Demeine Estates Spring 2024 Icon Offering

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Contents

U NITE D S TATE S

Burgess, Napa Valley........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley................................................................................................................................................................8 Ink Grade, Howell Mountain...................................................................................................................................................... 1 4 Matt Taylor Wines, West Sonoma Coast.................................................................................................................................. 1 6 Racines, Sta. Rita Hills................................................................................................................................................................. 1 8 Stony Hill, Spring Mountain...................................................................................................................................................... 2 3

FRANCE

Domaine de Montille, Burgundy............................................................................................................................................... 2 7 Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye, Sancerre.......................................................................................................................................... 3 6 La Chablisienne, Chablis............................................................................................................................................................. 4 1

ITA LY

Belguardo, Maremma.................................................................................................................................................................. 5 0 Borgo Conventi, Collio............................................................................................................................................................... 5 3 Boscarelli, Montepulciano.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 5 Cà Romé, Barbaresco................................................................................................................................................................... 5 8 Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico................................................................................................................................. 6 3 Villa Sandi, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene................................................................................................................................... 6 6

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P R A C T I C E S I C O N K E Y .......................................................................................... 6 8

P O R T F O L I O L I S T I N G ............................................................................................................................................... 6 9

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United States Napa Valley, West Sonoma Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

Select Offerings From The United States BURGESS

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HEITZ CELLAR

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INK GRADE

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M AT T TAY L O R W I N E S

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RACINES

MEGHAN ZOBECK

B R IT TA N Y S HE RWO O D

Winemaker, Burgess

Director of Winemaking, Heitz Cellar

M AT T TAY LO R

REID GRIGGS

Winemaker, Ink Grade & Matt Taylor Wines

Winemaker, Stony Hill

NICO CUEVA

BRIAN SIEVE

Winemaker, Haynes Vineyard

Winemaker, Racines

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N A PA VA L L E Y

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Burgess is among Napa Valley’s greatest historical estates.

yield the Cabernet Sauvignon wine he loved. Burgess acquired the Souverain estate in 1972 and hired Bill Sorenson as his chief winemaker, a role he held for 41 vintages, one of the longest tenures in the history

From the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted

of the Napa Valley.

the Sorenson Vineyard the late 1800s on Howell Mountain to the present day, the winery has

In 2020 the Burgess family passed the baton to

embraced the role and importance of nature in

Gaylon Lawrence, Jr., upholding a 150-year tradition

crafting elegant wines from its pedigreed vineyards.

of family ownership. Gaylon entrusted the legacy of the Howell Mountain vineyard to Winemaker

In 1943, Lee Stewart planted Cabernet Sauvignon

Meghan Zobeck, a leader in promiscuous and

and Petite Sirah grapes on Howell Mountain’s steep

regenerative farming, who produces high-quality,

hillsides, naming his winery Souverain. Subsequent

organic wines that are true reflections of the land.

Napa Valley greats also tended the land; before starting the historic Stag’s Leap and Grgich wineries,

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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

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2014 Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon NAPA VALLEY

The Sorenson Vineyard is the backbone of Burgess Cellars, first planted in the late 19th century.

This legendary single vineyard, first planted in the 1850s by the Poncettas at the foot of Howell Mountain, has been the source of some of the Napa Valley’s most storied wines. Owned by Lee Stewart of Souverain before being purchased by the Burgess family, the vines here date back to the 1980s and are on the same volcanic soils of Howell Mountain on west-facing steep terraces.

They receive an abundance of sun but are protected by the vine canopy and remain cool in the summer heat. Our Hillside Reserve was made with the intention to age.

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Varietal Composition & AVA

ABV

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot,

14.7%

2.5% Malbec, 2.5% Merlot | Napa Valley AVA Pack Size Aging Regimen

6/750mL

Aged 30 months in 30% new French Oak barrique, 70% neutral French Oak barrique

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2019 Alpinist Red Blend NAPA VALLEY

The name, Alpinist, is a nod to the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted the hillside where these grapes are grown.

Under the leadership of Winemaker Meghan Zobeck, Burgess is at the forefront of regenerative farming and promiscuous agriculture in Napa Valley. The focus of regenerative farming is on the overall health of the soil and vines. The vineyards are not tilled by tractor to achieve less soil disturbance, and weed control is managed by introducing sheep into the vineyard, allowing living roots to remain in the soil after grazing. Pests are managed naturally by encouraging raptors and owls to nest in the vineyard. Promiscuous farming aims to increase the variety of crops grown alongside the vineyard, including fruit and nut trees. Referred to as agricoltura promiscua in Italy, these farming techniques reintroduce biodiversity into the vineyard to create a thriving ecosystem that contributes to overall soil and vineyard health. These practices result in less intervention during the winemaking process and more expressive wines.

Alpinist is inspired by the historic cuvées of Bordeaux, where vignerons blended Syrah from the legendary hill of Hermitage with Cabernet Sauvignon from the Médoc. Syrah’s black olive and smoked meat notes are polished and refined by the graceful structure of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Varietal Composition & AVA

ABV

46% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon,

14.3%

8% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah | Napa Valley AVA

Pack Size 12/750mL

Aging Regimen Aged 28 months in 30% new French oak barrique, 70% neutral French oak barrique

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N A PA VA L L E Y

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Family owned since its founding in 1961, Heitz

quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley

Cellar’s legacy runs deep. It is widely considered a

fruit, and a responsibility to the sustainability of

winery legend, having played a major role in shaping

Napa Valley.

the history of Napa Valley winemaking. In the late

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.

1950’s, pioneering vintner Joe Heitz ushered in Napa’s modern era with his iconic, globally celebrated pure varietal, single-vineyard wines that can age for decades, including Napa Valley’s first vineyarddesignated Cabernet Sauvignon, the renowned Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard. Sixty years of the Heitz family’s dedication to viticulture, stewardship, and timeless post-prohibition style winemaking have

This allows for an incredible breadth of diversity

maintained the winery’s notoriety as a benchmark

in terroir, and the ability to craft wines that are

amongst its peers in California and Europe.

a pure representation of place. A proud leader in agricultural stewardship, 100% of the vineyards at

In April 2018, Heitz Cellar entered an exciting

Heitz Cellar are grown certified CCOF organic and

new chapter as this rich legacy was passed into the

Demeter certified biodynamic.

hands of the Lawrence family, whose deep roots in agriculture and commitment to the same core values

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of fine winemaking made it a perfect match.

Director of Winemaking Brittany Sherwood, who has been with Heitz Cellar for over 13 years, continues to produce wines with an unwavering dedication to

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2021 Quartz Creek Chardonnay OAK KNOLL DISTRICT

The Quartz Creek Vineyard is situated at the base of the Mayacamas mountains, in the northwestern-most portion of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.

This site takes its name from an abundance of quartzite found throughout the bedrock and upper layers of the soil. This material provides tension and energy, seldom seen in Chardonnay from the Napa Valley. The parcel sits at one of the northernmost locations, still capable of producing elegant and balanced Chardonnay. It is often blanketed with a thick layer of fog throughout the late evening and early morning, helping to temper the Mediterranean climate of the Napa Valley.

