J Vineyards bright and appealing Russian River Valley Chardonnay showcases the best of this classic cool-climate region. Aromas of citrus and orange blossom open with every swirl. Smooth and beautifully balanced, notes of yellow apple, meyer lemon and pear layer with suggestions of toasted macadamia and creamy almond. Hints of light toast and spice lift the fruit characteristics. The palate is rich, full and beautifully textured before finishing with a crisp and delicate flourish. 6 * J Vineyard

Sourced from some of the best sites in California, Sourced, Rancho Real, Annapolis, Del Rio, Laguna to name a few, the 2022 Slander is an example of great winemaking and the sum being greater than its parts. Bright and enveloping on the entry, notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon, thyme and a hint of funk come through. Spicy on the finish, the wine closes with a flash of blue fruits and lift. 6 * Orin Swift Slander Pinot Noir 2022 Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Jul 2024) Taste The 2022 Slander delivers a

92 Points - Decanter. Orin Swift Machete, an iconic Californian red, artfully blends Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Grenache from Napa and Sonoma, aged for 10 months in French oak for vanilla-spiced depth; and layer upon layer of complexity. A full-bodied lover's delight with dominant dark fruit aromas, raspberry-plum-chocolate flavours, medium tannins, and a smooth, lasting finish—perfectly paired with grilled meats, cheese, and charcuterie. 6 * Orin Swift Machete 2021 Vivino Rating: 4.2 (Mar 2025) W

Orin Swift Abstract is a meticulously crafted red wine known for its rich and complex character. It is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah, creating a harmonious symphony of flavours. The wine exhibits a deep, visually striking hue and a captivating aroma profile that ranges from fruity to floral, with subtle notes of dark chocolate and spice. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with robust tannins and a bold, fruit-forward taste. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving

93 Points - Decanter. After an enforced eight-year break in the early 2010s, where they were prohibited from making Zinfandel, Orin Swift Cellars delved into various grape varieties in California to great success. The 2021 vintage of Eight Years in the Desert is the fifth instalment of a rare and cherished wine. This exceptional Zinfandel boasts a deep maroon core and opens with captivating aromas of wild blackberry, pepper, oatmeal raisin cookie, forest floor, bay leaf, and spices. The taste is

94 Points - The Wine Independent. It's rare to find a wine from the Napa Valley composed of all five Bordeaux-style varietals. But, for many years, that has been Papillon's focus. The raw strength and prestige of Cabernet Sauvignon buttressed by the opulence of Merlot, the spiciness of Cabernet Franc, the depth of Malbec and the sheet unctuousness of Petit Verdot come together seamlessly. 6 * Orin Swift Papillon 2021 Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Mar 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - The Wine Independe

93 Points - Wine Spectator. The Pahlmeyer Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit from Pahlmeyer’s mountain-grown vines. It’s a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot, so a classic Bordeaux blend. 2018 was an outstanding vintage, the unusually cool growing season saw the grapes ripen more slowly and gave them the opportunity to develop even more complexity. Once deemed ready, the grapes were harvested at night to preserve their freshness and ensure the aromas

Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of Orin Swift and emphasises their guiding principle: Without quality grapes, great wine is impossible. It comes from the best lots from very select vineyards in Napa Valley and the wine is a testament to those vineyards, to their principle and to what is possible in Napa Valley. The Liberty Dime on each bottle symbolises winemaker Dave Phinney's favorite coin in his collection growing up and his most prized possession. 6 * Orin Swift Mercury

Orin Swift Palermo, a captivating blend with a core of Cabernet Sauvignon that mirrors Napa Valley's spirit, unfolding intense aromas of dark fruit and blackberry pie, leading to a velvety palate of black cherry, vanilla, and spice, all embraced by seamlessly integrated tannins, delivering a gratifying finish - making it your ideal companion for hearty delights like grilled steak or braised beef, sure to leave a lasting impression on your wine journey. 6 * Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon 2

94 Points - Wine Review Online. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 10 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry a

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. A premium, barrel-fermented Chardonnay from DAOU’s estate vineyards. Bright, focused and textural, it marries citrus and white stone fruit with subtle toasted oak and mineral undertones. Elegant and precise, showing both richness and lift, with a long, refined finish. 6 * DAOU Reserve Chardonnay 2022 Taste Pale gold. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach and ripe pear, complemented by gentle vanilla and baking spice from French oak. The palate is layered and creamy yet b

