CONTINUUM 2018 75CL
€285
1 in stock
2018 Continuum marks Tim Mondavi’s 46th vintage overseeing the growing and crafting of his family’s wine. The varietal mix is a reflection of Continuum Estate’s maturing vineyard plantings. 2018 is a vintage of great precision and presence, the exquisite result of focused vision from a team committed to a singularly great site, Sage Mountain Vineyard. The 2018 Continuum is immediately expressive with high tone aromatics of red fruit, plum and rose oil. Embracing the vibrancy of its mountain position, the wine expresses an approachable nerve of the land with the rocky volcanic soils shining through in the refined mineral quality on the palate. The surrounding native vegetation of bay and sage is evidenced in an earthy, savory profile. A shimmering, silky and harmoniously integrated wine with densely packed fine grain tannins. A wine for the ages, delicious today with a long life yet ahead.
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Producer
Continuum Estate Winery
Colour
Red
Vintage
2018
Region
California
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon: 54%, Cabernet Franc: 31%, Petite Verdot: 9%, Merlot: 6%
Size
750ml
Robert Parker
100 points - 2018 Proprietary Red has a fantastically fragrant nose of candied violets, red roses, Morello cherries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of wild blueberries, red currant jelly, iron ore and forest floor, plus a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with tightly wound black and red berry layers, framed by firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with incredibly persistent and evocative floral and mineral layers. An absolute head-turner, this 2018 is all that and then some. Tim Mondavi mentioned that this is due to be bottled in just a few weeks—mid-August—meaning this barrel sample I tasted is pretty close to being a finished wine. With the estate vineyard turning 10 year's old in 2018, here's where we see how incredibly special this singular Pritchard Hill site really is.
Drinking Window
Unfined, Unfiltered (limited racking). Cork closure
Closure
still
CONTINUUM 2018 75CL
€285
1 in stock
2018 Continuum marks Tim Mondavi’s 46th vintage overseeing the growing and crafting of his family’s wine. The varietal mix is a reflection of Continuum Estate’s maturing vineyard plantings. 2018 is a vintage of great precision and presence, the exquisite result of focused vision from a team committed to a singularly great site, Sage Mountain Vineyard. The 2018 Continuum is immediately expressive with high tone aromatics of red fruit, plum and rose oil. Embracing the vibrancy of its mountain position, the wine expresses an approachable nerve of the land with the rocky volcanic soils shining through in the refined mineral quality on the palate. The surrounding native vegetation of bay and sage is evidenced in an earthy, savory profile. A shimmering, silky and harmoniously integrated wine with densely packed fine grain tannins. A wine for the ages, delicious today with a long life yet ahead.
Read More
Producer
Continuum Estate Winery
Colour
Red
Vintage
2018
Region
California
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon: 54%, Cabernet Franc: 31%, Petite Verdot: 9%, Merlot: 6%
Size
750ml
Robert Parker
100 points - 2018 Proprietary Red has a fantastically fragrant nose of candied violets, red roses, Morello cherries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of wild blueberries, red currant jelly, iron ore and forest floor, plus a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with tightly wound black and red berry layers, framed by firm, ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with incredibly persistent and evocative floral and mineral layers. An absolute head-turner, this 2018 is all that and then some. Tim Mondavi mentioned that this is due to be bottled in just a few weeks—mid-August—meaning this barrel sample I tasted is pretty close to being a finished wine. With the estate vineyard turning 10 year's old in 2018, here's where we see how incredibly special this singular Pritchard Hill site really is.
Drinking Window
Unfined, Unfiltered (limited racking). Cork closure
Closure
still
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
-
Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
