{"title":"Abeja","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Abeja wines at Perfect Cellar, from expressive Washington State Chardonnay to elegant Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Based on a historic farmstead near Walla Walla in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Abeja combines a deep respect for its surroundings with a focus on beautifully balanced wines. Founded by Ken and Ginger Harrison, the winery is led by winemakers Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler and was named Washington Winery of the Year by Great Northwest Wine in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the fresh, orchard-fruited Beekeeper's White and the dark-fruited Beekeeper's Blend, alongside Abeja Chardonnay, Columbia Valley Merlot and the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. For collectors and lovers of single-vineyard reds, Heather Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon offers depth, velvety tannins and ageing potential, with the 2022 vintage awarded 96 points by Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith bottles priced from £42.95 to £99.95, this collection suits wine enthusiasts discovering premium American wines, thoughtful gifting and special dinners. Pair Abeja's white wines with seafood or roast chicken, and its structured reds with steak, roast lamb or mushroom dishes. Shop the Abeja wine collection to explore the character of Washington's vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abeja-chardonnay-2024","title":"Abeja Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Owen Bargreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Owen Bargreen calls Abeja's Chardonnay one of the benchmarks for Washington State, and this 2024 is sourced from top sites including Celilo, the estate's Skysill vineyard and Kenny Hill. It is 100% Chardonnay, whole cluster pressed and aged in French oak, concrete and stainless steel, with a creamy, almost medium bodied texture and a long mineral finish. Yellow apple, peach gelato and a melting beeswax candle give it charm, and Wine Enthusiast found it proudly Washington and eager to make friends. Serve it lightly chilled with roast chicken, lobster, grilled halibut or a creamy pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt first, the scent of a yellow apple, then with a little swirling, bursts of lemon scented laundry powder, a melting beeswax candle and peach gelato. Dense and creamy, with flavours of pear, almond and mineral water gliding across the palate, and loads of underlying minerality from the old vines and top sites, with white peach and vanilla custard. The wine is almost medium bodied, with a long, savoury finish. Aged for 10 months in a combination of new and used French oak, concrete and stainless steel. Delicious now, and it should keep for at least another decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - Owen Bargreen (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"dense and fat on the tongue, with terrific viscosity\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"proudly Washington Chardonnay is eager to make friends\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbeja, Spanish for bee, is a century old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla, named to honour a deep respect for the environment and the value of working together. It was founded by Ken and Ginger Harrison, who came to Walla Walla in the late 1990s searching for land to plant world class Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. Abeja was named Washington Winery of the Year by Great Northwest Wine in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abeja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913434210691,"sku":"ABJ20124","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/AbejaChardonnay.png?v=1777375027"},{"product_id":"abeja-merlot-2023","title":"Abeja Merlot 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wine Enthusiast reviewer called it the prettiest Merlot they had tasted in quite some time, and it comes from some of the Columbia Valley's most elite sites, including Abeja's own Skysill estate vineyard, the celebrated Ciel du Cheval and the old vines of Bacchus and Dionysus. It is 100% Merlot, fuller bodied and elegant rather than soft and simple, with violets, ripe boysenberries and wet stones. Built to cellar, it also drinks beautifully now with a good decant. Serve it with roast lamb, a prime steak or a mushroom and thyme roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA delicate mix of violets, ripe boysenberries, blueberries and wet stones on the nose. The palate is fuller bodied, with flavours of blackberries and bittersweet dark chocolate that meld with accents of cedar and warm puffs of smoke, like a clove cigarette. There is a nice symmetry between the tannins, with their subtle grip, the crisp acidity and a texture that is elegant and silky. The finish is long and savoury. Aged in French oak, mostly previously used. Delicious now with a decant, and it should keep for 15 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"the prettiest Merlot I've had in quite some time\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e95 Points - Owen Bargreen (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"loads of heady dark fruits and chocolate\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVivino 4.1 (Oct 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMerlot 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbeja, Spanish for bee, is a century old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla, named to honour a deep respect for the environment and the value of working together. It was founded by Ken and Ginger Harrison, who came to Walla Walla in the late 1990s searching for land to plant world class Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. 