The Pinot Noir from Backhouse offers top quality Californian Pinot character, at a price that means you'll never feel guilty about cracking a bottle on a Tuesday night. Get stuck in!
You don’t often expect to find Californian wines with this personality for such a brilliant price.
Viano Vineyards' Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful showcase of what Contra Costa, California, does best: delivering world-class Cabernet Sauvignon at prices that defy expectations. John Viano, a craftsman of the vine, has created a regal blend that is both soft and robust, brimming with deep forest fruit and blackcurrant flavours. Priced at just £18, this Cabernet is a revelation in value. It's a classic Californian Cabernet that balances ripe, rounded fruitiness with substantial tannins and a refreshing backbone of acidity, tying all the elements together seamlessly. Wine critic Jamie Goode lavished it with a 94-point rating, praising its sweetly aromatic nature and the supple, bright red berry and blackcurrant palate, underlined by great concentration and a delightful freshness and texture. If you're after the quintessential Californian Cabernet experience without the Napa price tag, Viano Vineyards' Cabernet is the unequivocal choice.
Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Predominantly comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red combines pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure. A groundbreaking combination of varietals and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With a historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today.
Sourced from the highest, steeply terraced vineyards at Sobon Estate, this sustainably grown and naturally farmed Syrah boasts a deep, brooding character.
Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best value Cabernets in California. A brilliant example of the power and finesse that typify the best Cali Cab, at an amazingly low price.
Juicy Californian Merlot at an outstanding price point.
Fantastic quality Californian Pinot, for less.
Personality, structure, great depth… This is a wine with a lot of oomph. A great quality zingy zinfandel from the sustainable Sobon Estate vineyard.
A robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, showcasing jammy fruits and earthy undertones, complete with a hint of cocoa and vanilla. Emphasizing both organic and biodynamic practices, this Washington State wine presents a complex, rustic structure that excels with red meats and full-flavoured cheese dishes.
"From 2 vineyards planted in deep sandy soil on opposite sides of the Sacramento River Delta, this is the embodiment of what makes Grenache on sand so special. It is pale, juicy, spicy and delicious, with effervescent tannins. Del Barba brings deep fruit to Abba's ethereal prettiness. Like my favourite Cru Beaujolais, it is crushable with a touch of seriousness." - John Lockwood
"The 2020 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is terrific. Rich and pliant, with notable fruit presence, the 2020 hits all the right notes. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and licorice all meld together. The purity of the fruit and pedigree are remarkable at this level. The 2020 offers terrific depth and intensity, yet remains light on its feet. Best of all, it should be a screaming value. Vineyard sites are John Sebastiano, Rim Rock and Bien Nacido." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 92 pts
"The 2018 Syrah is fresh, vibrant and wonderfully nuanced. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and rose petal give the 2018 terrific vibrancy and nuance. The 2018 is so pure and delicious." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 93 pts
A vibrant, red-fruited and earthy Cabernet Franc, born from the rugged, sun-kissed terrains of the Sonoma Coast.
Named after Chris, founder of the winery, this is a Rhone inspired blend of Syrah Grenache and Petite syrah created to honour him. It has depth, generosity, strength yet has a gentle texture.
A careful selection of the highest quality declassified barrels from Kunin's cellar make up this multi vintage blend. Each barrel contributes in a different way to achieve a finished wine that is both complex and balanced. A true example of a wine that’s sum is greater than its parts. 93 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
37.5cl half-bottle
Discover the essence of Napa with this stunning Zinfandel blend, a masterpiece of intense black cherry, exotic oak spice, and vibrant minerality. Crafted since 1966, the 2021 vintage combines 76% Zinfandel with Carignane, Petite Sirah, and Alicante Bouschet for a rich, textured red. Praised by critics with scores up to 94+ points, it's a full-bodied revelation of smoky spice and succulent fruit. Perfect for ageing, it's set to dazzle from 2025 to 2035.
This Spanish-inspired blend, highlights the elegance and potential of California Tempranillo, masterfully balancing rich spiced texture with a bright acidity.
37.5cl half-bottle
Petit Syrah vines grown on Ridge's Lytton Estate, range in age with the oldest planted in 1901. A lesser known grape variety expertly made by one of California's finest wineries.
Marietta’s Armé is their Bordeaux blend, comprised primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It offers the power and structure of classed growth Pauillac, with the ripe fruit intensity of top quality Napa Cab.
A 75cl bottle of Arroyo Grande Valley Amrita Pinot Noir 2020 by Raj Parr Wine Club. A red wine from San Luis Obispo in the California region of U.S.A.. Made from Pinot Noir.
Piedrasassi's Syrahs are tiny production, cool-climate wines made by one of the best winemakers in California. PS is their entry-level wine. Offering absolutely stunning value, it has much of the complexity and elegance of the single vineyard offerings.
Long Meadow's Farmstead Cabernet is a bright and lively Napa wine busting with red berry fruit, The tannins are nicely structured on the mid palate with a sweet barrel toast to finish
An elegant and refined Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County with lovely high toned fruit aromatics wrapped in delicate minerality. Complex and age-worthy, this is one of the best values coming out of California.
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