Wine heros

Daniel Cathiard, the visionary owner of Château Smith Haut Lafitte and a gentle giant of the Bordeaux wine world, passed away in the night from Wednesday to Thursday, at the age of 81.

Jean-Pierre Robinot is a legendary figure in the world of natural wine, recognized globally for his uncompromising, zero-sulphur approach and his devotion to the distinct terroirs of the Loire Valley, specifically the Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir areas near Chahaignes. A true pioneer, Robinot’s journey began not in the vineyards, but as a crucial player in legitimizing the natural wine movement in Paris.

In Champagne, where many historic names have long been absorbed by global groups, Billecart-Salmon stands apart — a house that has remained family-owned and defiantly independent for more than two centuries.

At Symbolicwines.com we are very proud to export Dalla Valle wines.  In this conversation, Maya and Naoko share their views on stewardship, intuition, and the evolving character of Napa Valley.