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The 2020 vintage captures a unique balance of high concentration and vibrant energy. The wine opens with an enticing nose of cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, interwoven with rose petals, spices, and a whisper of smoke.
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Established in the early 1990s in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, Domaine Jean-Marc Millot is a prestigious estate known for high-quality Pinot Noir from prime Côte de Nuits vineyards, including Echézeaux and Vosne-Romanée "Les Suchots". Founded officially in 1992 by Jean-Marc Millot from family holdings, the 8-hectare estate has been run by his daughter, Alix Millot, since 2016, focusing on organic, low-intervention, and elegant winemaking.
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Founded in 1880 in Beaune by 22-year-old Joseph Drouhin, this prestigious Burgundy house began as a négociant before evolving into a major producer with extensive vineyard holdings. Known for a focus on terroir and organic/biodynamic farming, the family-run winery expanded significantly under Maurice and Robert Drouhin, including establishing a 50-hectare estate in Oregon in 1987.
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It comes from a cooler Russian River site and offers a complex bouquet of red currants, smoked earth, ground pepper, and exotic floral and rosehip notes. Rich, medium-bodied, and seamless on the palate, it's incredibly classy as well as perfectly balanced.
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Kistler Vineyards is a small winery in the Russian River Valley specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founded in 1978 on the notion that compelling wines of site can and should be made in California. Kistler has been working with their own heritage selection of Chardonnay since the mid-1980s and is known the world over as a single clone Chardonnay house. They plant one heritage selection of Chardonnay across fifteen vineyards, giving rise to eleven vineyard designate Chardonnays. Similarly, Kistler produces four Pinot Noirs; each of these wines is crafted from the two small-clustered, low-yielding clones that were imported from a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy, which they began propagating over 20 years ago. Geoff Labitzke, MW, is the National Director of Sales for Kistler Vineyards and will be our guide as we explore five distinct bottlings of Kistler’s highly sought-after wines.
Winemaker Notes
Bottled in early 2018, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Proprietary Red Wine is a little closed, slowly unfurling to reveal black cherries, crème de cassis and plum pudding with nuances of potpourri, baking spices and tilled soil plus wafts of garrigue and wild sage. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and fantastic poise and depth with a long, decadently fruited finish.
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For over two decades, Harlan Estate has been committed to creating a California "first growth" wine estate. Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate is set in the western hills of Oakville, rising above the fabled Napa Valley benchlands.
Carved from the raw land and built for generations, the estate is over 240 acres of natural spendor, 15% of which are under vine, planted to the classic varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
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With a flavor profile distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil, Ferguson is a richly structured and energetic wine offering complex, mineral-laced aromas of cassis, blackberries, fragrant violet, tobacco, and sandalwood. Layers of dark fruit and espresso are framed by expressive tannins integrated with crushed rocks and graphite on the palate. Intense, racy, and structured, Ferguson’s pronounced natural acidity carries through to a compelling and enduring finish.
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Founded in 1983 in the Walla Walla Valley, L'Ecole No 41 is one of Washington State's most iconic and oldest family-owned wineries. Housed in the historic Frenchtown School depicted on our label, we have earned international acclaim for producing distinctive wines of the highest quality. We craft ultra-premium wines that reflect the unmistakable typicity of Washington State and the unique terroir of our Walla Walla Valley vineyards.
Growing and making 100% of our wines, each bottle is handcrafted with a commitment to quality in the vineyards and the winery. More than three decades of winemaking experience, ongoing investments in our Walla Walla Estate Ferguson and Seven Hills Vineyards, and long term relationships with many of the most prominent vineyards in Washington State are central to our well-known reputation for quality and consistency across our wine portfolio. These tenets will continue to sustain L'Ecole well into the future.
L'Ecole is one of the most honored wineries in Washington State. We are proud to be recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as a Top 100 Winery of the Year for fourteen consecutive years. In 2014, Decanter awarded our 2011 Estate Ferguson the International Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend in the World! In 2016, the 2013 Ferguson won the International Trophy for Best New World Bordeaux Blend from the Six Nations Wine Challenge.
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The Ponsot family established their domaine in 1954 in Morey-Saint-Denis, initially focusing on small vineyard holdings in the Côte de Nuits. Laurent Ponsot joined the estate in 1981, bringing a pioneering spirit that transformed its reputation, particularly through his work with old vines, minimal intervention winemaking, and distinctive bottling practices. Under his guidance, the domaine became renowned for producing expressive Pinot Noirs from prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites such as Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, and Chambertin. In 2017, Laurent left the family domaine to found his own independent estate, Domaine Laurent Ponsot, continuing his philosophy of innovation and terroir respect. Today, his wines are recognized worldwide for their purity, longevity, and unique character, cementing his legacy as one of Burgundy’s most influential modern vignerons.
