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 | 2 | 100 (JD) | HK$4,800.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection from Paso Robles, the 2019 Estate Cuvee checks in as 50% Syrah, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Petit Verdot that was raised in 81% new French oak. Incredible cassis and black berry fruits as well as violets, chocolate, graphite, and who knows what else emerges from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated yet weightless mouthfeel, building tannins, and a great finish. It’s more seamless and approachable than the more backward, structured 2018 and will have two decades of prime drinking. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) | HK$4,840.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)Pure perfection from this talented team, the 2021 Estate Cuvee checks in as 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petit Verdot that was raised in 80% new French oak. Absolutely incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, blueberries, violets, ground pepper, and graphite give way to a full-bodied red with a seamless, elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, a deep, layered mid-palate, and that rare mix of power and elegance that's so hard to come by. It shows the pure, layered, elegant style of the vintage, and this beauty offers pleasure today yet will ideally be given 3-4 years in the cellar, and it will evolve for two decades at a minimum. |
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California | 1 | 92 (VN) | HK$2,500.00 | |||||
Vinous (92)Bright violet. Potent aromas of ripe red and blue fruits, floral pastilles, woodsmoke and minerals develop a spicy nuance in the glass. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, offering intense black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that become livelier with air. The very long, sharply focused finish features supple tannins and subtle, lingering notes of ripe red berries and candied rose. |
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California | 1 | 93 (DC) | HK$2,280.00 | |||||
Decanter (93)Tobacco, tar, dark chocolate, floral touches, bitter blood orange, scrubland herbs - so much going on the nose, really aromatic and expressive in a dark, sticky way. Gorgeously lifted and lively, full of bright and crunchy red fruits that you're just not expecting after the nose, this is direct but it has a pristine quality to it. Tannis are fine and the whole taste is just so clean. Juicy, mouthwatering and joyful, really bright and playful, I love the whole lifted tone, almost verging on tangy and sour but just keeps the depth. You get a bit of saltiness too on the finish. I like this a lot, especially the touch of metallic, iron-filing, blood on the finish. Characterful. The first vintage to use an optical sorted at harvest. Ageing 14 months in French oak (65% new and 35% in one year old). |
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California | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$5,995.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The 2017 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain is very deep purple-black colored and gives expressive black cherries, kirsch, warm blackberries and boysenberry scents with touches of sawdust, red roses, camphor and cinnamon stick plus a waft of stewed tea. Full-bodied, the palate reveals a lot of depth with tons of red and black fruit layers and savory accents, framed by ripe, firm, grainy tannins, finishing with a refreshing lift and some mineral notions coming through. |
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California | 1 | 96+ (WA) | HK$6,745.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96+)Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Cabernet Franc Howell Mountain was aged for 22 months in oak, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a lifted, perfumed nose of red roses, kirsch, red plums and red currant jelly, followed by hints of mulberries, pencil shavings and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular red fruit, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with loads of earthy sparks. 547 cases were made. |
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California | 1 | 98 (DC) | HK$7,998.00 | |||||
Decanter (98)Such a fantastic nose of delicious currants, this wine is elegant and refined. The palate does not disappoint and displays harmonious notes of liquorice and baking spices on top of the luscious black fruit. A wine to go wild for. |
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California | 2 | 100 (JD) | HK$18,105.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee comes from a mix of terroirs (Howell Mountain, Stags Leap, Oakville, Calistoga) and is brought up in 75% new French oak. Heavenly notes of red and black currants, dried tobacco, sandalwood, flowers, and spice give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, yet weightless texture that carries awesome tannins, no hard edges, and just flawless balance. This majestic, regal wine is going to drink brilliantly for 25 years or more. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) | HK$16,030.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (100)Lail's 2021 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon blends lots from several high-end vineyards, including Heimark (Calistoga), Vine Hill Ranch (Oakville) and Steltzner (Stags Leap), plus Lail's own Mole Hill on Howell Mountain. It's an exciting wine, starting from the pulse-quickening aromas of raspberries and black cherries tinged with dark chocolate. In the mouth, this full-bodied beauty is richly concentrated, with a sensuous texture somewhere between silky and velvety, while the softly dusty finish shows terrific length and a spine-tingling hint of licorice. To reduce this wine to deceptively simple yet hard-to-pin-down words, it's complex, harmonious and elegant, yet it's enough of its place that it could only come from Napa Valley. |
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California | 2 | - | HK$5,055.00 | |||||
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The Lail Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Mole Hill 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking. Sourced exclusively from the esteemed Mole Hill Vineyard, this vintage benefits from the region’s ideal climate and diverse terroir, imparting deep complexity and elegance. Hand-harvested grapes undergo meticulous sorting before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring optimal extraction of rich flavours. Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, the wine develops its signature structure and silky tannins. The Lail family, renowned for their commitment to quality and sustainability, meticulously craft each bottle to reflect their dedication to excellence. On the nose, vibrant notes of blackcurrant, plum, and subtle hints of tobacco unfold, leading to a full-bodied palate with balanced acidity and a lingering finish. The Lail Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Mole Hill 2015 is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking a timeless expression of Napa’s finest Cabernet, perfect for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. |
