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2024

Naumes Family Vineyard

Sauvignon Blanc

A lemon-lime-bright Sauvignon Blanc with notes of mango and papaya, this wine is light- to medium-bodied with crisp, crunchy acidity. A fine, classic example of Rogue Valley Sauvignon Blanc, it delivers easygoing citrus fruit and vivid acid tension that keeps it lively and refreshing.

2024

Nisi Wines

Fiddlestix Vineyard Chardonnay

This is a lemon-bright white with seaspray minerality and a kiss of vanilla and baking spice that carries through on the medium-bodied palate. The flavors build with intensity, finishing with notes of toasty, flaky croissant and chalky minerality. An inviting and delicious Chardonnay. Sourced from own-rooted vines in two blocks of Fiddlestix Vineyard—Block 2A (massal) and Block 2B (Clone 76)—the wine was barrel-fermented with no stirring and aged on the lees for 10 months in 40% new French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered under DIAM 30 closure. Founded in 2024 by winemaker Adam Edelman, Nisi Wines is dedicated to crafting minimal-intervention Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from top sites across the Sta. Rita Hills.

White

2024

Omega Road Winery

Chenin Blanc

Sourced from Lodi’s Silva Spoons Vineyard, this white was fermented with native yeasts, saw a touch of skin contact, and was aged partially (30%) in neutral French oak. The nose opens with inviting notes of honey, citrus, and orange blossom. On the orange-flavored palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between linear acidity and a sultry, rounded texture. -JR

White

2024

osmote

This Is Red Pet Nat

The bulk of the fruit for this wine came from a special, protected site on the west shore of Cayuga Lake, planted in 1973 on Cazenovia silt loam soils. These own-rooted vines are hand-harvested and grapes were transferred whole cluster to red fermenters for carbonic maceration, then basket-pressed and moved to tank to complete fermentation. Just before bottling, a portion of Cabernet Franc juice from a separate whole cluster carbonic maceration was added. Bottled under crown cap and disgorged in February 2024, only 500 cases were produced. The result is meaty and black-fruited, laced with notes of black olive and black liquorice. Assertive and bright, the palate brims with zesty tension and an energetic mousse that brings structure and lift to the finish.

White

2024

Padigan

Sauvignon Blanc

Super expressive, with honeyed richness. Fermented in both tank and barrel, then aged on the lees for 5 to 6 months before bottling. The palate shows bracing lemon-lime acidity and crushed white flowers. Intensely fragrant and an ideal match for oysters. Winemaker Kelsey Evans uses multiple picks to build complexity.

White

2024

Pisoni

Lucy Pico Bianco

Blended from Arroyo Secco and Santa Lucia Highlands fruit, this blend provides a lovely, fruity take on Alsatian-inspired whites. Dominated by ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavors, this is a floral and inviting sipper with piquant acidity and a pleasant hint of astringent structure that wraps the palate up almost like a neat little decorative bow. – J.R.

White

2024

Portree Cellars

Phillips Vineyard, Picpoul Blanc

Bright and citrusy, with a salty sea-spray quality that takes hold on the palate and carries through the extended finish. Along the way, crisp, crunchy citrus and orchard fruit mingle with layers of white flowers and chalky minerality. A complex Picpoul Blanc, best enjoyed with a salad, crispy chicken tacos or pulled pork. Sourced entirely from Phillips Vineyard in the Texas High Plains, where vines are rooted in sandy-loam soils over a caliche limestone base.

White

2024

Pruett

Austenitic Chardonnay

Fermented and aged entirely in FCC Crystal stainless steel (austenitic-grade, named for the crystalline structure of the steel), this Chardonnay is sourced exclusively from Bob’s Vineyard and planted to Dijon clones. “We treated the pressing like a Sauvignon Blanc,” the winemaker says—blanketing it with CO₂ to keep the wine in a reductive state before fermenting and aging it entirely in stainless, with malolactic fermentation fully blocked. The aromatics are vibrant and layered, with notes of honeycomb, orange zest, and crushed almonds. Medium-bodied on the palate, it shows a rich vein of crystalline acid tension and sea salt minerality, with impressive length.

