When Gaylon Lawrence Jr. enters the scene, he comes in big. In just three years, the heartland farmer and banker has purchased Heitz Cellar and other iconic Napa Valley wineries. It’s no surprise that Napa veterans are asking, “Who is this guy?” Wine Spectator profiles the newcomer and his venture into fine wines.
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