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Classic Michael this - although the 2014 is his first vintage making a pure Mourvèdre, this is brimming with his signature 'lightness of touch'. There is some good dusty grip in the middle and th...(read more)

Again Layne sources the fruit for this cuvée from as far east as he can, as he loves the cool air and the ocean's influence on the grapes. These grapes come from the Mokelumne River sub-district...(read more)

This is my Monster Red Blend. It’s Syrah, Carignane, Tempranillo, a bit of Zin and Petite.

After the huge success of the 2013 the charming, colourful and very talented Layne Montgomery has jumped us on a vintage to this 2015. Skipping the 2014 which saddened him, not least because his...(read more)

Quite gently funky on the nose with some appetising animal notes, and these come through on the palate, but the ripeness and touch of sweetness of fruit only makes it all the more fascinating and...(read more)

Of the two Zinfandels that Michael makes, this is the brighter, more restrained style that impressed us enormously when we tasted together amongst the vines of Lodi. In a line-up of the region's...(read more)

This sexy new addition to Michael's range is as close as he gets to a Bordeaux blend. 75% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. The elegance and well chiselled purple, plum...(read more)

This delicious Cabernet Franc offers aromas of red fruits – think cherry, red currants and strawberry jam - with hints of mocha and clovey oak. The aromas carry through to the palate, in addition...(read more)

The 2012 Bacio Divino Proprietary Red is a superb blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Dense ruby/plum/purple with notes of freshly ground pepper, bouquet g...(read more)