The Contour of Luxury Spring/Summer 2020 Issue | Page 461

Alexis says... When what one pursues in life and succeeds in stems from a place of not only knowledge that blooms into expertise, but also from a place of sheer passion and of love, it shows evident through the end result of the pursuit. When I discovered Carte Blanche wines and winery, located in Northern California’s Napa Valley, I learned of it’s Founder Nicholas Allen’s family history in the wine business, and how his wine heritage lead him down the path of starting his own winery. I was fascinated. Enjoy my Q & A with Nicholas Allen as he shares why and how he created his own boutique winery label and produces his portfolio of limited, luxury, handcrafted wines... ~Alexis Day