New and Exciting Find
Winemaker Chris Ringland and importer Dan Philips do Napa! Responsible for four perfect, 100 point scores from Robert Parker, Chris is one of the most brilliant and well-respected winemakers from around the world. Dan, who's palate Robert Parker refers to as 'brilliant', has been creating and importing top Australian wines for over a decade.
Together, they have formed R Wines and have begun producing wines in California and around the world. Check your latest Wine Advocate (Issue 173, 10-31-2007, page 52-53): R Wines has 32 wines 90 points or higher, including 7 wines 96 points or higher!
Jay Miller from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate says "the packaging of these wines is amazingly creative but, more importantly, what is in the bottle consistently over-delivers from low-end to high-end".
It has been a long time since something really exciting has come out of Napa that is really good and and really low priced. Somehow, it is almost impossible to find a combination of those criteria these days. You know these won't stay well priced for long.
The fruit source is Pritchard Hill (of Bryant Family fame) and Diamond Mountain (Lokoya wines), high atop the Napa Valley. It doesn't get much better than that!
To boot, this wine has a really cool, interesting label designed by Alan Aldridge, who's famous artwork includes album covers for Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Elton John, Jimmy Hendrix, and Pink Floyd. When you open this bottle, it is sure to spark a lively conversation!
However, you will need to act quickly, as we have a very small allocation that is sure to disappear fast.
In Stock
USA - CALIFORNIA
2005 R Winery Green Lion Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - $17.99
JJ Buckley, Dec 2007: "Intense black core in the glass with a bright purple and crimson rim. Cool dark fruit aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cassis are backed by a hint of blue slate and a lighter anise spice. Subtle entry onto the palate. Dark, rich and full bodied. The tannins are ripe and present, yet very round and approachable. Cinnamon and bakers chocolate support the rich dark fruits. Great balance and long, lingering finish. A screamingly great Napa Cab that truly over delivers for the price." - Mike Supple
JJ Buckley, Dec 2007: "Dark purple core with a fuchsia rim. Big fruit and spice on the nose - fresh anise surrounded by rich black cherry and raspberry with warm vanilla and nutmeg. On the palate it is smooth and full with very fine tannins. The flavors are rich and juicy without getting heavy and jammy. Dark fruits are surrounded by bright cinnamon spice. This is a big wine yet remains very well balanced. A top quality merlot." - Mike Supple
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