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BURGESS
BRAND INTRODUCTION
Burgess is among Napa Valley’s greatest historical estates.
From the Swiss-Italian ancestors who first planted the Sorenson Vineyard the late 1800s on Howell Mountain to the present day, the winery has embraced the role and importance of nature in crafting elegant wines from its pedigreed vineyards.
In 1943, Lee Stewart 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 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 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 of the Napa Valley.
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, a leader in promiscuous and regenerative farming, who produces high-quality, organic wines that are true reflections of the land.
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2014 Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
The Sorenson Vineyard is the backbone of Burgess Cellars, first planted in the late 19 th 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition & AVA
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Malbec, 2.5% Merlot | Napa Valley AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged 30 months in 30% new French Oak barrique, 70% neutral French Oak barrique
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition & AVA
46% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah | Napa Valley AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged 28 months in 30% new French oak barrique, 70% neutral French oak barrique
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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 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 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.
Director of Winemaking Brittany Sherwood, who has been with Heitz Cellar for over 13 years, continues to produce wines with an unwavering dedication to
quality from organically farmed, 100% Napa Valley fruit, and a responsibility to the sustainability of Napa Valley.
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.
This allows for an incredible breadth of diversity in terroir, and the ability to craft wines that are a pure representation of place. A proud leader in agricultural stewardship, 100% of the vineyards at Heitz Cellar are grown certified CCOF organic and Demeter certified biodynamic.
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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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 44.1 Acres (10.47 Chardonnay)
Elevation: 90–100 feet
Vine Age: Chardonnay 5–6 years; reds 3 years
Clones: Chard FPS 70, CS 685, 412, 169
Soil: Cortina stony loam, Haire loam (Chard), Clear Lake Clay loam, Bale Clay loam (Cab)
Training Method: Cane pruned, Elkhorn
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged on the fine lees in large oak casks and barrels (20% new) for one year with battonage performed regularly and an additional 6 months of bottle aging before release. ABV
Pack Size 6/750ml
2018 Vintage Stone Cellar Collection
“…a moment we are lucky to witness once in a decade."
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.
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.
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 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.
Sincerely,
Brittany Sherwood DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 32 Acres
Elevation: 170–190 feet
Vine Age: 26–28 years
Clones: Field Selection from original planting
Soil: Coombs gravelly loam, Bale clay loam, Perkins gravelly loam
Training Method: Cane pruned, Geneva Double Curtain
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged for four years in combination oak casks, used and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000L, followed by one year of bottle aging before release.
Coopers: Mercier, Bordelaise, Marchive
ABV
14.0%
Pack Size 6/750ml
2018 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon HOWELL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 7.4 Acres
Elevation: 1,460–1,520 feet
Vine Age: 19 years
Clones: CS 337
Soil: Forward silt loam, Aiken loam
Training Method: Cane pruned, VSP
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged for three years in a combination of old and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000 liters. Followed by two years of bottle aging before release.
Coopers: Demptos, Treuil, Teonnellerie O
ABV 14.0%
Pack Size 6/750ml
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 78 Acres
Elevation: 150–200 feet
Vine Age: 10–19 years
Clones: CS 4, 6, 7, 337, 412, 685, 29, 30, 5197. SB Musque, CF 327, 623
Soil: Cortina gravelly loam, BoomerForward-Felta Complex, Perkins gravelly loam, Bale clay loam, Pleasanton loam, Yolo loam
Training Method: Cane pruned, Elkhorn, GDC, VSP
Cultivation: Certified CCOF organic, Demeter Biodynamic Certification
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Rutherford AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged for three years in a combination of oak casks, used and new French oak barrels, ranging from 228 to 12,000L, followed by one year of bottle aging before release.
Coopers: Mercier, Bordelaise, Marchive
ABV 14.0%
Pack Size 6/750ml
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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 that Howell Mountain's greatest classical 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.
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, and is the appellation's first monopole estate. The vines are planted on narrow terraces of earth cut into steep slopes.
The intent is to capture the wild purity of the mountain and the structure of its rugged terrain in wines both elegant and robust.
