also poised, offering an impressive balancing act of tannins and ripeness. This has excellent hang time. This, too, is much more impressive than the maiden 2004 release. |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$8,255.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)(84% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc, 6% petit verdot and 1% merlot) Deep ruby color. Musky cherry and cassis scents are complemented by tobacco, cedar and smoky herbs; this really smells like Bordeaux. Supple red berry, cherry and dark chocolate flavors combine intensity and depth, with fine-grained tannins adding structure. A very elegant and understated wine with excellent finishing clarity and persistence. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$2,385.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 91 (WA) | HK$15,175.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (91)Blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc, sourced from six vineyards, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a medium to deep garnet-purple color and nose of red and black currants, black raspberries and mulberries with hints of pencil shavings, cinnamon stick, cloves and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great freshness, with the vibrant, open-for-business fruit well supported by ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with good length. 23,000 cases were made. |
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California | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$4,395.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)This has very bright and juicy, brambly dark berries with a wealth of attractive and juicy dark-fruit presence. This has depth, detail and long, layered dark-fruit flavors. Impressively chiseled finish. Drink or hold. |
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California | 3 | 96 (JS) | HK$5,035.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Very pretty blackberry, blackcurrant, walnut, forest-flower and dark-walnut aromas follow through to a full body with round, juicy tannins that are fine-grained and beautiful. Lovely length and generosity, but reserved at the finish to give it tension. Mostly from the Soscol vineyard. 97% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. |
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California | 3 | 97 (VN) | HK$11,290.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard is a total turn-on. Deep, plush and exotic, the 2013 is also remarkably polished for a wine of its considerable size. There is a real sense of depth and gravitas that runs through the 2013. I would prefer to cellar the 2013 for at least a few years to allow the intense, dark fruit to be at its most expressive. |
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California | 2 | 97 (VN (AG)) | HK$5,750.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard is in great shape today. Racy and layered in the glass, the 2015 offers up an exotic mélange of dark red/purplish fruit, cedar, licorice, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and incense. This, too, has aged very well. Backus handled the challenges of this stressful growing season with aplomb. |
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California | 4 | 95 (VN) | HK$13,985.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)(14.7% alcohol; a very small crop due to to heat during bloom; the average yield was 1.7 tons per acre; a three-week heat spell from late August into September resulted in some shriveled fruit): Bright, dark ruby-red. Deep, ripe, expressive nose offers plum, graphite, mocha and violet aromas, plus hints of dried fruits and nutmeg. Wonderfully plush, superconcentrated wine; fleshy and sweet, conveying a small-berry character and outstanding early appeal. Its lavish ripeness is supported by firm acidity, underlying minerality and big, late-arriving tannins. As sexy as this wine is today, it's not yet near its peak. Beginning with this vintage, the Insignia has been made with 100% estate fruit. |
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California | 29 | 97 (WA) | HK$19,410.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2009 Insignia soars out of the glass with beautifully expressed cassis, baked plums and blackberry preserves scents plus nuances of rose hip tea, potpourri, cigar box, crushed rocks, raked leaves and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins here are just incredible—soft, fine-grained, wonderfully knit—backed up with lovely freshness and all those fragrant black fruit flavors, finishing long and earthy. |
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California | 2 | 96+ (VN) | HK$6,165.00 | |||||
Vinous (96+)The 2010 Insignia has totally closed down in bottle. Dark plums, graphite, pencil shavings, smoke and licorice all jump from the glass, but today the 2010 is in no mood to show all of its personality. Today the Petit Verdot seems especially pronounced. The tannins are sweet, layered and impeccably balanced, which makes me think the 2010 will enjoy a long drinking window once it softens. The 2010 is a beautiful, silky Insignia, but it needs time. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 2% Malbec. |
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California | 29 | 98+ (WA) | HK$8,885.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98+)The 2013 Insignia (their 40th vintage) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, and the production can vary from just over 10,000 cases to nearly 20,000 cases in a very abundant vintage. There were 12,300 cases produced in 2013, and this vintage of Insignia is certainly going to turn out to be one of the great ones. The wine offers a stunning inky blue/purple color, a gorgeous nose of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite, new saddle leather and barrique. The wine has fabulous concentration, a full-bodied, multi-layered mouthfeel, and tremendous finish with moderate tannin. It’s interesting to note that the Phelps winemaking staff had been gradually reducing the amount of Merlot in this wine over recent vintages. The 2013 should hit its peak in 5-7 years and last for 35-50. |
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California | 1 | 98+ (WA) | HK$11,630.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98+)The 2013 Insignia (their 40th vintage) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, and the production can vary from just over 10,000 cases to nearly 20,000 cases in a very abundant vintage. There were 12,300 cases produced in 2013, and this vintage of Insignia is certainly going to turn out to be one of the great ones. The wine offers a stunning inky blue/purple color, a gorgeous nose of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, pen ink, graphite, new saddle leather and barrique. The wine has fabulous concentration, a full-bodied, multi-layered mouthfeel, and tremendous finish with moderate tannin. It’s interesting to note that the Phelps winemaking staff had been gradually reducing the amount of Merlot in this wine over recent vintages. The 2013 should hit its peak in 5-7 years and last for 35-50. |
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California | 29 | 97 (VN (AG)) | HK$8,485.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2014 Insignia is in the zone today. Dark and expansive, it is a glorious wine. The 2014 shows the richer style of the year, along with the first signs of aromatic maturity. Espresso, leather, blueberry jam, cedar and tobacco all take shape in the glass. It's an ideal wine for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Today I find it just as compelling as always. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) | HK$9,665.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2014 Insignia is in the zone today. Dark and expansive, it is a glorious wine. The 2014 shows the richer style of the year, along with the first signs of aromatic maturity. Espresso, leather, blueberry jam, cedar and tobacco all take shape in the glass. It's an ideal wine for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Today I find it just as compelling as always. |
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