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“The cult wine of Coombsville, the legendary Haynes Vineyard makes its debut as a single-vineyard, estate winery in this offering. The stunning 2020 vintage from this elusive site joins our portfolio of premier California wineries.”
PHILANA BOUVIER PresidentSelect Offerings From The United States
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Burgess, an esteemed Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon producer for 50 years, is the culmination of 150 years of farming tradition on the vertiginous slopes of Howell Mountain.
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the historic Stag’s Leap and Grgich wineries, Warren Winiarski and Mike Grgich each learned their trades at the Estate.
When Tom Burgess arrived in the Napa Valley, he began a quest to find the perfect vineyard site to yield the cabernet sauvignon wine he loved. Burgess acquired the Souverain estate and hired Bill Sorenson as his chief winemaker, a role he held for 41 vintages; one of the longest tenures in the history of the Napa Valley.
Tom Burgess established Burgess Cellars in 1972 at the base of Howell Mountain, where the first planting of the rugged and steep Sorenson Vineyard was cultivated in 1870. Lee Stewart later planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah grapes on Howell Mountain’s steep hillsides, naming his winery Souverain. Subsequent Napa Valley greats also tended the land; before starting
In 2020 the Burgess family passed the baton to Gaylon Lawrence, Jr., upholding a 150-year tradition of family ownership. Gaylon entrusted the legacy of the Howell Mountain vineyard to winemaker, Meghan Zobeck to honor the heritage of the Napa Valley through regenerative farming practices that will preserve the health of the vines and the “magic” of the wine from generation to generation.
From the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted the Sorenson Vineyard to the present day, the estate strives to produce wines of elegance and finesse that honor its deep roots in the Napa Valley.
2016 Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
NAPA
VALLEYFirst planted in 1872 by Swiss-Italian immigrants and named after Bill Sorenson, one of the longest working winemakers in Napa Valley history who completed 41 consecutive vintages at Burgess.
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The Sorenson vineyard is the beating heart of the Burgess estate. Connecting past to present, this vineyard is carved into the western-facing slopes overlooking Napa Valley and surrounded by pines and redwoods.
Produced from the oldest vines in our Sorenson Vineyard, this Cabernet Sauvignon had a nearperfect growing season. Flavors of caramelized blackberry and dried black plums are complemented by earthy aromas of cedar, baking spices, and savory aromatics of rosemary, thyme, and a subtle dash of mint.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 27 acres
Elevation: 800–1,000 feet
Vine Age: 32–40 years
Soil: Konocti Series Volcanics, densely compacted volcanic ash
Cultivation: CCOF organic certification and Demeter Biodynamic certification
Varietal Composition & AVA
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec | Napa Valley AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged 30 months in 30% new French Oak barrique, 70% neutral French Oak barrique
ABV 14.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
A unique collaboration between Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. and Winemaker Nico Cueva, Haynes is a historic vineyard producing wines with a sense of place that tell the story of the land. Focusing on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Haynes Vineyard wines are made from vines planted in 1968 in the heart of the Coombsville AVA.
The historic Haynes Vineyard, originally purchased by James Whitford from Nathan Coombs in 1866, is comprised of a 43-acre parcel and includes 27 acres planted to vine. A lower elevation site with a sightline to the San Pablo Bay, this microclimate is distinguished by cooler temperatures, with winds and marine fog often billowing through and lingering amongst the rows of vines. One of Napa Valley’s most treasured sites capable of producing wines of generous structure with fresh acidity and minerality, the vineyard designate wines enclosed here are made with intent, showcasing the symbiotic relationship between the prehistoric oceanic soils of Coombsville and the decades-old vines firmly rooted there.
Cueva sat down with James Suckling to discuss "about the uniqueness of making wines in Coombsville and how their latest chardonnays turned out." View the conversation and tasting here.
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"I remember vividly the first time I walked the Haynes Vineyard. With it’s 60 -year-old gnarly vines and rocky soils, it had an immediate impact. Now, four years later our team is releasing our first wines from this noble site."
CARLTON MCCOY, LAWRENCE WINE ESTATES CEO
2020 Corazon Chardonnay
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The crown jewel of the Haynes Vineyard, the Corazon Chardonnay is sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard.
Intensely aromatic wine with minerality and density similar to great Burgundy, it is crafted from the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Napa Valley. Modeled after Burgundy of the late 80s and 90s, the wine is the ultimate expression of the vineyard.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 acres
Vine Age: 57 years
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth
Cultivation: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Coombsville, AVA
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POINTS
ABV
12.95%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2020 Forgeron Chardonnay COOMBSVILLE
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Old Vine Chardonnay produced from the Haynes Vineyard, planted in 1968 .
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 acres
Vine Age: 57 years
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth
Cultivation: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Coombsville, AVA
ABV 12.9% Pack Size
The vineyard site produces mineral driven wines from the coolest microclimate in the Napa Valley. Reminiscent of Burgundian style Chardonnay, the Haynes Forgeron Chardonnay is made to age for many years to come. POINTS
2020 Vigneron Chardonnay
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Produced from 30-year-old vines, the youngest on the site, this Chardonnay expresses great pedigree and sense of place.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 acres
Vine Age: 31–35 years
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth
Cultivation: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Coombsville, AVA
A light and fresh wine from the Haynes Vineyard, the Vigneron Chardonnay shows mineral-tense expression of the site.
2021 Forgeron Pinot Noir COOMBSVILLE
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Floral, spicy, and aromatic, it has the structure of Burgundy but with sun-kissed fruit that rounds out the palate.
