I have been a student of fine wine all my life. Having traveled around the world nearly 50 times on international assignments and visiting every major wine region in the world, each of these adventures was never complete without discovering and enjoying the local food, wines, and culture. I have also been collecting and enjoying these luxury wines from all over the world for over 30 years. My first loves were Bordeaux, Burgundy and Bolgheri Super Tuscans.

You may have wondered, or not, about the Iris on the label, this was our mother Della’s favorite flower. Della was an extraordinary woman who believed in living the life you always imagined and in pursuing one’s dreams, no matter the obstacles. She also believed in family, and tradition. Domaine Della embodies these values.

Irises have rich meanings dating back to Ancient Greek times to include faith, hope and wisdom, passion, courage, and admiration. The Greek Goddess Iris was a messenger to the gods who was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and earth. The red pedal, was a moment I had while we were creating the label, later brilliantly painted by my sister Lela Hejl LeRoy, then made real and immortalized by the most gifted Mindy Kreck.

The single red pedal represents whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is real, whatever is pure in the blueprint, discovery and execution of our lives is for us to consider that we were born to be loved and this pedal reminds us of the Love, Beauty and Romance all around us. Whatever our pursuits, never relent. Our wines are made with passion, obsession, and love to celebrate what we live for. Our joy, is to play a part in making your life experiences and special moments memorable by taking your breath away—always, now, and forever.