
2013 MR Michel Rolland Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Michel Rolland is the world's most famous winemaker. This is his only namesake wine from California. Fruit comes from Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr Crane and Stage Coach vineyards, some of the most sought after and premium in the Napa Valley. Only 225 cs produced About the Winemaker Jean Hoefliger was born and raised in Switzerland. His initial experience took him from Switzerland to Bordeaux, and South Africa, making wine at the esteemed estates of Chateau Lynch-Bages, Chateau Carbonnieux, and Meerlust. Completing a winemaking and viticulture degree at the Swiss federal school of Changins, Jean came to California where he spent five years as winemaker for Newton Vineyard. After Jean’s time at Newton, he was approached by a new project, Alpha Omega, to build a brand as Winemaker and General Manager. This opportunity gave Jean the ability to solidify and build relationships with the top growers in Napa Valley. Alpha Omega also gave Jean the experien