Our top estates from California, focused on international varieties from some of the best vineyards in the country
DENNER
CALIFORNIA (PASO ROBLES)
Denner has defined itself as one of California’s great wineries, a rare testament to Paso’s capacity for elegance.
Ditch Digger Paso Robles red blend; Dirt Worshipper Central Coast syrah; Mother of Exiles Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon; Theresa Paso Robles white blend; The New Colossus Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon; Nightshade Paso Robles red blend
LANGUAGE OF YES CALIFORNIA (CENTRAL COAST)
Winemaking icon Randall Grahm produces refined bottlings of Rhone grapes from cool climate vineyards sites in the Central Coast.
Grenache Santa Maria Valley; Syrah Santa Maria Valley; Les Fruits Rouges Central Coast pink; Cuvée Sinsó Central Coast red blend
L’USINE CALIFORNIA
Inspired by genre-shattering visual artists, L’usine is a small collection of bottlings from different appellations in California seeking to challenge the conventions of what Pinot Noir can be.
Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands; Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills; Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
MOUNT
PEAK CALIFORNIA (SONOMA)
Named for a ghost winery that still stands in the famed vineyard of Monte Rosso, Mount Peak winery makes big, expressive wines sourced from one of California’s most historic sites.
Gravity Moon Mountain red blend; Rattlesnake Moon Mountain zinfandel; Sentinel Moon Mountain cabernet sauvignon
LOUIS M. MARTINI CALIFORNIA (NORTH COAST)
One of Napa’s pioneering wineries (they were granted Bonded Winery License #9 after the repeal of Prohibition) has reclaimed the style and character of the storied winery’s heritage.
The Gryphon Napa cabernet sauvignon; Lot 1 Napa cabernet sauvignon; Monte Rosso Moon Mountain cabernet sauvignon; Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Moon Mountain Zinfandel
MASSICAN CALIFORNIA (NORTH COAST)
Dan Petroski’s white-wines-only winery makes Mediterranean style wines from native Italian varieties that are fresh, citrusy, and floral. Annia California white blend; Gemina California white blend; Hyde* Napa chardonnay; Pinot Grigio California; Sauvignon Blanc California
OFFSCRIPT CALIFORNIA
A winemaking ‘studio’ started by the Gallo family to cultivate the future of winemaking in America, with each bottling representing the vision of a new winemaker. Limited Markets.
Terra Mista Napa red blend; Vinito SLO Txakoli-style white wine; Intérieur Dry Creek Valley carbonic zinfandel; Delgati Santa Lucia Highlands pét-nat
PAHLMEYER & JAYSON CALIFORNIA (NAPA)
Pahlmeyer is a Napa classic, producing rich and balanced wines sourced exclusively from mountain sites. Jayson is the ‘second label’; charming, opulent blends from mountain and valley vineyards.
Pahlmeyer: Proprietary Red* Napa red blend; Chardonnay* Napa; Merlot* Napa; Jayson: Cabernet Sauvignon Napa; Chardonnay Napa; Red Wine Napa red blend; Sauvignon Blanc Napa
TALBOTT CALIFORNIA (SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS)
Talbott bottles single-vineyard estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sleepy Hollow, one of the great vineyards of the Central Coast.
Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands; Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
*indicates limited availability
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Imports Portfolio
A collection of vigneron-driven imports, with a focus on terroir-driven bottlings of native and historical varieties
ALLEGRINI ITALY (VENETO)
The Allegrini family dates back six generations in the region of Valpolicella. Allegrini is famed for their benchmark style of Amarone, but also has a rich history of high-quality cru wines from Valpolicella Classico.
