Altos Las Hormigas

Region: Mendoza     

Farming Type: Biodynamic, Organic

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With a Terroir Project that is centered on the idea that, "the main creative force behind the wine is its place of origin, and not the winemaker," Altos Las Hormigas uses Malbec as the vehicle to convey the unique and diverse nature of Mendoza. They have taken care to define individual 'Terroir units', to map them, and to farm them individually, so the character of each comes through in each distinct wine.

Bodega Goulart

Region: Mendoza     

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Founded in 1915 by Gastau Goulart, a Brazilian military leader in political exile in Argentina, the estate was abandoned several years later when he returned to Brazil to lead the country's Constitutional Revolution. The property was revived in 1988 by the Marshall's granddaughter, and is managed by she and her family today. The replanted vineyards thrive in the unique microclimate of the area, and produce bold, complex wines.

Bodega Ruca Malen

Region: Mendoza     

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With a philosophy that the wines are made in the vineyard first, the founders of Ruca Malen are devoted to understanding the details of the diverse microterroirs they farm along the base of the Andes. The wines are crafted using French techniques, but artfully express each unique varietal and terroir, offering a true Mendozan experience with each sip.  

Boxhead Winemakers

Region: McLaren Vale     

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Born from a collaboration between world renowned winery Hentley Farms and their American Importer Vine Street Imports, the wines are crafted on the Farm from some of the best fruit in Southern Australia. The goal is to produce wines that showcase all of the flavors the region has to offer, at a price everyone can enjoy.

Bolney Wine Estate

Region: West Sussex     

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The first three acres of vines were planted in 1972, making Bolney only the sixth commercial vineyard in England. Since then, they have focused on growing a range of varietals to produce red, white, rose and sparkling wines that have been highly decorated in both national and international competitions. Now under the third generation of leadership, the estate is maintaining its focus on producing the highest quality wines possible with new modern innovations in their winemaking process.

Digby Fine English 

Region: West Sussex     

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Digby is the first pure negociant in England, and is made with fruit sourced from long relationships with some of the best growers of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England. The English wine country, stretching from the White Cliffs of Dover, has a unique terroir that is perfect for growing grapes ideal for sparkling wines. Named for a 17th century philosopher, artist, and pirate, Digby is an elegant, and truly English wine, gaining international acclaim.

Harrow & Hope

Region: Buckinghamshire 

Farming Type: Organic Practices 

With the retreat of the Thames over the last half a million years, a slice of English soil has been left behind perfect for cultivating  sparkling wine. The Laithwaite Family have committed themselves to the adventure of growing grapes in this flinty and troublesome soil, and the small family team oversees every aspect of creating their single-vineyard wines. Their process is a tribute to traditional method viticulture and winemaking, hardwork, and good fortune, and continues to produce sparkling wines that rival the world's best.

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Ame du Vin

Region: Provence    

Farming Type: Sustainable Practices, Vegan

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Translating to 'Soul of Wine,' this rose is crafted in the heart of the Côtes de Provence, and is sun-soaked, fruity, and easy to drink and pair. It is crafted with key attention given to sustainability and is certified Vegan.

Champagne Billecart-Salmon 

Region: Champagne    

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Family owned and operated since 1818, this champagne house was founded with the marriage of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. Since then, seven generations of family members have continued the tradition of creating exceptional Champagnes, guided by the family motto, "Give priority to quality, strive for excellence".

Champagne Florence Duchene

Region: Champagne

Farming Type: Certified High Environmental Value     

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Coming from French and Filipino origins, and with a significant family history of winemaking, Florence Duchene has a fresh and unique perspective to offer Champagne. She carries out all steps of the vinification process by hand on her four unique wines, with the stated intention of producing wines "in my image - original, exotic, complex and with character."

Champagne Lombard

Region: Champagne     

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Founded in Epernay in 1925, the Lombard House is currently under the direction of Thierry Lombard, the third generation heir. "The environment is of great importance in the winemaking process: the grape varieties live and grow in typical soils, and for each of them the Lombard House strives to unveil their identity most accurately."

Château de la Jousseliniere

Region: Loire Valley    

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Winemaker Gilbert Chon and his sons cultivate 60 hectares of vines and craft their wines with the utmost respect for ancestral techniques, based on almost three centuries of tradition. Their light, crisp wines are considered by many as 'the perfect oyster wine,' even featuring an oyster on the label.