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The 2020 Les Allées de Cantemerle is characterized by its vibrant fruit, including blackcurrant, cherry, and plum, with notes of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla from oak aging. It offers an elegant structure with silky tannins and a long, graceful finish featuring dark berry and fresh raspberry notes. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc creates a sophisticated and approachable wine, praised for its refined fruitiness and classic Left Bank Bordeaux character.
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Château Cantemerle's story is a blend of historical events, family legacy, and the enduring allure of Bordeaux wines. The property, a Fifth Growth in Haut-Médoc, has a rich history stretching back to the Middle Ages. It began as part of a defensive fortification line, later evolving into a vineyard with ties to the Pons de Cantemerle family.
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Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos showcases exceptional power, both in terms of its volume and intensity. While it may exhibit a shy character in its early years, it requires time, typica ly a minimum of 3 years, to fu ly unveil its true potential. Even after decades of aging, it continues to astonish with its remarkable freshness, making it a wine with an aging potential of up to twenty years.
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Burgundy - Appe lation: Chablis Grand Cru Dubbed as the golden gateway to Burgundy, the village of Chablis is a picturesque destination renowned for its prestigious wine. It is situated 20 km away from Auxerre. The vines of Grand Cru Les Clos, located on the right bank of the Serein river, were planted prior to 1267, they reveal a remarkable strength and breathtaking elegant wine. Within this terroir, several types of soil coexist, a l originating from the same Kimmeridgian terrain. The higher elevations feature stonier and more calcareous soils, while the lower parts have deeper and clayey compositions. The complex Kimmeridgian terroir contributes to the wine's powerful minerality. The vines are predominantly exposed to the west/southwest.
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The 2020 Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso is defined by a richer, more concentrated profile than the 2019, reflecting a warmer growing season that resulted in a "luscious" and opulent Bolgheri Superiore. The nose is dominated by ripe blackcurrants, maraschino cherries, and sweet spices, underpinned by the estate’s signature notes of Mediterranean scrub, dark chocolate, and a touch of toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is voluptuous and broad, featuring thick, velvety tannins and a powerful structure that maintains balance through a surprising vein of saline acidity. While it offers immediate "wow factor" with its deep fruit density and 14.5% alcohol, critics note that its long, spicy finish suggests a wine built for serious cellar aging, likely hitting its peak between 2028 and 2045.
Winery History
While the Antinori family’s winemaking legacy spans 26 generations and over 600 years, the Tenuta Guado al Tasso estate entered their portfolio in 1932 as part of the dowry of Carlotta della Gherardesca upon her marriage to Niccolò Antinori. This noble property in Bolgheri, which had been in the della Gherardesca family since the 17th century, sits within a natural "amphitheater" between the hills and the sea, creating a unique microclimate that the family spent decades researching. It wasn't until 1990 that the flagship Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore was first produced, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the "Super Tuscan" movement by blending traditional Bordeaux varieties with a distinct coastal Mediterranean identity.
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Maxime Cheurlin took over the historic Domaine Georges Noëllat in Vosne-Romanée in 2010 at just 20 years old, rapidly becoming a rising star in Burgundy. He revitalized the small 5.5-hectare estate, producing elegant, low-extraction wines, including the Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes, which showcases his signature delicate, aromatic style.
Winemaker Notes
This wine opens with a big, aromatic burst of sweet sassafras, baking spice, blackberries and stone fruits. In the mouth, it is full and robust with ripe fruit and round tannins. As the wine continues to open, it shows a true purity of fruit and becomes silkier on the palate. Juicy, sweet notes of black cherries, violets and sweet vanilla oak carry though in a long, pleasing finish.
Lamb is a classic protein to pair with their Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and these herb-filled, juicy Mediterranean-Style Lamb Burgers are no exception. What sets this recipe apart are the topping suggestions: spiced yogurt, olive tapenade, feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, sautéed onions, mushrooms. You can do one, some or all of the toppings, the more the messier.
