Create the
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Move the Spotlight from the Stage to your Table

Séance wines honor the traditional French meaning of the word ‘séance’, which means to sit for a theatrical performance.

 

Sublime, Elegantly Styled Wines

 

Our classically styled wines move the spotlight from the stage to a dinner table.  For those of us who seek out sublime restaurant experiences, those of us who live to entertain, or those of us who love to cook and plate their culinary creations, Séance wines add character, drama, and elegance to any occasion, from a simple meal to a sumptuous soirée.

 
Sauvignon Blanc Seance

Sauvignon Blanc

Lively bosc pear and grapefruit with exotic spice notes and a refreshing finish.

 
Chardonnay Seance

Chardonnay

Richly textured, with tropical mango and citrus notes and a long, crisp finish.

 
Pinot Noir Seance

Pinot Noir

Rich pomegranate and red cherries in the aroma, strong notes of strawberry pie, with a touch of baking spices. Finishes long with berry flavors.

Cabernet Sauvignon Seance

Cabernet Sauvignon

Elegant dark berry and cassis with hazelnut and tobacco notes and a smooth finish.

RECENT ACCLAIM

91 Points

Séance 2023 Sauvignon Blanc

…fresh and zesty with aromas of green apple, guava, citrus and notes of spearmint. The flavors on the palate are pear, quince and white grapefruit zest, underscored by layers of sedimentary rock and a dry mineral finish… (November 2024)

TONYA PITTS, Wine Enthusiast

90 Points

Séance 2023 Chardonnay

...pineapple, papaya, honeysuckle and sandalwood on the nose. The flavors on the palate are decadent yellow apple and caramelized orange, morphing into hazelnut cream, with a strong mineralogy and silky dry finish… (November 2024)

TONYA PITTS, Wine Enthusiast

92 Points

Séance 2022 Pinot Noir

…aromas of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry, raspberry, coriander and toasted oak. The opening flavors on the palate are a boysenberry, blueberry and blood orange zest, which then slide into cumin, dried bittersweet chocolate and espresso… (November 2024)

TONYA PITTS, Wine Enthusiast

Produced & Perfected in California

Grapes for Séance’s distinctive wines are carefully selected from premium vineyards across California’s top growing regions, where ideal soil profiles and generous sunlight create conditions for growing richly flavorful varietal grapes.

 

Classically Inspired

Christophe “Cris” Legrandjacques, Director of Winemaking. Born in Champagne, raised in Africa, and trained as a winemaker in Burgundy and Bordeaux, Winemaker Cris now calls California home. He infuses his winemaking with a global perspective, combining respect for old-world tradition with new-world expertise. When he’s not making wine, he’s practicing Ashtanga yoga, tinkering with chocolate-making, skiing, or hiking in the mountains.

 

“My goal is to make wines that add elegance and joy, making every occasion just a little more special.”

​​Christophe “Cris” Legrandjacques, Séance Winemaker