2025 Featured Wines

Reynolds Family Winery, founded by Steve and Suzie Reynolds on a former chicken farm in Napa Valley, has grown from a passion project to producing nearly 8,000 cases annually, earning international recognition for wines like their "Persistence" blend and Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, while embracing a family legacy and celebrating their 25th vintage in 2024.

At Intentus, owner and winemaker Alan Viader combines his passion for winemaking, developed through years at his family's VIADER vineyards, with a mission to produce unique, limited-edition wines that support communities and first responders, all while giving back to those in need through substantial charitable efforts.

Kevin, originally from Oklahoma and a grape grower since 1977 in the Canadian River Valley, transitioned from military service to winemaking, founding Canadian River Winery and later studying Viticulture and Enology before moving to Napa Valley in 2002 to work with mentors at Peju Province Winery, eventually becoming the winemaker at Trinitas Cellars; in 2020, he ventured out on his own to create vibrant wines that reflect his adventurous spirit.

Lithology crafts exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley's esteemed vineyards, blending tradition and innovation under the leadership of Alejandro Bulgheroni and a renowned team.

Family owned and operated in the heart of Napa Valley since 1948, Trinchero Family Estates is a worldwide leader in the wine industry, with more than 50 acclaimed wine and spirits brands and a global presence in nearly 50 countries. Ours is a story of modest beginnings, steadfast perseverance and enduring passion—for the land, for the community, for world-class wine.
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Select Wines is a privately owned wholesale distributor of fine wines and spirits in Louisiana, offering a curated portfolio from domestic and international regions, with a focus on natural, biodynamic, and organic practices.

After nearly 17 years in the Napa Valley wine industry, Brittany Blaire Payton Anderson launched Blaire Payton Wines in 2022 with an inaugural Grenache, showcasing her passion for vibrant, approachable wines that enhance joyful gatherings and reflecting her commitment to community support.

Before founding MTGA Wines, Mike Anderson's family was deeply rooted in the Napa wine industry, and after hand-harvesting his first Merlot in 2010, he launched the winery in 2013 with his wife, Brittany, achieving rapid success as their inaugural vintage sold out within two weeks.

This adventure started with great friends who share a passion & love for Napa Valley & its wines. With meticulous care, Vineyard Nine Eight Five sources fruit from some of the best vineyards in Napa Valley to craft wines of outstanding quality and excellent value.

Farmstrong Vineyards, founded in 2014, produces dynamic wines that honor California's diversity through sustainably sourced grapes and low-intervention winemaking, while Vintone Wines, established in 2015, offers small production runs of unique wines that tell compelling vineyard stories, showcasing independent expressions of varietals.

Founded by Tracey and John Skupny in 1993, Lang & Reed Napa Valley focuses on crafting expressive and enjoyable Cabernet Franc wines that embody their family legacy, drawing on nearly 40 years of winemaking experience to combine art and science, meticulous vineyard sourcing, and a commitment to varietal expression across various regions in California.

Jenny Heim, a first-generation wine producer and founder of Olet’te Vineyards and Tribe and Arrow Napa Valley, has established a cult following for her award-winning wines from prestigious single vineyards in Napa Valley, all while balancing her passion for winemaking with the joys of motherhood.

Peju Winery, founded in 1981 by Tony Peju, has grown from a garage operation into a celebrated family-owned estate in Rutherford, now celebrating 40 years of winemaking excellence under the leadership of his daughters, Lisa and Ariana, while upholding a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

The Frias family established FRIAS Family Vineyard in Napa Valley's Spring Mountain District in 1987, now managing 13 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and led by second-generation brothers Fernando and Manny Frias Jr., with winemaker Todd Heth at the helm since 2004.

III Rows. III friends. III children. III Louisiana residents. III oenophiles. III men with a vision to bring boutique Napa Valley wines to those they hold close and those they have yet to meet.

Hanns Kornell, a German-born winemaker who fled the Nazis, established Hanns Kornell Champagne Cellars in Napa Valley in 1958, and his daughter Paula Kornell continues the family legacy with her successful sparkling wine brand, launched in 2017.

Romeo Vineyards produces elegant, enduring wines from 48-year-old vines in Calistoga, California, utilizing traditional blending methods and small lot production to capture the full flavors, deep color, and remarkable complexity imparted by the region's unique terroir.

Kathryn and Craig Hall operate HALL St. Helena, California's first LEED® Gold Certified winery, alongside WALT Wines, inspired by Kathryn's family's viticultural legacy, and BACA, a brand dedicated to crafting nuanced luxury Zinfandels from California's most notable growing regions.

Hope & Grace, founded in 2001 in Yountville, CA, produces 3,000 cases of limited production, single vineyard wines annually, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. Winemaker Charles Hendricks, with 40 years of experience, crafts balanced wines using premium French Oak barrels.

Gretchen and Brian, who met on a fateful night in San Francisco, combined their unique talents—Brian's meticulous winemaking as a Napa native and Gretchen's exceptional sales acumen—to create exceptional wines that reflect their love and dedication.

At Summit Lake, the winemaker focuses on creating exceptional and approachable wines that highlight the unique qualities of each vintage through careful tannin management and slower fermentations, ensuring they can be enjoyed young or aged for decades.