Louis Boillot comes from a long line of Burgundy producers. He grew up at the Domaine Lucien Boillot, finished his viticultural studies in 1978, and worked with his brother at the family domaine until 2002 when he set out on his own.
He is married to Ghislaine Barthod, herself a great producer in Chambolle, and the two work side-by-side in a small winery, producing and bottling their vines separately under two domaine names. The Domaine Louis Boillot has holdings in a number of […]

Adam Tolmach has been making wine in California for over 30 years, and has been a driving force in the in the Central Coast since his days as co-founder of Au Bon Climat. In 1992 he and his wife Helen decided to concentrate on their own winery. Working closely with a dozen different vineyards on the Central Coast of California, his Ojai wines are considered among the best examples of Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Grenache in the state.
“The key to producing […]

In 1990, Tom Stolpman purchased a large holding on the high limestone hills overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley, specifically Ballard Canyon. The limestone soils combined with bright sun and cool nights of the region provide a perfect home for Rhône varieties such as Syrah and Viognier.
In 1997 Stolpman began bottling his own wines after seeing the tremendous success his fruit provided to other wineries such as Ojai and Sine Qua Non. Through extensive experimentation with many varietals, the Stolpman team (now headed […]

The Monteil family has a long history in Bordeaux, farming the vines of St. Emilion and Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux since the 17th century. In 2010, Jerome de Monteil and his wife, Beatrice, left their careers (in software development and human resources, respectively), to assume responsibility of the properties and carry on the family’s winemaking traditions.
Under the guidance of winemaker Gilles Pauquet, a small, dedicated team farms 5 hectares of vines in the silty soil of Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux. Farming is […]

Adam Tolmach has been making wine in California for over 30 years, and has been a driving force in the in the Central Coast since his days as co-founder of Au Bon Climat. In 1992 he and his wife Helen decided to concentrate on their own winery. Working closely with a dozen different vineyards on the Central Coast of California, his Ojai wines are considered among the best examples of Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Grenache in the state.
“The key to producing […]