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Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Size: 44.1 Acres (10.47 Chardonnay)

Aged on the fine lees in large oak casks

Elevation: 90–100 feet

and barrels (20% new) for one year with

Vine Age: Chardonnay 5–6 years;

battonage performed regularly and an

reds 3 years

additional 6 months of bottle aging

Clones: Chard FPS 70, CS 685, 412, 169

before release.

Soil: Cortina stony loam, Haire loam (Chard), Clear Lake Clay loam, Bale Clay

ABV

loam (Cab)

12.0%

Training Method: Cane pruned, Elkhorn Pack Size Varietal Composition & AVA

6/750ml

100% Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District AVA

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2018 Vintage Stone Cellar Collection “…a moment we are lucky to witness once in a decade."

After the 2018s reached the optimum aging in barrel, I was able to taste each blend side by side and was struck by the type of balance, finesse, and classic structure each vineyard showcased. It was immediately reminiscent of the iconic vintages in our history and a moment we are lucky to witness

There are times when a vintage comes along that defines the artistry, craftsmanship, and patience of Heitz Cellar. Since our inception in 1961, we have released a handful of remarkable vintages with a special label featuring our historic Stone Cellar. This tradition began with the treasured 1974 vintage and now, as only the third winemaker in our long history, I am honored to have crafted the fifth vintage we are proud to adorn with a Stone Cellar label: the 2018 vintage.

once in a decade.

I am so pleased to debut this highly anticipated vintage featuring our three single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons: Trailside Vineyard, Linda Falls Vineyard and Martha’s Vineyard.

Thank you for being part of this special moment with us.

The 2018 growing season provided exemplary conditions that complemented the terroir of our single vineyard sites. Much needed winter rain, mild spring days, and an idyllic summer allowed our fruit to achieve rich layers of dimension and complexity.

Sincerely,

Brittany Sherwood DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING

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2018 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon OAKVILLE

Hidden in the shadows of the Mayacamas mountains on the alluvial fan of western Oakville, Martha’s Vineyard continues to embody the pedigree of being named the first single vineyard-designated wine in Napa Valley.

Farmed and vinified exclusively by Heitz Cellar over the last 50 years, Martha's Vineyard continues to set the standard for classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley.

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Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Size: 32 Acres

Aged for four years in combination oak

Elevation: 170–190 feet

casks, used and new French oak barrels,

Vine Age: 26–28 years

ranging from 228 to 12,000L, followed by

Clones: Field Selection from original

one year of bottle aging before release.

planting

Coopers: Mercier, Bordelaise, Marchive

Soil: Coombs gravelly loam, Bale clay loam, Perkins gravelly loam

ABV

Training Method: Cane pruned, Geneva

14.0%

Double Curtain Pack Size Varietal Composition & AVA

6/750ml

100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville AVA PRESS

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2018 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon HOWELL MOUNTAIN

Perched atop Howell Mountain, Linda Falls Vineyard has a unique topography that allows it to deliver a distinct expression of mountain terroir in our classic Heitz style.

The vineyard sits at roughly 1,500 feet above sea level with an abundance of volcanic material in the soil and bedrock. These conditions create an environment where Cabernet Sauvignon struggles and develops much thicker skins than we see from valley floor fruit. Aged for two years in our cellar followed by two years in bottle, this wine was aged for immediate pleasure and will continue to reward for the next 15+ years.

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Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Size: 7.4 Acres

Aged for three years in a combination of old

Elevation: 1,460–1,520 feet

and new French oak barrels, ranging from

Vine Age: 19 years

228 to 12,000 liters. Followed by two years

Clones: CS 337

of bottle aging before release.

Soil: Forward silt loam, Aiken loam

Coopers: Demptos, Treuil, Teonnellerie O

Training Method: Cane pruned, VSP ABV Varietal Composition & AVA

14.0%

100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain AVA

Pack Size 6/750ml

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2018 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon RUTHERFORD

Located at the base of the Vaca Mountain range along the eastern edge of Rutherford, the Trailside Vineyard captures the heart of Rutherford terroir, vinified in our classic Heitz style.

The well-drained volcanic soil of this parcel allows the vineyard to convey the essence of the growing season, year after year. Trailside consistently displays vibrant notes of rustic red fruit, rosemary, sage, and thyme, which are all supported by mouthwatering tannins and a soft, elegant finish. Aged for three years in our cellar followed by one year in the bottle, this wine was created with your immediate enjoyment in mind and will continually evolve over the next 20+ years.

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Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Size: 78 Acres

Aged for three years in a combination of

Elevation: 150–200 feet

oak casks, used and new French oak barrels,

Vine Age: 10–19 years

ranging from 228 to 12,000L, followed by

Clones: CS 4, 6, 7, 337, 412, 685, 29, 30,

one year of bottle aging before release.

5197. SB Musque, CF 327, 623

Coopers: Mercier, Bordelaise, Marchive

Soil: Cortina gravelly loam, BoomerForward-Felta Complex, Perkins gravelly

ABV

loam, Bale clay loam, Pleasanton loam,

14.0%

Yolo loam Training Method: Cane pruned, Elkhorn,

Pack Size

GDC, VSP

6/750ml

Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford AVA PRESS

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H O W E L L M O U N TA I N

BRAND INTRODUCTION

While many who visit the Napa Valley come to know

Today, the Ink Grade Estate Vineyard lies in the

the tapestry of vineyards and villages cradled between

northeast corner of the Howell Mountain AVA in

the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, few have an

Napa Valley, and is the appellation's first monopole

opportunity to explore the rugged hills and forested

estate. The vines are planted on narrow terraces of

peaks of Howell Mountain.

earth cut into steep slopes.

It is there that Howell Mountain's greatest classical

The intent is to capture the wild purity of the mountain and the structure of its rugged terrain in wines both elegant and robust.

estate, Ink Grade, 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.

To do so takes patience, reverence, and care:

The vineyards here contain a unique energy — bound

allowing the fruit to flourish through biodynamic

in layers of volcanic soil, latent and patiently waiting

farming, extended maceration, long élevage, and

to be discovered, it is a terroir capable of producing

low intervention winemaking practices. Ink Grade

concentrated, distinct wines.

Estate was recognized in 2023 as the largest Demeter

There is incredible potential in this lofty site

Certified Biodynamic ranch in Napa County, with

blanketed by 30-year-old vines grasping onto volcanic

220 acres under vine (of the 750 acre property)

tufa soils. The site exemplifies what makes Howell

gaining certification in 2022.

Mountain so special, with nearly every aspect and S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

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.

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2021 Sauvignon Blanc NAPA VALLEY

Sourced from a steep east facing mountain slope, these Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1996.

The well-drained volcanic soil forces the vines to dig deep into the bedrock for water. This exposure to the various layers of soils comprised of volcanic ash and rock renders a wine of incredible minerality and opulent complexity. Vigilant farming is practiced to retain aromatics while preserving the natural acidity. Use of concrete, stainless steel and large oak vessels marry textures and weight, and lees enhance the saline quality while longer pressing builds structure.