Planted in 1968 with Louis Martini clones, these vines can live in the world of restraint even in years with heat spikes. Whole cluster style Pinot Noir with subtle oak aging. Higher acidity due to the cool vineyard site produces a fully ripe and balanced Pinot Noir.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 acres
Vine Age: 55 years
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth
Cultivation: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | Coombsville, AVA
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POINTS
2021 Forgeron Syrah
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The wines are naturally fermented, gently pressed, and aged in neutral foudre. Beautiful denseness and texture without the expression of over-ripe character.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 acres
Vine Age: 55 years
Soil: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth
Cultivation: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Syrah | Coombsville, AVA
ABV
A pure expression of Syrah, this wine is all about the terroir following the tradition of great Syrahs of Rhone.
Family owned since its founding in 1961, Heitz Cellar’s legacy runs deep. It is widely considered a winery legend, having played a major role in shaping the history of Napa Valley winemaking. In the late 1950’s, pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated wines, including Napa Valley’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. Sixty years of the Heitz family’s dedication to viticulture, stewardship, and classic winemaking have maintained the winery’s notoriety as a benchmark amongst its peers in California and Europe.
In April 2018, Heitz Cellar entered an exciting new chapter as this rich legacy was passed into the hands of the Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values of fine winemaking made it a perfect match. The wines are
made with an unwavering dedication to quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, and a responsibility to the sustainability of Napa Valley.
This allows an incredible breadth of diversity in terroir, and the ability to craft wines that are a pure representation of place. Within the estate’s iconic stone cellar lie library vintages that are a testament to the aging ability of Heitz Cellar's signature style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Heitz Cellar features prized estate vineyards planted in six of Napa Valley’s sub-appellations: Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Oak Knoll District, and Calistoga.
Legacy Offer
This fall, we’re proud to present a Legacy Collection from Heitz Cellar, showcasing exceptional library wines in a rare opportunity to experience firsthand the history of Napa Valley. Featuring vintages stretching
back to 1988, as well as iconic single-vineyard bottlings that are a vital part of Heitz Cellar history, these wines exemplify the longevity and quality of vineyards and viticulture from this remarkable winery.
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1988 MARTHA’S, 1996 NAPA & 1994 BELLA OAKS
Pack Size 6/750mL (2 of each)
1988 MARTHA’S VINEYARD TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Oakville
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
1996 NAPA VALLEY TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Napa Valley
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Legacy Offer Vertical Pack 2
1994 BELLA OAKS TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Napa Valley
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
1989 MARTHA’S, 1991 NAPA & 1999 BELLA OAKS Pack Size 6/750mL (2 of each)
1989 MARTHA’S VINEYARD TECHNICAL DEAILS
Appellation Oakville
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV 13.5%
1991 NAPA VALLEY TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Napa Valley
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
13.5%
1999 BELLA OAKS TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation Napa Valley
Varietal Composition 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV 14.2%
2003 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon RUTHERFORD
The Trailside Vineyard is located at the base of the Vaca Mountain range along the eastern edge of Rutherford, and has been farmed organically by Heitz Cellar since 1984 .
As the Conn Creek shifted over millennia, it deposited a mosaic of diverse soils, contributing to the distinct terroir. The Trailside Vineyard is nestled between Silverado Trail and Conn Creek on the fertile, eastern side of the Rutherford appellation. Heitz Cellar incorporated the vineyard into its estate in 1984, and it has been a vital part of their program since. The 2003 vintage is known for its richness and concentration, and is drinking beautifully as it enters its second decade.
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While many who visit the Napa Valley come to know the tapestry of vineyards and villages cradled between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, few have an opportunity to explore the rugged hills and forested peaks of Howell Mountain.
It is there, on the precipitous slopes of Howell Mountain, that Ink Grade Estate has clung since 1873. Ascending to an elevation of 2,200 feet, the climb to Ink Grade is a feat unto itself. Early pioneers of the Napa Valley established ranches on the remote eastern side of Howell Mountain in the mid 1800’s. The vineyards here contain a unique energy — bound in layers of volcanic soil, latent and patiently waiting to be discovered, it is a terroir capable of producing concentrated, distinct wines.
There is incredible potential in this lofty site blanketed by 30-year-old vines grasping onto volcanic tufa soils. The site exemplifies what makes Howell Mountain so special, with nearly every aspect and angle that one vineyard can possess displayed in a plethora of unique and dynamic
parcels. This unique setting, with its wild nature, makes it possible to create something truly rare.
Today, the Ink Grade Estate Vineyard lies in the northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA in Napa Valley. The vines are planted on narrow terraces of earth cut into steep slopes.
To do so takes patience, reverence, and care: allowing the fruit to flourish through biodynamic farming, extended maceration, long élevage, and low intervention winemaking practices. Ink Grade Estate was recognized in 2023 as the largest Demeter Certified Biodynamic ranch in Napa County, with 220 acres under vine (of the 750 acre property) gaining certification in 2022
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The intent is to capture the wild purity of the mountain and the structure of its rugged terrain in wines both elegant and robust.
2018 Andosol
NAPA VALLEY
The Andosol draws inspiration from the historic field blends of California. Each year this cuvée is crafted to best express the unique mountain terroir comprised of volcanic rock and ash formed in the Miocene era almost five million years ago.
