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How many people have truly shaped my wine journey? Bruce Neyers is unquestionably one of the foremost. I first met Bruce back in the late 1970s or early 1980s, when he was running Joseph Phelps Vineyards. It was under his leadership that Phelps released my very first taste of a commercial Syrah bottling. That same visionary team, guided by Bruce, also conceptualized and launched Insignia—a wine that would go on to change the game for California Cabernet wine blends. In 1992, Bruce left Phelps to join a then-fledgling importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. For the next 25 years, he led sales and marketing, helping to transform Kermit Lynch into one of the most iconic and respected wine importers in the world. That’s Bruce. My Wine Yoda—wise, humble, down-to-earth, and deeply insightful. His extraordinary career spans the early days of Napa Valley’s rise and extends into the revelatory world of artisanal, family-run vignerons in France and later Italy. His influence is profound and far-reaching. Bruce hasn’t been back to Hawai‘i in quite some time—and let’s be honest, none of us are getting any younger. So, this is a rare and personal opportunity. Featured Wines 2021 Carignan “Evangelho Vineyard" 100 plus year old, own rooted vines made into a homage to the world acclaimed Carignan based red wines of Maxime Magnon. 2021 (Cabernet Merlot) “Left Bank” A superbly elegant, wonderfully refined Cabernet/ Merlot blend—reminiscent of Bordeaux in style--from a parcel inundated with river stones near the creek that runs through their property. 2022 Pinot Noir “Placida" A very savory, masculine Pinot Noir made from a one acre parcel of Swan heritage vines. Stylistically it lies somewhere between the New & Old World. 2021 Chardonnay “Carneros" Crafted using the heritage “Wente clone”—stony in its core, with uplifting aromatics & Old World sensibility.. Hope to see you there.