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Varietal Composition & AVA

ABV

100% Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley, AVA

12.5%

Aging Regimen

Pack Size

Aged 9 months in a combination of

6/750mL

concrete, stainless steel and french oak barrels (25% new)

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WE ST S ONOMA COA ST

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Matt Taylor Wines is eponymous for a reason; these

Winemaker Matt Taylor’s understanding of his

bottles contain an inimitable intersection of place

vineyards with their long, cool growing season

and viewpoint. A Sonoma County native from three

informs his whole-cluster-fermented Pinot Noir and

generations, Taylor has pursued wine knowledge

no-sulfur-added Chardonnay, and inspired him to

across the world, studying and working in Cádiz,

embark on planting Loire varietals for the future.

Burgundy, Hawkes Bay, Mendoza, Cafayate, the

These hand-painted bottles are defined by a poetic

Russian River Valley and Napa Valley.

purity – they are a love letter to the land that only Taylor could write.

It all led him to the same conclusion: wine should be as thorough an expression of place as possible.

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The hand-crafted wines from the West Sonoma Coast are produced from the Komorebi Vineyard, Japanese for “light filtered between trees”, perched just four miles from the Pacific Ocean.

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2019 Komorebi Chardonnay WEST SONOMA COAST

The 2019 Komorebi Chardonnay is produced from the Komorebi Vineyard, which sits 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the West Sonoma Coast.

The wine is 100% whole-cluster pressed, fermented in a concrete egg vessel, aged in neutral 600L Demi-Muids for 20 months, and further aged in bottle just under one year. The inspiration for the Chardonnay was to fully express the vineyard site, which is farmed by hand, organically and biodynamically. The 2019 vintage exhibits the best expression to date for this wine and is easily the greatest Chardonnay we have produced from the Komorebi Vineyard.

The 2019 growing season produced an exceptional vintage. We received ample rain in the spring which promoted great shoot growth, and due to our dry farming and permanent cover, the vineyard adapted incredibly well to the added water in the soil. This was followed by a temperate summer that was long and unhurried and at times, slow and cool. Patience paid off as the vineyard stayed free of mildew and allowed for a winemaker’s harvest to bring in the fruit when ready, not when forced.

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Vineyard Details

ABV

Size: 6.25 Acres

13.36%

Elevation: 900 feet Vine Age: 13 years

Pack Size

Soil: Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam

12/750mL

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | West Sonoma Coast AVA

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

Racines is a collaboration by two classic houses

The project is the first venture for Étienne and

from France, led by vignerons Étienne de Montille

Rodolphe beyond France and represents the coming

and Brian Sieve of Burgundy and Rodolphe Péters

together of all that is wonderful about Burgundy,

of Champagne.

Champagne and California. Winemaker Ryan Hannaford has joined the team, and together with

The team came together to join their individual experiences in hand-crafting wines of purity and transparency to create a range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills in California.

Sieve makes terroir driven, elegant, and balanced wines in the new world.

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Photo: (Left to right) Winemaker Ryan Hannaford, Co-Principal Brian Sieve, Co-Principal Etienne de Montille

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Grand Reserve Sparkling STA. RITA HILLS

The Grand Reserve cuvée is a sparkling Blanc de Blanc traditional method consisting of 100% Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage base also includes 50% reserve wines from the 2018 and 2019 harvests, and blends various terroirs from the Sta. Rita Hills.

This wine is sourced from Wenzlau Family Vineyard, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, La Rinconada Vineyard and Bentrock Vineyard. The varying soil types of these four distinct sites lend to an elegant, expressive wine with great minerality and length.

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Vineyard Details

ABV

Soil: Sorento loam, Grazas clay loam, Tierra

12.5%

sandy loam Pack Size Varietal Composition & AVA

6/750mL

100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA Dosage

4.0 g/L (Extra Brut)

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2021 Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

From the prominent plantings to the western end of Santa Rosa Road, Racines is lucky to work with two parcels of Chardonnay from the Bentrock vineyard.

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.

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Vineyard Details

Élevage

Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam, Tierra

11 months – 25% new French oak –

sandy loam

6 months in stainless steel

Varietal Composition & AVA

ABV

100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA

13%

Aging Regimen

Pack Size

The wines were fermented in a combination

6/750mL

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.

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2021 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 La Rinconada Vineyard.

Wenzlau Vineyard, which is part of 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.

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Vineyard Details

Élevage

Soil: Sorento loam

11 months – 20% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA

ABV 12.9%

Aging Regimen

The wines were fermented in a combination

Pack Size

of 500L puncheons and 228L barriques,

6/750mL

resulting in about 20% 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.

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2021 Wenzlau Vineyard Chardonnay STA. RITA HILLS

This wine is sourced solely from the Wenzlau Family Vineyard, an estate holding of Racines.

The vineyard is farmed using organic practices and 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.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Élevage

Soil: Sorento loam

11 months – 20% new French oak – 5 months in stainless steel

Varietal Composition & AVA 100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA

ABV 12.7%

Aging Regimen

The wines were fermented in a

Pack Size

combination of 500L puncheons, 350L

6/750mL

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.

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

In 1943, Fred McCrea and his wife, Eleanor,

Carlton McCoy Jr., Stony Hill has taken careful steps

stumbled onto a 168-acre plot of land hidden away

to preserve its legacy in the Napa Valley, keeping the

on the slopes of Spring Mountain, which they

integrity of the land and winemaking style intact.

purchased and later named Stony Hill Vineyard.

A hidden oasis encompassed solely by lush forestry, the high-elevation vineyard features an unparalleled view of the valley below.

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

The founders’ original home on the Estate has been

mountain soil with a limestone sub-layer and a

transformed into a stunning mid-century modern

northeast-facing hillside, making it perfect to craft

haven, inviting guests to experience the entrancing

their preferred style of Chardonnay. Some would

time capsule of Stony Hill.

later refer to Stony Hill as “America’s greatest white wine estate.”

S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

In 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family to own the pearl of Spring Mountain.

Under the watchful eye of managing partner,

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2019 Chardonnay SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

The classic Stony Hill Chardonnay from the storied Spring Mountain District Estate is produced from vines nestled on the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley.

Producing sought after, cellar-worthy Chardonnay for 70 years, Stony Hill offers structured, bright, and elegant wines, a style brilliantly captured in this vintage.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Vine Age: 31 years

Barrel aged in new and used French Oak

Varietal Composition & AVA

ABV

100% Chardonnay | Spring Mountain

13.9%

District AVA Pack Size Bottle Details

6/750mL

Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/L PH: 3.46

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France Burgundy, Chablis, Sancerre

Select Offerings From France DOMAINE

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MONTILLE

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ROC

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L’A B B AY E

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CHABLISIENNE

ESTELLE ROY

FLORIAN MOLLET

Cellarmaster, La Chablisienne

Proprietor & Winemaker, Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye

ETIENNE DE MONTILLE

Domaine de Montille

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

The reputation of Domaine de Montille is patiently

Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts and Clos de

earned; the family’s roots in Volnay stretch back to

Vougeot in 2005, and 12 hectares across Puligny-

the 17th century, and their winemaking in Burgundy

Montrachet in 2012.

began in 1750 with plots of Pinot Noir in some of the finest terroirs in the Côte de Beaune and Côte

The winery style remains distinctive, with an

de Nuits.

emphasis on whole cluster fermentations when possible, long macerations, punch-downs at the

In the ensuing centuries, many vineyards were sold,

peak of fermentation, and mostly neutral barrel

until 1947 when Hubert de Montille took over the

aging with measured influence from new oak.

family home and remaining premiere cru plots in Volnay. He brought new vision and steered the

While the wines of Hubert de Montille would often

winery towards bottling in-house with an emphasis

present austerely when young and open over time,

on terroir and traditional vinification. In 1983,

Each vintage is treated uniquely to focus on finesse, keeping alcohol levels low for longer aging times.

his son Étienne joined the team, and began comanaging with his father in 1995, when together they began organic conversion. A decade later, they also began practicing biodynamics, and in 2006 Étienne’s sister Alix joined as winemaker for

Étienne has adjusted vineyard management and

the domaine’s white wines. In 2012, the domaine became organic certified.

winemaking practices to create more accessibility

Over the 70 years since Hubert took the helm,

renowned, the winery is known as equal parts

Domaine de Montille’s vineyard holdings and

pioneer and benchmark.

while maintaining aging ability. Now internationally

range of wines have grown exponentially, while S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

maintaining the core style and values of the winery.

