Both of our stories began in Bordeaux in 1993.

We lived and worked in the region for several years. Aaron Pott, Winemaker, was at the helm of iconic Chateaux like Troplong-Mondot. I was working in production and trade, and studying for the Master of Wine. Learning from the 1st Growths, we both shared the same philosophy on what constituted quality at the very highest level.

Twenty-four years later, in the Napa Valley, we joined forces to craft a tiny amount of liquid art.

We were inspired to craft an artistic expression, a euphoric experience, a wine with soul. To achieve this ambition we had to pay attention to every tiny detail. So we limited production to just 500 Magnums.

For 7 years I asked my friend, Kathleen Heitz, to share a tiny sliver of one of her most prized vineyards. And finally one day she said yes. We got to pick the finest block of the iconic Trailside Vineyard, selecting 10 rows on rocky soils by the river. Trailside Vineyard has produced some of Napa’s best wines for decades and is a historic site in Rutherford.

The scene was set. Our passion project could begin.