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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2021 Sauvignon Blanc
NAPA VALLEYSourced 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley, AVA
Aging Regimen
Aged 9 months in a combination of concrete, stainless steel and french oak barrels (25% new)
Pack Size
BRAND INTRODUCTION
Matt Taylor Wines is eponymous for a reason; these bottles contain an inimitable intersection of place and viewpoint. A Sonoma County native from three generations, Taylor has pursued wine knowledge across the world, studying and working in Cádiz, Burgundy, Hawkes Bay, Mendoza, Cafayate, the Russian River Valley and Napa Valley.
It all led him to the same conclusion: wine should be as thorough an expression of place as possible.
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.
Winemaker Matt Taylor’s understanding of his vineyards with their long, cool growing season informs his whole-cluster-fermented Pinot Noir and no-sulfur-added Chardonnay, and inspired him to embark on planting Loire varietals for the future. These hand-painted bottles are defined by a poetic purity – they are a love letter to the land that only Taylor could write.
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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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Size: 6.25 Acres
Elevation: 900 feet
Vine Age: 13 years
Soil: Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam
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BRAND INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
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.
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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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam, Grazas clay loam, Tierra sandy loam
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Dosage
g/L (Extra Brut)
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Santa Lucia shaly clay loam, Tierra sandy loam
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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 –6 months in stainless steel
ABV
13%
Pack Size
6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Aging Regimen
The wines were fermented in a combination of 500L puncheons and 228L barriques, 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.
Élevage
11 months – 20% new French oak –5 months in stainless steel
ABV
12.9%
Pack Size
6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Soil: Sorento loam
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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
ABV 12.7%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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.”
In 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family to own the pearl of Spring Mountain. 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.
A hidden oasis encompassed solely by lush forestry, the high-elevation vineyard features an unparalleled view of the valley below.
The founders’ original home on the Estate has been transformed into a stunning mid-century modern haven, inviting guests to experience the entrancing time capsule of Stony Hill.
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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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Vine Age: 31 years
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Chardonnay | Spring Mountain District AVA
Bottle Details
Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/L
PH: 3.46
Aging Regimen
Barrel aged in new and used French Oak
ABV 13.9%
Pack Size 6/750mL
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DOMAINE DE MONTILLE | DOMAINE ROC DE L’ABBAYE | LA CHABLISIENNE
BRAND INTRODUCTION
The reputation of Domaine de Montille is patiently earned; the family’s roots in Volnay stretch back to the 17th century, and their winemaking in Burgundy began in 1750 with plots of Pinot Noir in some of the finest terroirs in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
In the ensuing centuries, many vineyards were sold, until 1947 when Hubert de Montille took over the family home and remaining premiere cru plots in Volnay. He brought new vision and steered the winery towards bottling in-house with an emphasis on terroir and traditional vinification. In 1983, 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 the domaine’s white wines. In 2012, the domaine became organic certified.
Over the 70 years since Hubert took the helm, Domaine de Montille’s vineyard holdings and range of wines have grown exponentially, while 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,
Vosne-Romanée, Les Malconsorts and Clos de Vougeot in 2005, and 12 hectares across PulignyMontrachet in 2012.
The winery style remains distinctive, with an emphasis on whole cluster fermentations when possible, long macerations, punch-downs at the peak of fermentation, and mostly neutral barrel aging with measured influence from new oak.
While the wines of Hubert de Montille would often present austerely when young and open over time,
Each vintage is treated uniquely to focus on finesse, keeping alcohol levels low for longer aging times.
Étienne has adjusted vineyard management and winemaking practices to create more accessibility while maintaining aging ability. Now internationally renowned, the winery is known as equal parts pioneer and benchmark.
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The 2021 vintage in Burgundy is going to be remembered for the severe frost in April, on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. There were two reasons for the severity of the frost. The first reason why it was so impactful was because in the third week in March, we had greater than 20°C weather for four or five days that propelled everything into cotton stage. All the buds that were in cotton stage with all cotton protector basically broke.
By the time the April frost hit, they were in a two and three leaf stage. You don't necessarily see the development of clusters at this stage, but internally it’s in there and nearly ready to go. When you have those factors going on, it makes it quite complicated because the temperatures went down to -6°C to -8°C for two nights depending on where you were located.
All the typical frost deployments often found in Burgundy – fans, wire heating systems, or smoke pots—didn’t offer the vines comfort during this severity because it was so cold.
