Before she was the figurehead of the French Republic, symbol of Reason, and model for the Statue of Liberty, la Marianne was an anonymous peasant woman working for the Revolution. She captured the imagination of artists with her regal presence and strength. Although she was just like every other woman, there was an intangible magic about her. Chardonnay is the expected Californian white wine. La Marianne is classically California Chardonnay, but with its own power.
Originally represented with the image of Marlene Dietrich, Squire is an homage to the manifold nature of Pinot Noir. It is at once feminine, masculine, esoteric, popular and above else, noble. The name Squire is a nod to the nobility of Pinot, an acknowledgement of the rural nature of Santa Maria Valley and when represented by an Orlando-Esque character, a setting for the surprise that Pinot can deliver.