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product2021 Charbono

The Hayfork Charbono is sourced from the sustainably farmed, century old Heitz Family Ranch vineyard, where the Heitz family has been growing Charbono since 1904.

product2018 Carmenere Syrah

An unusual blend from the warmer central vineyards in the high elevation Elqui Valley.

product2019 Carmenere Syrah

An unusual blend from the warmer central vineyards in the high elevation Elqui Valley.

Val des Rois translates to ‘Valley of the King’, honoring Valreas’ historic winemaking region, first planted in the 9th century by King Charlamagne. Val des Rois is a 10-hectare estate in Cotes du Rhone planted in 1965 by 9th generation Burgundian winemaker Romain Bouchard that sits on the northern edge of the Southern Rhone in Valréas. The vineyard’s unique altitude and location gains exposure from the Southeast nightly cool air descending from the foothills of the Alps. Combined with veins of limestone and deep clay soils, this produces wines that are significantly higher in natural acidity than typical of the Southern Rhone, creating spectacularly unique wines at the hands of legendary winemaker Stéphane Vedeau. The wines and farming techniques are certified organic by Ecocert, with low intervention philosophy through low sulfur, indigenous yeast and no filtration.

product2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

Roberto de la Mota is an icon and pillar in the Argentina wine world. Considered the proverbial Godfather of Argentine wine who led the movement of the country’s world class wine production, he has been immersed in the world of winemaking and viticulture for almost 50 years. He was named the 2024 Winemaking Legend, Medal of Excellence, by Tim Atkin. Growing up under the stewardship of his father, Raúl de la Mota, he is considered one of the most prized winemakers in Argentine history. Legendary French enologist Émile Peynaud encouraged Roberto to go to France to study Agronomy after he received his degree in Agriculture and Winemaking in Argentina. Returning home to Mendoza from France, Roberto’s time there, as well as applied techniques with French barrels and varietals like Semillon and Petit Verdot, made him the go-to, heavily sought-after winemaker. In 2002, Roberto partnered with the Sielecki family to help preserve and make wine from their historic estate in Lujan de Cuyo. Together, they transformed her family’s 1928 vineyard into the respected estate it is today, naming it after her father, Mendel. The 100-year-old vineyards are true First Growth wines of Mendoza. Anabelle Sielecki founded Mendel Wines. Her vision and entrepreneurial spirit have helped grow Mendel to the successful, sophisticated, premium winery it is today. Her niece Tati, is now taking over the business reigns, and making Mendel a world-renowned brand.