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Undoubtedly, this site and the inherent stress it lends to grape growing saturates the grapes with intensity and depth. A unique perspective of the Ink Grade Estate, this polished and bold wine is meant to be enjoyed in its youth but will also age incredibly well.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Cultivation: Biodynamically farmed and Certified Organic
Varietal Composition & AVA
89% Zinfandel, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, AVA
Aging Regimen
8 months in oak tanks, 24 months in foudre and barrel (70% new)
ABV 14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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NAPA VALLEY
Crafted from Ink Grade's highest elevation parcels, vines are hand-selected to express the purity and pedigree of this vineyard.
The wine is made using gentle processing techniques throughout fermentation, employing less new oak and larger aging vessels. The resulting wine is profound and possesses tension while remaining fresh and bright. A distinctive artifact of place, Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a grand cru of Howell Mountain.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Cultivation: Biodynamically farmed and Certified Organic
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, AVA
Aging Regimen
8 months in oak tanks, 24 months in barrel (85% new)
ABV 12.57%
Pack Size 6/750mL
Racines is a collaboration by two classic houses from France, led by vignerons Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne.
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The project is the first venture for Étienne and Rodolphe beyond France and represents the coming together of all that is wonderful about Burgundy, Champagne and California. Winemaker Ryan Hannaford has joined the team, and together with Sieve makes terroir driven, elegant, and balanced wines in the new world.
to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills in California.
The team came together to join their individual experiences in hand-crafting wines of purity and transparency
2020 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS
The Racines Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay is sourced from several compelling and historical sites in the region, including the Wenzlau Family Vineyard and Rancho la Viña Vineyard.
Wenzlau Vineyard, which is part of their Racines’ estate holdings, sits surrounded by Rita’s Crown, Mt. Carmel, and Sea Smoke Vineyards, on a steep, dramatic hillside just above the Santa Ynez River and across from the famed Sanford & Benedict Vineyard.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Aging Regimen
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons and 228L barriques, resulting in about 10% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional five months of cellaring.
Élevage
11 months – 10% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel
Pack Size 6/750mL
2020 Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Aging Regimen
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 20% new oak on the wine. After nearly a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional five months of cellaring.
Élevage
11 months – 20% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel
Pack Size
6/750mL
This newest single vineyard chardonnay is sourced solely from the Wenzlau Vineyard, an estate holding.
2020 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS
Both North facing, the first sits atop the vineyard looking out over the Sta. Rita Hills on very rocky soils, in an extremely exposed and windy perch. The second, a little lower and with more soil, sits just to the east and is protected by the hilltop the other piece sits on.
TECHNICAL
Vineyard Details
DETAILS
Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam, Tierra sandy loam
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Aging Regimen
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 25% new oak on the wine. After just under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional six months of cellaring.
Élevage
11 months – 25% new French oak – 7 months in stainless steel
Pack Size
6/750mL
From the quickly-becoming-famous plantings to the western end of Santa Rosa Road, Racines is lucky to work with two parcels of Chardonnay from the Bentrock vineyard.
2020 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Elder chert & shale over clay
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Aging Regimen
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons, 350L barrels and 228L barriques, resulting in about 30% new wood on the wine. After a little under a year in barrel, the wines and all the lees were moved to tank for an additional seven months of cellaring. Fermented using all native yeasts.
Élevage
11 months – 30% new French oak – 7 months in stainless steel
Pack Size
6/750mL
From the famous Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this wine is exclusively from the historic parcel of original plantings dating back to 1971 .
2020 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
STA. RITA HILLS
These sites consist of varying soil types from sandy loam to clay loam, chert, and shale. This is a wine that best represents the potential of the region as a whole, incorporating fruit from La Encantada Vineyard, La Rinconada Vineyard, Rancho la Viña Vineyard and Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: La Mesa Vineyard, La Encantada
Vineyard, La Rinconada & Sanford & Benedict
Vineyard
Soil: Gazos clay loam over shale
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Aging Regimen
On average, 50% whole cluster is retained during fermentation using native yeast. Fermentation is managed with a combination of foulage and pigeage for about three weeks before being put to 228L barriques for elevage.
Élevage
17 months – 15% new French oak
Pack Size
6/750mL
The Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir comes from vineyards that lie on the Santa Rosa Road corridor of the Santa Rita Hills, all of which are farmed using organic practices.
2020 Sainte Rose Pinot Noir
STA. RITA HILLS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam, Gaza clay with white chert
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Élevage
18 months – 25% new French oak
Aging Regimen
In the cellar, 50% whole cluster was retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques.
Pack Size 6/750mL
The Sainte Rose Pinot Noir pays homage to the French roots of this California winery, named after the French translation of “Santa Rosa.”The vineyard sites for this cuvée’s first bottling are all located off Santa Rosa Road, or its French translation, Sainte Rose.
2020 La Rinconada Pinot Noir
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STA. RITA HILLS
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Aging Regimen
In the cellar, two thirds whole cluster is retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques, with thirty percent new barrels, for 19 months before bottling. Fermented using all native yeasts.
Élevage
19 months – 30% new French oak
Pack Size
6/750mL
the upper plantings at the La Rinconada Vineyard, neighboring the famous Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, consisting of deep, dark, rocky soils.This is a selection of Mt. Eden cuttings that Richard Sanford brought down from Northern California years ago.
2020 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir STA.
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RITA HILLS
A combination of three parcels throughout the famous Sanford & Benedict vineyard.
