Winemaker Notes
Rigorous selection is employed at every stage of this wine's development. Many components, though singularly attractive and possessing lavish attributes, are not utilized in the final blends for Bond. This provides us the opportunity to create a second wine. This blend, offered under the Matriarch label, will always be evocative of its pedigree and distinct in its hillside character.
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Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley's finest terroirs. From the more than eighty vineyards we have worked with over the past quarter century, we have slowly and vigilantly selected five sites. BOND became our covenant and shared commitment to produce only the best expression of the land. By way of this valuable experience, we had the opportunity to identify select properties that we felt had the potential to define the ‘Grand Crus’ of Napa Valley. These small hillside Cabernet vineyards, ranging in size from 7 to 11 acres, became the basis for the wines of BOND.
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The 2007 Bruno Clavelier Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes is a crisp, mineral-driven white Burgundy with citrus and exotic fruit notes when young, evolving into richer yellow fruit and floral tones with age. It comes from 85+ year-old vines of Aligoté Doré, giving the wine unusual depth and power for the appellation.
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Domaine Bruno Clavelier is a prestigious 6.5-hectare estate in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, founded in 1988 (bottling under his own name from 1992) by Bruno Clavelier, a former rugby player turned winemaker. The domaine is renowned for its old vines (1920s-1940s), strictly biodynamic practices (certified 2005), and minimal-intervention winemaking aimed at capturing the pure, terroir-driven expression of its diverse Pinot Noir sites, including Corton Le Rognet and Vosne-Romanée.
Winemaker Notes
A great wine in the making, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (just under 10,000 cases produced) possesses a fragrant bouquet of sweet black currants, crushed rocks, earth and background oak. Full-bodied and dense, with Montelena's typical power, tannin and reserved nature, this is a big, rich, formidably endowed red that requires 4-5 years of cellaring. That in itself is atypical of this exuberant, flamboyant vintage. Given this cuvee’s past history, this 2007 should age for 30+ years.
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Château Montelena, founded in 1882 by San Francisco entrepreneur Alfred L. Tubbs in Calistoga, Napa Valley, became world-famous after its Chardonnay won the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” tasting, where California wines triumphed over top French competitors. Originally built as a grand stone château with vineyards planted on rugged land, the estate went through periods of decline before being revitalized in the 1970s under Jim Barrett and winemaker Miljenko “Mike” Grgich. That historic victory put Napa Valley on the global wine map, and today Château Montelena continues to produce acclaimed Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon while preserving its legacy as a pioneer of California’s rise in fine wine.
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The Moreau family’s winemaking tradition in Chablis dates back to 1814, when Jean-Joseph Moreau, originally a barrel maker in Montbard, founded the wine merchant company J. Moreau et Fils. Over generations, the family acquired prestigious parcels, including the Clos des Hospices in Les Clos (purchased in 1904), which has always been vinified separately. In the 1970s, Christian Moreau returned to Chablis after living in Canada, joining his father Guy in the family business. The merchant side of J. Moreau et Fils was eventually sold to the Canadian group Hiram Walker in 1985, but Christian and his descendants continued the domaine side of the estate. In 2002, Christian Moreau and his son Fabien established Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils, focusing entirely on estate-grown wines. Today, the domaine farms about 12 hectares, including holdings in Chablis Grand Cru vineyards such as Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, and Blanchot, and is recognized for producing terroir-driven Chablis that balance tradition with modern precision.
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The Moreau family’s winemaking tradition in Chablis dates back to 1814, when Jean-Joseph Moreau, originally a barrel maker in Montbard, founded the wine merchant company J. Moreau et Fils. Over generations, the family acquired prestigious parcels, including the Clos des Hospices in Les Clos (purchased in 1904), which has always been vinified separately. In the 1970s, Christian Moreau returned to Chablis after living in Canada, joining his father Guy in the family business. The merchant side of J. Moreau et Fils was eventually sold to the Canadian group Hiram Walker in 1985, but Christian and his descendants continued the domaine side of the estate. In 2002, Christian Moreau and his son Fabien established Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils, focusing entirely on estate-grown wines. Today, the domaine farms about 12 hectares, including holdings in Chablis Grand Cru vineyards such as Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, and Blanchot, and is recognized for producing terroir-driven Chablis that balance tradition with modern precision.
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Winemaker Notes
The wine features an impressive aromatic complexity, combining luscious lime and grapefruit with unusual notes of roasted pumpkin, brown spices, and a musky floral aura. On the palate, it exhibits a satiny texture and "glycerin richness" balanced by the 2007 vintage’s signature powerful acidity,
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Domaine Roulot, based in Meursault, Burgundy, was founded in the early 20th century (often cited as the 1930s) by Guy Roulot, who established its reputation for high-quality, terroir-driven white wines. Following Guy's death in 1982, actor-turned-winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot took over in 1989, elevating the 15.5-hectare estate to iconic status through organic farming and a chiseled, mineral-driven style.