They now own 37 hectares of majority premier cru and grand cru vineyards throughout the Côte d’Or in 20 appellations, acquiring plots in Puligny Cailleret in 1993, Corton Charlemagne in 2004,

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202 1 V INTAG E R E P O R T

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy is going to be

the end, Domaine de Montille’s yield was down about

remembered for the severe frost in April, on April 6th,

60%. But what saved was the fact that many of the

7th, and 8th. There were two reasons for the severity of

Bourgogne vineyards hadn’t experienced bud break.

the frost. The first reason why it was so impactful was because in the third week in March, we had greater

Aside from yields being down, we were lucky that we

than 20°C weather for four or five days that propelled

didn’t experience the warm years that we had in 2018,

everything into cotton stage. All the buds that were in

2020, 2022 and 2023. Warm years like these combined

cotton stage with all cotton protector basically broke.

with the low yields create fruit that can be a bit more extracted, richer, and riper with more alcohol. We

By the time the April frost hit, they were in a two

had a cooler growing season, and with that cooler

and three leaf stage. You don't necessarily see the

growing season we had optimal alcohols, most landing

development of clusters at this stage, but internally it’s

at around 13%. Our pHs are nice and low and sharp,

in there and nearly ready to go. When you have those

meaning that the wines are super crunchy and crispy.

factors going on, it makes it quite complicated because

Overall, what I can say is that 2021 is actually going to

the temperatures went down to -6°C to -8°C for two

be an old school Burgundian lovers vintage. The whites

nights depending on where you were located.

are nice, acidic and bright and the reds are lighter, and less extracted.

All the typical frost deployments often found in Burgundy – fans, wire heating systems, or smoke

They're bright primary fruit and crunchy fruit, very

pots—didn’t offer the vines comfort during this

much a Burgundian Lovers classic vintage.

severity because it was so cold.

The 2021 vintage reminds me of a cross between 2013 These methods often used to help fight frost would be

and 2017, which are two vintages that didn't get a lot of

ok when it's -1°C to -2°C, but when it's -6°C to -8°C, it

fanfare from journalists, but drink really well in general

is just too severe for anything to take. Understandably,

and always have. They demonstrate bright primary

this impacted overall quantities significantly in the

fruit with good acidic profiles, which is what we see in

region. You will hear many vintners in Burgundy talk

the 2021 vintage debuting to you now.

about how they are down between 60 to 80%, and in

Featuring Brian Sieve, Technical Director & Winemaker Domaine de Montille

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Côte de Beaune 2021 Bourgogne Blanc TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

2021 Bourgogne "Le Clos du Château" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL 3/1.5L

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2021 Chassagne-Montrachet TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

2021 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 6/750mL 3/1.5L

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2021 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 6/750mL 3/1.5L 1/3L

2021 Meursault 1er Cru "Les Perrières" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 6/750mL 3/1.5L 1/3L

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2021 Meursault 1er Cru "Les Porusots" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

13% Pack Size 6/750mL 3/1.5L 1/3L

2021 Meursault 1er Cru "Saint Christophe" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

13% Pack Size 12/750mL 3/1.5L

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2021 Puligny Montrachet TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

2021 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru "Le Cailleret" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 6/750mL 3/1.5L

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Pulginy Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Folatières" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

13% Pack Size 6/750mL

2021 St Aubin 1er Cru "Les Remilly" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

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Mâconnais 2021 Pouilly Fuissé "En Vergisson" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

Chablis 2021 Chablis 1er Cru "Les Fourchaumes" TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

ABV

12.5% Pack Size 12/750mL

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

Domaine Roc de l’Abbaye is located in Saint-Satur,

Each parcel is vinified separately in small stainless

a village in the heart of Sancerre with winegrowing

steel tanks to maintain site specificity. The domaine

origins dating back to the 11th century.

holds 12 parcels total in Sancerre, with 24 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and nearly 4 acres of Pinot Noir.

Saint-Satur is famous for its ancient abbey and its

Their parcels in Pouilly-Fumé are made up of nearly

Silex (flint) terroir on the hillsides bordering the

15 acres of Sauvignon Blanc. The estate’s farming

Loire river.

practices, which have earned two certifications, focus on preserving the ecosystem, delivering quality

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.

and maintaining local heritage. The wines are fresh, textured and refined, with a distinct minerality that is indicative of the soil.

S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

The domaine has been helmed by the Mollet family for generations. Winemaker Florian Mollet has been managing it since 2000, building a modern cellar and expanding the family estate to 42 acres.

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2022 Antique Pouilly-Fumé P O U I L LY-F U M É

The L'Antique cuvées, sourced from specially selected old-vine parcels of the estate vineyards, use a combination of stainless vats and oak barrels to add texture and complexity.

This old vine Pouilly-Fumé is sourced from two south-facing Kimmeridgian marl estate parcels in Boisgibault, which was part of the original Mollet family estate 300 years ago. Florian Mollet classifies this vintage as ‘traditional’ with its fruity profile and excellent structure accompanied by a subtle minerality from the flint soils.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

2 Kimmeridgian marl estate parcels in

100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Pouilly-Fumé

Boisgibault located in Champ Gorde, one of the finest hillsides in Tracy-sur-Loire

ABV

13% Aging

8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels

Pack Size

from the Troncais forest with frequent

6/750mL

stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart a silky structure PRESS

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2022 Antique Sancerre Blanc SANCERRE

The L'Antique cuvées, sourced from specially selected old-vine parcels of the estate vineyards, use a combination of stainless vats and oak barrels to add texture and complexity.

This old vine Sancerre Blanc is grown in two south-facing Ménétréol plots planted to old rootstocks in white and black flint, which produces a powerful, ageworthy wine. Florian Mollet classifies this vintage as ‘traditional’ with its fruity profile and excellent structure accompanied by a subtle minerality from the flint soils.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

Old vine parcels in Les Beltins on the best

100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Sancerre

hillsides of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre ABV

13%

Aging

8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent

Pack Size

stirrings in order to conserve aromatic

6/750mL

freshness and impart an elegant structure PRESS

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2020 Antique Sancerre Rouge SANCERRE

The L'Antique cuvées, sourced from specially selected old-vine parcels of the estate vineyards, use a combination of stainless vats and oak barrels to add texture and complexity.