Two of the plantings, from the 70s and 80s, are responsible for the dark, deep core of this wine. The third piece, a small fermentation of Block 13, the original, own-rooted plantings from 1971, brings elegance and floral lift.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Botella clay loam full of chert & shale
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Aging Regimen
In the cellar, over two thirds whole cluster is retained and fermented with a combination of foulage and pigeage before being put to 228L barriques, with thirty percent new barrels, for 19 months before bottling. Fermented using all native yeasts and 75% whole cluster.
Élevage
19 months – 30% new French oak
Pack Size
6/750mL
Grand Reserve Sparkling STA. RITA HILLS
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This wine is sourced from Wenzlau Family Vineyard, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, La Rinconada Vineyard and Bentrock Vineyard. The varying soil types of these three distinct sites lead to an elegant, expressive wine with great minerality and length.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam, Grazas clay loam, Tierra sandy loam
Cultivation: Farmed using organic methods
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Bottle Details
Dosage: 4.5 g/L (Extra Brut)
Bottled: May 2020
Disgorged: May 2022
Aging Regimen
The grapes were manually harvested into small bins and pressed as whole bunches with soft and slow pressing. The wines were aged in bottle for 30 months on lees, with no fining or filtration.
Pack Size
6/750mL
The Grand Reserve cuvée is a sparkling Blanc de Blanc traditional method consisting of 100 % Chardonnay, crafted with the influence of Rodolphe Péters.The 2019 vintage base also includes 25% Reserve wines from the 2017 and 2018 harvests, and blends various terroirs from the Sta Rita Hills.
In 1943, Fred McCrea and his wife, Eleanor, stumbled onto a 168-acre plot of land hidden away on the slopes of Spring Mountain, which they purchased and later named Stony Hill Vineyard. With their love for French white wines combined with the ideal growing conditions of their property, the McCreas built the first post-prohibition winery in 1951 and released their inaugural vintage the following year. Stony Hill’s terroir and climate mirrored that of Burgundy, made of volcanic mountain soil with a limestone sub-layer and a northeast-facing hillside, making it perfect to craft their preferred style of Chardonnay. Some would later refer to Stony Hill as “America’s greatest white wine estate.”
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Over the years, the McCreas planted more European white varietals including Pinot Blanc, Johannesburg Riesling and later Gewurztraminer and Semillon. It wasn’t until 2009 that Stony Hill began producing red wine made of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
In 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family to own the historic estate. Under the watchful eye of managing partner, Carlton McCoy Jr., Stony Hill has taken careful steps to preserve its legacy in the Napa Valley, keeping the integrity of the land and winemaking style intact. The estate vineyards continue to be farmed organically and focus on sustainable vineyard cultivation, while careful attention is put forth to honor the past and embrace the future of Stony Hill.
“Stony Hill has been making small amounts of cabernet sauvignon since 2009 in a restrained, classical style that I love."
ERIC ASIMOV, NEW YORK TIMES
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon showcases vines from the crown of the property on Spring Mountain.
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Even in its youth, the wine carries bold floral qualities from violets and sandalwood, as well as rich fruit traits of Bing cherry and huckleberry. This wine sits forward on the palate and exhibits a full mouthfeel with crunchy mountain and oak tannins. While the berries’ essence shines through, you are left with fresh-cut leather finish. Incredible now and will age beautifully for years to come.
Aging Regimen
Aged 18 months 25% New French Oak puncheons, 75% Neutral French and Hungarian Oak
Organically farmed, biodynamic
ABV
14.1%
Pack Size 6/750mL
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“The wines of Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye have amazing precision, minerality and a fresh lightning bolt of flavor that can only come from the heart of Sancerre.”
SCOTT DIAZ
Senior Vice President Global Brand Strategy & Marketing
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Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye is located in Saint-Satur, a village in the heart of Sancerre with winegrowing origins dating back to the 11th century. Saint-Satur is famous for its ancient abbey and its Silex (flint) terroir on the hillsides bordering the Loire river.
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The domaine has been helmed by the Mollet family for several generations. Winemaker Florian Mollet has been managing it since 2000, building a modern cellar and expanding the family estate to 42 acres. Each parcel is vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks to maintain site specificity. The domaine holds 12 parcels total in Sancerre, with 24 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and nearly 4 acres of Pinot Noir. Their parcels in PouillyFumé are made up of nearly 15 acres of Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are fresh, textured and refined, with a distinct minerality that is indicative of the soil.
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Silex is a coveted soil type, found in only 15 % of the vineyards in Sancerre, that produces wines with brilliant minerality, acidity and precision with trademark smoky notes.
2022 Pouilly-Fumé
POUILLY-FUMÉ AOC
This wine is made from a blend of 4 parcels in the village of Boisgibault and Tracy-sur-Loire, which is where the Mollet family is originally from.
The 2022 vintage was relatively smooth, but dry until June brought some rain. A dry, hot summer kept vines disease-free and delivered an earlier harvest of high quality. With its silky texture and compelling freshness, minerality and citrus character, this Pouilly-Fumé is an authentic expression of the terroirs of this appellation.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Pouilly-Fumé AOC
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Vineyards: Four parcels in Boisgibault and Tracy-sur-Loire close to the Loire River
Vine Age: 15 to 25 years
Soil: Kimmerigian marls, clay, sand and loam
Maturation
6 months aging on lees with frequent stirrings to conserve aromatic freshness and impart a smooth structure; no malolactic conversion; unoaked
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV
13%
Pack Size
12/750mL
Sancerre Region
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The Sancerre wine region stretches across magnificent hillsides, the result of a turbulent geological history, that today offer optimal growing conditions for the vines. The combination of soil, particularly the desirable Silex flint, and climate enables the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen slowly and reach full phenolic maturity and expression.