White

2024

Pruett

Poulet Sautant Chardonnay

Poulet Sautant Unoaked Chardonnay is named for the “jumping chickens” on Bob Pruett’s property—specifically, his wife’s Polish Frizzles. During the growing season, the chickens leap up to knock berries off the vines to feed their young, which Bob has come to view as a charming (and accurate) indicator that the grapes are ripe and ready to harvest. This unoaked Chardonnay is super fresh and bright, with aromas of ripe pear, apple, and lemon citrus. Medium-bodied on the palate, it shows fleshy, creamy pear and apple fruit framed by zesty, electric acid tension. The finish is lifted by a touch of salinity and a pop of honeycomb.

White

2024

Quinta da Fonte Souto

Florao White

This Symington project is quickly becoming one of Alentejo’s most impressive producers. Here, they’ve blended Arinto and Verdelho into a mineral, citric, and vivacious white (aged six months in stainless steel vats). Just-ripe tropical fruit flavors and excellent freshness mark the palate, leading into a heady, floral finish. – J.R.

White

2024

Reddy Wines

Sauvignon Blanc

Fermented and aged in 100% stainless steel, this white wine is crisp and tension-filled, offering notes of prairie grass, citrus, and lemon verbena, with a hint of sweet lemon curd on the palate. It finishes with delicate chamomile and honeycomb accents. In 1997, Dr. Vijay Reddy planted his first vines in Texas, drawing on his family’s multi-generational farming heritage. Today, Reddy Wines focuses exclusively on estate-grown production from vineyards situated at 1,007 meters (3,305 feet) in elevation.

White

2024

Refugio Ranch

Estate Sauvignon Blanc Tiradora

The Tiradora white from Refugio Ranch is a dynamic, complex, and deeply layered wine with excellent fruit concentration. Aromas of apricot and charred pineapple lead the charge, nuanced by wildflower blossoms and grapefruit zest. The palate is bracketed by bracing lemon-lime acidity and framed with a taut saline-mineral tension that adds structure and drive. Subtle oak aging lends fragrant baking spice notes that weave seamlessly into the wine’s vibrant profile. A pleasure-packed white.

White

2024

Rhinory

Veesart Vineyard, Albarino

Veesart Vineyards is a 45-acre site in Shallowater, Texas, northwest of Lubbock. This wine underwent a slow, cold fermentation to preserve its bright, ripe aromatics of banana pudding, white peach, and delicate white florals. A touch of skin contact adds texture, leading to a precise, crisp, and crunchy palate expression with citrus fruit and subtle apple-skin tannins.

White

2024

Robert Clay Vineyards

B 24 00 RCV CHA, Robert Clay Vineyards, Chardonnay

A small-batch production of just 69 cases—three barrels total—this wine was aged for 14 months in neutral oak, unfiltered, and estate bottled. It’s a dynamic white with a slightly richer expression than the laser-focused 2023 vintage, showing broader mid-palate appeal with riper orchard fruit taking the place of citrus. Bright wildflower notes and subtle baking spice add complexity. Exceptionally detailed for a Texas-grown Chardonnay, crafted by some of the most meticulous winemakers in the state—these guys literally analyze cluster by cluster and pick off berries they don’t want, and you can taste the precision.

White

2024

Rodney Strong

Sauvignon Blanc

Aged 63% in 400L French oak barrels (85% new), 36% in stainless steel, and 1% in a ceramic egg, this white blends all the resulting textures in a fun way, upping the herbal tinge notes, fresh citrus aromas, and deliciously ripe tropical fruit flavors. – J.R.

White

2024

Rodrigue Molyneaux

Pinot Blanc

This blend of 80% Pinot Blanc from Buttner Vineyards and Sunol Highlands Vineyard, with 20% Fiano from the Rodrigue Molyneaux estate, was fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. Fragrant lime blossoms intermingle with white peach notes, building across a light- to medium-bodied palate and finishing with salted and candied lime peel, and lemon zest. It’s the wine equivalent of your beachside margarita with salt on the rim—so after a shot of tequila and a squeeze of lime, don’t be afraid to sip this while staring off into the sunset, wherever you are.

