Demeine Estates is proud to represent our winery partners in the most reputable publications in the world, and to share our own successes with the larger wine industry.
With over 150 years of winemaking history, Napa Valley is a place of rich tradition. But it never stands still, with fresh energy driving evolution. There’s Stony Hill, the first post-Prohibition winery built in the area, which has received a modern update that also maintains reverence for its beginnings. History is just one lens through which to discover Napa Valley.
The private “Senses” room at Ink Grade’s Pavilion feels like a planetarium for wine tasting. Projectors beam floor-to-ceiling panoramic videos onto the room’s four walls, creating an immersive 360-degree theater. The projectors are touchpad-operated to customize the experience via hundreds of videos, which are a journey from vineyard to bottle, showing what makes the winery’s Howell Mountain estate and surroundings unique. Beyond its immersive room experience, the Pavilion also hosts traditional tastings of newly released wines.
A recent historical tasting of 18 cabernet sauvignon wines from Burgess wine estate, ranging from the 1973 vintage to 2022, illustrates the staying power of these wines, along with the high level of complexity across the years. “We have selected these wines because they are all 100% cabernet sauvignon and from our Sorenson Vineyard in the new Crystal Springs AV A,” stated Carlton McCoy, MS, Managing Partner with Burgess.
After honing his skill in several revered institutions, including Thomas Keller’s Per Se, in 2011, Carlton joined The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, working his way up to wine director and overseeing the hotel’s 20,000-bottle wine cellar. He became president and CEO of Heitz Cellar in 2018. Today, he’s the CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates, a portfolio that includes Heitz and Haynes Vineyard in Napa and Château Lascombes in Bordeaux.
Founders Fred and Eleanor McCrea used to entertain guests at their Spring Mountain home to showcase their singular white wines. Under the ownership of Lawrence Wine Estates since 2021, Stony Hill has since instituted biodynamic viticulture and carried out a renovation that honours the 1951 home’s mid-century origins, creating unique residential tasting spaces. Guests on the elevated Terroir Experience explore the land in a Lexus GX 550 before tasting winemaker Reid Griggs’ mineral-driven Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon matured by the magnum.
Mazzei is also celebrating the 30th anniversary of its own Sangiovese-Merlot blend. The 2022 vintage of Siepi, from a vineyard that’s been in the Mazzei family’s hands for nearly 600 years, is rife with deep plum and cherry notes.
Heitz Cellar “Martha’s Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon: This is regarded to have been the first “single-vineyard” Cabernet made in Napa in 1966. By directly linking the wine to the piece of land, Heitz introduced the concept of terroir to many consumers. This set a precedent for other Napa producers to make wines that highlight a specific vineyard or even section of vineyard — something that we see commonly on Napa bottlings today. Martha’s Vineyard is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and the wines always show a minty eucalyptus note, a hallmark of this historic vineyard.
Celebrate spring with this refined Chardonnay from vineyards nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, gently influenced by Petaluma Gap’s morning fog. Sustainably farmed and traditionally crafted, it boasts vibrant aromas of ripe pear, green apple, and citrus blossom with delicate undertones of toasted almond and vanilla. Its palate beautifully balances fresh acidity and creamy texture, highlighting flavors of lemon curd, honeycomb, and subtle minerality—perfect alongside your favorite charcuterie.
Ink Grade 2022: Produced by Matt Taylor from older vines, this is a very expensive example made from grapes in Napa’s Howell Mountain that are pressed longer than usual “to build structure and expose a minor note of bitterness in the finish”. He also recommends double or triple decanting right now to sew together its virtues, but that he believes “it will open on its own in 2026.” As such it is a fine SB that will go especially well with poultry as well as seafood rich sauces.
United is elevating its wine offerings on board thanks to a new partnership with luxury wine importer and producer Demeine Estates. United’s Polaris customers have an opportunity to sample some of Napa’s legendary wines during their next business class flight. Stony Hill and Heitz Cellar (Stony Hill made its debut in 1951, while Heitz followed a decade later in 1961) are wineries that have spent decades honing their craft and specializing in viticulture to create timeless expressions of the best of Napa.
Join Demeine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy and Demeine Estates Winery, Heitz Cellar – in partnership with our export partner Berry Bros. & Rudd for a Fine Wine Dinner!
We hope you can join us to experience these remarkable wines and discover why Heitz Cellar remains one of the most enduring names in the Napa Valley. The evening includes a Champagne apéritif with canapés and a four-course dinner, with tea, coffee and petits fours.
Join Demeine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy and Demeine Estates Winery, Heitz Cellar – in partnership with our export partner Berry Bros. & Rudd for a West Coast Wine Tasting!
This tasting will reset any preconceptions of what a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon or an Oregon Pinot Noir should taste like. These are complex, often savoury-edged wines which have great appeal to lovers of Bordeaux and Burgundy alike. We’ll be joined by leading producers, so you’ll be able to meet the winemakers behind the bottles, taste some of the finest West Coast wines available in the UK and learn more about these fascinating and highly collectable bottles.
Visit Demeine Estates Wineries, Boscarelli, Mazzei and Villa Sandi at Vinitaly!
Vinitaly came to life in Verona, Italy, but boasts a truly international vocation. It has embraced the entire global wine supply chain for 57 years. Four days focused on promoting relationships between producers, buyers and stakeholders, as well as sharing experiences and skills. Vinitaly and the City welcomes Wine lovers to the historic centre of Verona, one of the most important capitals of wine in the world.