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California | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$6,215.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)This is a solid cab with a backbone of ripe and chewy tannins and lots of wet earth, black currant and autumnal leaf character. Full and powerful. This needs a few years to soften. Better in 2019. |
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California | 4 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$6,165.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)Larkmead's 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep, inky and powerful, but with plenty of tannic backbone to back up the intensity of the fruit. There is plenty of potential here. This is a promising wine from Larkmead. Virtually all of the fruit for this wine was harvested in late August. |
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California | 2 | 96+ (RP) | HK$10,005.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (96+)The opaque purple 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Black Label) has a Château Latour-like nose of cedar wood, graphite, oodles of creme de cassis and forest floor, stunning concentration, power and structure. This is an amazing wine, and with 1,635 cases produced, has reasonable availability. This all is produced from the so-called clone 7, which became better known across the street and up on the Vaca hillsides as the Eisele Vineyard clone. This wine should really be laid down for 7-8 years and probably has a good 40-50 years of potential longevity. |
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California | 2 | 94 (WA) | HK$7,670.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2013 Firebelle Proprietary Red is a blend of 76% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. This wine shows loads of roasted espresso notes mixed with white chocolate, plum, black cherry and currant. The wine is ripe, opulent, full-bodied and a very sexy, lush example of 2013 to drink over the next 15 or more years. |
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California | 2 | 90 (VN) | HK$7,555.00 | |||||
Vinous (90)The 2015 Firebelle shows the challenges of the growing season in its slightly roasted flavor profile and brooding, potent tannins. Just as it was from barrel, the Firebelle is decidedly virile. More importantly, the tannins feel not fully ripe. It will be interesting to see if the 2015 gains more polish over time. I have my doubts. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$9,295.00 | |||||
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An exquisite offering from the famed Napa Valley, California, the Larkmead LMV Salon 2015 is nothing short of an oenophile's dream. Painstakingly crafted by Larkmead Vineyards, renowned for over a century of excellence in winemaking, this majestic Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend presents a harmonious fusion of power and finesse. Aged in French oak enhances the complexity and depth of flavour. Its bouquet unveils expressive notes of black cherries, plum and spices, culminating in a palate of great intensity and enduring finish. Delivering year after year of consistent high scores from major wine publications, the Larkmead LMV Salon 2015 stands as a testament to Larkmead's meticulous viticulture and innovative winemaking. This luxurious libation, limited in production and highly sought by collectors, indeed reinforces why Napa Valley's reputation as a premier wine region remains unassailable. Truly, the Larkmead LMV Salon 2015 is a celebration of wine craftsmanship. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$37,400.00 | |||||
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The Larkmead Vineyards Solari Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 stands as a testament to exceptional winemaking in Washington’s esteemed Columbia Valley. Meticulously crafted by the esteemed vintner Alex Solari, this reserve is produced from hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in sustainably managed vineyards. Fermented in French oak barrels, the wine undergoes a rigorous ageing process of 24 months, allowing it to develop profound complexity and depth. This vintage displays a rich ruby hue, with an intricate bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegantly structured, featuring velvety tannins and a harmonious balance of acidity and fruit. The Larkmead Vineyards Solari Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 exemplifies the winery’s dedication to quality and tradition, offering a sophisticated choice for connoisseurs seeking a distinguished and memorable wine experience. Perfectly suited to gourmet pairings, it embodies the pinnacle of Larkmead’s acclaimed portfolio. |
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California | 1 | 97 (JD) | HK$10,550.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97)Another head-turning wine from this project, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Project 18 got a handful of expletives in my notes. A plush, sexy, full-bodied 2018 delivering pure dark fruits, hints of menthol and tobacco, a deep, layered texture, and a blockbuster of a finish, it leans into the hedonistic end of the spectrum yet also has balance and class. Drink this brilliant effort over the coming 15-20 years. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) | HK$21,100.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98)Including small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon RMS is a more supple, sexy red offering great cassis and almost blue fruits, notes of white flowers, spice, and a touch of minerality, full-bodied richness, and sweet tannins. It’s beautifully balanced, has building richness, and a wonderful sense of opulence paired with elegance. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$2,260.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the exquisite Lioco Savaria Pinot Noir 2012, a testament to masterful winemaking. Born in the Anderson Valley, this vintage emanates California's pristine soil and microclimates, liquid poetry in a bottle. Lioco, respected for their artisanal, low intervention approach, handpicks every grape, ensuring robust flavours. Classic fermentation techniques employ native yeast, complemented by the use of neutral oak barrels, enhancing the wine's authentic character. The Lioco Savaria Pinot Noir 2012 radiates a fine balance of fruit, acidity, and spice. Its burst of vibrant red fruit, cherries, raspberries, and cranberries, entwined with hints of cola and Asian spices, offer sensory intrigue. Impeccably structured, it has wise depth and harmonious acidity, making it a compelling choice for discerning palates. Experience this Pinot Noir's precision and clarity that gracefully articulate the characteristics of Anderson Valley. This is Lioco's beautifully orchestrated symphony of taste. |
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