
Afternoon Brief: Premiere Napa Valley Celebrates the 2023 Vintage and the Spirit of Unity in the Wine Industry
The 2025 Premiere Napa Valley wine auction came to a celebratory conclusion on Saturday, marking the end of a truly memorable week in Napa Valley. This years auction raised a total of $3.3 million, underscoring the wine trades optimism for the future and reaffirming that demand for Napas finest and most innovative wines remains strong...
Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy, Jr., MS Named Wine Enthusiast Social Visionary of the Year
Napa Valley, Calif., November 7, 2023 – Napa Valley-based Lawrence Wine Estates is thrilled to announce that CEO Carlton McCoy, Jr. has been named Social Visionary of the Year as […]

The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. Announce Acquisition of Bordeaux’s Château Lascombes to Portfolio Inbox
Napa Valley, CA (October 31, 2022) The Lawrence Family, owners of Napa Valleys iconic Heitz Cellar and Managing Partner and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. have acquired iconic Chteau []

Afternoon Brief, October 31st
The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy, Jr. Announce Acquisition of Bordeaux’s Château Lascombes to Portfolio Inbox: The Lawrence Family, owners of Napa Valley’s iconic Heitz Cellar and Managing Partner and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. have acquired iconic Château Lascombes...

Napa’s Iconic Heitz Cellar Celebrates the Grand Opening of a New World Class Hospitality Experience
The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy Jr. introduce a state-of-the art hospitality center that will create memorable, elevated tasting experience for guests January 31st — On February 18, Heitz Cellar […]

Historic Napa Valley Winery Stony Hill Vineyard Announces the Appointment of Michaela Kelly as Estate Director
Napa Valley, CA (December 22, 2021) – Stony Hill Vineyard is pleased to announce Michaela Kelly as its Estate Director. Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy, Jr. acquired the legendary Napa Valley winery last December. Kelly joins Jaimee Motley who has taken on the role of Winemaker. In her new role, Kelly is responsible for […]

Napa’s Historic Heitz Cellar Celebrates 60th Anniversary with the Grand Opening of a New World Class Hospitality Experience and the Return of a Classic Cuvée
The Lawrence Family and Carlton McCoy Jr. Mark the Occasion with State-of-the-Art Visitors Center and Launch of Lot C-91, a Wine Last Produced in 1969 Napa Valley, CA (August 25, 2021) – Heitz Cellar is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the opening of a newly renovated, world class hospitality center, designed by renowned architect Peter Fleming; as […]


