
Lot #35 HARTFORD FAMILY WINERY
In Greek mythology, “Cassiopeia” was a queen who often boasted about her unrivaled beauty. She was placed in the northern sky by Poseidon as punishment for her vanity. The resulting constellation has five bright stars in it and is easily…

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 #48 J VINEYARDS & WINERY
"Totality" is a nod to the total solar eclipse that happened in the midst of the 2017 harvest season. By coincidence or perhaps cosmic influence, it's also the month most of the Pinot Noir used to compose this blend was brought into the cellar.…