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Merry Edwards Winery was founded in 1997 and produces terroir-driven, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, including the winery flagship Meredith Estate, from 80 acres of estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley. Over two decades, as Merry assembled this stellar collection of vineyards, she employed meticulous attention to detail to become known for crafting Pinot Noirs of immense depth, elegant structure and exceptional longevity.
The winery also makes three appellation wines. The Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs showcase the art of blending. These core wines highlight the best qualities of each AVA and are made to be approachable from release. The winery’s fragrant, barrel-aged Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc is among the most sought after made in California. A single-vineyard Chardonnay from the venerable Olivet Lane Vineyard and Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc round out the portfolio.
Now a Certified California Sustainable Winery, the brand entered a new chapter after Merry’s retirement in 2020. Merry’s handpicked successor, Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden, and Winery President Nicole Carter have taken up exactly where Merry left off and will continue to make wines treasured by legions of Merry Edwards’ fans well into the futur
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This rich, burly Zin is off the charts in concentration and intensity! Opening with black cherry, dark chocolate and tobacco on the nose, this full-bodied Zinfandel exudes flavors of red berry, plum, cacao and cola leading to a spice laced finish that lingers until the next quake.
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“Michael” and “David” are Michael and David Phillips, brothers whose family has farmed fruits and vegetables in the Lodi region since the 1850s and cultivated wine grapes for nearly a century. Michael and David constitute the 5th generation of grape growers in the Phillips family, with the 6th generation now joining the family business.
The Phillips family likes to emphasize the importance of quality wines with unique and fun labels. Wine makers Adam Mettler, Derek DeVries and Jeff Farthing specialize in producing Lodi’s famous Old Vine Zinfandels, as well as Rhone varietals such as Ancient Vine Cinsault and Syrah for Michael David Winery.
Farming with future generations in mind, the Phillips have adopted some of the most progressive sustainable farming practices in the state. All 800 acres of the family’s vineyards are third party certified, and the state’s first per ton bonus was issued for contracted growers to follow in the family’s footsteps.
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The 2020 Pahi by Escarpment Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand) shows an even, dark ruby-red color with a lighter rim. The nose is soft yet penetrating, offering plum and marinated cherry layered with dark herbs and rich floral notes. On the palate, medium-full body carries flavors of cherry and raspberry interwoven with violet, earthy minerals, and subtle spice. Fine-grained tannins provide a velvety texture with a gentle grip, accented by hints of cinnamon bark and black tea. Balanced acidity adds vibrancy, leading to a long, elegant finish. This wine is bold yet refined, with youthful structure and excellent aging potential, especially when paired with dishes like lamb or duck.
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Escarpment Winery was founded in 1998 in Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand, by acclaimed winemaker Larry McKenna—often referred to as “The Prince of Pinot.” McKenna, already well-known for his work at Martinborough Vineyard, partnered with Australian investors Robert and Mem Kirby to establish the estate along Te Muna Road. Their vision was to craft Pinot Noir that could rival Burgundy while showcasing the unique character of Martinborough’s ancient alluvial soils and cool climate. Over the past 35 years, Escarpment has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading Pinot Noir producers, while also making Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris, all reflecting the distinctive terroir of the region.
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a complex bouquet of white peach, spring flowers, crisp green apple, and the estate's signature "struck match" reduction. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied and satiny, featuring a "pithy, rock-scree texture" and a long, saline mineral finish.
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Established in 2001 by Pierre-Yves Colin and his wife Caroline Morey, this esteemed Chassagne-Montrachet domaine in Burgundy produces high-quality, 92% Chardonnay-focused wines. Departing from his family’s Domaine Marc Colin in 2005, PYCM gained fame for minimal-intervention techniques, including forgoing bâtonnage, using larger 350L barrels, and bottling without filtration.
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The 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses from Domaine René et Vincent Dauvissat is an exceptional white wine, characterized by mineral intensity, a full structure, and great tension.The tasting notes describe aromas of white fruits, flowers, oyster shells and flint, with high aging potential.
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Domaine Raveneau, established in 1948 by François Raveneau in Chablis, France, is a premier, family-run producer renowned for its exceptional Grand and Premier Cru Chardonnay. By marrying Andrée Dauvissat and acquiring vineyards during a post-war downturn, François built a 10-hectare estate that emphasizes traditional, low-yield, and barrel-aged methods.
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Dark ruby color with aromas of red plum, black currants, cedar, fig and sweet toasted oak. Medium bodied with focused and integrated tannins. Fresh natural acidity leads to a long and age-worthy finish.