These methods often used to help fight frost would be ok when it's -1°C to -2°C, but when it's -6°C to -8°C, it is just too severe for anything to take. Understandably, this impacted overall quantities significantly in the region. You will hear many vintners in Burgundy talk about how they are down between 60 to 80%, and in
the end, Domaine de Montille’s yield was down about 60%. But what saved was the fact that many of the Bourgogne vineyards hadn’t experienced bud break.
Aside from yields being down, we were lucky that we didn’t experience the warm years that we had in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Warm years like these combined with the low yields create fruit that can be a bit more extracted, richer, and riper with more alcohol. We had a cooler growing season, and with that cooler growing season we had optimal alcohols, most landing at around 13%. Our pHs are nice and low and sharp, meaning that the wines are super crunchy and crispy. Overall, what I can say is that 2021 is actually going to be an old school Burgundian lovers vintage. The whites are nice, acidic and bright and the reds are lighter, and less extracted.
They're bright primary fruit and crunchy fruit, very much a Burgundian Lovers classic vintage.
The 2021 vintage reminds me of a cross between 2013 and 2017, which are two vintages that didn't get a lot of fanfare from journalists, but drink really well in general and always have. They demonstrate bright primary fruit with good acidic profiles, which is what we see in the 2021 vintage debuting to you now.
Côte de Beaune
2021 Bourgogne Blanc
2021 Bourgogne
"Le Clos du Château"
Pulginy Montrachet 1 er Cru
"Les Folatières"
2021 St Aubin 1 er Cru
Mâconnais
2021
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Chablis
2021
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
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.
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 Pouilly-Fumé are made up of nearly 15 acres of Sauvignon Blanc. The estate’s farming practices, which have earned two certifications, focus on preserving the ecosystem, delivering quality and maintaining local heritage. The wines are fresh, textured and refined, with a distinct minerality that is indicative of the soil.
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2022 Antique Pouilly-Fumé
POUILLY-FUMÉ
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
2 Kimmeridgian marl estate parcels in Boisgibault located in Champ Gorde, one of the finest hillsides in Tracy-sur-Loire
Aging
8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart a silky structure
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Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Pouilly-Fumé
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Old vine parcels in Les Beltins on the best hillsides of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre
Aging
8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart an elegant structure
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Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Sancerre
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
4 estate parcels located around the villages of Saint-Satur and Sancerre with Silex (flint) soil
Aging
75% of the wine was aged in 228-liter oak barrels for 6–12 months
93
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Pinot Noir | AOP Sancerre
ABV
13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Clos du Roc monopole on a south-facing hillside above the winery and cellars in Saint-Satur featuring 40 year old vines grown in pink, black and grey flint
Aging
8 months on lees in Burgundian barrels from the Troncais forest with frequent stirrings in order to conserve aromatic freshness and impart an elegant structure
91
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Sauvignon Blanc | AOP Sancerre
ABV
13%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
La Chablisienne just celebrated 100 years of winegrowing across a mosaic of exclusive vineyards in Chablis. This family-owned cooperative was established in 1923 by a group of winegrowers in Chablis with the goals of driving quality and innovation in the region, as well as bolstering the influence of its members. This 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 acres farmed and is known for producing some of the top wine in Chablis.
Chablis produces some of the most distinctive and sought-after Chardonnay in the world.
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
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.