White

2024

Ryanrose

Sauvignon Blanc

Expressive and vivid, this wine showcases notes of sea grass, sea spray minerality, mango, and white peach. Medium-bodied with focused acidity and bracing acid tension, it’s both refreshing and finely structured.

White

2024

Samsara

Watch Hill Vineyard Clairette

The 2024 Samsara Clairette, sourced from the organically farmed Watch Hill Vineyard in Alisos Canyon—known for its marine influence and low-nutrient sandy-clay soils—offers a crisp, focused expression of this variety. Chalky minerality and zesty citrus fruit lead the way, joined by wild white flowers that bloom aromatically. The medium-bodied palate reveals a lovely core of ripe peach and dried apricot, layered with a subtle nutty nuance that adds depth and charm.

White

2024

Slate Theory

Viognier

Fermented and aged for 10 months in 100% neutral oak, this wine is super bright and energetic, showing excellent layers of citrus, orchard, and subtle tropical fruit. A gentle honeyed richness lingers on the finish, giving it both freshness and depth. Easy to drink and beautifully balanced, with a fantastic finish.

White

2024

Slate Theory Winery

Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Like the 2023, this was fermented in stainless steel, with aging split between partial acacia wood puncheons—used to build mid-palate weight and aromatic intensity—and stainless steel for five months. Fragrant honeydew melon, white peach, and jasmine aromas lift from the glass, all making appearances on the light- to medium-bodied palate. A silky, satiny fruit profile builds with added complexity, ranging from crunchy green apple to pear and more white peach, finishing with a long, chalky mineral note.

White

2024

Steven Kent Winery

Cabernet Franc Blanc

Harvested from Clone 5 Cabernet Franc at Cresta Blanca Vineyard on the west side of the Livermore Valley AVA, this 2024 release saw just under 400 cases produced. My first taste of Cabernet Franc Blanc came from Steven Kent Winery—either the 2022 or 2023 vintage—and this 2024 bottling hits all the same high notes, while adding new depth. It’s a dynamic expression of a red grape reimagined as a white wine, and it delivers. You might be surprised when you see the label, but give this wine a chance—and here’s what happens: subtle stone and tropical fruit notes build across the medium-bodied palate, nuanced by white flowers. There’s grippy, citrusy acid tension and mineral drive, all layered with apricot pit, white peach, and sea salt. The 2024 version leans a touch more plush and soft than previous vintages, but it remains just as compelling. Stockpile this by the caseload—this is one to watch.

White

2024

Stolpman Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc

Direct-pressed into stainless steel and aged for 3–4 months before bottling, this Sauvignon Blanc is bright and crisp, showcasing ripe orchard fruit flavors, white flower aromas, and a zesty, lemon-lime minerality.

White

2024

Thirsty Owl Wine Co.

Traminette

A focused, zippy, and zesty white with fragrant notes of sea grass, sea spray, grapefruit zest, and pithy lime carried across a light- to medium-bodied palate. The finish is long and driven by saline-laced acidity. Grapes are sourced from Swedish Hill Winery’s Blue Water Vineyards, a second-generation family-owned estate along the western shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes AVA.

White

2024

Thirsty Owl Wine Co.

Vidal Blanc

Sourced from Swedish Hill Winery’s Blue Water Vineyards, a second-generation family-owned estate along the western shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes AVA, this white shows alluring notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and green candied melon that lift from the glass. On the palate, a supple mid-palate sweetness evokes a perfectly ripe peach at its peak, followed by accents of grapefruit zest, lime blossom, and wet slate minerality on the lengthy, expressive finish.