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Ridge Vineyards has roots in 1885 when Dr. Osea Perrone established the Monte Bello Winery on Monte Bello Ridge, producing its first wine in 1892. The modern Ridge Vineyards was founded in 1959 by Stanford scientists who purchased the property, with winemaker Paul Draper joining soon after to pioneer single-vineyard winemaking. Ridge became an icon for its focus on terroir-driven, high-quality, and authentic wines from exceptional vineyards.
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We sourced our 2020 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from three of the top vineyard sites in the Sonoma Coast – Sangiacomo, Durell, and Gap’s Crown – with the goal of creating a cuvée that showcases the varietal’s exceptional character across the Sonoma Coast appellation. These diverse vineyards produced light crops in 2020 due to drought conditions, with each vineyard offering layers of robust flavors. An expressive nose of stone fruit and apple leads to rich flavors and an intriguing mix of depth and vibrancy. Fermentation in 30% new French oak barrels adds rich texture and complex character.
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Sojourn Cellars was founded in 2001 by two tennis friends, Craig Haserot and Erich Bradley, who shared a passion for great wine and tennis. They started with small bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon from exceptional vineyard sources. Over the years, Sojourn Cellars has grown into a boutique winery producing highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their hands-off winemaking style allows the character of the vineyard sites to shine through in the wines.
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the winemaking process emphasizes gentle handling, featuring hand-harvested fruit that is pressed without crushing and fermented with ambient yeasts in wood. To preserve the wine's "racy and refined" character, the estate utilized a combination of traditional barrels and larger foudres for aging, resulting in a Grand Cru that balances waxy citrus and floral aromas with a satiny, full-bodied palate.
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Domaine Stéphane Magnien is a 4.5-hectare, family-run estate based in Morey-St-Denis, Burgundy, with fourth-generation winemaker Stéphane Magnien at the helm since 2008. The domaine produces expressive, high-quality, and nuanced wines across 12 appellations, featuring top Grand Crus like Clos Saint-Denis and Charmes-Chambertin, utilizing low-intervention, traditional techniques.
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This 2020 Corton-Charlemagne has been released under Thierry's négociant label. It's a rich and dense expression, offering notes of green apple, lemon zest, acacia blossom and just a hint of oyster shell.
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Thierry Pillot, a respected winemaker from the renowned Domaine Paul Pillot in Chassagne-Montrachet, established a small, high-acclaim négociant operation to produce his own Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. Focusing on terroir-driven, minimal-intervention whites from older vines (often on the cool Pernand side), his wines are known for exceptional minerality, elegance, and aging potential.
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On the nose, notes of white-fleshed fruit mingle with subtle nuances of white flowers and honey, creating a captivating sensory harmony. on the palate, the richness and generosity unfold elegantly, offering a creamy texture and refreshing acidity that perfectly balances the power of the wine.
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Founded in 2006 by Thomas Morey and his wife Sylvie, Domaine Thomas Morey in Chassagne-Montrachet represents the 10th generation of a winemaking family dating back to 1643. After working with his parents, Thomas established his own 10-13 hectare estate, releasing the first vintage in 2007. He produces renowned Bâtard-Montrachet and other wines using organic methods.
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Winemaker Dan Tudor begins by using only grapes from the finest sites. Perfect balance of tannins, flavor, alcohol, acid and fruit is the goal. Only the finest three year dried French oak barrels are used to complement the wines without over-powering the elegance and finesse. Wines are de-stemmed, cold-soaked, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Single vineyard wines are selected by individual barrels, and are free-run juice. Larry Brooks was original consulting winemaker. Winery located in Paso Robles.
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First cousins, Christian Tudor and Dan Tudor started Tudor Wines in 2000, from an ancestry including generations of wine grape-growers on the island of Hvar off Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. The family began growing grapes in California early in the 1900′s and continues to farm premium table grapes in Delano to this day. Fruit is from family owned vineyards and transformed into wine using traditional techniques, including small fermentations mixed by hand and aged in French barrels. 4,000 case annual production.
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The 2020 Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a powerful and floral Pinot Noir that balances the ripeness of an exceptionally warm, early vintage with refined structural elegance.
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Founded in 1998, Domaine de la Vougeraie in Premeaux-Prissey is a modern Burgundy estate created by merging several Jean-Claude Boisset holdings, including Claudine Deschamps, Pierre Ponnelle, Louis Voilland, and L'Heritier-Guyot. Known for certified organic and biodynamic farming, it manages 37 hectares with seven Grand Crus. Their Chambolle-Musigny wines are produced from diverse plots, including Les Baudes and Argillières, noted for elegance and a mixture of village and premier cru grapes.
