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Château de Nalys is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s oldest and most storied estates, with vineyard records dating back to the 16th century. Acquired by the Guigal family in 2017, the 50-hectare property spans three prime terroirs - Nalys, Bois Sénéchal, and the famed La Crau - encompassing all 13 permitted grape...

Focusing first on the cabernet fruit from our mineral-rich, volcanic soil sites nestled on the hillside slopes in the Alexander Valley. This vintage’s blend is uniquely crafted with delicate inclusions of malbec, and a hint of merlot and petit verdot, showcasing intense black fruits enriched with lengthy velvety tannins.

For this vintage, we crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed primarily of malbec and merlot, rounding out the blend with with cabernet sauvignon and small amounts of cabernet franc, and petit verdot. The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blen
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Polished and elegant, with refined raspberry and wild strawberry flavors and an edge of matcha. Velvety tannins and bass notes of sage, cedar and black pepper showcase a wine of power and restraint. Drink now through 2028. 1,300 cases made, 235 cases imported.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator

"From Larner Vineyard comes a darker, more brooding expression of Grenache. Aromas of leather, tobacco, and red fruits mingle with a subtle cola spice. The frame is firm and powerful, built on coating tannins that promise years of graceful evolution. A wine of depth and strength, it deserves a place...

Paul Lato's "Le Souvenir" Chardonnay is a highly-regarded, single-vineyard white wine from California's Santa Maria Valley, known for its rich, complex style blending ripe orchard fruits (peach, apricot, citrus) with minerality (wet stone, sea salt), creamy textures, and vibrant acidity, often showing buttery notes, toasted bread, and floral hints, making...

Matured for 15 months in 25% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is intensely perfumed! Intoxicating raspberry and red cherry preserve, rose petal, pennyroyal and grilled orange aromas pour from the glass. The full-bodied palate features highly concentrated, complex flavors framed by velvety tannins and refreshing acidity,...