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It has a silky smooth mouthfeel, equally silky tannins and bright acidity, with a savoury streak of Earl Grey tea and gentle herbs. Serve it with a grilled steak, roast lamb or a mushroom and thyme roast, and decant it for an hour first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA sweet and chalky nose, fuelled by ripe blackberry and orange flavoured pipe tobacco aromas, with a puff of talc and a wee bit of catmint hovering in the background. The palate has a silky smooth mouthfeel, equally silky tannins and bright acidity, as the backdrop for Bing cherry, Earl Grey tea and mildly herbal flavours. Aged for 22 months in French oak, 37% of it new. 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It was founded by Ken and Ginger Harrison, who came to Walla Walla in the late 1990s searching for land to plant world class Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. 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Boysenberries, black licorice and worn leather give it perfume and savoury depth, and the velvety tannins and mouth watering acidity make it drinkable now and for years to come. Decant it, then serve it with a prime steak, lamb or a rich braise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoysenberries dominate the nose, with black licorice, worn leather and a puff of cherry flavoured pipe tobacco. The palate feels big and round, with flavours of black cherry, clove and blackberry tea. The tannins are velvety, and the acidity is of the mouth watering variety, giving freshness and length. Aged for nearly two years in French oak, 42% of it new. Drink now, or enjoy it over the next 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"The wine feels big and round in the mouth\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - James Suckling (2022 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbeja, Spanish for bee, is a century old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla, named to honour a deep respect for the environment and the value of working together. It was founded by Ken and Ginger Harrison, who came to Walla Walla in the late 1990s searching for land to plant world class Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. Heather Hill is one of the estate's own vineyards, and Abeja was named Washington Winery of the Year by Great Northwest Wine in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abeja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913913082243,"sku":"ABJ10422","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/AbejaCabernetSauvignonHeatherHill.png?v=1777375435"},{"product_id":"abeja-beekeeper-red-2023","title":"Abeja Beekeeper's Blend 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe approachable red from Abeja, the Walla Walla winery named Washington Winery of the Year for 2023, made to be enjoyed young without giving up the polish of a serious Washington Cabernet. Cabernet Sauvignon leads with dark cherry and cassis, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc add softness and a graphite and cedar lift, so it is structured but friendly. It is the youthful, food friendly side of the estate, with firm tannins and balanced acidity that keep it fresh. Serve it with burgers, grilled steak, roast lamb or a mushroom pizza, and give it a short decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDark cherry and cassis lead, with graphite and subtle cedar, and a hint of earthy spice. The palate is structured yet refined, with firm, powdery tannins and balanced acidity, and the finish is long and fresh. Aged in French oak, with only part of it new. Approachable now, and it should keep for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbeja, Spanish for bee, is a century old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla, named to honour a deep respect for the environment and the value of working together. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. Abeja is known for its Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and it was named Washington Winery of the Year by Great Northwest Wine in 2023. The Beekeeper range is its approachable, youthful collection, poured at a tasting room in the Marcus Whitman Hotel in downtown Walla Walla.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abeja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913945686403,"sku":"ABJ10523","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/AbejaBeekeepersRedBlend.png?v=1777375625"},{"product_id":"abeja-beekeepers-white-2024","title":"Abeja Beekeeper's White 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Chablis style Chardonnay from Abeja, the Walla Walla winery named Washington Winery of the Year for 2023, and the Beekeeper range is where its Chardonnay is at its most fresh and approachable. It is made with gentle handling and minimal oak, so the fruit stays bright and the minerality shines through, like a crisp, precise white from northern Burgundy but with Washington's sunny generosity. Orchard fruit and a touch of citrus run through a clean, mouthwatering finish. It is a food friendly white for oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken or a creamy pasta. Serve it chilled, but not ice cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVibrant and youthful, with juicy orchard fruit, white peach and Asian pear, lifted by lime, kiwi and clover blossom notes. The palate is fresh and creamy, with bright acidity, layered minerality and a clean finish that lingers. Made with whole cluster pressing and a mix of oak, concrete and steel, with minimal oak influence. Delicious now, and best enjoyed over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbeja, Spanish for bee, is a century old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains outside Walla Walla, named to honour a deep respect for the environment and the value of working together. The wines are made by Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, whose combined experience includes Dan's time at Columbia Crest, where he helped make the wine that became Wine Spectator's number one wine of 2009. Abeja is known for its Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and it was named Washington Winery of the Year by Great Northwest Wine in 2023. 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