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Sancerre
 

It’s a bit odd to acknowledge that the phylloxera louse, which devastated vineyards around the world and nearly obliterated winemaking as we know it, must also be credited with turning Sancerre into an international wine superstar. Were it not for phylloxera, Sancerre would still be planted solely to Gamay and Pinot Noir, producing forgettable lithe reds.
 
To combat phylloxera, grape growers had to graft their precious Vitis vinifera vines onto American grapevine rootstock. After the microscopic pest swept through the Loire Valley, it was Sauvignon Blanc that took most readily to grafting in the village. It proved an ideal match to the limestone-rich terroir.

 

 

Christian Moueix, proprietor of the legendary Château Petrus in Pomerol founded Dominus in Napa Valley. His vision has shaped Dominus into the force it is today. Despite its French heritage, the wine is defiantly California in tone and style, combining waves of rich fruit and beautiful aromatics with enough tannin to ground the wine. Practicing both dry and organic farming, Christian Moueix’s Dominus produces one of the most terroir expressive wines in the United States.
 
The resulting wines are iconic: avidly collected by enthusiasts who give the bottles pride of place in their cellars. Don’t miss a great opportunity to pick up your new statement bottle, or to back-fill your collection!

 

Dry, Exquisite, and Deeply Mineral
 
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Von Winning
 

Von Winning makes some of the most profound white wines on the planet. As a founding member of the VDP, you know quality terroir is a prime focus. The combination of old and incredible vineyard sites, meticulous winemaking and a commitment to producing only the finest wines yields exactly what you’d hope: dry, white wines of depth and complexity, with grace and mineral power. The Rieslings offer floral and mineral flavors that are both intense and furtive.
 
But Riesling isn’t the only focus. Von Winning is one of the preeminent producers of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Germany is not where you’d expect to find great Sauvignon Blanc, but the wines will make a believer out of anyone.