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2022 Sancerre Blanc
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SANCERRE AOC
This Sancerre Blanc is one of the benchmarks of Silex (flint) terroir and is sourced from parcels located around the villages of Saint-Satur, Sancerre, Bannay, Ménétréol and Thauvenay.
Florian Mollet is very selective of the bunches during harvest and carefully maintains cooler temperatures during vinification to preserve and highlight the freshness and salinity in the finished wine. This opulent cuvée offers abundant citrus, floral and flint aromas complemented by elegant acidity from the Silex.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Vineyards: Nine south-facing parcels in the villages of Saint-Satur, Sancerre, Bannay, Ménétréol and Thauvenay
Vine Age: 15 to 25 years
Soil: Silex (flint)
Maturation
6 months aging on lees with frequent stirrings to conserve aromatic freshness and impart a smooth structure; no malolactic conversion; unoaked
Varietal Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV
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13%
Pack Size
12/750mL
2020 Sancerre Rouge
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SANCERRE AOC
This wine brilliantly reflects the subtle nuances of Pinot Noir and fine minerality with delicate aromas of berries and subtle flint. Florian Mollet uses green harvesting to limit yields and concentrate aromatic character. The clusters are fully de-stemmed before one week of maceration. Cap punching and pump overs ensure a slow and delicate development of structure.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Vineyards: Four estate parcels located around the villages of Saint-Satur and Sancerre
Vine Age: 20 to 45 years
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Soil: Silex (flint)
Maturation
20% is aged in oak barrels sourced from the local forests (Bertranges forest)
Varietal Composition
100% Pinot Noir
ABV
13%
Pack Size 12/750mL
The Sancerre Rouge is an excellent alliance of Pinot Noir and Silex (flint) terroir.
La Chablisienne is celebrating 100 years of winegrowing across a mosaic of exclusive vineyards in Chablis.
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The winery is rooted in a pioneering spirit, creating pure, minerality driven wines of exquisite quality. Today, La Chablisienne spans 270 winegrowing families and 1,200 hectares of superior vineyard holdings and is known for producing some of the top wines in Chablis.
Chablis produces some of the most distinctive and sought-after Chardonnay in the world. The
region’s unique Jurassic era Kimmerigian soils bestow mouthwatering minerality. La Chablisienne farms a diverse array of vineyards across the four appellations – Grand Cru, 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis – so the wines truly represent the essence of each unique location. The winery’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated through a variety of programs implemented at all levels of the company which produce high quality wine while respecting and protecting people and vineyards by optimizing consumption and reducing carbon footprint. By 2025, La Chablisienne plans to have 100% of its vineyards HVE3-certified and 75% will be Terra Vitis-certified.
Vinification for all wines is performed to maintain the nuances of each particular terroir, which is accomplished through cold settling before fermentation and conducting primary and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks. These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality.
This family-owned cooperative was established in 1923 by a group of growers with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as providing influence and advocacy for its members.
Vintage Report 2019
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2019 was a vintage of extremes with frost in May and heat waves during harvest. Rain and cool, damp weather during flowering led to millerandage. As a result, yields were lower than average, down 20%.
Summer drought and severe heat led to concentration in both flavor and acid in the berries, which ultimately delivered complex, rich and flavorful wines with good acidity.
2019 Les Fourneaux
CHABLIS 1ER CRU AOC
Les Fourneaux, which translates to the stoves, was named in the 16th century to reference the superb sun exposure and resulting warmth this vineyard receives.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
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Vineyards: Right bank of Serein; south and east exposure
Elevation: 178–225 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian subsoil, with alternating marls and marl limestone, overlaid with a thin clay and pebble topsoil
Vine Age: 25 years average
Maturation
14 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% oak barrels (no more than 40% new oak)
Composition
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100% Chardonnay
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
The wines from this terroir are generous and fruity with fine minerality and balanced acidity.
2019 Vaillons 1 er Cru
CHABLIS 1ER CRU AOC
This flagship premier cru was one of the first to be classified on the left bank of the Serein River. The vineyard benefits from morning sun and shallow but sticky clay top soil with compacted limestone slabs below. The result is grapes that ripen early and finished wine with intensity, tension and mouthwatering minerality.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
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Vineyards: Left bank of Serein River; southeast exposure
Elevation: 190–248 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, deposits of compacted limestone slabs that lie under a thin layer of clay topsoil
Vine Age: 30 years average
Maturation
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 and 400 liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)
Composition
100% Chardonnay
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
Vaillons takes its name from the Latin “vallis,” which means little valley.
François Legras was born into a family with four centuries of grape growing experience in Chouilly and by age 16 was learning the skills of vine-grower and cellar-master from his father. Together with Brigitte Legras, née Haas, Champagne Legras & Haas was established in 1991, and today is run by their three sons, Olivier, Rémi and Jérôme.
Chouilly is the northern-most Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs, whose coveted vineyards produce the finest Champagnes. The Legras-Haas family cultivates 18 hectares of vines, comprised of 35 parcels, throughout the village of Chouilly, which offers an extraordinary diversity of chardonnay styles. The family owns additional vineyard properties in Vitry (southeast of Côte des Blancs) and Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar. In total the family farms almost 37 hectares in these outstanding terroirs.
For their compelling and lauded blends tier, including Intuition Brut, Brut Rosé and Exigence, the family uses both estate and fruit purchased from long-time partners in Aÿ and Leuvrigny.
