Cabernet Sauvignon | Blenheim Vintners

Fattoria le Pupille Saffredi

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“Elisabetta Geppetti took over her family’s Tuscan estate in her early 20s and transformed it into a benchmark for Morellino di Scansano. Her pioneering spirit led to the area’s first Super Tuscan, Saffredi, putting this corner of the Maremma firmly on the wine world’s radar.
Today, Le Pupille delivers both outstanding value Sangiovese and collectible bottlings, all marked by vibrant fruit and Tuscan authenticity. Elisabetta’s story proves what vision and determination can achieve in a glass.”

Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto

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This Tuscan pioneer created Sassicaia, the revolutionary wine that earned Italy’s first single-estate DOC. What started as one man’s vision for Bordeaux varieties in Bolgheri changed Italian winemaking forever.
While Sassicaia remains their masterpiece, the estate’s Guidalberto and Le Difese offer the same signature balance at more approachable prices. Together, they showcase how one family’s ambition continues to shape modern Italian wine.

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

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Château des Graviers Margaux Magnum

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The Landry family owns 60ha of land, vineyards alternate with Landes forest as well as meadow and grassland where horses and cows graze peacefully. Christophe knows each parcel of his vineyard inside out, feeling closer to Burgundy in spirit than Bordeaux. Only the best lieux-dits are retained, he doesn’t believe in second wines, if a parcel isn’t good enough then he sells it on.
He returned to his family estate in Bordeaux in the mid-1990s, where he works tirelessly in the vineyard and the winery to create some of the best value for money wines around at all levels. His wines offer a clear, bright black cherry colour, a kernel of rich fruit with great depth, and superb texture with good freshness and marked mineral flavours. Very, very long on the finish. For drinking now to 2030+.

Rocca di Frassinello

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Rocca di Frassinello is a collaboration between Tuscany’s Castellare di Castellina and France’s Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite. This partnership combines Castellare’s expertise with Sangiovese and Lafite’s mastery of French varieties like Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. Located in Maremma, the estate benefits from Chianti-like soils, warmer temperatures, and cooling sea breezes, creating ideal conditions for balanced grape maturation. Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, Rocca di Frassinello produces wines that blend Italian tradition with French refinement, offering a distinctive experience that highlights the strengths of both winemaking cultures.

Antinori Tignanello

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The Tenuta Tignanello estate is in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the gently rolling hillsides between the Greve and Pesa river valleys. It extends over an area of 319 hectares, of which about 165 are dedicated to vines. Two of the estate’s prized vineyards are on the same hillside, Tignanello and Solaia, on soils that originated from marine marlstone from the Pliocene period rich in limestone and schist. The vines enjoy hot temperatures during the day and cooler evenings throughout the growing season. The estate’s two signature wines, Solaia and Tignanello, are produced from these vineyards and have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the history of Italian viticulture”. According to Marchesi Antinori, Solaia and Tignanello are an ongoing challenge and a never-ending passion. The Tignanello estate has vineyards of indigenous Sangiovese grapes as well as some other untraditional varieties such as Cabernet Franc.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis

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Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, reflects Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ pursuit of Napa Valley’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon. By blending estate-grown fruit with carefully selected grapes, Artemis captures the essence of Napa’s regional character while showcasing the winery’s signature style. This Cabernet offers lush fruit flavours, balanced by structure and elegance. Unlike their single-vineyard Estate wines, which highlight specific terroirs, Artemis demonstrates how expert blending can create a harmonious wine that embodies the best of Napa Valley. It’s a testament to craftsmanship and the art of selecting and combining exceptional grapes.

Beyerskloof Eerste Ry Cabernet Sauvignon

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This distinguished Cabernet hails from Beyerskloof’s premium “”First Row”” vineyard blocks, where founder Beyers Truter applies his legendary expertise to South Africa’s noble Bordeaux variety.
The 2019 vintage reveals classic Stellenbosch character, aromas of ripe cassis and pencil shavings give way to a structured yet approachable palate of blackcurrant, dark chocolate and a hint of dried herbs. Matured in French oak, it shows remarkable balance between fruit concentration and refined tannins, offering both immediate appeal and cellar-worthy depth.

Château Tour des Termes Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Saint-Estèphe

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This Saint-Estèphe estate takes its name from an ancient tower on the Les Termes plot, part of a Gallo-Roman site. With roots dating to 1678, it’s one of the appellation’s rare multi-century family estates.
Today, Jean Anney, son Christophe and granddaughter Aurélie continue the legacy. Their wine stands apart in Saint-Estèphe for its uncommon elegance, achieved through mature vines, Merlot-dominant plantings, prime terroir selection, and sustainable practices.

Château Gaby Canon-Fronsac Magnum

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Perched atop a limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne, this historic estate commands 16 hectares of organic-certified vineyards with sweeping river views. The beautifully restored château, tragically damaged in a 2022 fire, remains in the devoted care of owner Thomas Sullivan.
Since acquiring Gaby in 2016, Sullivan has deepened the estate’s organic commitment while preserving its winemaking heritage. The south-facing limestone slopes yield wines of remarkable elegance, a testament to both exceptional terroir and thoughtful stewardship during this chapter of renewal.