White

2024

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates

Carbonated Moscato

This feels like a familiar friend, showing approchable and lifted honeysuckle and grapefruit character alongside hints of white peach and a creamy, rich, layered mousse that resolves with balanced sweetness. Made from 100% estate-grown Valvin Muscat, the fruit was destemmed directly to press and cold settled before racking. Fermentation was cool and arrested at the desired levels of residual sugar and alcohol. The wine was then racked, filtered, and sent to Lakewood Vineyards for force carbonation and bottling.

White

2024

Uplift

Marsanne

The Marsanne is a bright, buttery, lemon-scented, white-floral-driven wine that’s light to medium-bodied with a touch of sea salt minerality and a finish of vanilla and baking spices. In short, it’s enticing and delicious. Uplift farms 55 acres within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift, one of the more impressive repositories of rare earth minerals found in the USA. Claire Richardson is the winemaker.

White

2024

Uplift

Uplift Vineyard, Mourvedre Blanc

Having never tasted a Mourvèdre Blanc before, I was both surprised and delighted. It shows a lemon-gold color in the glass and boasts notes of lime zest, lemon, and vanilla, all of which build on the light to medium-bodied palate. Silky-textured citrus and orchard fruit are supported by chalky minerality on the bone-dry finish. Direct press. Fermented and aged for 8 months in neutral oak barrels. Uplift farms 55 acres within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift, one of the more impressive repositories of rare earth minerals found in the USA. Claire Richardson is the winemaker.

White

2024

Uplift

Uplift Vineyard, Roussanne

Texas Roussanne in the hands of Claire Richardson is a completely different and sensationally interesting white compared to what you might know of the grape from the Rhône Valley. It’s not the oily, rich style of France; instead, it’s more focused and mineral, with just a touch of that silky underbelly. The profile leans toward salted lemon peel, crushed Marcona almonds, and pressed white flowers with a hint of chamomile essence. It’s a fabulous wine, perfect to revel in alongside buttery pasta dishes and seafood. Fermented and aged for 8 months in 25% new French oak barrels. Uplift farms 55 acres within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift, one of the more impressive repositories of rare earth minerals found in the USA.

White

2024

Uplift

Uplift Vineyard, Viognier

The 2024 Viognier from Uplift is highly floral, layered with tangerine oil, vanilla, and crushed almonds, all lifted by cool lemon-lime acidity. Light to medium-bodied, it finishes with a chalky mineral edge. Fermented and aged for 8 months in 40% new French oak barrels. Uplift farms 55 acres within the Hoover’s Valley, which runs through the Llano Uplift, one of the more impressive repositories of rare earth minerals found in the USA. Claire Richardson is the winemaker.

White

2024

Verdad Wines

Rusack Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Quite the expressive white, revealing a fragrant bouquet of white flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, and ripe nectarine. The palate is lush and layered, where orchard and tropical fruits merge seamlessly, framed by super zesty lemon-lime acidity. Mouthwatering, vibrant, and delicious.

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2023

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In contrast to the 2021 and 2022 vintages, the 2023 Estate Dry Riesling is driven by tropical fruit, opening with mango and pineapple before unfolding into white peach, pear, and yellow apple. The wine is intensely fruit-forward, but it’s all crunchy fruit rather than fleshy, carried by a spine of zippy acidity that brings its own crisp bite. The long finish reveals savory notes of herbed almonds and bright sea spray, underscored by a distinct saline edge.

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2023

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Entirely barrel fermented in neutral oak with partial native fermentation and extended lees contact, including bâtonnage for roughly 10 months prior to bottling. The wine offers tropical aromas of pineapple and lemon, accented by subtle vanilla. On the palate, it’s rich and creamy yet silky in texture, framed by chalky minerality and finishing with fragrant wild herbs.

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2023

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This wild pét-nat has been thoughtfully disgorged—so it won’t erupt and ruin your dress, but it will give you a reason to jump up and down with excitement (just set the bottle down first before showing off your joie de vivre). The mousse is bright, airy, and creamy, delivering terrific texture along with red berry fruit, baking spices, and a savory wild herb finish. Bone dry, with great acid grip.

