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The Marchelle Story

Marchelle Wines represents a thrilling new chapter in renowned Sonoma winemaker Greg La Follette's journey. Marchelle is a melding of “Mara and Michelle”, the names of Greg and his partner Kevin’s wives, and illustrates a remarkable culmination of their friendship, expertise, passion, and a deep respect for unique and interesting vineyards that is a love story told through wine to their wives.

Featured Wines

A delicate yet structured Old vine Cinsaut, unfurling layers of wild strawberry, dried rose, and baking spice.

2024 Old Vine Cinsaut Bechthold Vineyard

$54

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This Zinfandel is bold, brambly, and deeply textured with dark cherry, black pepper and wild sage.

2022 Old Vine Zinfandel Jim Rickards Vineyard

$48

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Aromatics of wild strawberry, crushed red plum, and thyme lead into a palate that’s savory with silky tannins.

2023 Old Vine Grenache Loureiro Home Ranch

$42

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Barrel-to-Bottle Tasting with Marchelle

Join Greg La Follette and Evan Damiano for an intimate tasting experience straight from the barrel. This is your chance to explore Marchelle’s upcoming vintages before they’re released — raw, expressive, and unfiltered. Discover how our wines evolve over time, and learn directly from the winemakers shaping them.

  • Harvest Reflections

    Winemaker Greg La Follette reflects on the 2025 harvest and the enduring spirit of the van der Kamp family on Sonoma Mountain — a story of heritage, transformation, and the deep connection between land and people

  •  Zinfandel vines from Jessie's Grove Vineyard

    Old Vines vs. New Vines: What's the Difference in the Glass?

    Old vines aren’t just agricultural assets — they’re living history. Many old vine sources, like Jessie’s Grove and Bechthold Vineyard, are among the oldest continuously farmed vineyards in the country.

  • Green vineyards in a rural landscape with trees, houses, and mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky.

    A Day with Marchelle Winery

    The Wineshop Punk Blog

    After a lifetime of finding growers, winemakers, and business managers, Greg La Follette is now home.

  • A twisted, gnarled 120+ year old grape vines

    Behind the Grape

    123-year old Colombard vines

    Go behind the scenes with winemaker Evan Damiano in this episode of Behind the Grape.