Amarone DOCG; Fieramonte* Amarone; La Grola IGT; La Poja IGT; Palazzo della Torre IGT; Lugana DOC; Valpolicella DOC
ARGIANO ITALY (TUSCANY)
Argiano as an estate dates back to 1580. While steeped in rich history, the current moment is an important one as winemaker Bernardino Sani brings a new focus on elegance through organic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking. ORGANIC (EU)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG; Vigna del Suolo* Brunello DOCG; Rosso di Montalcino DOC; Solengo IGT; NC IGT
BRANCAIA ITALY (TUSCANY)
The winery was founded in 1981 in Chianti by Swiss expats Bruno and Brigitte Widmer. Today, their daughter, Barbara Widmer, is owner & winemaker, bringing the estate consistent acclaim through powerful Tuscan blends and principled winemaking. ORGANIC (EU)
Il Blu* IGT; Ilatraia IGT; Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG; Chianti Classico DOCG; Tre IGT
BODEGA LANZAGA SPAIN (RIOJA)
Rioja maverick Telmo Rodríguez founded Bodega Lanzaga in Rioja in 1998. The estate is devoted to field-blended bottlings of native varieties from old-vine, high-elevation vineyards near the small Basque town of Lanciego. ORGANIC (EU)
Lanzaga Rioja DOCa; LZ Rioja DOCa; Corriente Rioja DOCa; Single Crus: El Velado*; Las Beatas*; La Estrada*, Tabuerniga*
CHÂTEAU DAUZAC* FRANCE (BORDEAUX)
As a winemaking property, Dauzac dates back to as early as 1545. Today, the 49 hectares and Chateau in Médoc are owned by the Rolleau family and the estate is at the vanguard of holistic farming in the region. Limited Markets. ORGANIC (EU).
Chateau Dauzac Grand Vin Marguaux AOC; Aurore de Dauzac Margaux AOC; D de Dauzac Rouge Bordeaux Supérieur AOC; D de Dauzac Blanc Bordeaux AOC
GIRLAN ITALY (ALTO ADIGE)
Girlan is one of Alto Adige’s great cooperative wineries, specializing in alpine Pinot Noir from some of the top crus in the denomination.
Trattman* pinot noir; Patricia pinot noir; Marna chardonnay; Indra sauvignon blanc; Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC; Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC
JERMANN
ITALY (FRIULI)
The modern winery was launched in earnest in 1975 with the release of Vintage Tunina by Silvio Jermann. The bottling was a sensation and Jermann became an Italian winemaking icon, known for precise and expressive wines.
Vintage Tunina* IGT; Capo Martino* IGT; Dreams IGT; Red Angel IGT; The R ramato pinot grigio; Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC
Pere Ventura is a fourth-generation sparkling wine estate established in 1891, and renowned for meticulous winemaking. They have been committed to elevating local terroir and traditions, earning recognition among the world’s finest sparkling producers. ORGANIC (EU)
Reserva Brut Cava DO ; Gran Vintage Paraje Calificado Can Bas* Cava DO; Vintage Brut Cava DO
PIEROPAN ITALY (VENETO)
Pieropan was the first Italian estate to make single vineyard white wines from native varieties. Their work lifted the reputation of the entire Soave region. Today, they are widely considered one of the great white wine producers in Italy. ORGANIC (EU)
La Rocca Soave Classico DOC; Calvarino Soave Classico DOC; Soave Classico DOC
POGGIO AL TESORO ITALY (TUSCANY)
Poggio al Tesoro works in the tradition of the DOC, specializing in Bordeaux-style blends from international varieties. The estate comprises just over 70 hectares in four vineyards within the Bolgheri DOC and Maremma.
Sondraia Bogheri Sup. DOC; Dedicato a Walter* Bolgheri Sup. DOC; Il Seggio Bolgheri DOC; Mediterra IGT; Solosole IGT
The Ratti name is one of the most famous in Barolo. Renato Ratti was the first to map the crus of Barolo. His son, Pietro, took over the estate in 1988 and has carried on his father’s vision of elegant La Morra Barolo for more than 30 years.
Marcenasco Barolo; Rocche dell’Annunziata* Barolo; Serradenari* Barolo; Nebbiolo DOC; Barbera d’Asti DOCG
SAINT CLAIR NEW ZEALAND (MARLBOROUGH)
Saint Clair was one of Marlborough’s first producers, with winemaking going back to the 1970’s. Today, the Ibbotson family continues to make emblematic expressions of Sauvignon Blanc from some of the best sites in Marlborough.
Wairau Reserve Marlborough sauvignon blanc; Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
TORNATORE
ITALY (SICILY)
Francesco Tornatore founded his namesake winery in his hometown of Castiglione Sicilia, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, in 2010. The Tornatores farm 60 hectares of vineyards, with elevations ranging from 400 to 700 meters above sea level.
Trimarchisa Etna Rosso DOC; Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso DOC; Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco DOC; Etna Rosso DOC; Etna Bianco DOC
*indicates limited availability
RATTI ITALY (PIEDMONT)
PERE VENTURA SPAIN (CATALONIA)
