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 | 98 (VN) | HK$3,065.00 | |||||
Vinous (98)One of the highlights in this range, the 2017 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard is also the most gracious and lifted of Mark Aubert's Chardonnays. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint, chalk and white pepper give the wine lift and perfume. Delicate, understated and classy to the core, the Lauren has it all. The 2017 is a stunning wine. It's as simple as that. Don't miss it. |
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California | 1 | 94-96 (VN) | HK$1,470.00 | |||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a classic Mark Aubert wine. Creamy and ample in feel, the 2021 is super-expressive right out of the gate. Soft, silky contours frame lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine oil and lightly honeyed overtones that appear with aeration. All the elements are so well balanced. The Sugar Shack is one of the more immediate wines in this range and will drink well pretty much upon release. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$4,780.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 96-98+ (WI) | HK$1,470.00 | |||||
The Wine Independent (96-98+)The 2021 Chardonnay Powder House was tasted as a tank sample, due to be bottled in December 2022. It soars out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of peach cobbler, apple blossoms, and honeydew melon, leading to suggestions of persimmons, quince, spice cake, and almond croissant with a waft of honeycomb. Full-bodied, the palate is so fragrant and graceful, with a fantastic seamlessness and silken texture, leading to amazing length and depth on the finish of this gorgeous wine. This vineyard, on Goldridge soils near downtown Forestville, was planted in 2013. There are basically 2 clones, Hyde and Mt Eden, on 420 A & 114 rootstocks, and the row direction is due north. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$12,610.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 97-99 (WA) | HK$12,492.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97-99)Produced from Montrachet Clone vines (what Mark Aubert calls “the citrus circus clone") grown in Rutherford AVA, the 2018 Chardonnay Sugar Shack comes bounding out of the glass with a sit-up-and-beg nose of candied lemon peel, green mango, guava and lime leaves plus hints of honeysuckle, toasted almonds, crushed stones and nutmeg. Full-bodied, the palate is electric with concentrated citrus and tropical fruits and the most amazing tension, featuring a satiny texture and very long, pristine finish. |
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California | 4 | 95 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,575.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2019 Pinot Noir UV Vineyard is incredibly delicate and refined. Freshly cut flowers, mint, sage, dried rose petals and blood orange infuse the UV with notable brightness and energy to match its soft curves. In the glass, the UV is nuanced and so full of complexity. The 2019 UV Pinot is one of the most elegant Pinots I have tasted from Mark Aubert. I would cellar the 2019 for a few years as it has just been bottled. |
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California | 4 | 96 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,575.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)The 2019 Pinot Noir UV-SL Vineyard brings together some of the aromatic breadth of the UV with the textural resonance of the CIX. Rose petal, lavender, spice, menthol, kirsch and dark cherry fruit build in a Pinot that balances density, power and energy. Rich and layered in the glass, with striking inner perfume, the UV-SL is superb. |
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California | 1 | 95 (JD) | HK$6,015.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (95)The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) is a smaller production release that’s brought up in new and one-year-old French oak. Its inky purple color is followed by a gorgeous bouquet of pure crème de cassis, spicy oak, graphite, and hints of espresso, as well as just a touch of chalky minerality. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it brings ripe tannins, a great mid-palate, and one heck of a finish. It's a big, structured, Howell Mountain-like Cabernet Sauvignon that will be long-lived. |
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California | 3 | 98 (JS) | HK$6,745.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98)A complex red with blackcurrants, forest floor and mint. Eucalyptus, too. Love the aromas. Full body with ripe tannins that roll on the palate. Very harmonious and precise. Needs four to five years to come together, but already a joy to taste. |
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California | 39 | 97 (JS) | HK$4,135.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)This is one of the most balanced Georges de Latour, offering currants, minerals, fresh herbs and spices. It’s full-bodied with very fine tannins. Long and focused. Subtle and complex. Very elegant and refined in the end. Reminds me of classic, old vintages from the 1960s and 1970s. Drink or hold. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JS) | HK$4,045.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98)Blackberry, blackcurrant and mint with some sage and crushed-stone undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that are in-check and nicely polished. Smoke, toasted oak and bark at the end, complementing the fresh yet ripe fruit. Drink after 2024. |
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California | 7 | 100 (JS) | HK$5,940.00 | |||||
James Suckling (100)Wow! The aromas to this are really exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers and wet earth. It changes all the time. So expressive and refined. Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers. The texture on the palate is superb and lasts for minutes. This is the new 1974 George de Latour, which was a legend. Real Napa Valley red here. Drinkable now, to understand it, but truly great in five to six years and onwards. Benchmark. |
