Our Wines

What can we say about this vintage other than "Spectacular"...ok, we can say more...how about "Near Perfect"?!

The 2019 VGS Zinfandel is simply put-STUNNING!
It is a symphony of aromas and flavors filling your nose and mouth with pure pleasure.

Dark red and black berries abound accented by fields of wildflowers, spices as if you were in a Moroccan spice market-this wine is really beautiful.
In the mouth, it take over completely, coating  every taste bud with its weight and presence.

On the finish, it stays with you forever.

We LOVE the VGS Zinfandel 2019-and are so excited for you to taste it!

The practice of establishing a “second wine” began in the 18th century as way for Bordeaux winemakers to be more selective of the wine going into their estate label. The goal was to increase the quality of the “Grand Vin” (i.e. VGS) and also create a very good second wine, which can typically be enjoyed, younger and costs less.

Since then, a lot of the top chateaux have added a third wine. That strict selection between the lots and the barrels, ensure the very best quality for the Grand Vin and a tremendous quality/value for the second vin.

At VGS, we have done that by having the VGS and the Illegitimate. Now, we are adding Potelle Two which makes our selection process even stricter. And The Illegitimate has become a separate brand.

Potelle Two, the second wine of Potelle, was born from this tradition.

In the mouth the wine has a nice structure, the weight is good, it sits well, it is round and ample but it also presents a nice suppleness that balances the structure and ensure earlier drinkability. The finish is very long.

The fifth vintage of the acclaimed 50/50 Cuvée.  A completely unique wine, one like no other in the wine industry! A delicious red blend composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot

Having been born and raised in Bordeaux, France but having lived in the Napa Valley for the past 35 years, I wanted to merge these two great wine cultures and create something really unique... a wine from my "two homes".

So, I have partnered with my favorite cousin in Bordeaux to blend a completely appropriate and imaginative wine. I am proud to introduce and offer this one-of-a-kind wine to you!

Aromatically this wine says “I am from Napa” with bright red and black berries, cocoa and spices. Once you take a sip, the Old-World, Classic Bordeaux texture and subtle fruit flavors dominate. We have tasted many Master Sommeliers and winemakers blind on this wine, and each time they are confused, intrigued, perplexed and amazed…we think you will be too!

A long growing season gave way to wonderful phenolic maturity and an abundance of crop.  This Chardonnay displays Intense tropical and ripe stone fruit aromas: lychee, white nectarine and peach.  In the mouth, the fruit profile evolves from banana and pineapple to spice such as ginger and toasty coconut.  This is the perfect wine to enjoy with some sunshine or with your favorite Thai food.

Wow...a blockbuster Mountain Cabernet!!!

Near perfection!

2018 will go down as one-of-the-greatest vintages in Napa Valley history.
The wines across the board are stunning, simply a dream!
A deep garnet-purple color greets you as intoxicating aromas of ripe cherries, black truffles, and crème de cassis accented by cigar box and savory bay laurel fill your nose. Loads of black fruit fill your palate with firm mountain tannins.

A wine for the ages!

Pair with Matthew’s Steak au Poivre, Grilled Lamb Chops and Ripe Cheeses

82% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Cabernet Franc
6% Malbec
5% Petit Verdot

The dark, inky color may mislead you! Oh yes, the wine is concentrated and dense but it is not as blockbuster and tannic as the color might let you think.

The wine has a very intense and expressive nose, rich, deep, going and going. It is loaded with ripe dark fruits – boysenberry, black cherry and plums – with soft tones of vanilla, cedar and a nice earthiness. It is really a nice, well integrated bouquet.

Body weight and bright acidity immediately attacks the palate and you feel the concentration of flavors. Then you go through layers after layers delivering the ripe black fruits, fresh herbs and spicy black pepper flavors. The finish is long and firm with a strong, lasting tannic structure, ensuring a long life for this often misunderstood wine.