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The first vines to be planted in the USA were in California in 1779 by European colonists. The Gold Rush in California in the 1850’s led to increased plantings of vines but Prohibition halted the wine industry with many of the vineyards being ripped up. During the 1960s pioneering winemakers began to put America on the map with plantings in the Napa Valley. It didn’t take long for the US wine industry to grow and gain an enviable reputation. The now famous ‘Judgement of Paris’ tasting in 1976 saw US wines triumph over their classic French equivalents. The most planted grape variety in America is Chardonnay, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon with other popular grape varieties being Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Muscat.
Canada may not be the first place you think of that would grow vines, but it is gaining many fans for its wine in export markets. The Okanagan Valley is Canadas most important wine producing region. Its blue light and desert like conditions are beneficial to vines. However, the growing season here is relatively short and seasons can change very suddenly, making grape growing unpredictable. Pinot Blanc grows particularly well, with Reisling also enjoying the conditions.
Canada also has the ideal climate for producing Ice wine (and Ice Cider). These amazing, and rare dessert wines are made from the gentle pressing of frozen grapes, using only the concentrated juice to produce delectable dessert wines. The changing European climate is making this type of production increasingly rare, helping Canadian Ice Wines become more popular, and sought after, in the UK.
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2018 Ice Princess Riesling, Seven of Hearts, Willamette Valley
Riesling
The grapes from 44 year old Riesling vines are frozen post harvest to produce a dessert wine that balances fresh fruit and beautiful acidity with 15.7% residual sugar.
£21.00
Out of Stock2018/19 Paraduxx Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley
Red Blend
The Paraduxx red blend is rich, luxurious and complex, opening with alluring aromas of ripe cherry, red currant, cranberry and blueberry, along with sophisticated notes of sandalwood, clove, anise and black tea. On the palate, smooth, silky tannins underscore the lush black cherry and currant flavours, with hints of chocolate, spice and cracked pepper adding depth and nuance to the long, flowing finish.
£55.00
Add to basket2019 ‘The Mutt’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Hoopes Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
The aromas are rich and inviting with juicy blackberry, violet, and anise lending layered complexity. The mid-palate is full and plummy with a touch of toasted oak. This structured yet smooth wine finishes with hints of cola and vanilla.
£26.95
Out of Stock2019 Cabernet Franc, Nathan Kendall, Finger Lakes
Cabernet Franc
Nathan Kendall is a well traveled winemaker, having gained experience in Waipara (New Zealand), the Mosel (Germany), Adelaide Hills (Australia) and also closer to home in Sonoma, prior to retunring to his native finger lakes to set up N.Kendall Wines on the banks of Seneca Lake. The philosophy here to produce, classic and restrained styles of wine from healthy fruit with minimal intervention. Long, spontaneous fermentation is followed by extended ageing to enhance texture.
£38.95
Add to basket2019 Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Canvasback Red Mountain Cab Sauv is made with predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), with Merlot (7%), Malbec (7%) and Petit Verdot (2%), playing a supporting role. The wine shows a complex mix of red and dark fruits, sometimes verging on the exotic, and spice such as cinnamon and star anise. Ripe red berry fruit on the palate leads to a luscious, velvety palate that has hints of cigar box and baking spices enveloped by plush tannins and underpinned by a fine mineral streak.
£46.00
Add to basket2019 Grenache Gravels, Newfound Wines, California
Grenache Blend
Newfound Wines, a small family owned winery located in the Sierra Foothills was established in 2016 and is the very essence of 'New California'. Matt and Audra were intent on intent on producing wine in the most sustainable way possible and tore out the existing vineyard that they purchased. Amongst the mesaures they took was to enlist the help of 200 goats to graze the hillsides and to naturally compost the site, as well as creating a fire safe zone by lifting the densely forested canopy and cover cropped with a recipe of legumes, clovers and nitrogen fixing green manures.
£38.00
Add to basket2019 Luminous Hills Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon
Pinot Noir
Luminous Hills Vineyard sits in the southwestern portion of the Yamhill-Carlton District within the larger Willamette Valley appellation, and is the home vineyard of Seven of Hearts winemaker Byron Dooley.
£32.00
Out of Stock2019 Scylla Old Vine Red Blend, Birichino, California
Red Blend
The Scylla California Red Blend is made with fruit sourced from cool climate, old vine vineyards near Lodi, many of which are family owned and over 100 years old. 78% Carignan with 15% Grenache and 7% Mouvedre, fermented with natural yeasts and pressed into old barrels which give texture rather than prominent oaky characters. The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered.
£28.95
Add to basket2019 Special Reserve Pinot Noir, Seven of Hearts, Willamete
Pinot Noir
The Seven of Hearts Special Reserve Pinot Noir is a blend which highlights the highly diverse characteristics from several distinct sections of the Pinot Noir vineyard at Yamhill Carlton. The intention being to make as layered, complete and complex Pinot as possible. The 2019 is the first release since 2015 and with a tiny production of only 49 cases we are very lucky to have been able to get our hands on some. One quarter of the wine goes in to new French oak with the remainder seeing a mixture second, third and fourth fill oak for balance. Fruit, spice and texture are all in perfect harmony in this wonderfully expressive Oregon Pinot Noir. Grab it while you can!
£41.95
Out of Stock2020 Chardonnay, Black Stallion, Napa Valley
Chardonnay
Black Stallion is located on the historic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley`s Oak Knoll District, and was once home to the Silverado Equestrian Center, an indoor arena that welcomed up to 3,000 visitors. The property`s name pays homage to this equestrian history, and today its 32 hectares cover some of Napa`s most prestigious vineyards.