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California | 8 | 98+ (JD) | HK$5,530.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Lastly, the flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is in the same ballpark as the 2019 and is an incredibly elegant yet concentrated 2021 that does everything right. Purple-hued, with ample cassis, wild sage, graphite, and darker chocolate-like aromatics, it picks up a Graves-like gravelly earth character with air and is full-bodied, has ripe, polished tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. As with many of the top 2021s, it s a touch reserved and closed and needs 4-5 years of bottle age, but will drink well for 30 years. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$13,500.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | - | HK$1,185.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the sophisticated splendour of the Bedrock Sonoma Valley Heritage Red 2016. This beautifully composed red blend hails from the esteemed Bedrock Vineyard, located in the heart of California's Sonoma Valley. Produced by fifth-generation winegrower, Morgan Twain-Peterson, this exemplar of viticulture innovation and respect for tradition is exquisitely crafted from venerable vines of Zinfandel, Carignan, Mataro, Syrah, and Alicante Bouche. The 2016 vintage displays a profusion of vibrant cranberry, blackberry, and spiced plum flavours harmoniously intermingling with notes of sweet tobacco, accompanied by an alluring underlying minerality and a lingering, graceful finish. Aged for a year in French oak barrels, Bedrock Sonoma Valley Heritage Red 2016 enhances the complexity and depth of flavour, and is an impressively well-rounded wine. Enjoy this accomplished red from Bedrock's portfolio that beautifully typifies the classic, old-vine, field blends for which the Sonoma Valley has achieved global recognition. |
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California | 1 | 95 | HK$6,205.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the sophisticated splendour of the Bedrock Sonoma Valley Heritage Red 2016. This beautifully composed red blend hails from the esteemed Bedrock Vineyard, located in the heart of California's Sonoma Valley. Produced by fifth-generation winegrower, Morgan Twain-Peterson, this exemplar of viticulture innovation and respect for tradition is exquisitely crafted from venerable vines of Zinfandel, Carignan, Mataro, Syrah, and Alicante Bouche. The 2016 vintage displays a profusion of vibrant cranberry, blackberry, and spiced plum flavours harmoniously intermingling with notes of sweet tobacco, accompanied by an alluring underlying minerality and a lingering, graceful finish. Aged for a year in French oak barrels, Bedrock Sonoma Valley Heritage Red 2016 enhances the complexity and depth of flavour, and is an impressively well-rounded wine. Enjoy this accomplished red from Bedrock's portfolio that beautifully typifies the classic, old-vine, field blends for which the Sonoma Valley has achieved global recognition. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$7,590.00 | |||||
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Bella Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 is a quintessential expression of Napa Valley’s renowned terroir. Crafted by the esteemed Bella Oaks Winery, this vintage benefits from meticulously hand-selected Cabernet grapes harvested from hillside vineyards that bask in optimal sunlight and well-drained gravelly soils. Fermented in French oak barrels for 18 months, the wine achieves a harmonious balance of rich tannins and vibrant acidity. Tasting notes reveal deep aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and subtle hints of cedar, complemented by flavours of ripe blackberry, plum, and a touch of vanilla. The 2018 vintage showcases exceptional depth and complexity, reflecting the expertise and dedication of Bella Oaks’ winemaking team. Ideal for pairing with robust dishes such as grilled steaks or aged cheeses, Bella Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 exemplifies sophistication and elegance, making it a distinguished choice for fine wine enthusiasts seeking a memorable Napa experience. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$6,850.00 | |||||
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Bella Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019 epitomises the excellence of Napa’s renowned terroir. Grown in the prime vineyards of Rutherford, the 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, dry growing season, allowing the Cabernet grapes to fully ripen and develop rich flavours. Under the expert stewardship of winemaker John Smith, the grapes were hand-harvested and underwent a meticulous fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 18 months in a selection of French oak barrels, imparting subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On the palate, Bella Oaks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019 reveals intense flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and dark chocolate, complemented by well-integrated tannins and a long, elegant finish. This vintage showcases the dedication and craftsmanship of Bella Oaks, making it a distinguished choice for fine wine connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated and expressive Napa Valley Cabernet. ``` |
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California | 1 | - | HK$7,935.00 | |||||
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Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 epitomises the elegance and depth characteristic of premium Californian viniculture. Crafted in the renowned Oakville region of Napa Valley, this vintage benefits from meticulously hand-harvested grapes sourced from sustainably managed vineyards. The estate, led by the esteemed Bella family, employs traditional fermentation techniques alongside modern viticultural practices to enhance the wine's complexity. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the 2021 Cabernet reveals a profound bouquet of dark cherries, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and cedar. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, refined finish. This vintage exemplifies Bella Oaks’ commitment to excellence, presenting a Cabernet Sauvignon that is both powerful and nuanced, perfect for discerning connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality. ``` |
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