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In Wine, Luxury and Ambition Are Being Redefined
Good + Tasty
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May 1, 2026
Bottom lines at companies like Lawrence Wine Estates show that baller bottles can only get you so far, without a vision for authentic sustainability.
Matt Taylor’s Yin and Yang
Wine Spectator
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April 28, 2026
The soft-spoken winemaker balances high-profile Napa projects like Ink Grade with a low-key label of his own from his hometown of Occidental on the Sonoma Coast.
California’s Wine Whisperer Turns the Page
The New York Times
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April 30, 2026
Matt Taylor makes superb California pinot noirs, chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons and chenin blancs. He’s now navigating a life of winemaking beyond the vineyard that defined his style.
French Luxury Portfolio Gaining Traction At Demeine Estates
Shanken News Daily
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April 2026
Demeine Estates, the Napa Valley-based importer and marketer owned by the Lawrence family, entered the Bordeaux category early last year with Chateau Lascombes, the second-growth estate that’s also part of the Lawrence family’s holdings. The company’s push behind Lascombes—along with French luxury portfoliomates Champagne Philipponnat and La Chablisienne—is paying off despite tough conditions in the wine market, Demeine tells SND.
In The Vines With Diva Moretti Polegato Of Villa Sandi
Forbes
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March 2026
At the center of it all sits Villa Sandi, a 17th-century Palladian estate in Crocetta del Montello where the Moretti Polegato family has been doing things right for four generations.
Prosecco’s Next Generation at Villa Sandi
Wine Spectator
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April 2026
“Prosecco has become a symbol of Italian lifestyle, and moderate alcoholic content is a preferred choice,” says Diva [Moretti Polegato], citing two of Prosecco’s strengths. “And while Prosecco [as a category] is well-established, there are still markets with big potential.”
Heitz Cellar: Seven Years into New Ownership
Decanter
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January 2026
The road that winds its way to Heitz Cellar and the historic property, which includes a barrel house built in 1898, is
a trip back in time. A quiet slice of the old Napa, tucked amid sprawling oak trees away from the tasting room traffic on the Silverado Trail. Founded by Joe and Alice Heitz in 1961, Heitz quickly established itself among America’s great producers. A pioneer in many ways, Heitz created America’s first single vineyard-designate, the 1966 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, becoming the first to champion terroir in Napa and the US.
The Best High-End Champagne for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself
Food & Wine
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December 2025
Blanc de noirs Champagnes, made from 100% red grapes (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, or a combination of the two) can sometimes be a bit too blunt or unfocused, but not this 2019 cuvée from Philipponnat. That’s partially due to the low dosage of 4.25 grams per liter, and partially to Philipponnat’s longtime experience with Pinot-based Champagnes. The house’s legendary single-vineyard Clos de Goisses bottling is typically 2/3 Pinot, as is its very good non-vintage blend, the Royal Réserve Brut, guided by the hand of Charles Philipponnat.
Champagne’s Allure
Wine Spectator
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December 2025
Just a step behind these late-disgorged wines are three new releases rated 97 points, including two site-specific bottlings showcasing Champagne’s distinctive terroir. Philipponnat’s renowned Clos des Goisses, which was the first single-vineyard Champagne with its launch of the 1935 vintage, checks in with the Extra Brut Clos des Goisses 2015, a blend of Pinot Noir (78 percent) and Chardonnay (22 percent) from the 13.6-acre vineyard of the same name in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
Fifty years ago, seven wineries put Napa Valley on the map. They’ll be celebrating all year long.
7x7
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December 2025
Known for crafting single-vineyard wines, Heitz Cellar’s 1970 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon placed seventh among the red contenders in Paris. The winery made history a decade earlier, however, when it was the first wine in Napa Valley to be labelled with a vineyard designation. In 2018, Heitz Cellar was acquired by Lawrence Wine Estates.
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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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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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Burgess 2022 Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon
Decanter
In 2022, this is a full-bodied expression with exceptionally ripe Bing cherry and black berry fruit, layered with nuanced rose petal florals and crunchy pomegranate seed tension. The bold, powerful tannins build through the long, mouthwatering finish, carried by bright, food-friendly acidity.
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Burgess 2022 Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinous
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Promiscua is very fine. Sumptuous black fruit, gravel, dried herbs, lavender and coffee notes are nicely amplified. This shows the richness of the year melded together with low yields and classic structure. A dollop of Merlot from Quartz Creek in the blend is expertly judged.
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Heitz Cellar 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
James Suckling
Dark fruit aromas of blackberries, bitter chocolate, dried herbs, blackcurrants, black olives and graphite. The palate is full-bodied with a textural, rounded mouthfeel and finely integrated tannins, leading to a savory, fruit-driven finish. Delicious. Drink or hold.
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Heitz Cellar 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinous
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is fabulous. Plump and vibrant, with good up-front fruit and bright acids, the 2021 captures the essence of modern classicism that is typical of the Heitz wines today. This is a superb entry-level offering from Heitz. Floral overtones brighten the finish.
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Heitz Cellar 2019 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator
An expressive version, with a lovely mint accent leading off, backed by long and sleek notes of cassis, plum coulis and iris. A loamy tug runs underneath, and there’s a flash of iron at the very end. Still a touch tight. No rush here. Best from 2026 through 2040.
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Heitz Cellar 2019 Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinous
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard is such a classic wine. The bouquet alone is a dead giveaway. Soaring floral and savory top notes make a strong opening statement. Medium in body and pliant, with terrific persistence, the 2019 is dripping with the essence of site. This is an archetype of Napa Valley classicism with modern purity of red fruit.
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Heitz Cellar 2019 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator
Mulled loganberry, red currant and açaí notes are mixed in with light menthol, licorice and iris accents. A bright streak of iron pierces the finish. Distinctive in profile, though not as generous as the top examples in this vintage. A magnum-only release. Best from 2025 through 2040.
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Heitz Cellar 2019 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinous
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Linda Falls Vineyard is the most impressive of the single-vineyard Cabernets from Heitz. Striking inner perfume and vertical structure give the 2019 so much allure. This drop-dead gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon explodes with Howell Mountain intensity allied to a palpable sense of classicism. The Linda Falls is a real standout.
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Heitz Cellar 2019 Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Decanter
Pretty and focused, laced with bright acidity. Aromas of cherry and blackberry fruit mingle with crushed cocoa nibs, violets and rose petals. The palate builds with great intensity, juicy acids and a host of warm, spiced red and black fruit, along with fresh floral nuances. Soaring yet refined tannins lead to a long finish marked by salty mineral tension.
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