£34.95
Add to basket2020 Decouverte Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Chardonnay
Sitting in the heart of the rolling Dundee Hills, the Decouverte vineyard is defined by it's volcanic soils. This delicious and classy single vineyard Chardonnay is packed with lemon zest, orange blossom and jasmine alongside a nutty, hazlenut character. The finish is complex yet elegant with finely poised minerality, showing the best of Oregon with the delicate touch of Burgundy.
£43.95
Add to basket2020 Migration Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir
The Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a sophisticated, poised style of Pinot that shows an array of dark berry notes, including raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and ripe cherry, along with a hint of baking spices. Impeccably balanced on the palate showing tension and refined tannins that result in a wine that is both elegant and effortlessly delicious. The long, lingering finish has subtle flavours of cedar and cassis. Delicious.
£40.00
Add to basket2020 Pavette Pinot Noir, California
Pinot Noir
Great value Pinot Noir isn't usually associated with California so we were over the moon to discover this beauty from Pavette in Napa. This is a wonderfully easy drinking Pinot with ripe red cranberry, raspberry and cherry fruits, a touch of smokiness and lovely creamy texture. Ageing takes place in a mixture of stainless steel (80%) and French oak (20%) for 10 months prior to bottling.
£18.95
Add to basket2020 The Introvert Cabernet Sauvignon, Precision Wine Company
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Introvert Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a luscious, rich red wine with blackcurrant, cassis and eucalyptus notes alongside side hints of chocolate. Soft, rounded tannins complete the package of this immensely appealing and easy to drink Cabernet. The addition of 15% Petite Sirah adds a little complexity and interest to this well-balanced Californian Cabernet.
£17.95
Add to basket2020 The Introvert Chardonnay, Precision Wine Co. California
Chardonnay
The Introvert Chardonnay is made with a mix of Russian River (60%) and Napa Valley (40%) grapes. The wine goes through full malolactic fermentation and sees up to 30% new oak, the remainder being a mix of old and neutral barrels. The result is an incredibly easy drinking Chardonnay that is creamy and rounded with ripe stone fruit characters and balanced fresh acidity.
£16.95
Add to basket2021 Decoy Limited Merlot, Alexander Valley
Merlot
The Decoy Limted Merlot is a blend of 86% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah and 2% Malbec that come from some of the most prestigious sites in the Alexander Valley. Vibrant and enticing with cherry, raspberry and redcurrant fruit alongside warming notes of cedar and baking spice. Silky and generous on the palate, this luscious red is rounded and complex with woody notes, red and dark fruits and a long, hugely satisfying finish.
£39.95
Add to basket2021 Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
Merlot
The Duckhorn Merlot a simply delicious blend of 76% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Luxurious and enticing on the nose, the palate is sublimely balanced with plum, dark cherry and chocolate alongside hints of spice. The silky tannins and depth of fruit added by the Cabernet give complexity and texture and keep one coming back for glass after glass.
£58.00
Add to basket2021 Elyssium Black Muscat, Quady Winery
Muscat
Andrew Quady's change of career from making fireworks to making wine produced an explosion of its own kind when he created Essensia from the Orange Muscat grape. It was an instant success and until 1985 he could not make enough to satisfy demand. Now Quady is the foremost American winery specialising entirely in dessert wines and continues to win medals worldwide.The grapes were crushed, chilled and allowed to macerate, in order to extract the desired aromas and flavours. Fermentation was arrested with a neutral grape brandy. This arrested fermentation preserved the delicate aromas of the fresh, ripe grapes. The wine was then aged for three months in small French oak barrels. Elysium is a brilliant crimson purple colour with aromas of ripe berries, rose petals,strawberries and lychees. The vibrant acidity balances beautifully with the sweetness of this wine, making it very refreshing.
£14.95
Out of Stock2021 Essensia Orange Blossom Muscat
Muscat
Quady's Essensia Orange Blossom Muscat combines the traditionally intense and sweet aromatics of Orange Muscat with soft spiciness. The perfect accompaniment to dessert.
£14.95
Add to basket2021 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc, Napa Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
The Grgich Hills Fume Blanc is a wonderful example of oaked Sauvignon Blanc. The nose mixes toastiness with tropical fruits, lemongrass and flinty minerality. The palate is both fresh and rounded with impeccably balanced fruit and acidity.
£45.00
Add to basket2021 Pavette Zinfandel, California
Zinfandel
The Pavette Zinfandel offers tremendous value and is exactly what you want from a Zin, being rich and rounded with plenty of dark fruits, chocolate and raisins on the nose and palate.
£18.95
Add to basket2022 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon is a big and bold red jam packed with rich, dark berry fruit that mingles with subtle eucaplyptus, vanilla and chocolate notes. Chunky, yet soft and approachable this is a fabulous wine to match with roasted meats and BBQ's
£15.95
Add to basket2022 Avalon Zinfandel, California
Zinfandel
Dark berry and spicy notes entice the nose, while ripe plum, blackberry and a touch of blueberry flavors entertain the taste buds. Juicy and structured, this is well balanced and has a long, velvety finish.
£16.95
Add to basket2022 Scheid District 7 Chardonnay, Monterey, California
Chardonnay
Superb value, the Scheid District 7 Chardonnay comes from a vineyard at Greenfeld where the morning fog lingers to protect the vines from the heat of the sun. The aromas are fresh and extroverted with notes of yellow apple, pear and citrus, enhanced by hints of coconut, vanilla and toasty oak. The medium-bodied palate is soft and balanced with bright fruit, hints of butter and a lingering subtle oak finish.
£16.95
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