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One of youngest master sommeliers, Carlton McCoy now is Napa winery CEO, transforming industry
North Bay Business Journal
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June 2024
In my role at Lawrence Wine Estates, I envisioned creating a model and tone for a wine company that hasn’t existed prior, to model the way forward where company culture can reflect the way you want society to be. The goal in the end is to leave the world a better place and within the wine industry, to create access for people who have not traditionally been invited in.
Asolo: Prosecco’s premier DOCG goes from strength to strength
Decanter
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June 2024
Villa Sandi, Brut Biodiversity Friend NV
The polycentric Villa Sandi source the grapes for their Biodiversity Friend range from their property at Montello; there’s a pristine varietal nose of herbs and yellow fruit, a firmly structured palate and a long, mineral finish.
94 points
Alcohol 11%
The Best Value Proseccos for 2024
Wine Searcher
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June 2024
Last, but by no means least, is Villa Sandi Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCG. The initial seeds for the business were planted in the 1920s by Mario Polegato, the grandfather of the current president, Giancarlo, however, it was not until the 1970s, when the family bought Villa Sandi, the current Palladian-style estate.
Wine Enthusiast says “aromas of white stone fruit, white spring flower and alpine herb almost leap from the glass in this fragrant sparkler. Polished and savory, the radiant palate features Granny Smith apple, lemon zest and wild sage alongside an elegant, foaming mousse and bright acidity.”
The Best Red Wine Blends Under $30
Chowhound
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June 2024
Mazzei Poggio Badiola Toscana
I have been in love with the wines of Mazzei since studying wine in Italy more than 15 years ago, which is admittedly a tiny drop in the bucket considering the Mazzei family has been producing wine in Italy since 1435. This not only makes them one of the most prolific and iconic families in Italian wine, but also among the longest running Italian companies of any kind. With estates throughout the country, including Tuscany in central Italy, the Maremma in coastal Italy, and Sicily in the south, Mazzei’s entire portfolio encompasses the best of what this celebrated wine destination has to offer when it comes to delicious wines for all occasions.
Read More: https://www.chowhound.com/1596830/best-red-wine-blends/
Top Wineries in Napa Valley
San Francisco Chronicle
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June 2024
New additions to the list in 2024 include Failla, a renowned maker of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay serving its wines in an old hunting lodge; Stony Hill, a historic white-wine specialist that’s gotten an eye-catching (if controversial) midcentury modern makeover; and Domaine Chandon, one of the valley’s go-to sparkling wine houses that added several new options for visitors recently.
Sauvignon Blanc Is The Real Hero Wine For Summer
TZR
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May 2024
Roc de l’Abbaye
Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2022
If you prefer white wine on the dryer side, look no further. Hailing from the infamous Loire Valley this bottle is fresh and vibrant. It features flavors of white fruits, pear, and apricot, and showcases the balanced acidity and minerality Sauvignon Blanc is known for.
3 Incredible California Cabernet Sauvignon Producers To Watch
Forbes
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May 2024
Ink Grade doesn’t make it easy for visitors to seek out their wines. Their estate is perched precariously high up the side of Howell Mountain, winding up through the hills until the elevation makes your ears pop. But that’s how the winery—founded by the folks from Heitz Cellar—like it. They love the excitement, intrigue and opulence that mountain fruit offers. They love the hidden gems of vineyards, the ones tucked into alpine slopes or carved out of extreme rock faces. Winemaker Matt Taylor, who cut his teeth at Joseph Swan and Domaine Dujac before he transplanted back to California, truly believes that these high-altitude sites offer incredible, grand cru potential with immense intensity of fruit, a gripping depth, and a singing minerality. As Napa remains in climatic uncertainty (heat waves! fire!) mountain fruit offers a lot of excitement about the future.
North Bay Business Journal names Women in Wine Awards winners for 2024
The Press Democrat
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May 2024
Trailblazer Award: Celebrating a woman’s pioneering spirit, groundbreaking contributions, and forward-thinking innovations that have pushed the boundaries of winemaking, viticulture, or the wine business. It honors the role of a visionary driving positive change and setting new standards within the wine world.
– Philana Bouvier, president, Demeine Estates
– MJ Dale, CEO, Customer Vineyard
Drinking with Jenna: Bottle Service
Real Simple
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May 2024
Roc de l’Abbaye IGP Lorie Sauvignon Blanc 2022
If you love Sancerre but not the $30-plus price tag, do I have the wine for you: It’s crisp, balanced, and a touch mineral.
The Top French Wines: 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition
Forbes
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May 2024
La Chablisienne took Gold medals for its Chablis Grand Cru 2020, Grenouille AOP, 13% ABV, 750 ml and for its Chablis Grand Cru 2021, Les Preuses – AOP, 13% ABV, 750 ml.
The IWSCV Judging Panel described the 2020 La Chablisienne as:
Electric with concentrated ripe apple and citrus. A gentle character with a moderate savory complexity and well-integrated oak. A touch of minerality. Intense with a long finish.
While the 2021 La Chablisienne was described as:
Full bodied and unctuous, amplified by the velvety mouthfeel and buttery notes. Layered vibrancy of ripe stone fruits and apple with a dash of honey and acacia. Beguiling complexity with a lingering finish.
