Always a standout Chard from multiple vineyards located up and down the coast of California. This has a voluptuous nose of layered and expressive apple, pear, vanilla, buttered toast and creamy barrel spices. It’s a lush and spicy Chard on the palate with a range of ripe orchard fruits, mango, pineapple and just enough acidity to keep it lively on the finish.
From California’s Central Coast comes this rich and textured Pinot Noir. Black and red fruit snuggle up with rose, anise and earth. Tannins are firm, acidity brims and there is excellent length. Drink over the next 5 years.
A vibrant and flavourful Oregon Pinot Noir. Full-bodied, there is a plethora of red berry fruit, alongside plum, beetroot, rose, spice, mushroom and smoke. Juicy acidity, fine tannins and a velvety complete and seductive package. Drink until 2022.
Don’t be put off by the gruesome label of a chained and shackled prisoner. This blend of Zinfandel with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono is dense purple-black in colour. On the nose, expect a cedary, spicy plum bouquet. It’s full-bodied with an earthy, sweetish plum and raisin flavour.
Dense purple-black in colour with a cedary, vanilla-oak and baked-plum bouquet. Full-bodied and dry with richly extracted sweet fruit. Well-balanced and firmly structured. Hold for 4–5 years.
Bright straw in colour with a spicy, oaky, toasty nose of apples and grilled nuts. Full-bodied, dry, and richly extracted. Buttery, apple and lemon flavours with an engaging note of bitterness on the finish.
Once again award-winning Kendall-Jackson proves its reliability with a delicious (and very affordable) Chardonnay. Aromas of warm vanilla and honeyed orchard fruit will greet you at first. Luscious pineapple, ripe papaya and juicy mango flavours then follow, dancing in your mouth. Round, supple and creamy mouth feel with subtle hints of toasted oak and buttered brioche. Lively acidity pushes through on the finish, providing a harmonious and balanced wine. Very approachable, exceptionally food-friendly and terrific value make it the perfect staple for festive holiday celebrations or any other day.