2019 Chateau Pontet Canet, PauillacWinemaker Notes The wine displays a very attractive, intensely dark colour with purple glints. The nose adds to the appeal, offering a magical array of aromatics ranging from graphite and cedar wood notes to aromas of wild fruit. The depth of flavour on the palate is underpinned by soft tannins and lovely acidity. The finish, which reveals subtle smoky notes, is amazingly long. In this vintage, Pontet Canet shows once again that natural refinement is

and the first vintage of Screaming Eagle was released in 1992

or even earlier

From a medieval castle

This wine was produced in the traditional ice wine style from Vidal Blanc grapes

was known as one of the prominent country retreats in the Napa Valley at a time when resort and spa business was big

blood orange and thyme stem

Courtney and his winemaking team devote themselves to Ray’s ideology of making “wines of place”

and captures all the nuances of the wine's aroma

In this release

French oak barrels

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) asserts its role as the backbone

the first prestige cuvée