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Napa Valley’s High Quality And Age-Worthy Wines Highlighted At Historical Burgess Tasting
Forbes
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May 2025
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.
Japanese Winemakers Are Redefining What Makes a Top Pinot Noir
Bloomberg
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February 2025
Best new wine of the month: 2022 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. I’m a bit blasé about the regular rollout of new Napa cabernet projects, but this new wine, officially released on Tuesday, wowed me. It’s rich and satisfying and oh-so-smooth, with soft mineral and fruit flavors, a tiny hint of mint chocolate and impeccable balance.
Behind it is an intriguing mix of new ideas. Grapes from a small part of this historic vineyard in Rutherford used to go into Trailside, a Heitz Cellar single-vineyard cabernet. Lawrence Wine Estates Chief Executive Officer Carlton McCoy instituted a new farming regime for each soil type and pulled in an unusual partner to make this brand new cabernet: Burgundian Jeremy Seysses of world-renowned Domaine Dujac.
Château Lascombes and Axel Heinz Introduce an All-Merlot Margaux
Wine Spectator
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April 2025
Bordeaux has begun its annual en primeur tastings, when the wine trade tastes the region’s most recent vintage for the first time. Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2024 wines from barrel at some of the region’s top estates and sharing his tasting notes. His latest visits are to châteaus Marquis de Terme and Lascombes, with a first look at Lascombes estate director Axel Heinz’s new all-Merlot cuvée.
Fine wines on United Flights
The Press Democrat
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April 2025
United Airlines has launched its first-ever multiyear wine partnership with fine wine importer Demeine Estates. The partnership brings premium Napa Valley wines to United’s Polaris business class passengers, showcasing selections from Lawrence Wine Estates, including the Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Stony Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay. The move is part of the airline’s plans to upgrade its food and wine experience.
These Small Glass Globes Are the Next Big Thing in Wine
Robb Report
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April 2025
At Heitz, wine fermented in the globes makes up part of the blend in Quartz Creek Chardonnay and Lot C-91 Sauvignon Blanc. Dhiman uses it as a tool to increase complexity. “For our white wines, it brings an intense freshness and purity of fruit that complements oak-aged portions,” he says.
Carlton McCoy and Jeremy Seysses launch Trailside Vineyard
Beverage Media
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April 2025
Carlton McCoy, MS, CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates, has partnered with Domaine Dujac winemaker Jeremy Seysses to launch Trailside Vineyard. This new project focuses on a historic vineyard on Rutherford’s east side, which was once a source for Heitz Cellar’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The inaugural 2022 vintage release is a single-vineyard, terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted in a style that honors the historic wines of 1960s Napa Valley.
Tasting Report: California Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Spectator
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April 2025
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the brightest stars in the wine world, and bottlings from California are among the most exciting. Heitz Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Lot C-91 2022: Bursts with personality and vibrant acidity, offering notes of litsea oil, lemon mint, beeswax and honeysuckle that glide on a sleek frame.
Why Winemakers Are Trading Their Wood Vats for Glass Globes
Robb Report
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April 2025
The latest tool used by winemakers to show off the pure terroir of their grapes is the Wineglobe, a 100 percent glass orb to vinify and age wine.”Our white wines aged in oak tend to show more
roundness and aromatic complexity. In globes these ,vines tend to show brighter fruit and a distinct lees impact” (Sam Ohiman, assistant winemaker at Napa Valley’s Heitz Cellars).
Pursehouse: ‘I reviewed over 150 wines in March, here are 10 standouts‘
Decanter
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April 2025
If you’re lucky enough to ever visit the Heitz estate, it’s like going back in time to a Napa Valley that’s unrecognizable today. The old stone winery, built in 1898 has withstood many an earthquake, but the modern winery has crafted some of Napa’s most historic and undoubtedly elegant wines.
Axel Heinz launches Merlot-only Lascombes
The Drinks Business
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March 2025
I didn’t come here to just make a Merlot,” Heinz recounted in a virtual interview as he prepared for the annual primeurs event, but admits that having 60-year-old Merlot vines planted on blue marl clay over limestone soil was an enticement. “The 2022 vintage was in barrels when I got here, and we quickly saw that some of the Merlot lots were spectacular,” he says. “But before we bottled it, we wanted to be sure we could replicate the same quality in 2023 and 2024.
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Events
Berry Bros. & Rudd Fine Wine Dinner with Carlton McCoy, MS
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April 1, 2025
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.
Berry Bros. & Rudd West Coast Tasting
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April 2, 2025
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.
Vinitaly and the City
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April 4-6, 2025
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.
Stony Hill at Cadet Wine Bar
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April 9, 2025
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.
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
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April 10-13, 2025
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.
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour
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April 26, 2025
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.
Chianti Classico Grand Tasting
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April 28, 2025
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.
Gambero Rosso US Roadshow
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April 30, 2025
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.
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour
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May 2, 2025
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.
Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction
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May 7-10, 2025
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).
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videos & Podcasts
Wine Country Women
Wine Country Women
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August 2024
Episode 225- Meghan Zobeck, Burgess Cellars
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
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press releases
Demeine Estates and United Airlines Partner to Offer Luxury Napa Valley Wines to United Polaris® Customers
March 2025
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.
Demeine Estates and United Airlines Partner to Offer Luxury Napa Valley Wines to United Polaris® Customers
March 2025
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.
Jeremy Seysses of Legendary Domaine Dujac and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Join Forces to Launch Trailside Vineyard
February 2025
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.
Jeremy Seysses of Legendary Domaine Dujac and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Join Forces to Launch Trailside Vineyard
February 2025
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.
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.
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Roc de l’Abbaye 2023 Antique Sancerre Blanc
Wine Spectator
…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.
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Roc de l’Abbaye 2023 Sancerre Le Roc
Wine Spectator
This is a taut, mineral-driven style, with zesty, dry spice details and cool stone minerality defining the steely finish.
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2022 La Côte Lascombes
Vinous
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January 2025
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…
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Burgess 2021 Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator - Top 100
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.
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La Chablisienne 2022 Sauvignon de Saint-Bris
Wine Enthusiast
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.
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La Chablisienne 2022 Chablis La Pierrelée
Decanter
Green apples, lime zest, pineapples and beeswax on the nose. It’s crisp and saline with a light to medium body.
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La Chablisienne 2022 Chablis Le Finage
James Suckling
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.
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Roc de l’Abbaye 2023 Sancerre Rosé
Wine Enthusiast
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.
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Roc de l’Abbaye 2020 Sancerre Rouge
Wine Enthusiast
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.
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