Tasting Notes:
98 ponts Decanter
This Anjea bottling is from Sleeping Lady Vineyard, planted with Clone 22 of Cabernet and is very floral. Year after year, this wine boasts an exotic nose of candied red berries, dried rose petals, and apricot pit nuanced with brown baking spices. The wine is focused, with super-fine tannins and a wonderfully aromatic finish of dried thyme, sage, and unsmoked tobacco. Wonderfully complex and refined. This is the personal project of winemaker Nigel Kinsman and his wife, Shea. The name is derived from their surnames. Their first vintage was in 2016, and the wines are currently made at Wheeler Farms in St Helena. They are sourced from five single vineyard sites: M-Bar Ranch and Vine Hill Ranch in Oakville, Ecotone, and the former Reverie site on Diamond Mountain, as well as Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville. (JC)
98 points Vinous
97 points Jeb Dunnuck
96 points Wine Spectator
95 points Wine Advocate
Cult Wines International Notes:
Anjea, a fertility goddess in Australian Aboriginal mythology, represents the connectedness and respect for life and land that underpins traditional Aboriginal life. We see this reverence for nature reflected in the way the Bettinelli family farms Sleeping Lady Vineyard, the source of our cabernet sauvignon, Anjea. | Kinsman Eades
Nigel Kinsman: A Musician Turned Winemaker with a Focus on Tradition
Nigel Kinsman, a former double bassist with a classical music degree, found his true calling in the world of wine. His journey began in an Adelaide wine shop, leading him back to school to study winemaking. He honed his skills at renowned wineries such as Nepenthe, Mount Langhi Ghiran, and Cullen Wines, and later gained invaluable experience working with Bart and Daphne Araujo at their esteemed Eisele Vineyard.
Since establishing Kinsman Eades in 2016 with his wife, Shae, Kinsman has been crafting wines from select vineyards, including Sleeping Lady, La Voleuse du Chagrin, Rhadamanthus, and more recently, Vine Hill Ranch. His meticulous winemaking philosophy emphasizes traditional methods, such as hand harvesting, gentle handling, and extended skin contact, with a focus on preserving delicate aromatics.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored properly in a climate controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive. Photos have been taken from various angles to illustrate the wine’s condition.
