The Collection
This privately held collection pays homage to Christophe Baron’s revolutionary work in the Walla Walla Valley AVA—a region of ancient basalt stones and Rhône-like warmth that has become Washington’s most expressive source of Syrah and Grenache. At its heart are two remarkable verticals: 2009–2016 Syrah and 2008–2013 plus 2016 Grenache from No Girls, crafted by Resident Vigneronne Karen Gasparotti from the La Paciencia Vineyard in the famed Stones of the Walla Walla Valley. Completing the ensemble are two vintages of Tempranillo and a rare bottling of Horsepower Vineyards’ The Tribe Syrah, whose densely planted vines are cultivated by draft horses in the old-world sur échalas tradition.
Each wine bears the unmistakable signature of its terroir—notes of crushed red berry, smoked olive, and warm stone wrapped in remarkable purity and balance. Comprising 53 bottles across 20 vintages, the collection traces the evolution of Baron’s artistry over nearly a decade and a half.
All bottles are professionally cellared at Phenol55 in Seattle, WA, under ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Offered exclusively as a complete set, this is a rare opportunity for collectors, sommeliers, and fine-dining programs to acquire a cohesive narrative of Washington’s most character-driven wines.
Estimated market value: $6,000 – $8,000 (based on current Wine-Searcher retail averages; excludes typical retail shipping costs of $450–$800 if purchased individually).
“Grenache is my Pinot Noir,” – Christophe Baron1