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Events
Vinexpo Paris
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February 2024
Demeine Estates will join California Wines Europe at Vinexpo Paris. President Philana Bouvier will be representing exceptional wines from Heitz Cellar Ink Grade Estate and Burgess Cellar at hall 5.2 booth E077-109.
James Suckling Great Wines of the World Miami
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February 2024
Demeine Estates Wineries Heitz Cellar, Ink Grade, Mazzei, Villa Sandi, and Boscarelli will all be participating in James Suckling Great Wines of the World Miami on February 29th.
Tre Bicchieri Los Angeles
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February 2024
Visit Villa Sandi and Boscarelli at Tre Bicchieri in Los Angeles!
Each year, Gambero Rosso facilitates a global tour at which producers of Tre Bicchieri-awarded wines are invited to showcase their wines to wine importers, wholesale buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, educators and the press.
Tre Bicchieri New York
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February 2024
Visit Villa Sandi and Boscarelli at Tre Bicchieri in New York City!
Each year, Gambero Rosso facilitates a global tour at which producers of Tre Bicchieri-awarded wines are invited to showcase their wines to wine importers, wholesale buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, educators and the press.
Tre Bicchieri Chicago
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February 2024
Visit Villa Sandi at Tre Bicchieri in Chicago!
Each year, Gambero Rosso facilitates a global tour at which producers of Tre Bicchieri-awarded wines are invited to showcase their wines to wine importers, wholesale buyers, retailers, restaurateurs, educators and the press.
Ojai Food + Wine
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October 26-29, 2023
Burgess, Haynes, Heitz Cellar, Ink Grade, La Chablisienne and Mazzei will all be spotlighted at the Ojai Food + Wine Festival this October!
New York Wine Experience
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October 2023
Demeine Estates producer partners Castello di Fonterutoli, Heitz Cellar, and Boscarelli were featured in the famous New York Wine Experience Grand Tasting.
Great Wines of Italy New York
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September 2023
Ca’ Rome’ joins James Suckling’s Great Wines of Italy New York 2023 on September 6.
Prowein
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March 2023
Philana Bouvier represented Demeine Estates at ProWein 2023, bringing Burgess, Heitz Cellar and Ink Grade overseas.
Premiere Napa Valley
Burgess, Heitz Cellar, Ink Grade and Stony Hill participated in events and auctions throughout the week of Premiere Napa Valley, including legacy and future auctions.
videos & Podcasts
Philana Bouvier | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo
Italian Wine Podcast
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June 2023
Episode 92 – Philana Bouvier of Demeine Estates on Women in Wine, Demeine’s Portfolio, and Champagne
Uncorked Corner
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November 2022
The Untraditional Journey feat. Philana Bouvier
Nine One Wine Podcast
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October 2022
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press releases
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces President Philana Bouvier Receives North Bay Business Journal’s Women in Wine Trailblazer Award
June 2024
Napa Valley-based Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates is excited to announce that President Philana Bouvier has been recognized as part of North Bay Business Journal’s 2024 Women in Wine Awards. North Bay Business Journal’s annual awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of female winemakers and wine industry professionals in the North Bay.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces New Exclusive Import Partnership with Sassetti Livio, Iconic Brunello di Montalcino Producer
April 2024
Demeine Estates proudly announces an exclusive import partnership with Sassetti Livio. Beginning April 2024, Demeine Estates will manage the US distribution and marketing of Sassetti Livio’s Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wines from their famed vineyards in Montosoli, as well as the Montecucco Rosso DOC selection from their estate in Maremma.
Demeine Estates Partners with Berry Bros. & Rudd to Position Heitz Cellar and Ink Grade to UK Fine Wine Market
December 2023
Fine wine importer Demeine Estates is pleased to announce Berry Bros. & Rudd, the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, will represent Heitz Cellar and Ink Grade, two estates from their Napa Valley portfolio, in the UK market. Both wineries are part of the Lawrence Wine Estates portfolio, which Demeine Estates markets and distributes both in North America and globally.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces Exclusive Import Partnership with Legacy Champagne Producer Philipponnat
December 2023
Demeine Estates is proud to announce their exclusive import partnership with premier Champagne House Philipponnat, a celebrated legacy producer with more than 500 years of winegrowing history. They have owned and farmed vineyards in Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for 15 generations, including the legendary Clos des Goisses, a vineyard unparalleled in the Champagne region that has been owned by Philipponnat for nearly a century.