The Legras family act as stewards of their vines, respecting and maintaining the ecosystem so together they may deliver dynamic wines that are aromatic, graceful and approachable in their youth and retain poise and freshness while developing complexity and depth with age.
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All the Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs wines from the non-vintage Brut to the vintage single-vineyard Les Sillons are 100 % estate-grown.
Vintage Overview
2015
In 2015, spring felt like summer and summer was one of the hottest and driest on record. As a result, grape development slowed, yields declined and flavors concentrated. Harvest started September 7 and the musts showed a prominent and exotic aromatic profile: ripe lemon and very unique hints of physalis (golden berry).
This tropical character is unusual in Chouilly and it is supported by savory and saline notes, which give this vintage impressive balance and poise. In its slow evolution from beautiful juice to finished wine, vintage 2015 gained complexity, while the exotic aromas and typical freshness remain.
2015 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésime Brut CHAMPAGNE
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A Legras and Haas vintage reflects both the year and the place as it’s a single cru, estate-grown wine. To become a vintage wine, the year must deliver a certain austerity that promises aging potential and a touch of originality, an unusual character that makes it exceptional. While a millésime may come from any of the family’s parcels, most often it is largely comprised of grapes from their plots around Mont Aigu, which has an older chalk layer and delivers intensity, elegance, freshness and minerality in the finished wine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation: Champagne
Vineyards: Grand Cru Chouilly (100% Estate)
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Dosage: 6g/L
Total Acid: 6.3g/L
Bottled: April 2016
Disgorgement: April 2022
Maturation: 72 months on lees
“We choose vintages because they show real originality… a face of the village that is not present every year.”
JÉRÔME LEGRAS
2015 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Sillons Brut CHAMPAGNE
Les Sillons is the Legras brothers first single-vineyard project and the result of two decades of research in a single plot in northwest Chouilly, Derrière Partelaine. The name Les Sillons is a nod to the beauty of the land, as well as the hard work and perseverance in the vineyards. This wine is fully fermented and aged in 20 hectoliter oak foudre before secondary fermentation in bottle. The oak aging provides approachability in youth and complexity over time. Its incredible freshness, saline texture and austere structure promise an unforgettable tasting experience filled with emotions, intensity and honesty; a rarity.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Appellation: Champagne
Vineyards: Derrière Partelaine, most Northwestern plot in Grand Cru Chouilly (100% Estate)
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Dosage: 0g/L (1.9 g/L Residual Sugar)
Total Acid: 6.8g/L
Bottled: April 2016
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Disgorgement: April 2021
Maturation: 60 months on lees
ABV 12.5%
Pack Size 3/750mL
“The culmination of twenty years of experimentation in our most unique parcel.”
JÉRÔME LEGRAS
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“The vineyards of Cà Romé are the key to its quality, with the complexity and character of the wines coming from the ancient soils of their single-vineyard sites in the ridges of Serralunga d’Alba and the slope of Rio Sordo.”
ANDREW DEITZ Senior Vice President of Sales
Select Offerings From Italy
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Leading the portfolio today are the Marchesi Mazzei, brothers Francesco and Filippo, as well as Filippo’s son Giovanni, the 25th generation. While the family has always honored their legacy, producing acclaimed wines from their estate vineyards in Chianti Classico,
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the current generation has also expanded their holdings across Italy. The Belguardo wine estate in Maremma provides exciting expressions of both indigenous and international varietals, while Zisola in Sicily spotlights the rich heritage of the land and the potential of Nero d’Avola. Villa Marcello in Veneto, helmed by Giovanni Mazzei, is an ode to tradition and innovation in Prosecco. All of the estates are farmed with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability. This balance of preservation and evolution is rooted in the Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic family seat.
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Established in 1435 , the Mazzei family is one of Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties, having cultivated vineyards and crafted fine wine for over 6 00 years in Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico.
The Gran Selezione designation is for Chianti Classico’s finest wines, which must be made from 100 % estate grapes with minimum 30 months aging (at least 3 in bottle).
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The Mazzei family vineyards cover three adjoining Chianti Classico municipalities: Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda in Chianti.
Each of their three Gran Selezione wines are sourced from one of these zones and exemplifies the best of its region.
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Badiòla delivers elegance and freshness as its vineyard is among the highest in altitude in Chianti Classico and enjoys the cool air currents that are particular to the Radda in Chianti zone.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione DOCG
Vineyard: High altitude vineyard with lower temperatures and extended hangtime
Elevation: 1870 feet (570 meters)
Vine Age: 19 years
Soil: "Galestro" (Limestone) and "Arenaria" (Sandstone)
Clones: 3 clones + 3 massal selections
Varietal Composition
100% Sangiovese
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Maturation
16 months in French oak barrels (500L 30% new) followed by 5 months in concrete tanks
ABV 13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
La Badiòla, a 12th century Romanic church, overlooks the grapes for this single vineyard offering. The vineyard has the lowest temperatures among the Mazzei holdings, even in the height of summer. PRESS (2019
2015 Castello Fonterutoli
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Castello Fonterutoli is the essence of the Castello di Fonterutoli estate.
