2016 Othello, JP Moueix, Napa Valley

The greatness of Californian provenance was also recognised by one of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol's most renowned families, famille Moueix. In 1983, Christian Moueix established the now world-famous Dominus Estate in the historic Napanook vineyard near Yountville, Napa Valley. Since then, their reputation for producing among the Golden State's most prestigious wines has been well secured.

Othello hails from this same Napanook vineyard. A classic left-bank 'Bordeaux blend' with cabernet sauvignon very much to the fore. Very stylish and sophisticated, with classic Napa richness and texture. Warm, intense blackcurrant fruit - heady, spicy, and almost hedonistic. Bold and weighty on the palate, but also with a luxuriously smooth texture - ripe plum and cassis flavours with a notable polish and a touch of exotic spice.