Great wines often start with a moment of inspiration. For celebrated chef Charlie Palmer (Aureole! Charlie Palmer Steak!) and winemaker Clay Mauritson (Rockpile Cabernet!), that moment came during the legendary 2005 Hospices de Beaune auction.... Read More

Great wines often start with a moment of inspiration. For celebrated chef Charlie Palmer (Aureole! Charlie Palmer Steak!) and winemaker Clay Mauritson (Rockpile Cabernet!), that moment came during the legendary 2005 Hospices de Beaune auction. Tasting barrel samples of what would become one of Burgundy's most famous vintages, they hatched a plan to make their own Pinot Noir.