JD La Vie Specialty Wines is designed to fill a specific void often found in the Wine Sales Industry: Professional wine expertise at the commercial point of sale.

JD La Vie is owned by Bay Area native, Jillian Dowler, Certified Sommelier. Our wine representatives are all professionals at the working Sommelier level or above.

Whether you are a winery looking for first-class representation in Northern California, or a wine buyer seeking recommendations for boutique, stand-out wines, working with the JD La Vie team brings together the passion and expertise of a lifetime of love for great wine.

For restaurants and retailers, Jillian has hand picked a unique collection of current boutique wine offerings to present. Personally tasting each wine to confirm its pedigree in the varietal, she provides insightful tasting notes to help you with your selection. JD La Vie understands that every market is unique and wine buyers often serve clients with different pricing objectives. That is why each wine in our guide is selected to provide excellent value at every price-point on the scale.

Whether you are looking for an incredible wine for your by-the-glass program, a great retail find, or that special selection for your clients cellar or special meal, rest assured that JD La Vie means a boutique, limited, exclusive offering, and an exceptional bottle of wine at any price.

In Vino Veritas!

  Jillian