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2023

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Acquired in late 2022 by Brian Heath, this blend of Albariño and Viognier is rich and expressive on the palate, showing bright floral character with notes of honeysuckle and jasmine. Lively, lemony acidity supports a fleshy mid-palate of tropical and orchard fruit, while the clean, fruit-driven finish reveals subtle wild herb nuances reminiscent of chamomile tea. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. Winemaker Jason Englert oversees an 80,000 case production across all Heath Family Brands (Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Jenblossom Cellars and Invention Vineyards).

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2023

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Wow—aromatics of white flowers, honeysuckle, and jasmine lift from the glass, building into a subtly sweet richness and creamy, frothy mousse that finishes with a gentle kiss of floral sweetness and lift. This méthode champenoise-style sparkling Traminette is made from two acres of estate-grown vines planted in 2000. A French-American hybrid developed by Cornell University, Traminette is known for its intense rose-like character.

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2023

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This is the bright Flower of Ballard Canyon, with expressive notes of honeycomb, white flowers, crushed almonds, sea salt, and sea grass, all framed by bracing, chalky minerality and scintillating acid tension. The mid-palate shows exceptional weight and density, and the finish is everlasting with lingering citrus oil and zest.

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2023

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This Malvasia Bianca is a testament to freshness and vibrancy. Grapes were pressed directly in the vineyard using a bladder press, with the juice cold-settled before fermentation and then aged for six months in stainless steel prior to bottling. Sourced entirely from Kalasi’s Narra Vineyards estate in the Texas High Plains—located five hours from the winery—refrigerated transport is essential to preserving the quality of the fruit. This light, low-alcohol white is ideal for summer sipping or pairing with spicy, rich dishes. Highly floral and delicate, it features enchanting aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle. On the palate, it delivers impressive phenolic grip and a vinous character, underpinned by a chalky mineral baseline and bright acid tension. Lean, focused, and utterly refreshing, this white shows both charm and precision.

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2023

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This Viognier opens beautifully in the glass, revealing candied citrus peel, dried prairie grass, and an intriguing smoky maple-bacon and white truffle richness from lees aging. Medium-bodied with a subtle, crunchy tannin grip, it shows layers of citrus and orchard fruit on the palate, while those savoury, aromatic notes reappear and linger through the finish.

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2023

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Under the guidance of John Rivenburgh at Bending Branch, Picpoul Blanc was first planted in Texas in the High Plains around 2009 at the then-named Bending Branch Estate Vineyard. Selected for its excellent acid retention, the planting drew inspiration from Tablas Creek in Paso Robles. This particular wine comes from the roughly 15-acre Alta Loma Vineyard in the Texas High Plains (previously known as Timmons Estate Vineyard until its recent renaming). After harvest, the grapes are pressed in the vineyard, then transported to the winery and fermented on the skins without cold settling. Known for its natural acidity, the variety requires no acid adjustments and is bottled approximately six months after fermentation. This Picpoul Blanc is super aromatic, offering honeyed and nutty notes, melon-rich fruit, and pretty white floral aromas interwoven throughout. The palate is richly textured with good depth, balanced by a pleasant grip and a long, salty mineral finish.

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2023

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Made from 100% estate-grown fruit, this white wine was direct-pressed and cold-fermented in stainless steel over 20 days, then aged on heavy lees for 6 months. Crisp and mineral-driven, it’s light to medium-bodied with high-toned notes of jalapeño and lemongrass, a punch of citrus zest, lime blossom, and a savory finish of pink Himalayan sea salt. Emerging wild herb nuances—fennel, sea grass—lend added complexity and coastal charm.

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2023

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What an enticing and satisfying white this is—from the first whiff of creamy, luscious stone and tropical fruit layered with wildflowers to the vibrant palate, it delivers richness balanced by a scintillating spine of acidity that keeps all that lush fruit buoyant and energized.

