REAL WINES BY
REAL PEOPLE
BEHIND EVERY BOTTLE IS THE VINTNER THAT MAKES IT HAPPEN.
JACQUES-HENRI BRAVARD
WINERY: Château Haut-Meneau
LOCATION: Blayes Côte de Bordeaux, France
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Quai Lumière’ Bordeaux
Jacques-Henri took over the estate from his father in 1998. Dedicated to the preservation of his 30 year-old-vines, he converted the vineyard to organic viticulture.
The winery is located in the heart of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, the oldest wine-producing region in Bordeaux.
MARCO BEALESSIO
WINERY: Château des Demoiselles
LOCATION: Côtes de Provence, France
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Nationale 7’ Rosé
Marco Bealessio followed his love for wine from Italy to the heart of Provence to reinvent what he calls a true “Haute Couture Rosé.”
The environmentally-friendly Demoiselles is located in the famous Vallée d’Esclans and owned by Cru Classé Sainte Roseline.
THE SELBACH FAMILY
WINERY: Weignut Selbach-Oster
LOCATION: Mosel Valley, Germany
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Kavalier’ Riesling
The Selbach family has been growing vines since 1661. Their vineyards are located on some of the best plots in the heart of the Mosel Valley.
98% of the 59-acres vineyard is planted with their world-renowned Riesling.
The vines are situated on steep slopes overlooking the river.
ANDREA FERREYRA
WINERY: Finca La Celia
LOCATION: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘La Pilar’ Malbec
Born and raised in Mendoza, Andrea Ferryara brought two decades of Argentinian winemaking experience and regional expertise to her lead role at Finca La Celia.
The winery is named after founder Eugenio Bustos’ daughter. In 1890, Bustos arrived in the Uco Valley and planted the first Malbec from France, which he received as payment for selling his prized horses.
SEBASTIEN MILLET
WINERY: Domaine La Gemière
LOCATION: Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘French Blonde’ Sancerre
The Millet family founded the Domaine of “La Gemière” in 1981 on the slopes of the Loire Valley.
Today, heirs Sébastien and Nicolas carry on the legacy of their 47 acres Domaine. They cultivate their 25-year-old vines with a profound respect for the appellation’s unique terroir.
The soil called “La Caillote” is a mix of clay and limestone that produces a highly expressive wine.
THE HAMELIN FAMILY
WINERY: Domaine Hamelin
LOCATION: Chablis, Burgundy, France
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Marly’ Chablis
Since 1860, the Hamelin family has grown vines in Chablis on their forty-seven acre Domaine. They cultivate their Chardonnay using sustainable methods.
The AOC Chablis’ chalky soil is made of limestone and a unique 150 million-year-old kimmeridgian, bringing distinctive minerality to the wine.
LOLI CASADO
WINERY: Bodegas Loli Casado
LOCATION: Rioja, Spain
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Fé’ Rioja
Loli Casado is the third generation of her family to oversee the making of Rioja Alavesa.
The vines are planted in chalky clay soil on south-facing slopes at an average altitude of 2300 feet.
She creates 'Fe' with hand-harvested Tempranillo from only the finest vintages.
LOUIS ROOS
WINERY: Mooiplaas Wine Estate
LOCATION: Stellenbosch, South Africa
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Fynbos’ Chenin Blanc
Louis Roos is a 5th generation winemaker, cultivating 44-year-old bush vines.
Mooiplaas is both a vineyard and a private nature reserve, covering an area of 600 acres with both vines and nature preserve on the land.
Dedicated to the preservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom, Roos employs sustainable methods.
THE ECHEVERRÍA FAMILY
WINERY: Echeverría Wines
LOCATION: Maipo Valley, Chile
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Oscar’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Echeverría is a family winery and sustainable estate. Roberto Ignacio Echeverría, the 4th generation winemaker is firmly committed to excellence and land preservation.
The vines grow in alluvial soil and benefit from pure melted-snow water coming from the Andes Mountains.
VICTOR SASTRE
WINERY: Bodegas Santa Eulalia
LOCATION: Ribera del Duero, Spain
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘Poinciana’ Tempranillo
Bodegas Santa Eulalia was founded in 1950 and is the first vineyard in the Ribera del Duero region of Burgos.
Victor has been a part of the Bodegas Santa Eulalia team for over 20 years. With a passion for oenology and his vast knowledge of Spanish Wines, he aims to highlight the outstanding quality of Ribera del Duero wines and the Tempranillo grape.
MEYER JOUBERT
WINERY: Joubert-Tradauw
LOCATION: W.O Tradouw, South Africa
WINE IN THE COLLECTION: ‘uQamata’ Bordeaux Blend
A pioneer of boutique winemaking, and, a 3rd generation winemaker, Meyer Joubert blends the finest handpicked grapes from select vineyard blocks with the in “Little Karoo.” This unique micro-terroir has one of the latest harvests in the Western Cape.
Unlike most wineries at Joubert-Tradauw, the wines are unfiltered, unfined, and partially naturally fermented.