Luminary is a unique wine born from estate vineyards in renowned American wine appellations. This wine represents the pioneering American spirit.
Until now, New World winemaking in America has followed Old World rules. Those rules established that wines, even those that feature multiple varietals, should use fruit that comes from one particular region or state. Luminary is a truly unique wine; an unconventional red blend of fruit from prized estate vineyards across our award-winning properties from California, Washington and Oregon. Four ic
onic wine estates. Five distinct varietal components, grown in regions that show their best, most interesting expressions. One collaborative effort to create an extraordinary work of art. NAPA VALLEY
Winemaker Michael Beaulac of Pine Ridge Vineyards selected lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which he thought would blend best with the other varietal components. Cabernet Sauvignon came from two distinctly different appellations: Stags Leap and Oakville. The Merlot hails from Carneros. HORSE HEAVEN HILLS
Double Canyon Winemaker, Jason Ledbetter contributed Syrah from the Horse Heaven Hills appellation, which is located in Eastern Washington between Yakima Valley and the Columbia River. The Syrah contributes fresh fruit character and acid balance to the blend. EDNA VALLEY
Fintan du Fresne, winemaker at Chamisal Vineyards, also selected Syrah to be part of the Luminary blend. While the Horse Heaven Hills Syrah is fruit driven and feminine, the Syrah from Chamisal is brooding and masculine. The Edna Valley Syrah contributes the darkest, most intense part of the Luminary blend, offering complex aromas of black fruits, grilled meats, freshly ground coffee and spices. ALEXANDER VALLEY
Seghesio Family Vineyards fourth generation winemaker, Ted Seghesio selected Zinfandel from the Home Ranch Vineyard in Alexander Valley, a sub-appellation of Sonoma Valley known for it's warm climate. The Zinfandel from Home Ranch Vineyard offers a rich fruit character with upfront aromas and good balanced acidity, filling in possible gaps between Cabernet and Syrah.