It was a forerunner, in 1995, of the Gran Selezione category – a cru of Sangiovese using multiple clones and massal selections of the grape, some of which are unique to the estate, and coming from parcels around Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione DOCG
Vineyards: The best plots around Fonterutoli with medium to high hilly positions
Elevation: 722–1804 feet (220–550 meters)
Vine Age: 15 to 30 years
Soil: Rocky Albarese soil, rich in limestone
Clones: 6 clones + 8 massal selections
Varietal Composition
92% Sangiovese, 8% Malvasia Nera and Colorino
Maturation
20 months in French oak barrels (60% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks
ABV 14.3%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2015 Mix 36
Mix 36 is the culmination of the family’s intensive research on Sangiovese.
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Over twenty years with a single experimental vineyard in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the family cultivated 36 unique biotypes of Sangiovese, including 18 massal selections coming from their oldest vineyards. The result is a pure-bred Chianti Classico Gran Selezione showcasing those 36 different biotypes of Sangiovese and delivering a complex and persistent wine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran
Selezione DOCG
Vineyard: A plateau with good sun exposure and wide diurnal shifts
Elevation: 1150 feet (350 meters)
Vine Age: 15 years
Soil: Clay-rich Alberese with abundant fossils
Clones: 18 clones + 18 massal selections
Varietal Composition
100% Sangiovese
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Maturation
18 months in French oak barrels (50% new) followed by 4 months in concrete tanks
ABV 14%
Cà Romé is a true family winery, nestled in the heart of Barbaresco. It was founded by Romano Marengo in 1980 after a 30-year career in the wine industry, during which he dreamed of making his own terroirdriven wines. Today it is run by Romano’s children, Winemaker Giuseppe Marengo and Director of Operations, Paola Marengo.
are matured in a mixture of Slavonian oak casks and barriques of varying sizes to emphasize balance in oak, fruit, and intensity. The rich body and firm tannins benefit from long bottle aging and will continue to develop for decades to come.
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As winemaker, Giuseppe upholds his father’s use of traditional methods with long fermentations to bring out the fruit’s natural properties. The wines
Cà Romé’s estate vineyards consist of three sites in Barbaresco and two vineyards in Serralunga D’Alba, which were inherited from Giuseppe’s grandmother, Maria di Brün. The Barbaresco vineyards are rich in marl soils that date back to the Tortonian-Messinian period, with a variety of mineral components that translate into the wines. The Serralunga D’Alba properties are also heavy in blue marl and are some of the oldest soils in Barolo. These two historic sites produce world-class, terroir-driven Barbaresco and Barolo wines that have quickly gained critical acclaim and a global reputation for excellence.
The Cà Romé philosophy is reflected in the name: Cà is short for casa, which means “home” and refers to Romano’s home and a winery that is run by a family, not a corporation.
2019 Barbaresco
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Pure Nebbiolo from the Chiaramanti vineyard in Barbaresco (under MGA Rio Sordo), planted in 1978 .
Its terrain originated in the Tortonian-Messinian era; rich in calcareous clay and magnesium, manganese and zinc, it is made of very fine particles that tend to form layers (silty marl). Therefore, it is highly erosive.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Orientation: South facing, Guyot-trained vines
Elevation: 280 meters (920 feet) above sea level
Vine Age: 45 years
Soil: Tortonian-Messinian soil, rich in very compact blue marl with elements like manganese, boron and zinc
Aging Regimen
Aged in medium-toasted French barrique for 12-15 months, then in second-use 25 hectoliter oak barrels for several more, totaling 2 years in wood. Afterwards, it is transferred to stainless steel vats to rest 3 months, followed by 10 more months in bottle before release.
2019 Barbaresco
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RIO
From the “sunny side”,
sörì in the
Piedmont
dialect, of the Rio
Sordo
cru, this estateowned 1.5 hectare plot is of the Nebbiolo Michet variety and is planted with a density of 5,000 vines per hectare, with a very low crop yield of 1.3 kg per vine.
The bouquet is ethereal and complex, with notes of wild roses, violets and licorice continuing to a silky, mouth-filling and structured palate. The Marengo family considers it one of their very finest efforts, which is already rewarding after just one year in bottle and will be even more exciting to taste after 3 to 15 years, especially in outstanding vintages.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Orientation: South and southwest facing
Elevation: 289–320 meters (948–1,049 feet) above sea level
Vine Age: 47 years
Soil: Called “White marl of Saint Agatha”— the soils in this vineyard date back to the Tortonian-Messinian period. Rich in elements like manganese, zinc and boron.
Aging Regimen
Aged 24 months in a mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 10 months aging in bottle before release.
Varietal Composition
100% Nebbiolo
ABV
14%
Pack Size
12/750mL
2018 Barolo
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This is a single-vineyard parcel planted in 1972 in the Serralunga cru under MGA Cerretta, renowned for its structure.
The clones are Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia, and the density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), with a very low crop yield of 1.3 kg per vine. ‘Rapet’ means small grape in dialect. In 1986, this vineyard was hit by a hailstorm, resulting in bunches with small grapes.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Orientation: South facing
Elevation: 310–371 meters (1,017–1,217 feet) above sea level
Vine Age: 51 years
Soil: Helvetian soil, compact calcareous clay alternates with sandy layers
Aging Regimen
Aged 24 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release.
2018 Barolo
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This single vineyard parcel was named after the Cerretta MGA, Serralunga d’Alba, and planted in 1961 with Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia covering 1.7 hectares ( 4.2 acres).
The density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), which yields an average yearly production of only 8,000 bottles. Harvested by hand in late October, the wine’s cellar life is 15 to 30 years, depending on vintage.