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Domaine Jean Grivot is a renowned, multi-generational Vosne-Romanée estate with roots dating to the French Revolution. Established by the Grivot family (originally from Jura), it was significantly developed by Gaston Grivot in the early 20th century. Known for producing exceptional Pinot Noir from elite plots like Richebourg, Échezeaux, and Clos de Vougeot, the domain is currently managed by Mathilde Grivot, following the tenure of her father, Etienne Grivot.
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The 2007 Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot Puligny-Montrachet is described as a concentrated and well-bred Chardonnay that exemplifies the vintage’s hallmark purity and minerality. According to Maison Jean-Marc Boillot’s traditional vinification methods, the grapes are typically whole-bunch pressed and aged in oak barrels—with approximately 25% to 30% new wood—to produce a wine that is pure, fresh, and expressive of its terroir.
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Established in 1985 in Pommard by Jean-Marc Boillot, this top-tier Burgundy domaine grew from inherited vineyards from the famed Sauzet and Boillot families. After leaving a winemaker role at Olivier Leflaive, Boillot developed a reputation for rich, high-quality white and red wines. Today, it is run by his children.
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Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797 in Aloxe-Corton, is a historic Burgundy négociant and producer known for its extensive Domaine, including a prestigious, traditional, and long-lived Grand Cru Clos Vougeot. The firm, still family-owned, specializes in Pinot Noir, producing a robust Clos Vougeot often characterized by notes of truffle and black fruits, maturing well for over 30 years.
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Maison Nicolas Potel was founded in 1997 in Nuits-Saint-Georges by Nicolas Potel following the death of his father, legendary winemaker Gérard Potel of Domaine de la Pousse d'Or. It quickly became a successful négociant firm focusing on high-quality, organic Burgundian wines. After selling the brand in 2004, Nicolas later established Domaine de Bellene.
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Domaine Billard-Gonnet is a family estate in Pommard, Burgundy, with roots stretching back several generations, known for producing classic Pinot Noir wines that reflect the character of the Côte de Beaune. The domaine was established in the mid-20th century and expanded under successive generations of the Billard and Gonnet families, who merged their vineyard holdings to create a unified estate. Today, the domaine cultivates parcels across Pommard, Volnay, and Beaune, with a focus on traditional viticulture and careful cellar practices that emphasize terroir expression. Their wines, particularly from Pommard’s prestigious crus, are admired for their structure, depth, and aging potential, making Domaine Billard-Gonnet a respected name among Burgundy producers.
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Maison Champy, founded in 1720 in Beaune, is recognized as the oldest wine company in Burgundy, with a legacy spanning over three centuries. Originally established as a négociant house, it grew during the French Revolution by acquiring vineyards and became a pioneer in wine trading and barrel making. In the 19th century, Maison Champy collaborated with Louis Pasteur, who conducted groundbreaking studies on wine fermentation and preservation with the help of Claude Champy, marking a milestone in modern oenology. The estate also worked with Gustave Eiffel, who designed its winery buildings, further cementing its historical significance. Today, Maison Champy owns about 21 hectares of vineyards, primarily in the Côte de Beaune, and continues to produce acclaimed red and white wines, including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru bottlings, while honoring its heritage as Burgundy’s oldest winemaker.
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Domaine Ninot, based in Rully in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, traces its roots back to 1313, making it one of the oldest family wine estates in the region. The Ninot family were originally coopers and winegrowers, and over centuries became central figures in the development of the Rully appellation. In the 20th century, Pierre-Marie Ninot rebuilt the estate after inheriting just 5 hectares, gradually expanding through purchases and tenant farming. Today, the domaine is run by siblings Erell and Flavien Ninot, who took over in the early 2000s. Erell, recognized as a “Jeune Talent” in Burgundy in 2008, brought new energy and began bottling wines under the estate’s own label, while Flavien manages viticulture. Together, they farm around 29 acres of vineyards in Rully and Mercurey, producing organic wines that emphasize terroir, tradition, and a modern sensibility.
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Château de Pommard, located in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, was established in 1726 by Vivant Micault, secretary to King Louis XV. The estate is renowned for its two châteaux, extensive gardens, and the Clos Marey-Monge, a 20-hectare walled vineyard that is one of the largest monopoles in Burgundy. Winemaking in Pommard itself dates back much earlier, with Benedictine monks planting Pinot Noir in the Middle Ages, helping the village become one of the first in Burgundy to gain fame for fine Pinot Noir. Over centuries, Château de Pommard grew into a symbol of Burgundian heritage, producing wines exclusively from Clos Marey-Monge as well as Grand Cru and Premier Cru appellations across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. In 2014, the estate was purchased by entrepreneur Michael Baum, who modernized operations and introduced biodynamic viticulture, with full conversion by the 2019 vintage. Today, Château de Pommard blends centuries of tradition with sustainable innovation, producing wines that showcase the purity and complexity of Burgundy terroir.