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The 2021 Alpha Omega Chardonnay is straw yellow with hints of gold. Youthful aromas of golden delicious apple and stone fruit, accent notes of white flower, toasted cereal grains, French toast, honey and phyllo dough. An exciting core of melon, kumquat and lemon custard fruit mix with hints of hazelnut, nutmeg, maple candy and stony minerality.
After whole cluster pressing, the Chardonnay Napa Valley 2021was barrel fermented in 100% French oak, 33% new barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation provides a richer and fuller aspect to the wine that was then aged in the same barrel composition for 19 months with periodic stirring of the lees. To soften the impact of oak and preserve freshness, the winemakers selected larger puncheons for 30% of the barrels.
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Established in 2006, Alpha Omega’s mission is to create artisanal wines drawing on Old World vineyard handcrafted practices and emphasis on unique terroir driven characteristics that reveal a sense of place combined with New World technology and science.
The winery, located on the Rutherford Bench in the heart of Napa Valley, exudes the utmost experience of hospitality in an authentic place reflective of the Napa Valley farming community. Presenting world-class wines in a convivial setting remains just as paramount to vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett today as when they opened the winery’s doors on July 1, 2006.
Alpha Omega boasts a picturesque setting, highlighted by views of its landmark water fountains and reflecting pond, stunning vineyards and the statuesque Mayacamas Mountains. The breathtaking scenery makes for the perfect backdrop to enjoy the handcrafted wines made with grapes from prized, historic vineyards by Alpha Omega’s talented winemaking team.
A warm staff of well-trained wine educators, the postcard-worthy setting and the modern farm-style architecture of the winery on Napa Valley’s famous Highway 29, paired with beautiful wines was the intentional vision the Baggetts conceived when they toured the valley in 2005 searching for a property to purchase to open their first winery together. To create an estate comparable to the finest in the valley, the Baggetts took on the project in the same fashion that helped them achieve success in other fields — Robin as an attorney, grape grower and vintner in San Luis Obispo and Michelle as an international hotel interior designer later becoming a hospitality marketing and communication professional and branding whiz. Creating the brand name Alpha Omega in 2005 predestined their ambition to craft the ultimate winery experience from beginning to end. Today, Alpha Omega is honored that its estate is considered one of the top wineries in the region.
When it came to building its brand, Alpha Omega spared no expense. There were no limits for the starry-eyed vintners who aimed to bring their vision to fruition. Several months into negotiations for the property, Sir Peter Newton of Newton Vineyards suggested to the Baggetts that they talk to his winemaker and assistant winemaker about joining their new winery project. This team together had excelled at making award-winning wines for Newton Vineyards in Napa Valley and left to do the same for Alpha Omega.
The Baggetts’ relationships in the valley afforded them the opportunity to procure the best grapes from prized vineyards throughout the top AVAs of Napa Valley — most notably Thomas Vineyard in Rutherford, Beckstoffer To Kalon in Oakville, Beckstoffer Georges III in Rutherford, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Beckstoffer Las Piedras in St. Helena, Stagecoach in Atlas Peak, Drew Vineyard in Mount Veeder and Sunshine Valley in the Oak Knoll District.
Winemaker Notes
The 2021 harvest was excellent, but our overall production was down 35% (smaller berries but loaded with flavor) due to the persistent drought conditions of this growing season. Amuse Bouche 2021, crafted in the Pomerol-style, is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from our vineyards in the east Rutherford Hills of Napa Valley.
About Winery
Heidi Barrett grew up in the Napa Valley in a winemaking family and was destined to become one of California's leading winemakers. It is said that winemaking is a combination of science and art. With a scientist-winemaker father and an artist mother it is no big surprise that Heidi was drawn to the wine industry. With great enthusiasm, a love for what she does, and an incredible wealth of experience, Heidi blends the art and science of winemaking like few can.
In 2002, Heidi partnered with longtime friend John Schwartz to create Amuse Bouche, a Pomerol-inspired Merlot from Napa Valley. Recognizing that the cult wine phenomenon has created an almost aspirational class structure among collectors, the partners decided to make this limited edition wine available to a much broader consumer base. Winemaker Heidi Barrett explains, "We have created Amuse Bouche, a limited edition, superb Pomerol style wine with the added value of limited edition art that is available to consumers through a variety of channels."