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2021 Chablis 1 er 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 12 th 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Vineyards: Left bank of Serein; southeast exposure with steep (38 % grade) slopes
Elevation: 150–223 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality
Vine Age: 25 years average
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
92-90
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% oak barrels (no more than 50% new oak)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2021 Chablis 1 er 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein; southwest and west exposure
Elevation: 135–198 meters
Soil: Deep soil – Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls, including some red marls, and limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality
Vine Age: 32 years average
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 400L oak barrels (no more than 50% new oak)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2021 Chablis 1 er 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Vineyards: Left bank of Serein, southeast exposure
Elevation: 164–221 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality; dense clay is found on top of the marls
Vine Age: Between 25 to 50 years
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
14 months on fine lees in 70% stainlesssteel tanks and 30% in a mix of 228 — and 400-liter oak barrels (up to 50% new oak)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
2021 Chablis 1 er 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Vineyards: Left bank of Serein River with southeast exposure
Elevation: 190–248 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian with deposits of compacted limestone slabs under thin clay topsoil
Vine age: 30 years average
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
93-90
Aging
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)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size 6/750mL
2021 Chablis 1 er 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru AOC
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein next to Grand Cru Les Preuses; southwest exposure
Elevation: 159–216 meters
Soil: Kimmeridgian, with alternating marls and marl limestone along with deposits of fossilized oyster shells that give characteristic minerality
Vine Age: 30 years average
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to 40% new oak)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru AOC
Vineyards: Right bank of Serein at the center of the hill of Grand Crus with southwest exposure
Size: 7.5 hectares of 9 hectares are owned by La Chablisienne
Soil: The best Kimmeridgian, with marls and marl limestone, and fossilized oyster shells
Vine Age: 40 years average with the oldest vines planted in 1945
Varietal Composition
100% Chardonnay
Aging
16 months on fine lees in 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% in 228L oak barrels (up to 40% new oak)
ABV
12.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL
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BELGUARDO | BORGO CONVENTI | BOSCARELLI | CÀ ROMÉ
CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI | VILLA SANDI
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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 a property that provided the best conditions to express international and indigenous grape varieties. The estate’s hilly topography, diverse soils and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea provide ideal conditions for high quality viticulture.
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.
Belguardo wines quickly gained global recognition for their quality and established the outstanding potential of the Maremma region.
Today, customized organic practices that focus on soil health, preservation of biodiversity and avoiding pesticides protect the land and its people, and the estate’s wines deliver complexity and concentration balanced with elegance and freshness.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Maremma Toscana DOC
Vermentino Superiore
Vineyards: Estate plots on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano with S-SW exposure, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Elevation: 70–180 meters (230–426 feet)
Soil: Rocky, medium textured Arenaria
Aging
50% on the skins for 6 months, mainly in amphora; 50% "sur lies" in stainless steel, with weekly "batonnage"
Varietal Composition
100% Vermentino
ABV 12.8%
Pack Size 6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Appellation: Maremma Toscana Rosso
Riserva DOC
Vineyards: Estate plots between Grosseto and Montiano, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea
Elevation: 70–130 meter (230–426 feet)
Soil: Fine gravel of sandstone and limestoneclay Alberese
Aging
18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 4 months in concrete tanks
Varietal Composition
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
ABV 13.6%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
Located in Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, Tenuta Borgo Conventi was established in 1975 and was named in homage to the first monastery (“convento”) founded in the town of Farra d’Isonzo on land donated by a noble family in the 17th century. Borgo Conventi’s white wines hail from the winery’s oldest vineyards in the hills of Collio, a DOC region known for producing exceptional and mineral-driven white wines due to its signature ponca soil series.
This unique soil is composed of marl and sandstone and contains marine fossils.
The structure and elegance of the Collio white wines is also due to its ideal growing climate and location on the border of Slovenia and between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, which features significant differences in daytime and nighttime temperatures, resulting in complexity. Tenuta Borgo Conventi has been owned and managed by the Moretti Polegato family since 2019
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition
70% Friulano, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Malvasia
Residual Sugar
2 g/L
Acidity 5.6 g/L
BRAND INTRODUCTION
The Poderi Boscarelli estate is the true "cru" of Vino Nobile, nestled among olive groves, broom bushes and oak trees. From this terroir, generations of the De Ferrari Corradi family have committed themselves to bringing forth the aromas and pure 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 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
the Montepulciano appellation, which is situated in the south of Tuscany, the alluvial soils and favorable microclimate of the winery's vineyards are ideal for growing elegant Sangiovese.
Each plot is vinified and aged separately, with a focus on highlighting each individual soil type and clone in the resulting wines.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
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."
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
The vineyard is planted on red clay soil of alluvial origin. The average density is 6,000 plants per hectare.
Aging
Each cuvée ages separately in Slavonian or French oak casks, including malolactic fermentation, ranging from 2.25 to 25 hl. The ageing lasts between 28 and 32 months. The final blend is done at the end of the ageing process, and is then aged in the bottle for at least 6 months.