This old vine Sancerre Rouge is sourced from estate parcels in Sancerre and Saint-Satur where vine age is 70 years, which results in a wine with concentration and purity. Florian Mollet declares that 2020 was truly an exceptional year, as much for the climate and earliness of harvest as for the style and quality of the wines with their ripe red and black fruits and the dense and finely chiseled tannins.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

4 estate parcels located around the

100% Pinot Noir | AOP Sancerre

villages of Saint-Satur and Sancerre with Silex (flint) soil

ABV

13% Aging

75% of the wine was aged in 228-liter oak

Pack Size

barrels for 6–12 months

6/750mL

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2022 Sancerre Le Roc SANCERRE

Overlooking the historic village of Saint-Satur, Le Roc is sourced from the monopole Clos du Roc, a single-vineyard with favorable topography and pure silex soil.

This exceptional "Grand Cru” Sancerre Blanc is sourced from a singular parcel located in the middle of a south-facing hillside, an optimal location that delivers elegance, balance and tension – a dynamic wine. Florian Mollet classifies this vintage as ‘traditional’ with its fruity profile and excellent structure accompanied by a subtle minerality from the flint soils.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

Clos du Roc monopole on a south-facing

100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Sancerre

hillside above the winery and cellars in Saint-Satur featuring 40 year old vines

ABV

grown in pink, black and grey flint

13%

Aging

Pack Size

8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels

6/750mL

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BRAND INTRODUCTION

La Chablisienne just celebrated 100 years of

of each unique location. The winery’s commitment

winegrowing across a mosaic of exclusive vineyards

to the environment is demonstrated through a

in Chablis. This family-owned cooperative was

variety of programs implemented at all levels of the

established in 1923 by a group of winegrowers

company which produce high quality wine while

in Chablis with the goals of driving quality and

respecting and protecting people and vineyards

innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the

by optimizing consumption and reducing carbon

influence of its members. This winery is rooted in

footprint. By 2025, La Chablisienne plans to have

a pioneering spirit, creating pure, minerality driven

100% of its vineyards HVE3-certified and 75% will be

wines of exquisite quality. Today, La Chablisienne

Terra Vitis-certified.

spans 270 winegrowing families and 1,200 acres farmed and is known for producing some of the top

Vinification for all wines is performed to maintain

wine in Chablis.

the nuances of each particular terroir, which is accomplished through cold settling before fermentation and conducting primary and

Chablis produces some of the most distinctive and sought-after Chardonnay in the world.

malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks.

These elegant cuvées are known for their purity, energy and minerality.

S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

The region’s unique Jurassic era Kimmeridgian 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

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2021 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet CHABLIS

Côte de Léchet is an older vineyard site, originally owned by the Potigny monks who first planted Chardonnay in Chablis in the 12th century.

This left bank Cru sits above the village of Milly with steep southeast facing slopes that reach 38% grade in some places. Morning sun exposure allows the grapes from this terroir to ripen slowly and maintain their acidity, which delivers wines with intensity, a fine minerality and bright stone fruit character.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC

16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel

Vineyards: Left bank of Serein; southeast

tanks and 30% oak barrels (no more than

exposure with steep (38 % grade) slopes

50% new oak)

Elevation: 150–223 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating

ABV

marls and marl limestone along with

12.5%

deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Pack Size

Vine Age: 25 years average

6/750mL

Varietal Composition

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2021 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume CHABLIS

Fourchaume is one of the best-known Premier Cru vineyards with soils like those in the Grand Cru vineyards, which share the right bank of the Serein River.

Its southwest exposure provides excellent ripening conditions that lead to concentrated grapes with good acidity. This terroir is known for producing voluptuous, powerful wines featuring fruit, flint and a touch of iodine.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC

16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel

Vineyards: Right bank of Serein; southwest

tanks and 30% in 400L oak barrels (no more

and west exposure

than 50% new oak)

Elevation: 135–198 meters Soil: Deep soil – Kimmeridgian, with

ABV

alternating marls, including some red

12.5%

marls, and limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give

Pack Size

characteristic minerality

6/750mL

Vine Age: 32 years average Varietal Composition

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2021 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains CHABLIS

“Montmains is a gentle stroke, but with a sense of firmness, sometimes more vertical in its expression due to its special minerality.”

OLIVIER MASMONDET

Montmains is a long, narrow, left bank Premier Cru with windy, southeast exposure, 20% grade slopes and an aspect similar to that of Vaillons, which is the parallel valley to the north. The morning sun, wind and clay-based soil provide an elegant, structured wine with notable freshness.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC

14 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-

Vineyards: Left bank of Serein, southeast

steel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 — and

exposure

400-liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)

Elevation: 164–221 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating

ABV

marls and limestone along with deposits

12.5%

of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality; dense clay is

Pack Size

found on top of the marls

6/750mL

Vine Age: Between 25 to 50 years Varietal Composition

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2021 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons CHABLIS

Vaillons takes its name from the Latin “vallis,” which means little valley.

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 topsoil with compacted limestone slabs below. The result is grapes that ripen early and finished wine with intensity, tension and mouthwatering minerality.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC

16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel

Vineyards: Left bank of Serein River with

tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 and 400 liter

southeast exposure

oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)

Elevation: 190–248 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian with deposits of

ABV

compacted limestone slabs under thin

12.5%

clay topsoil Vine age: 30 years average

Pack Size 6/750mL

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay PRESS

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CHABLIS

2021 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent CHABLIS

Vaulorent is the only Premier Cru located on the Colline des Grand Crus (hill of the Grand Crus) with Grand Cru Les Preuses as its immediate neighbor.

While its soil matches that of the Grand Crus, Vaulorent has a slightly different aspect with exposure ranging from northwest to south. Ideal sun and the Grand Cru Kimmeridgian soil deliver a powerful, complex and elegant wine with classic minerality and a silky structure.

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Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC

16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel

Vineyards: Right bank of Serein next to

tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to

Grand Cru Les Preuses; southwest exposure

40% new oak)

Elevation: 159–216 meters Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating

ABV

marls and marl limestone along with

12.5%

deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality

Pack Size

Vine Age: 30 years average

6/750mL

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay PRESS

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CHABLIS

2021 Chablis Grand Cru Château Grenouilles CHABLIS

Sitting in the middle of the Colline des Grand Crus (hill of the Grand Crus) on the right bank of the Serein River, Grenouilles is the smallest of the Grand Crus and La Chablisienne owns over 75% of this climat.

