Most of you know the deal with Juliana Layla wines, but if you don’t, here’s a quick refresher: Juliana Layla is my daughter. Every year, I try to find the very best wine made in the states that could possibly qualify for a Juliana Layla offer, and they’re always my absolute favorites.
The rules are simple: as Juliana is my one and only daughter, if the wine is going to bear her name, it needs to be perfect. If it’s not—whether the price is off or the quality of the fruit—we just don’t make one that year. No harm, no foul.
This allocation comes from one of Sonoma Coast’s top producers—someone who normally charges $45 for their entry-level Pinot before jumping to $65-95 for single-vineyard bottlings.