Philipponnat offers a portfolio of Champagnes with discerning quality and character, known as one of the great vintage producers. Demeine Estates is importing the full range, including three non-vintage cuvees, three vintage cuvees, and four prestige cuvees. Founded in 1522, this historic House in the heart of Champagne has undergone a renaissance since 15th generation family member Charles Philipponnat took the helm in 2000.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Enters Vino Nobile di Montepulciano with Boscarelli Exclusive Import Partnership
October 2023
Fine wine importer Demeine Estates is pleased to announce their exclusive import partnership with Poderi Boscarelli, the premier producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Located in the Tuscan historic appellation, the winery was founded by Egidio Corradi in 1962 and today is led by Egidio’s daughter Paola De Ferrari Corradi, together with her sons Luca and Nicolò De Ferrari Corradi.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces New Import Partnership with Villa Sandi, The Iconic Premium Prosecco
September 2023
Fine wine importer and marketer Demeine Estates proudly announces their exclusive import partnership with Villa Sandi, Italy’s leading Prosecco producer. Beginning in January 2024, Demeine Estates will manage the US distribution and execute the marketing activities of Villa Sandi’s renowned portfolio of Proseccos from DOC and DOCG designations of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene and Asolo, as well as their wines from Collio winery, Borgo Conventi.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces President Philana Bouvier as Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemakers & Innovators of 2023
August 2023
Napa Valley-based Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to announce that President Philana Bouvier has been named to the Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Future 40 Tastemakers list. Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 award recognizes tastemakers who inspire innovation and are bringing the drinks business into the future.
Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Reports Record Growth Across Import and Domestic Portfolio
August 2023
Fine wine importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to report Q2 2023 results, with the company’s net sales up 105% for the year vs last year across the entire portfolio. Growth is being driven by the import business, both in terms of an overall increase in revenue and by the value of imports. Additionally, this year Demeine Estates is on track to hit 100,000 case depletions within its wholesale partner network.
The Residence at Stony Hill in Napa Valley Opens, Reimagining the Historic Winery for Today
July 2023
The Residence at Stony Hill, located on Spring Mountain in Napa Valley, opens this week, reimagining a historic and iconic winery for a modern era. Encompassed by forest and the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, the Estate is a hidden pearl surrounded by nature with unparalleled views of the Napa Valley. The Residence, originally owned by Fred and Eleanor McCrea, was redesigned to preserve the legacy and aesthetic of the original home while bringing new life and a luxury focused experience.
A Historic Brand for a Future Generation, Burgess Opens Tasting Room in Napa Valley
June 2023
A historic estate that embodies authenticity and regenerative farming, Burgess is a winery built for the future, but made from the past. The tasting room is designed to reflect the brand’s evolution, creating a symbiotic experience with the vineyard’s narrative.
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Racines 2020 Wenzlau Chardonnay
Decanter
Beguiling complexity, depth and beauty mark this outstanding Chardonnay from the Wenzlau Family Vineyard in the Sta Rita Hills. In a year when so many of California’s wine regions were devastated by smoke, this wine shows a fresh, airy poise—delicate and precise aromas of crushed chalk, petrichor, sweet white flower pollen and hints of seaspray.
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Burgess 2018 Contadina Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinous
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October 2021
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, old-school wine. Dark cherry, plum, scorched earth, game, licorice and tar give the 2018 plenty of complexity. Big, potent tannins lend quite a bit of muscle, but there is more than enough fruit and overall balance to support many years in the cellar. Dark red fruit, mint spice and licorice linger. This is very nicely done.
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Racines 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Decanter
Classically cool climate Chardonnay aromatics of soft white florals, crushed chalk and a touch of mint. The palate has verve and energy with savoury petrichor-driven minerality coming to the fore, followed on by bruised apples, a touch of cardamom and honey to finish adding depth and complexity along the way.
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Racines 2020 Sainte Rose Pinot Noir
Decanter
2020 is the inaugural edition of this gorgeous wine—aromatics of fresh smashed raspberries, lavender and notes of crushed stone. The palate is a homage to the Burgundian style, emphasising minerality and florals, berry fruits, and savoury garrigue. Red and blue fruits intertwined with clove, thyme and pine tar carry this wine to a savoury, concentrated finish.
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Racines 2020 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
Decanter
This Pinot Noir is indelibly marked by pungent and stirring floral aromatics accented by frankincense, leather and smoke. The palate shows a generosity of fruit, but a significant amount of the whole cluster gives this wine savoury edges. Notes of crushed basalt, thyme and wild sumac envelop a core of blue and red fruits. Clove, five-star anise and a hint of cassia bark accompany this wine through its finish, measured in 5-minute intervals.
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Racines 2020 La Rinconada Pinot Noir
Decanter
Aromas of anise, smoke, mer and dried sumac pull out notes of wet stone and dried savoury herbs. The palate is supple and red-fruited but backed by crushed basalt and Mediterranean scrub, leading one to want to revisit this wine in five years.
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Racines 2020 Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay
Decanter
Aromatics of bruised apples and petrichor are punctuated by notes of sea foam and smoke. The palate is energised by savoury briny citrus and crushed chalk. Electric acidity amplifies the wines mineral character with hints of smoke and crushed limestone with hints of grilled lime and green mango. A revelatory California Chardonnay.
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Racines 2020 Bentrock Chardonnay
Decanter
Confit lemon and oyster shell nose. Citrusy and fresh, notes of lemon peel and vanilla almond. Power and richness yet a vibrant elegance.
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Racines 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Decanter
Sleek and classy. Overt with aromas of ripe dark fruits, violets, dark chocolate and spices. The palate is bright with freshness, dense with ripe tannin and fruit, yet captured at a point of real freshness. Generously juicy, followed by a long finish.
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