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Château Le Gay comes from iron enriched clay soils. Intense floral scents with dark berries, chocolate, oak, and vanilla abound. Full bodied and intensely concentrated with layers of sexy flavors, this decadent wine fills your palate with ripe plums and black fruit.
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Originally called Domaine du Gay, Château Le Gay takes its name from the lieu-dit Le Gay, part of which was sold to the Greloud family that eventually became Château Lafleur. Coincidentally, Château Le Gay was inherited by the Robin sisters in 1946, who also happened to own Château Lafleur.
Over the next few decades, under the ownership of the Robin sisters, Château Le Gay was managed by Jean-Pierre Moueix, who also purchased portions of the vineyard to add to the acreage of Château La Fleur-Pétrus. After the passing of the Robin sisters, Château Le Gay was acquired by Catherine Péré Vergé in 2002, who quickly increased the acreage and brought Michel Rolland on board as a consultant.
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Domaine Coche-Dury, based in Meursault, Burgundy, is one of the most revered producers of white Burgundy. The estate was founded in the 1920s by Léon Coche, who purchased vineyard plots and initially sold grapes to négociants while bottling a small amount himself. In 1964, his son Georges Coche took over his share of the vineyards, expanding holdings and strengthening the domaine. Georges’s son Jean-François Coche assumed control in 1973, and with his wife (whose surname, Dury, was added to the domaine’s name), he transformed Coche-Dury into a cult estate. Known for meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and precise winemaking, Jean-François elevated the domaine’s reputation to global acclaim, especially for its Chardonnay from Meursault, Corton-Charlemagne, and other Côte de Beaune sites. In 1999, the domaine suffered a notable setback when a helicopter crash damaged part of its Corton-Charlemagne vines, but it continued to thrive. Today, Jean-François’s son Raphaël Coche has joined the estate, ensuring continuity of its legendary style and status as one of Burgundy’s most sought-after producers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2006 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 reveals a soft, warm and reassuring sweet bouquet, rich in subtle nuances. The palate of Dom Pérignon 2006 is full bodied, both restrained and tender, developing into a thick texture that gradually becomes firmer.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world.Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
Winemaker Notes
The 2008 Dom Pérignon Rosé Magnum bursts with raspberries, wild strawberries, and red currants, layered with delicate floral notes of iris and violet, and subtle herbal hints of angelica and camphor. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet silky, unfolding with caressing texture before revealing bold structure and mineral-driven freshness. The balance of ripe fruit, floral elegance, and chalky tension makes this vintage both expressive and age-worthy, with a long, refined finish that highlights the cooler, late-ripening conditions of 2008.
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Dom Pierre Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, set out his vision to "create the best wine in the world" when he became Cellar Master at the sacred Abbey of Hautvillers in 1668. Dom Pérignon dedicated over 40 years to this mission, employing a visionary spirit and daring approach to the wine making process. Over that time, he became known as the "father of champagne" for laying down the fundamental rules for the traditional Champagne production method (La Methode Champenoise or Traditionelle). A favored wine of the Sun King Louis XIV, Dom Pérignon himself compared his wine to "drinking stars".
Dom Pérignon: an absolute commitment to VintageDom Pérignon's commitment to vintage is absolute. Each Dom Pérignon is a true act of creation, made from only the best grapes. The champagne's intensity is based in precision, so inviting, so mysterious. Each Vintage has three Plénitudes, and embodies the total faith in the creation that is constantly renewed by Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon. Coupled with a bold sense of playfulness, Dom Pérignon inspires the greatest creators in the world. Made only from the best grapes grown in one single year, each Dom Perignon's Vintage represents a harmonic balance between the nature of the year and the signature of Dom Pérignon. After no fewer than 8 years of elaboration, each vintage emerges complete, seamless and tactile. Dom Pérignon Champagne is made through an assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, created by using only the best grapes harvested from the 17 Grands Crus in Champagne and the Premier Cru of Hautvillers.
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, based in Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, traces its origins to 1815 when General Louis Liger-Belair, a decorated officer under Napoleon, acquired the Château de Vosne and extensive vineyard holdings, including the famed La Romanée. Over the 19th century, the domaine grew to encompass some of Burgundy’s most prestigious crus, but inheritance divisions and sales gradually reduced its size. For much of the 20th century, the family’s vineyards were cultivated but vinified and bottled by others, leaving the Liger-Belair name absent from wine labels. In 2000, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, reestablished the domaine under its own label, reviving the family’s winemaking tradition. Today, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is celebrated for its biodynamic practices and exceptional wines from Vosne-Romanée’s most illustrious terroirs, including La Romanée, Reignots, and Clos du Château.