The name, which dates from the early 14th century, is a reference to the frogs that visit the vineyard from the Serein in the spring. The topography of this climat is similar to Bougros with a steeper lower slope that flattens a bit towards the top of the cru. Geology together with its excellent south and southwest exposure deliver optimum ripeness and phenolic maturity, which yields generous wines with finesse, precision and strength—a complex tension gilded with minerality.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging

Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru AOC

16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel

Vineyards: Right bank of Serein at the

tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to

center of the hill of Grand Crus with

40% new oak)

southwest exposure Size: 7.5 hectares of 9 hectares are owned by

ABV

La Chablisienne

12.5%

Soil: The best Kimmeridgian, with marls and

marl limestone, and fossilized oyster shells

Pack Size

Vine Age: 40 years average with the oldest

6/750mL

vines planted in 1945 Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay PRESS

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Italy Barbaresco, Chianti Classico, Collio, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Maremma, Montepulciano

Select Offerings From Italy BELGUARDO

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BORGO

CONVENTI

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CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI

BOSCARELLI |

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ROMÉ

VILLA SANDI

M A Z Z E I FA M ILY

D E F E R R A R I CO R R A D I FA M ILY

Castello di Fonterutoli

Boscarelli

PAOLO CORSO

M A R E N G O FA M ILY

Winemaker, Borgo Conventi

Cà Romé

FRANCESCO AND FILIPPO MAZZEI

M O R E T TI P O L EG ATO FA M ILY

Belguardo

Villa Sandi

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MAREMMA

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Belguardo wines quickly gained global recognition for their quality and established the outstanding potential of the Maremma region.

Established in 1435, the Mazzei family is one of Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties and they have been cultivating vineyards and crafting fine wine for over 600 years, originally in Chianti Classico and now in Maremma, Sicily and Treviso as well. The Mazzei family purchased the land that became Belguardo in the mid-1990’s after an extensive search for

Today, customized organic practices that focus on

a property that provided the best conditions to

soil health, preservation of biodiversity and avoiding

express international and indigenous grape varieties.

pesticides protect the land and its people, and the

The estate’s hilly topography, diverse soils and

estate’s wines deliver complexity and concentration

proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea provide ideal

balanced with elegance and freshness.

conditions for high quality viticulture.

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The family embarked on an intense vineyard replanting program immediately after the purchase to ensure the right selection of varietals and clones for each plot where gradients range from 10% to 19% and calcareous, rocky soils vary in texture and water retention.

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MAREMMA

2021 Belguardo V MAREMMA

Belguardo’s prestige white wine is built to age like an iconic red.

Using specially selected vermentino clones, intentional terrain on the estate and a multistage winemaking process involving amphorae, steel vats and strategic skin contact, Belguardo V acquires great complexity and aging potential (12–15 years). The two Corsican clones give primary aromatics and the two Sardinian clones bring structure and savory notes.

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Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition

Appellation: Maremma Toscana DOC

100% Vermentino

Vermentino Superiore Vineyards: Estate plots on the hills between

ABV

Grosseto and Montiano with S-SW

12.8%

exposure, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea Elevation: 70–180 meters (230–426 feet)

Pack Size

Soil: Rocky, medium textured Arenaria

6/750mL

Aging

50% on the skins for 6 months, mainly in amphora; 50% "sur lies" in stainless steel, with weekly "batonnage" PRESS

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MAREMMA

2018 Tenuta Belguardo MAREMMA

Powerful but refined, this wine has garnered important accolades by experts in Italy and abroad.

The estate’s flagship wine, Tenuta Belguardo, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and is a reference point for Maremma Toscana DOC. The 2018 vintage was excellent from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective and the resulting wines balance freshness with richness and complexity.

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Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition

Appellation: Maremma Toscana Rosso

85% Cabernet Sauvignon,

Riserva DOC

15% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards: Estate plots between Grosseto and

Montiano, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea

ABV

Elevation: 70–130 meter (230–426 feet)

13.6%

Soil: Fine gravel of sandstone and limestone-

clay Alberese

Pack Size 6/750mL

Aging

18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 4 months in concrete tanks PRESS

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COLLIO

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Located in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region,

The structure and elegance of the Collio white

Tenuta Borgo Conventi was established in 1975

wines is also due to its ideal growing climate and

and was named in homage to the first monastery

location on the border of Slovenia and between

(“convento”) founded in the town of Farra d’Isonzo

the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, which features

on land donated by a noble family in the 17th

significant differences in daytime and nighttime

century. Borgo Conventi’s white wines hail from

temperatures, resulting in complexity. Tenuta Borgo

the winery’s oldest vineyards in the hills of Collio,

Conventi has been owned and managed by the

a DOC region known for producing exceptional

Moretti Polegato family since 2019.

and mineral-driven white wines due to its signature ponca soil series.

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This unique soil is composed of marl and sandstone and contains marine fossils.

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COLLIO

2020 Luna di Ponca DOC Collio Bianco COLLIO BIANCO DOC

Luna di Ponca is the flagship wine of Borgo Conventi, featuring the structure, elegance and texture that makes Collio DOC Italy’s premier white winemaking region.

This blend of Friulano, Chardonnay, and Malvasia shows freshness and minerality that result from hillside vineyards planted on ponca soils, with pronounced swings between daytime and nighttime temperatures that generate complexity and depth.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Varietal Composition

ABV

70% Friulano, 20% Chardonnay,

14%

10% Malvasia Pack Size Residual Sugar

6/750mL

2 g/L Acidity

5.6 g/L

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MONTEPULCIANO

BRAND INTRODUCTION

The Poderi Boscarelli estate is the true "cru" of

the Montepulciano appellation, which is situated in

Vino Nobile, nestled among olive groves, broom

the south of Tuscany, the alluvial soils and favorable

bushes and oak trees. From this terroir, generations

microclimate of the winery's vineyards are ideal for

of the De Ferrari Corradi family have committed

growing elegant Sangiovese.

themselves to bringing forth the aromas and pure

Each plot is vinified and aged separately, with a focus on highlighting each individual soil type and clone in the resulting wines.

character of the Sangiovese grape, locally called Prugnolo Gentile, to reach its most elevated expression. The goal of Boscarelli is to globally elevate this historic appellation of Tuscany through exceptional winegrowing and winemaking.

Globally recognized as a benchmark producer from

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Boscarelli focuses on expressive, terroir-driven Vino Nobile, producing traditional and riserva bottlings from their prized estate vineyards. Located in the Northeast area of

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2019 Sotto Casa Vino Nobile Riserva DOCG TUSCANY

The “Sotto Casa” Riserva has been produced since 2011 and is a natural evolution of the Boscarelli Vino Nobile Riserva "black label.”

The wine harmonizes the elegance, character and freshness of Sangiovese, with the tannic texture, structure and fullness of two international varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes come exclusively from the historical vineyard "Sotto Casa."

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

The vineyard is planted on red clay soil of

85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile,

alluvial origin. The average density is 6,000

10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot |

plants per hectare.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Aging

ABV

Each cuvée ages separately in Slavonian or

14%

French oak casks, including malolactic fermentation, ranging from 2.25 to 25 hl. The

Pack Size

ageing lasts between 28 and 32 months. The

6/750mL

final blend is done at the end of the ageing process, and is then aged in the bottle for at least 6 months.

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2019 Costa Grande Vino Nobile DOCG TUSCANY

From a single vineyard located next to this winery's historic "Il Nocio " vineyard.

This 1.5 ha vineyard was planted in 2000 and represents pure Sangiovese.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

The soil is rich in calcareous clay and

100% Sangiovese | Vino Nobile di

red soils, there’s always good ventilation

Montepulciano DOCG

thanks to the breeze of the Val di Chiana, the vineyard is on a protected hill which

ABV

generally ripens before the others, despite

14%

its NW exposure. The vineyard was replanted in 2000 and the clones are partly

Pack Size

massal selections from the Nocio vineyard

6/750mL

and partly clonal selections, with an average density of 6,000 plants per hectare.