94 Points - Wine Spectator. Named for its iron rich, red volcanic soils, Monte Rosso has produced grapes of unmistakable character for more than a century. Three generations of the Martini family have made wine from this iconic vineyard and it continues to inspire their winemaking team on a deeply profound level. Monte Rosso remains the source of some of the most coveted bottles in the Louis M. Martini portfolio. Full bodied and concentrated the textured mouthfeel is plush, finishing long. Vibra

96-98 Points - Robert Parker. The flagship Cabernet from DAOU’s estate, grown on the highest ridges of Paso Robles. Dark, intense and sculpted, it combines raw power with precision, showcasing cassis, blackberry, graphite and fine spice. Polished yet muscular, with layered complexity and exceptional ageing potential. 6 * DAOU Soul of a Lion 2021 Taste Opaque ruby-black. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum and blackberry are lifted by graphite, espresso and a hint of cedar. The palate is dense and struc

92 Points - Robert Parker. The Zinfandel Old Vines is a blend of declassified wine from Turley’s old-vine vineyards. A great buy and one of the best old-vine cuvees the Turleys have produced, rich full-bodied, and unctuously textured, it explodes from the glass revealing black fruits, earth, kirsch, licorice, pepper, and underbrush elements.  6 * Turley Zinfandel Old Vines 2022 Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Aug 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Robert Parker (2022 Vintage) "As with the Juvenile bottlin

92 Points - Wine Spectator. One of the most amazing Californian Zinfandels you can find in the UK. Big flavours, big body, big abv content, but everything is in harmonious balance. “Juvenile” comes from young vines (6-25 years old), interplanted, from several of their old vine designated vineyards – including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador and Vineyard 101. Whilst it offers sumptuous, joyous fruit, it also gives more than a glimpse of Turley’s single vineyard wines. 6 * Turley Zinfandel Juv

96 Points - The Tasting Panel. Beau Vigne Juliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 synthesises Napa Valley richness with the precision of French-influenced winemaking, yielding a wine that is both powerful and nuanced. Its concentrated black fruit, elegance, and critical acclaim make it a flagship example of what boutique mountain-grown Napa Cabernet can achieve. 6 * Beau Vigne Juliet Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Taste The 2022 Juliet offers enticing aromas of deep black cherry, blackcurrants, mulberries, and

95 Points - James Suckling. A serious, high-altitude Cabernet that shows Paso Robles at its most refined. Pure blackcurrant and cassis at the core, layered with graphite, dark chocolate and subtle cedar oak. Concentrated yet controlled, with finely worked tannins and a cool line of acidity giving shape and length. Poised, precise and clearly built for the long haul, but already showing real class. 6 * DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Taste Deep ruby in the glass. Focused aromas of cassis and

91 Points - Wine Spectator.Dave Phinney doesn’t make wines that whisper — even his Sauvignon Blanc has something to say. Blank Stare takes a grape known for its precision and dresses it in Californian attitude. A portion fermented in oak adds depth and texture, while fruit from Sonoma and the Russian River Valley keeps things bright and racy. It’s Sauvignon with swagger — bold, aromatic and just the right side of indulgent. 6 * Orin Swift Blank Stare 2023 Vivino Rating 4.0 (Sept 2025) Wine Press

94 Points - The Wine Independent. Dave Phinney doesn’t really do subtlety — and Mannequin is a classic example of that unashamed Californian swagger. This is Chardonnay dialled up to eleven: bold, textured and unapologetically hedonistic. Sourced from some of Napa and Sonoma’s best sites, it’s a wine that manages to marry power and polish without ever tipping into excess. Think of it as California sunshine in liquid form — but with the complexity and balance that Phinney’s meticulous blending al

96 Points - The Tasting Panel magazine. Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a muscular, deeply flavoured Napa Cabernet with impressive pedigree and critical acclaim. It masterfully balances powerful fruit with structure and finesse, a signature of both its elite vineyard sources and the estate’s artisanal winemaking. Ideal for both immediate enjoyment after decanting and extended cellaring. 6 * Beau Vigne Romeo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Taste The Romeo opens with alluring aromas of blac

92 Points - Wine Spectator. The Jayson Red Wine was produced from grapes from a selection of prime sites in and around Atlas Peak in eastern Napa. Hailing from the outstanding 2021 vintage, a year noted for its opulence, this blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderfully full and plump. The grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks to enhance its fresh fruit profile and retain its bright acidity. The wine was then racked into