Ryan Johnson, Grand Reve/Force Majeure partner and vineyard manager, oversees several of Red Mountain’s finest vineyards including the legendary Ciel du Cheval. He personally selects fruit from blocks specifically farmed for this project and presents it to our team of acclaimed winemakers who craft it into special, limited production, single vineyard wines that uniquely express the attributes of their Red Mountain origins.

By utilizing individuals with prowess in different winemaking styles, we achieve world-class quality across multiple varietals. This effort, which began in 2004, is called the Grand Reve/Force Majeure Collaboration Series. Winemakers include Ben Smith of Cadence Winery, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery, Carolyn Lakewold of Donedei, Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery and James Mantone of Syncline Wine Cellars.