USA Wine

Cappella is one of the oldest vineyard sites in St. Helena. Six acres that sit alongside a Catholic cemetery on the west side of town, it was first planted in 1869. In the 1980s the church asked David to tear out the old vines, then he watched as the...

When David purchased this Howell Mountain property in 2000 it came with an unexpected perk: first growth redwood stakes dating back over a century. Relics of an earlier era of agriculture. “When the college owned this site they'd burn all the...

If Abreu has a core, it is undoubtedly Madrona Ranch. It was the first property David fell for, and developed, back in the 1980s. The canyons and curves that snake through the site, the soils that range from red Aiken to white tufa to dark clay and...

Thorevilos was one of David's favorite haunts as a child. There were no vines then. Just pine trees, redwoods, an old olive grove. And a rusted hog wire hanging from a tree—“Hook Man” in Abreu family lore. These days it's the dirt that...

The Bien Nacido Estate Pinot Noir offers one of the finest expressions of their vineyard, with grape selection limited to only 2% of all Pinot Noir grapes planted at the Estate. Coming from 4 distinct blocks - Block 1, Block 31, Block 32 and Block 40 -...

The 2020 vintage is the inaugural blend of Syrah and Grenache from some of the highest, steepest blocks at Bien Nacido Vineyard and Mourvedre from a half-acre block tucked away and hidden from the prevailing wind in some heavier clay soils where it can...

PASSIONATELY CURATED Each bottle of Soul of a Lion represents a nine-year journey of passionate curation. This journey begins with rare bois rosé French oak barrels whose staves are seasoned in the elements for five years prior to coopering. The...

The 2020 Vintage Brut is a very focused and elegant wine displaying lovely notes of pear, green apple, and citrus zest with a hint of light toastiness. On the palate this wine reveals nuances of baked apple, brioche, and a touch of key lime pie that...

Beautifully evolved for its age, our 2015 Le Rêve showcases an array of toasty notes reminiscent of brioche, toasted almond and even crème brûlée. Interwoven with these notes are white flowers, citrus and pear. This stunning...

The 2020 Famous Gate Pinot Noir opens with enticing aromas of cherry, blackberry, violets and mandarin orange. On the palate, there is sweet boysenberry, enriched by layers of pomegranate, bergamot tea and star anise. VINEYARDS: 13 different clones are...

While Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon are often spoken about in the same breath, they could not be more different. We love working with this wonderous varietal from Oakville Ranch Vineyard and the resulting wines. Experience has allowed us a more...

Blessed with a panoply of praiseworthy recent vintages, 2016 straddles the line between succulent ripeness and understated elegance. Napa Valley summer days are filled with a repeated pattern of morning fog which gives way to afternoon sunshine and...

Picked just as the fires were breaking out in the Willamette Valley, the 2020 Chardonnay Découverte Vineyard was fermented and matured in around 20% new French oak. It's scented of baked apples, pie crust, jasmine and spring butter with streaks of...

The 2021 Chardonnay Découverte Vineyard is generous and expressive. It has alluring aromas of quince paste and peach, plus accents of crème brûlée, hazelnuts and clover honey. The medium-bodied palate is generous and mouth...

Matured in barrel for 17 months, the 2018 Pinot Noir Découverte Vineyard has delicate scents of cranberries, blackberries and tea leaves with earthy undertones. The light-bodied palate is grainy and fresh with concentrated, earthy fruit and a...

The 2019 Pinot Noir Découverte Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1996 and was matured in barrel for 17 months. It has pretty scents of cranberries, blackberries, tea leaves and violets with amaro-like undertones. The light-bodied palate is...

Pale to medium ruby-purple, the 2017 Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir features crushed blueberries, boysenberries and blackberries on the nose with notes of red berries, cinnamon, dried leaves and flowers. The medium-bodied palate is intense and firm...

The 2018 Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir has alluring aromas of woodsmoke, Earl Grey tea leaves and wild berries plus hints of dried orange peel and earth. The medium-bodied palate is seamless and refreshing with surprising depth of fruit, and it...