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Heidi Barrett has made many of the Napa Valley's most sought-after and cult classic wines. Described by Robert Parker as the "First Lady of Wine", she was responsible for the creation of Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle Maya, and the Dalla Valle Cabernets. Among a lengthy list of past and present clients, her personal hall of fame includes her own La Sirena wines, Amuse Bouche, Au Sommet, Vin Perdue, Fantesca, Kenzo Estate, Showket, Paradigm, , Lamborn, Jones, and Revana. Wine after wine, year after year, Heidi has established herself as a true artist of winemaking who excels in shaping her wines into something truly special.

Bo Barrett has had an outstanding record of excellence since taking over as winemaker at Chateau Montelena in 1982. Robert Parker has called him "the Cal Ripken" of winemakers, and Chateau Montelena holds a special place in wine history. Simply put by Parker : "a 30 year track record with NO DUDS!" In Montelena's reputation for classic European style and structured wines, Bo has created a legacy of classic Cabernets, Chardonnays, Zinfandel and Rieslings recognized worldwide as a First Growth of California. Bo's expertise is in single appellation wines that highlight distinct vineyards.

Married for over 26 years, Bo and Heidi Barrett have each well established their own stellar individual winemaking track records. Join us at Sigel's as we welcome The First Couple of California Winemaking to Dallas for a tasting of the current releases from their respective properties. This will also be the first opportunity to taste the newly released 2008 Ch Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. For more information on this free tasting please contact David Waddington or Ben Coyle at store01wine@sigels.com or 214/739-4012.

Ch Montelena wines to be tasted:

Chardonnay 09

Zinfandel 09

Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 08 

La Sirena Wine to be tasted:

Moscato Aszul 11

Pirate Treasured 09

Cabernet Sauvignon 08