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2023

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This 100% Chardonnay comes from two vineyards—Texas Hills in Johnson City (Texas Hill Country AVA) and Certenberg Vineyard in Pontotoc, Texas. Picked on the early side to preserve natural acidity, it underwent bâtonnage for three months before bottling. Made in the pét-nat style but sterile-filtered before secondary fermentation and bottled under crown cap, the wine is light, bright, and crisp, showing orchard fruit notes and a frothy, gentle mousse that’s pleasantly soft rather than aggressive. It has great texture and a clean, vibrant finish. Crafted by winemaker Rae Wilson, with support from Tony Offill.

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2023

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Sourced from Lakewood Farm (certified sustainable) and three other long-time growers on the west side of Seneca Lake, this sparkling wine is produced exclusively from free-run juice. Carbonated and bottled on site, it’s also available in 187ml bottles and kegs for wholesale. It offers impressive complexity for the price, with notes of citrus peel, white flowers, and ripe apricot layered over a subtle French pastry character.

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2023

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This is a super bright, floral, and expressive wine, bursting with wildflower honey, jasmine, and candied kiwi fruit. Medium- to full-bodied with a lovely interplay of acid tension and subtle sweetness. Never cloying or overdone, it finishes with a gorgeous honeyed richness wrapped around white peaches and golden cherries. The perfect wine to pair with a cheese plate—think salted cheeses with a dollop of honey. Serve nicely chilled, but not too cold, so you don’t mute the vibrant florality. 65% estate fruit (certified sustainable) and 35% from Lahoma Vineyard, fermented in stainless steel.

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2023

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TASTING NOTE. Lot #31. Barrel Sample: All you need to know is this: Greg Stach and Greg La Follette were there, at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction, in May of 2025, pouring it for us ‘professional’ tasters. So, to the future owner of bottles from this exceptional lot—just imagine these two Sonoma legends uncorking bottles, pouring for you, and swapping stories deep into the night about raising hell in wine country. The wine itself is bright and zesty, with citrus and brown spice, honeyed lemon, and fresh ginger notes. Medium-bodied with lovely mid-palate density and a long, mineral-driven finish. From the Auction Lot Catalog: ABOUT THE WINE: “A Lorenzo Legacy” is a one-of-a-kind Chardonnay crafted exclusively for the 2025 Sonoma County Barrel Auction, embodying the essence of “Never Before, Never Again.” This marks the first-ever collaboration between Landmark Vineyards and Marchelle Wines, bringing together two distinct winemaking styles to highlight the exceptional 2023 vintage from the renowned Lorenzo Vineyard. The winemakers — the two Gregs, Stach & La Follette — have a combined six decades of winemaking experience working with Lorenzo Vineyard. By combining their expertise, they have crafted a Chardonnay that captures the vineyard’s character in a way that has never been done before. This wine pays tribute to the historic Lorenzo Vineyard, known for producing some of Sonoma County’s most distinctive Chardonnay. The site is prized for its cool-climate influence, extended hang time, and distinct minerality. The vineyard’s location allows the fruit to ripen slowly, developing remarkable depth, complexity, and balance while preserving its natural freshness. Hand-selected barrels were chosen to showcase the vineyard’s depth and complexity, resulting in a Chardonnay that will never be replicated. It has a fruit-forward bouquet with aromas of banana cream pie and a subtle hint of geranium. The palate opens with subtle lemon curd notes and layers of coconut, with the creamy texture beautifully balanced by juicy acidity and throughline of slate-like minerality. With its exclusive blend and limited availability, “A Lorenzo Legacy” offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a truly unique expression of Sonoma County winemaking. WINEMAKER(S): Greg Stach (Landmark Vineyards), Greg La Follette (Marchelle Wines) ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: March 2025 ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: December 2025 National Distribution: CA, FL, IL, MD, MA, TX, VA, WI, Washington, DC International Distribution: None

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2023

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Fermented in stainless steel and bottled just a few months later, this vibrant white wine is crafted by winemaker Brent Amos, with assistant winemaker Aaron Andrews (who began his journey as a busboy and worked his way up through the cellar). Bright and laser-focused, it shows crisp citrus character with notes of orange oil, sea spray minerality, and white floral aromatics woven throughout.