
Lot #7 Brandon Gregory Estate
"Exploration" reflects a pure and captivating expression of Cabernet Franc, never before produced as a standalone wine from Brookshire Vineyard. Coming from a tiny one-third of an acre block, this Cabernet Franc has historically anchored Brandon…

Lot #11 Chateau St. Jean
"Jean's Cuvée" represents a singular moment in Chateau St. Jean's history. The wine is a tribute to Jean Sheffield Merzoian, the namesake of the winery and the "saintly" woman who kept its three founders in line. Her legacy is etched in the…

Lot #14 Donelan Family Wines
“The Dark Knights” pays tribute to the two inky grape varietals in this first-ever blend for Donelan Family Wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The 2023 vintage is the Donelan Estate’s debut wine after replanting the…

Lot #17 ACTA
The blend in “DEEDS Redone” is a reversal of the typical assemblage for ACTA’s signature proprietary red blend, DEEDS. Whereas they craft DEEDS in a "right bank" fashion, which features Merlot predominantly, this special auction lot highlights…

Lot #28 GC Lurton Vineyards
“Enigma” was made from a vineyard plot that was uprooted in 2023 right after the grapes were harvested and for the first time was made as a single plot wine. There is a mystery around how deliciously the wine will develop as there will be…

Lot #38 Acaibo
A jarre is a vessel that was used in ancient times by Romans when making and aging wine. It is made with clay that is baked at 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit and has less porosity than a barrel, with less than a 2% oxygen exchange. This Never Before,…