Aging

Aged for the first year in Tonnezux of 5 hl and for the second year in 25 hl barrels.

Maturation takes place in concrete vats for a few months and ages 6–12 months in bottle before release.

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BARBARESCO

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Cà Romé is a true family winery, nestled in the heart

are matured in a mixture of Slavonian oak casks

of Barbaresco. It was founded by Romano Marengo

and barriques of varying sizes to emphasize balance

in 1980 after a 30-year career in the wine industry,

in oak, fruit, and intensity. The rich body and firm

during which he dreamed of making his own terroir-

tannins benefit from long bottle aging and will

driven wines. Today it is run by Romano’s children,

continue to develop for decades to come.

Winemaker Giuseppe Marengo and Director of Cà Romé’s estate vineyards consist of three sites in

Operations, Paola Marengo.

Barbaresco and two vineyards in Serralunga D’Alba, which were inherited from Giuseppe’s grandmother,

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.

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

As winemaker, Giuseppe upholds his father’s use

and Barolo wines that have quickly gained critical

of traditional methods with long fermentations to

acclaim and a global reputation for excellence.

bring out the fruit’s natural properties. The wines

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BARBARESCO

2019 Barbaresco Maria di Brün PIEDMONT

The Maria di Brün is dedicated to Romano Marengo's mother, who came from the township of Brün in Serralunga d'Alba.

The wine is comprised of a special selection of late-ripening Nebbiolo Michet grapes from the low yield vineyard left to the family by Maria Marengo.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Aging Regimen

ABV

Maceration lasts about 20 days at a

13.5%

maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F).

Aged 30 months in a combination of

Pack Size

25-hl Slavonian Oak Barrels and barriques,

12/750mL

followed by 12 months in bottle.

Varietal Composition & AVA

100% Nebbiolo | Barbaresco PRESS

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BARBARESCO

2020 Barbaresco Rio Sordo DOCG PIEDMONT

Made from the "sunny side" of the Rio Sordo cru, the estate vineyard is planted with a density of 5,000 vines per hectare.

The wine's bouquet is floral, spiced and complex, and leads into a silky, structured palate.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

Orientation: South and southwest facing

100% Nebbiolo | Barbaresco

Elevation: 289–320 meters (948–1,049 feet)

above sea level

ABV

Vine Age: 48 years

15%

Soil: Called “White marl of Saint Agatha”—

the soils in this vineyard date back to

Pack Size

the Tortonian-Messinian period. Rich in

12/750mL

elements like manganese, zinc and boron.

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BARBARESCO

2020 Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG PIEDMONT

The Chiaramanti Vineyard in Barbaresco is situated under MGA Rio Sordo, and was planted in 1978.

The unique terrain originated in the Tortonian-Messinian era, and is rich in calcereous clay and magnesium, manganese and zinc, the fine particles form a highly erosive silty marl.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

Orientation: South facing,

100% Nebbiolo | Barbaresco

Guyot-trained vines Elevation: 280 meters (920 feet)

ABV

above sea level

15%

Vine Age: 46 years Soil: Tortonian-Messinian soil, rich in very

Pack Size

compact blue marl with elements like

12/750mL

manganese, boron and zinc.

Aging Regimen

Maceration lasts 20 days at a temperature that never exceeds 30° C (86° F).

Aged 20 months in a combination of 25-hl Slavonian oak barrels and barriques, followed by 10 months in bottle.

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BARBARESCO

2022 Barbera d'Alba La Gamberaja DOC PIEDMONT

The estate vineyard in La Gamberaja DOC is planted with 45-year-old vines at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare.

The 2018 Barbera d'Alba offers a nose of dark berries and spices, with a balanced palate.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

ABV

Location: Serralunga d’Alba

14%

Soil: Light-colored marl and very calcareous.

Pack Size Varietal Composition

12/750mL

100% Nebbiolo | Barbera Aging Regimen

Macerated for about 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F). Aged 12 months partially in 25-hl Slavonian oak barrels and partially in barriques, followed by 8 months in bottle.

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CHIANTI CL ASSICO

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Established in 1435, the Mazzei family is one of

into 114 plots featuring different soils, altitudes (720–

Tuscany’s oldest wine dynasties and they have been

1870 feet) and micro-climates.

cultivating vineyards and crafting fine wine for over 600 years in Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti

All vineyards are farmed with a commitment to reducing

Classico. Leading the portfolio today are

environmental impact and fostering sustainability.

the Marchesi Mazzei, brothers Francesco and

From their state-of-the-art low-impact, gravity fed cellar to their massal selections and clonal research, the current generation pursues innovation that elevates their wines and protects the ecosystem.

Filippo, as well as Filippo’s son Giovanni, the 25th generation. Notable ancestors include Ser Lapo Mazzei, author of the first known document (1398) using Chianti to reference the wine and region and Philip, an Italian turned American patriot whose friendship and correspondence with Thomas Jefferson inspired the idea that “all men are by nature equally free and independent,” which

This balance of preservation and evolution is rooted

influenced the Declaration of Independence.

in the Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic family seat.

While the family has always honored their legacy

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of producing acclaimed wines of extraordinary aromatic richness, balance and complexity, they are also leaders in viticulture and vinification.

The winery’s vineyards cover 110 hectares across 7 sub-zones of Chianti Classico, which are divided

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2020 Siepi TUSCANY

This iconic wine was called, “one of 50 wines that changed Italian winemaking” by Italian wine authority, Gambero Rosso.

The Sangiovese and Merlot grapes for this single vineyard offering come from one of the oldest vineyards in Italy, with records dating to 1435. The vineyard sits on a well-lit plateau surrounded by oak forests, a unique microclimate for both Sangiovese and Merlot. The Merlot plantings were added in the early 1980’s as the ideal complement to the indigenous Sangiovese grapes. The reputation of Siepi vineyard has led throngs of winegrowers to request cuttings over the years. Siepi delivers wines of superior structure and sophisticated elegance.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Aging Regimen

Vineyard: Siepi is a single vineyard with

18 months, French oak barrels (70% new);

south-southwest exposure and large diurnal

3 months in concrete tanks

temperature changes Size: 14 hectares

Varietal Composition & AVA

Elevation: 850 feet

50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot | Toscana IGT

Vine Age: 19–32 years Soil: Alberese — calcareous and marl

ABV

schist mixed with sandstone and very

14.5%

advanced clays Clones: Massal Selection from original

Pack Size

plantings

6/750mL in wood case

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2021 Concerto di Fonterutoli TUSCANY

Released in 1981, Concerto di Fonterutoli is among the first ten wines that built the legend of the Super Tuscans.

