Featured Winery

Verite

Founded in Sonoma County through the shared vision of vintner Jess Jackson and Bordeaux vigneron Pierre Seillan, Vérité has spent more than 25 years producing wines that express the distinctive character of Sonoma County’s diverse terroirs. Part of Jackson Family Wines’ prestigious Spire Collection, Vérité represents one of the family’s most acclaimed estates. Pierre’s signature micro-cru philosophy, identifying, farming and vinifying individual vineyard sites according to their unique characteristics, has become the foundation of Vérité’s winemaking approach. The estate has earned international acclaim, including more than 30 perfect 100-point scores from renowned wine critics.

Pierre Seillan brings more than five decades of winemaking experience spanning France, Italy and California. After beginning his career at his family’s estate in Gascony and working across Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, Pierre brought his expertise to Sonoma County, where he helped establish Vérité and continues to oversee its wines today.

Working alongside him is his daughter, Hélène Seillan, Assistant Vigneron at Vérité. Raised between Bordeaux and Sonoma County and formally trained in viticulture and oenology, Hélène has worked with Vérité since 2008 and today helps lead all aspects of vineyard and winery management. Together, Pierre and Hélène represent two generations of winemaking expertise and a shared commitment to preserving Vérité’s legacy while guiding the estate into its next chapter.

GEORGE MILIOTES

GEORGE MILIOTESFeatured Sommelier

GEORGE MILIOTES – WINE BAR GEORGE
As one of 281 Master Sommeliers in the world, George Miliotes is a passionate educator and curator of wines. A firm believer in education and knowledge-sharing, Miliotes continuously studies wine, identifying the most interesting wines through annual trips to wine-growing regions from France to South Africa.
 
In March 2007, Miliotes became a Master Sommelier, passing a series of rigorous examinations that requires the candidate to identify grape variety, country of origin, district of origin and vintage of wines by taste, sight and aroma alone. From 2002 – 2016, he oversaw all aspects of wine culture for Darden including The Capital Grille and Eddie V’s, and was one of the founders of Seasons 52. George led the development of their award-winning wine lists and educated and motivated service teams about wine in order to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
 
Miliotes returned to Walt Disney World with the opening of Wine Bar George, the only wine bar in Florida led by a Master Sommelier. At his own celebrated establishment, Miliotes created unique, by-the-glass lists that encourage guests to make adventurous choices. They offer more than 200 wines—available by the glass, bottle and ounce. Wine Bar George is proud to have been awarded the title “Best Wine List in the Short List Category” in 2024. Organized by award-winning publication The World of Fine Wine, these awards are the most prestigious and rigorous global wine lists awards program.

2027 Winery Partners


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Additional participating wineries will be announced throughout the coming months as commitments are confirmed.

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