2019 | Blenheim Vintners

Château Lamarche Canon Canon-Fronsac

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000

Château Lamarche Canon Canon-Fronsac is a refined Bordeaux wine from the prestigious Canon-Fronsac appellation. Crafted by Domaine Jean-Yves Millaire, this estate boasts a rich history dating back to the 1950s. The vineyards span 11 hectares of clay-limestone hillsides, with vines averaging 40 years old. This blend features 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Malbec, aged for 12 months in barrels and 8 months in concrete vats. Expect a medium-bodied wine with savoury plum and herb notes, ideal for early enjoyment.

Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Rouge Oka

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:33 +0000

Domaine Arlaud, a biodynamic pioneer in Morey-Saint-Denis, crafts harmonious Burgundy wines. The Bourgogne Rouge Oka, named after their plow horse, is made from 40-year-old Pinot Noir vines. Aged in older oak barrels, it showcases bright red fruit aromas like raspberry and summer berries, with a silky texture and fine tannins. This approachable yet elegant wine embodies the estate’s commitment to natural viticulture and precise craftsmanship.

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:33 +0000

Founded in 1978, Shafer Vineyards is situated in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, east of the Silverado Trail and just north of the town of Napa. Although their main focus has always been luxuriant, richly textured Cabernet Sauvignons from their Stags Leap vineyards, they own and farm vineyards also in Napa’s southernmost Carneros District.
Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay, From Shafer’s superbly sited, eponymous vineyard in the Napa Valley side of Carneros. It is barrel fermented, with wild yeast, and matured for 14 months in a combination of 75% new french oak barrels (Allier, Vosges) and 25% stainless steel barrels. Malolactic fermentation is prevented and as a result, the richly textured, intensely flavoured, concentrated fruit is beautifully supported by pure, vibrant acidity.

Ca’ del Bosco Vintage Collection Franciacorta Satén Brut

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:53:09 +0000

Introduced in 1978 with the name Crémant, it is a special interpretation of a Franciacorta made only with Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. In 1990 its name was changed to Franciacorta Vintage Satèn. Since the 2008 vintage, Ca’ del Bosco has decided to reinterpret Dosage Zéro, Satèn and Brut, and to give them a distinctive appellation as well: “Vintage Collection”. An elegant narrative of our extraordinary territory and of man’s ability to bring out the vines’ inherent potential.

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.

Beyerskloof Eerste Ry Cabernet Sauvignon

eve — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:48:27 +0000

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.