Viano Vineyards Contra Costa County Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Nestled in the rolling hills of the East Bay's Contra Costa County, the Viano family have long crafted wines of superb quality and value from their century old vines. Their Cabernet is a stunning example of California's favourite variety. Fill of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and cocoa alongside subtle hints of vanilla. Full bodied and rich with flavours of blackcurrant, plum, and vanilla. Firm tannins and bright acidity bring wonderful balance to

black cherry and cassis notes

There is a touch of new French oak which adds body and subtle richness

They supply grapes to Sivipa

or with Chinese squid or Thai fish dishes

Maxime has shown with this elegant wine from Leully above Nuits-Saint-Georges that he has an excellent understanding with Chardonnay as well

using only organic products and promoting biodiversity and soil health

lifted by warming spice and citrus

and mouthfeel

which it often is on the Isle of Man

created in collaboration with the brilliant team at Murray and Yeatman Distillery

great depth and a lovely flick of acidity on the finish which serves to emphasise the unctuous sweetness and flavours of dried fig and raisins

Jean-Christophe's approach is a fusion of modern techniques and time-honoured viticultural practices