Visit Demeine Estates Winery, Stony Hill at Cadet Wine & Beer Bar in Napa!
Join Stony Hill Winemaker and Estate Director, Reid Griggs, along with Michaela Murphy, at Cadet Wine & Beer Bar for an exclusive Winemaker Wednesday experience. Each week, Cadet showcases renowned vintners, brewers, and chefs, offering guests a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders while enjoying exceptional selections. As a venue committed to fostering meaningful connections, Cadet takes pride in bringing its valued partnerships directly to its guests. Don’t miss this chance to explore the artistry behind Stony Hill wines in an intimate and vibrant setting.
Visit Demeine Estates Wineries, Burgess, Heitz Cellar, Haynes, Ink Grade, and Stony Hill at Pebble Beach Food & Wine!
A refined celebration of food, wine, and craftsmanship, guided by visionaries from kitchens and vineyards around the globe. Over the course of four days, global chefs, wineries, mixologists, sommeliers, and beverage personalities will gather for a destination event at the iconic Pebble Beach Resort.
Visit Demeine Estates Wineries, Boscarelli, Château Lascombes, Ink Grade, Mazzei, Philipponnat and Villa Sandi at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Chicago!
Enjoy an evening of exceptional wines from the world’s best wine-growing regions at Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour.
Visit Demeine Estates Winery, Mazzei at the Chianti Classico Grand Tasting in New York!
This event offers a unique opportunity for those with limited knowledge of Chianti Classico to learn the fundamentals, while providing seasoned experts a chance to deepen their understanding and stay updated on the region’s latest trends and developments.
Visit Demeine Estates Winery, Villa Sandi at Vini D’Italia Show in Washington, DC!
Gambero Rosso is back in the U.S. for the highly anticipated Tre Bicchieri, Top Italian Wines Roadshow, and Vini D’Italia Tours. Italian media company Gambero Rosso is the ultimate authority on the best Italian wines, publishing the prestigious Vini D’Italia Guide. This annual guide awards the very top Italian wines with the coveted Tre Bicchieri designation. The Tre Bicchieri Shows bring these award-winning producers and wines to markets around the globe.
Visit Demeine Estates Wineries, Boscarelli, Château Lascombes, Ink Grade, Mazzei, Philipponnat and Villa Sandi at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Washington, DC!
Enjoy an evening of exceptional wines from the world’s best wine-growing regions at Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour.
Visit Demeine Estates Winery, Château Lascombes at Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction in Washington, DC!
Be a part of the nation’s only four-day celebration of exceptional food and wine benefitting the American Heart Association (AHA).
Episode 225- Meghan Zobeck, Burgess Cellars
Just as Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Stony Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay are flagships for their iconic wineries, United Polaris is the benchmark for excellence for premium cabin travel. This partnership represents both companies’ commitment to top tier hospitality.
Fine wine importer Demeine Estates and United Airlines are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance partnership that will give customers in United’s Polaris business class the opportunity to experience luxury wines from Lawrence Wine Estates’ renowned Napa Valley portfolio, highlighting selections from legacy wineries Heitz Cellar and Stony Hill on board. This partnership marks United’s first-ever, multi-year wine deal.
Today marks the announcement of Trailside Vineyard, a soulful, forthright new perspective in Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford: one that honors the great classical wines of Napa Valley’s halcyon days of the 1960s and 1970s.
Domaine Dujac, one of Burgundy’s most celebrated and influential domaines, has partnered with Master Sommelier and CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates, Carlton McCoy Jr., to deliver a fresh new expression of Cabernet Sauvignon — evoking a bygone time in Rutherford.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
…pronounced herbal thread of thyme and chive notes weaving through flavors of verbena and aloe. There’s some weight to its savory power, which then turns austere on the structured finish, etched with smoke, dry spice and chalky mineral elements.
The 2022 La Côte Lascombes is a new Merlot-based wine from Lascombes. It emerges from a few small blocks planted on clay/limestone soils that are very different from the gravelly soils that are more common in the château’s holdings. Plump, juicy and seductive, the 2022 is a total charmer. Silky contours wrap around a core of pliant red/purplish-toned fruit. Sweet spice, flowers, mocha and a discreet touch of oak add layers of dimension as this opens over time. What a beautiful and promising wine it is…
An enticing, delicious version, showing ripe, juicy boysenberry and blackberry paste flavors laced with anise and apple wood notes. Offers lively grip, while pretty violet and iris accents keep this balanced and fresh throughout.
The nose is clean and crisp, with white peach aromas layered over citrus oil, fresh-cut grass, white mushroom and stone. On the palate, the wine offers good texture and acidity, leading to a light and refreshing finish.
A creamy and salty white that has notes of oyster shells, lemon peel, grapefruit and salted almonds. It’s medium-bodied, balanced and lightly mineral. Drink now.
Salmon in color, aromas of strawberry and red cherry sit down to tea with lightly buttered scone. The palate echoes the nose with refreshing acidity that reveals a hint of dried hay that enriches the finish.
Red cherry and strawberry swim together in this Sancerre that sunbathes on white flower blossom and rosehip. On the palate, dried hay and hints of black tea leaf layer in complexity while allowing the wine to remain bright and youthful.
Find us at ProWein!
Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade are arriving in Düsseldorf with our team next week
Find us at ProWein!
Heitz Cellar, Burgess, Ink Grade are arriving in Düsseldorf with our team next week
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