Flambeaux Wine is inspired by the torchbearers of New Orleans Mardi Gras night parades, whose open flame torches cast a magical flickering light over the festivities. However, fire can be as destructive as it is illuminating as it was on the night of October 8, 2017. Many of our friends and neighbors lost their homes and worldly possessions in the Northern California wildfires. Our dear friends at Redwood Hill Vineyard, where we picked grapes for this wine, were among those affected. Fortunately, we have a memory of that special place as it was before the fires, captured in this bottle. In our home of New Orleans, loss is always coupled with a celebration of life. Jazz funerals start with a slow, somber march, but then burst into an exuberant dance to celebrate the wonderful life that was lost. We hope you will drink this bottle in that same spirit. Raise a glass to our friends who lost so much; then make a joyous toast to the indomitable human spirit striving to rebuild our beloved wine country.