The Mazzei family respects and cherishes their heritage, but they do not hesitate to explore new ways to demonstrate the quality their terroir can deliver, including planting and vinifying wines using non-traditional grapes like the Cabernet Sauvignon that is featured in this faultless symphony of flavor and texture.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Vineyard Details

Varietal Composition & AVA

Vineyards: Concerto Vineyard in Castellina

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |

(plots: Brotine, Scassi, Acacie)

Toscana IGT

Elevation: 316–365 meters (1036–1197 feet) Soil: Rocky — coming from decomposed

ABV

limestone and sandstone

14%

Aging Regimen

Pack Size

18 months, French oak barrels (225L and

6/750mL in wood case

500L); 4 months in concrete tanks PRESS

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C O N E G L I A N O - VA L D O B B I A D E N E

BRAND INTRODUCTION

Exceptional wine quality and a true commitment to sustainability and biodiversity are hallmarks of Villa Sandi.

Headquartered in a historic Palladian villa that dates to 1622, Villa Sandi is a winery anchored in family and tradition. The Moretti Polegato family has grown grapes since the 1920s and has been the steward of the Villa Sandi estate since the late 1970s, preserving an icon of Italian wine culture. Among

Among its many sustainable practices, Villa Sandi

the largest owners of estate vineyards in Conegliano-

primarily relies on its own hydroelectric power plant

Valdobbiadene, Villa Sandi offers a portfolio of fresh

to supply clean energy and irrigate its vineyards. The

and lively Proseccos from DOC Treviso, fruit-driven

winery’s dedication to preserving its legacy through

Prosecco Superiore from Valdobbiadene and Asolo

protecting the environment is rooted in Villa Sandi’s

DOCGs, and an elegant and refined offering from

family-run organization.

Cartizze DOCG, the highest designation of the S U S TA IN A B L E PR AC TI CE S

region. Villa Sandi showcases an extreme dedication to elevating the production of Prosecco by managing its estate vineyards with the utmost care.

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2022 Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG La Rivetta Brut Millesimato VALDOBBIADENE SUPERIORE DI CARTIZZE DOCG

The Villa Sandi estate, Vigna La Rivetta, lies in the heart of the Cartizze DOCG, the highest designation of the region.

A single-vineyard Prosecco, Cartizze La Rivetta showcases an elegance that results from the perfect combination of a gentle microclimate and an ancient land of calcareous sandstones and clays. The vines are over 50 years of age and are tended by hand.

TECHNI C A L D E TA IL S

Varietal Composition

ABV

Primarily Glera

11.5%

Sugar Content

Pack Size

12 g/l

6/750mL

Acidity

5.7 g/l

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Sustainability Practices Leaders in biodynamic farming and sustainable practices ICON KEY

B E N E F I C I A L I N S E C T/

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NESTING BOXES

BIODIVERSITY FRIEND

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

CERTIFIED

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BIODYNAMIC PRACTICES

ORGANIC PRACTICES

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED

SQNPI CERTIFIED

O RGANIC FARMERS

TERRA VITIS

CSR CERTIFIED

CERTIFIED

DEMETER BIODYNAMIC

VEGAN

CERTIFIED

ECOCERT CERTIFIED

VDC CERTIFIED

WAT E R R EC L A M AT I O N/

EQ UA L ITA S C E R T IF IE D

RECYCLING

F I S H F R I E N D LY FA R M I N G CERTIFIED

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United States Napa Valley, California

Sonoma Coast, California

BRENDEL

HEITZ CELLAR

M AT T TAY L O R W I N E S

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

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*/ **

Komorebi Chardonnay, West Sonoma Coast Komorebi Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast* Cuvée Kaela Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast

BURGESS

Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Sorenson’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Reserve Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Alpinist, Napa Valley

INK GRADE

Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Andosol Red Blend, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain S T O N Y H I L L* *

Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District

H AY N E S V I N E YA R D * *

Vigneron Chardonnay, Coombsville Forgeron Chardonnay, Coombsville Corazon Chardonnay, Coombsville Forgeron Pinot Noir, Coombsville Forgeron Syrah, Coombsville

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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

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France Champagne

Burgundy DOMAINE DE MONTILLE**

MAISON DE MONTILLE**

LEGRAS & HAAS

Côte de Nuits Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Malconsorts” * Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru “Aux Malconsorts Christiane” * Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru “Aux Thorey” * Nuits-Saint-Georges “Aux Saints-Juliens”

Chablis 1er Cru “Les Fourchaumes”, Chablis Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune Pouilly-Fuissé “En Vergisson”, Mâconnais

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°10 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ Blanc de Blancs Les Sillons Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly

Côte de Beaune Bourgogne Pinot Noir Monthélie Pinot Noir Vin Nature Beaune 1er Cru “Les Sizies” * Beaune 1er Cru “Les Perrières” * Beaune 1er Cru “Les Grèves” * Pommard 1er Cru “Les Pézerolles” * Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens-Bas” * Pommard “Les Cras” Volnay 1er Cru “En Champans” * Volnay 1er Cru “Les Mitans” * Volnay 1er Cru “Les Taillepieds” * Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru * Bourgogne Chardonnay * Bourgogne “Le Clos du Château” Beaune 1er Cru “Les Aigrots” Meursault 1er Cru “Les Porusots” * Meursault 1er Cru “Les Perrières” *

Chablis 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 1er Cru Beauroy, Chablis 1er Cru*** Côte de Léchet, Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, Chablis 1er Cru L’Homme Mort, Chablis 1er Cru*** Montmains, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent, Chablis 1er Cru Château Grenouilles, Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, Chablis Grand Cru

Meursault “Saint-Christophe” Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Les Remilly” Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Folatières” Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Le Cailleret” * Puligny-Montrachet * Chassagne-Montrachet Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru * Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru *

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Royale Réserve Brut NV* Royale Réserve Non Dosé NV Royale Réserve Brut Rosé NV Grand Blanc Extra Brut* Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut* Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Extra Brut Cuvée 1522 Rosé Extra Brut Clos des Goisses Extra Brut Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Extra Brut Loire Valley D O M A I N E R O C D E L’ A B B A Y E

Sauvignon Blanc Val de Loire Pouilly-Fumé Pouilly-Fumé Antique Sancerre Blanc Sancerre Blanc Antique Sancerre Rosé Sancerre Rouge Sancerre Rouge Antique Le Roc Sancerre Blanc (Monopole)

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Italy Barbaresco

Conegliano-Valdobbiadene

Montepulciano

CÀ ROMÉ

VILLA SANDI

BOSCARELLI

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 DOC Treviso Il Fresco Brut* Prosecco DOC Rosé Il Fresco Brut Millesimato* Prosecco DOC Il Fresco Brut Organic Blanc de Blancs Il Fresco Brut Rosé Il Fresco Brut Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Biodiversity Friend Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG La Rivetta 120 Extra Brut Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG La Rivetta Brut Millesimato Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie

Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano DOC Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva Sotto Casa Vino Nobile Riserva DOCG Costa Grande Vino Nobile DOCG Il Nocio Vino Nobile DOCG

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*

Collio BORGO CONVENTI

Luna di Ponca DOC Collio Bianco Pinot Grigio DOC Collio Friulano DOC Collio Sauvignon DOC Collio

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VILLA MARCELLO

Brut Millesimato, Prosecco Treviso DOC Brut Rosé, Prosecco Treviso DOC Extra Dry, Prosecco Treviso DOC Sicilia ZISOLA

Maremma BELGUARDO

Vermentino, Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC*** Rosé, Toscana IGT*** Belguardo V, Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore Tirrenico, Maremma Toscana Rosso DOC Tenuta Belguardo, Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva DOC

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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

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