TECHNICAL
Vineyard Details
DETAILS
Orientation: South facing
Elevation: 310–317 meters (1,017–1,040 feet) above sea level
Vine Age: 62 years
Soil: Helvetian soil, rich in very compact blue marl
Varietal Composition
100% Nebbiolo
Aging Regimen
Aged 24 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release.
ABV 15.5%
Pack Size 12/750mL
United States
Napa Valley, California
BRENDEL
Young Leon Frizzante Rosé, Napa Valley
Everbloom Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Noble One Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Chorus Cuvée Blanc, Napa Valley
Chorus Cuvée Rouge, Napa Valley
Cooper’s Reed Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
BURGESS
Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Reserve Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
HAYNES VINEYARD**
Vigneron Chardonnay, Coombsville
Forgeron Chardonnay, Coombsville
Corazon Chardonnay, Coombsville
Forgeron Pinot Noir, Coombsville
Forgeron Syrah, Coombsville
HEITZ CELLAR
Quartz Creek Chardonnay, Oak Knoll
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford * / **
Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain * / **
Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville * / **
INK GRADE
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Andosol Red Blend, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
STONY HILL**
Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District
Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District
Sonoma Coast, California
MATT TAYLOR WINES
Komorebi Chardonnay, West Sonoma Coast *
Komorebi Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast *
Cuvée Kaela Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast *
Sta. Rita Hills, California
RACINES WINERY**
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
Grand Reserve Sparkling, Sta. Rita Hills
France
Burgundy
DOMAINE DE MONTILLE**
Côte de Nuits
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Vosne-Romanée 1 er Cru “Aux Malconsorts” *
Vosne-Romanée 1 er Cru “Aux Malconsorts Christiane” *
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1 er Cru “Aux Thorey” *
Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Saints-Juliens”
Côte de Beaune
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Monthélie Pinot Noir Vin Nature
Beaune 1 er Cru “Les Sizies” *
Beaune 1 er Cru “Les Perrières” *
Beaune 1 er Cru “Les Grèves” *
Pommard 1 er Cru “Les Pézerolles” *
Pommard 1 er Cru “Les Rugiens-Bas” *
Pommard “Les Cras”
Volnay 1 er Cru “En Champans” *
Volnay 1 er Cru “Les Mitans” *
Volnay 1 er Cru “Les Taillepieds” *
Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru *
Bourgogne Chardonnay *
Bourgogne “Le Clos du Château”
Beaune 1 er Cru “Les Aigrots”
Meursault 1 er Cru “Les Porusots” *
Meursault 1 er Cru “Les Perrières” *
Meursault “Saint-Christophe”
Saint-Aubin 1 er Cru “Les Remilly”
Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru “Les Folatières”
Puligny-Montrachet 1 er Cru “Le Cailleret” *
Puligny-Montrachet *
Chassagne-Montrachet
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru *
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru *
MAISON DE MONTILLE**
Chablis 1 er Cru “Les Fourchaumes”, Chablis
Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune
Pouilly-Fuissé “En Vergisson”, Mâconnais
LA CHABLISIENNE
Aligoté, Bourgogne Aligoté
Sauvignon de Saint-Bris, Saint-Bris
Chardonnay, Bourgogne Chardonnay
Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Pinot Noir ***
Pas si Petit, Petit Chablis ***
Le Finage, Chablis
La Pierrelée, Chablis
La Sereine, Chablis
Les Vénérables, Chablis
Grande Cuvée, Chablis 1 er Cru
Beauroy, Chablis 1 er Cru ***
Côte de Léchet, Chablis 1 er Cru
Fourchaume, Chablis 1 er Cru
Les Fourneaux, Chablis 1 er Cru
L’Homme Mort, Chablis 1 er Cru ***
Montmains, Chablis 1 er Cru
Vaillons, Chablis 1 er Cru
Vaulorent, Chablis 1 er Cru
Château Grenouilles, Chablis Grand Cru
Les Clos, Chablis Grand Cru
Champagne
LEGRAS & HAAS
Intuition Brut
Brut Rosé *
Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly *
Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly *
Exigence N° 9 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ
Exigence N° 10 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ
Blanc de Blancs Les Sillons Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly
Loire Valley
DOMAINE ROC DE L’ABBAYE
Sauvignon Blanc Val de Loire
Pouilly-Fumé
Sancerre Blanc
Sancerre Rouge
Italy
Chianti Classico
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI
Poggio Badiola, Toscana IGT
Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG
Ser Lapo, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Philip, Toscana IGT *
Castello Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG *
Vicoregio 36 , Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Badiòla, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Concerto di Fonterutoli, Toscana IGT
Siepi, Toscana IGT *
Maremma
BELGUARDO
Vermentino, Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC ***
Rosé, Toscana IGT ***
Codice V, Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore ***
Tirrenico, Maremma Toscana Rosso DOC
Tenuta Belguardo, Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva DOC
Piemonte
CÀ ROMÉ
Barbera D’Alba La Gamberaja DOC
Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG
Barbaresco Rio Sordo DOCG *
Barbaresco Maria di Brün DOCG
Barolo Rapet DOCG
Barolo Cerretta DOCG *
Prosecco Treviso
VILLA MARCELLO
Brut Millesimato, Prosecco Treviso DOC
Brut Rosé, Prosecco Treviso DOC
Extra Dry, Prosecco Treviso DOC
Sicilia
ZISOLA
Azisa, Grillo Sicilia DOC ***
Zisola Rosso, Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC
Achilles, Syrah Sicilia DOC ***
Effe Emme, Petit Verdot Sicilia DOC ***
Doppiozeta, Sicilia Noto Rosso DOC