
Lot #2 ACAIBO
This wine has been crushed, fermented and aged for almost 18 months in an amphora (clay vessel) so it it is named for the only vessel it has seen throughout its life from grape to bottle.
The owners of Acaibo have a long heritage of winegrowing…

Lot #46 MAURITSON WINES
Durif is the original name of the grape varietal known today as Petite Sirah and it's a comical misnomer to have the word "petite" associated with what is often a very "big" wine. The "Nothing Petite about Durif" barrel auction lot was created…

Lot #53 PATZ & HALL
This lively barrel auction lot was made from Pinot Noir grown in Little Boot Vineyard, so it naturally had to be called "If the Boot Fits, Drink It!" This vineyard is known for creating wines with lower alcohol, higher acidity, and lots of power.…