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Domaine Dujac, based in Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, was founded in 1967 by Jacques Seysses, a passionate young winemaker who had trained in Champagne and apprenticed in Burgundy before acquiring his first 4.5 hectares of vineyards. The domaine quickly gained recognition for its elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir, and over the years expanded holdings to include prestigious parcels in Échezeaux, Bonnes Mares, Chambertin, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and Vosne-Romanée Malconsorts. By the late 1990s, Jacques was joined by his sons Jeremy and Alec, and Jeremy’s wife Diana, who now lead the estate, continuing the family tradition while introducing sustainable practices and broadening production to include Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune. Today, Domaine Dujac is celebrated worldwide as one of Burgundy’s most dynamic family domaines, blending respect for tradition with innovation.
Winemaker Notes
Dominus 2008 is a wine of great purity and definition, with distinct berry aromas and a supple yet precise palate. Deep blackberry and dark plums complement fine mineral notes. This wine is intensely perfumed, velvety and ethereal. Decant the wine prior to serving, to allow it to develop its full potential. This is especially important when serving young Dominus wines.
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The vineyards of Dominus Estate have connections to the original history of the Napa Valley as they date back to the mid 1850’s, or even earlier, when it was first cultivated. At the time, it was known as the Napanook vineyard.
In the late 1960s, while attending the University of California at Davis, Christian Moueix fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. Son of Jean-Pierre Moueix, the famed wine merchant and producer from Libourne, France, Moueix returned home in 1970 to manage the family vineyards, including Chateaux Petrus, La Fleur-Petrus, Trotanoy in Pomerol and Magdelaine in St. Emilion.
His love of Napa Valley lingered and in 1981, he discovered the historic Napanook vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville that had been the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines of the 1940s and 1950s.
In 1982, Moueix entered into a partnership with Robin Lail and Marcia Smith, the daughters of John Daniels who owned the vineyard. In 1995, he became the sole owner of the estate and chose the name Dominus, or “Lord of the Estate” in Latin to underscore his longstanding commitment to stewardship of the land.
One of the most respected wine producers in the world, Christian Moueix is on a personal quest for perfection in grape growing and winemaking. It is a journey that began in Bordeaux and continues today at Dominus Estate.
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The Mugneret family established their domaine in 1933, when Jean Mugneret began bottling wines in Vosne-Romanée. His son Georges expanded the holdings, acquiring parcels in some of Burgundy’s most prestigious vineyards, including Échezeaux, Ruchottes-Chambertin, and Clos Vougeot. After Georges’s death in 1988, his wife Jacqueline and their daughters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée took over, renaming the estate Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg to honor both Georges and Jacqueline’s family name. Over the years, the sisters have earned acclaim for their meticulous vineyard care and refined, elegant winemaking style, producing wines that balance purity, finesse, and longevity. Today, the domaine spans about 8 hectares and is celebrated worldwide as one of Burgundy’s finest family estates, embodying continuity, tradition, and the quiet strength of women in Burgundy winemaking.
2008 | V 97
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus is a beautifully delineated wine endowed with tons of personality and sheer class. The wine comes alive in the glass, with crushed rose petals, dark raspberry jam, licorice and spices. There is an exotic element to the fruit that is highly appealing. Today the tannins are quite firm, suggesting the wine needs at least a few more years in the cellar.
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family-owned and operated wine estate with vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley and on the western Sonoma Coast. The winery was founded in 1973 by Joseph Phelps, a successful construction executive and entrepreneur whose early interest in wine led him to establish vineyards on a 670-acre former cattle ranch in Napa Valley. Over the next 42 years Joe became one of the most respected figures in the California wine industry, building Joseph Phelps Vineyards into a critically-acclaimed winery internationally known for its iconic wines and unwavering commitment to quality.
Joe’s son, Bill Phelps, joined the family business in 1998 after a successful career in law, and as Executive Chairman now oversees Joseph Phelps Vineyards with a continued dedication to excellence.
Family owns and farms 425 acres of vines in Napa Valley on nine estate vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll District, South Napa and Carneros, as well as 100 acres over two vineyards on the western Sonoma Coast. Strategically chosen over many decades, each vineyard has its own personality and brings a different characteristic to our wines. Our commitment to an estate-based model is our way of ensuring consistency and the highest quality we can possibly achieve. Our estate vineyards, paired with select long-term grower relationships, give our winemaking teams unparalleled depth and diversity when it comes to producing Joseph Phelps wines.
