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Together, Denise and Stephen Adams have been farming Saint-Émilion’s Grand Cru Classé Château Fonplégade since 2004, earning the respect of their Bordelaise neighbors through the revitalization of the storied French estate. Denise and Stephen fell in love with the property that would become ADAMVS, in 2008. Though a diamond in the rough, their experience allowed them to recognize the site’s limitless potential for making world-class mountain wines. In its mosaic of five distinct soil types, ideal elevations, and diversity of vineyard exposures, they saw the perfect convergence of geology and geography.

To realize the estate's promise, and their goal of establishing a new benchmark for excellence on Howell Mountain, they gathered a team that includes viticulturist Giuseppe Tumbarello, general manager and winemaker Alberto Bianchi, and consulting biodynamic viticulturist Corinne Comme.

The Biodynamic farmed vineyard comprises 27 acres that are divided into ten small blocks on their 80-acre Howell Mountain estate, creating a rich tapestry of elements from which they craft their wines. To realize the complexity that defines the finest Cabernet Sauvignons, their estate ranges in elevation from 1,500 to 2,000 feet. Of their 27 planted acres, 25 are Cabernet Sauvignon, with nine hand-selected clones.