Varietal Composition & AVA
85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
ABV 14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
The soil is rich in calcareous clay and red soils, there’s always good ventilation thanks to the breeze of the Val di Chiana, the vineyard is on a protected hill which generally ripens before the others, despite its NW exposure. The vineyard was replanted in 2000 and the clones are partly massal selections from the Nocio vineyard 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.
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Sangiovese | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
ABV
14%
Pack Size 6/750mL
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
As winemaker, Giuseppe upholds his father’s use of traditional methods with long fermentations to bring out the fruit’s natural properties. The wines
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.
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.
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Aging Regimen
Maceration lasts about 20 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C (86° F).
Aged 30 months in a combination of 25-hl Slavonian Oak Barrels and barriques, followed by 12 months in bottle.
Varietal Composition & AVA
2020 Barbaresco Rio Sordo DOCG
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Orientation: South and southwest facing
Elevation: 289 – 320 meters (948 – 1,049 feet) above sea level
Vine Age: 48 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.
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Nebbiolo | Barbaresco
ABV
15%
Pack Size 12/750mL
2020 Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Orientation: South facing, Guyot-trained vines
Elevation: 280 meters (920 feet)
above sea level
Vine Age: 46 years
Soil: Tortonian-Messinian soil, rich in very compact blue marl with elements like 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.
Varietal Composition & AVA
100% Nebbiolo | Barbaresco
ABV
15%
Pack Size 12/750mL
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Location: Serralunga d’Alba
Soil: Light-colored marl and very calcareous.
Varietal Composition
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.
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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 in Fonterutoli in the heart of Chianti Classico. Leading the portfolio today are the Marchesi Mazzei, brothers Francesco and 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 influenced the Declaration of Independence.
While the family has always honored their legacy 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
into 114 plots featuring different soils, altitudes (720–1870 feet) and micro-climates.
All vineyards are farmed with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainability.
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.
This balance of preservation and evolution is rooted in the Castello di Fonterutoli, the historic family seat.
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2020 Siepi
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Vineyard: Siepi is a single vineyard with south-southwest exposure and large diurnal temperature changes
Size: 14 hectares
Elevation: 850 feet
Vine Age: 19–32 years
Soil: Alberese — calcareous and marl schist mixed with sandstone and very advanced clays
Clones: Massal Selection from original plantings
Aging Regimen
18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 3 months in concrete tanks
Varietal Composition & AVA
50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot | Toscana IGT
ABV
14.5%
Pack Size
6/750mL in wood case
2021 Concerto di Fonterutoli
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Vineyard Details
Vineyards: Concerto Vineyard in Castellina (plots: Brotine, Scassi, Acacie)
Elevation: 316–365 meters (1036–1197 feet)
Soil: Rocky — coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone
Aging Regimen
18 months, French oak barrels (225L and 500L); 4 months in concrete tanks
Varietal Composition & AVA
80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
ABV
14%
Pack Size
6/750mL in wood case
BRAND INTRODUCTION
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 the largest owners of estate vineyards in ConeglianoValdobbiadene, Villa Sandi offers a portfolio of fresh and lively Proseccos from DOC Treviso, fruit-driven Prosecco Superiore from Valdobbiadene and Asolo DOCGs, and an elegant and refined offering from Cartizze DOCG, the highest designation of the region. Villa Sandi showcases an extreme dedication to elevating the production of Prosecco by managing its estate vineyards with the utmost care.
Exceptional wine quality and a true commitment to sustainability and biodiversity are hallmarks of Villa Sandi.
Among its many sustainable practices, Villa Sandi primarily relies on its own hydroelectric power plant to supply clean energy and irrigate its vineyards. The winery’s dedication to preserving its legacy through protecting the environment is rooted in Villa Sandi’s family-run organization.
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varietal Composition
Primarily Glera
Sustainability Practices
Leaders in biodynamic farming and sustainable practices
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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
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 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° 10 Brut Grand Cru, Chouilly & Aÿ
Blanc de Blancs Les Sillons Grand Cru Millésime, Chouilly
PHILIPPONNAT
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
DOMAINE ROC DE L’ABBAYE
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)
Italy
Barbaresco
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 *
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
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene
VILLA SANDI
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
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
Montepulciano
BOSCARELLI
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
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