Château Maylandie

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Farming Type: Certified Sustainable   

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This estate in the heart of Corbières has belonged to the Maymil family since 1920. In more recent years they have welcomed modern additions to their traditional methods in the vineyards and the cellar. Yields are kept small to maintain the high quality of their wines, and vinification methods are varied between traditional and modern, depending on the varietal and type of wine desired. 

Château Ollieux Romanis

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Farming Type: Chemical Free, Vegan   

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The estate was first planted under vine in the 11th century, but the winery was officially founded in 1868, and has been under the ownership of a single family since. Through a tumultuous history, the estate stayed true to its standard of quality and its loyalty to growing the Carignan grape, as well as a wide range of other varietals. Today, the estate is one of the largest privately owned wineries in Corbières, and is working toward 100% organic farming.

Château Pas-du-Cerf

Region: Provence    

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Since 1848, eight generations of the Gualtieri family have led the vineyards and winemaking at Pas-du-Cerf. On the estate, eighty hectares of vineyard revel in La Londe's Mediterranean climate, and are surrounded by over 700 hectares of pristine nature in the heart of the Maures forest.

Damien Lorieux

Region: Loire Valley

Farming Type: Sustainable Practices 

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The estate was founded by Lucien Lorieux in 1976 with just two ha of vines, but increased to 11.5 ha in 2004. The estate is now managed by the third generation, Damien Lorieux, who returned in 2005 from an education in Bordeaux. The vineyards are nestled in the heart of the Bourgueil appellation, and the vines, exclusively Cabernet Franc, grow on south-facing hillsides overlooking the Loire River. Their sustainable methods are a blend of technology and tradition that are varied according to the unique conditions of the year and the characteristics of the grapes.

Domaine de Joÿ

Region: Côtes de Gascogne   

Farming Type: Certified High Environmental Value Level 3 

Established in 1927 by a Swiss family who fell in love with the land, the founders sons were inspired to depart from their mixed farming to devote themselves fully to the cultivation of grape vines. With great care and attention, they explored the history of the domaine and examined the characteristics of the soil to select the perfect location to plant each grape varietal. The Gessler family, now with four generations of experience and tradition, are continuing to craft fresh, aromatic wines in their minimally interventionist style, with an emphasis on white grape varietals. 

Domaine de l'Amauve

Region: Rhône Valley   

Farming Type: Vegan, Certified Organic Farming & Winemaking

Based in the village of Séguret, the Domaine is managed in close contact with nature, with the goal of producing wines that "share a delicate balance of serenity, sensitivity, and passion." The winemaking process is very simple and traditional, and the quality of the wines themselves are attributed by the winemaker to the attention paid to the vines throughout the year. 

Domaine de Malandes

Region: Burgundy     

This family owned estate operates on 29 hectares of land first harvested by the grandparents of the current owners in 1949. The family operates nearly 20 vineyard plots spread through Chablis, and the unique soils and exposure of each plot gives the grapes unique characteristics, and the wines unique personalities.

Domaine de Rochebin

Region: Burgundy    

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In the heart of the Mâconnais, Rochebin cultivates 115 acres of diverse vines, which enables them to grow all of the Burgundy grape varietals. The Marillier family own the estate, and have passed it from father to son since 1921, following a two word philosophy, 'listening' and 'tradition'. They craft 'pleasure wines' meant to drink and enjoy between 2 to 5 years.

Domaine Fouassier

Region: Loire Valley    

Farming Type: Certified Organic and Biodynamic

Established in 1749, Domaine Fouassier is one of the oldest winegrowing families in the Loire Valley. Ten generations have continued the family legacy, and today they are the largest landowners in the Sancerre appellation. While strongly tied to tradition, they use state-of-the-art machinery in the winery, and are passionate about using biodynamic and organic processes in the vineyard.

Domaine Jean-Marie Reverdy & Fils

Region: Loire Valley   

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Jean-Marie Reverdy, his wife, and their two sons manage the family estate, which has been handed down through several generations. The guiding principles of their Domaine de la Villaudiere are, 'patience, perseverance, and precision' which they apply to their management of the vineyards, and their winemaking process. 

Domaine La Madura

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon 

Farming Type : Certified High Environmental Value 

This estate was broken up into a collection of small plots, typical of the region, to allow the vineyards access to a wide variety of terroirs. This exposure to different soils, altitudes, and microclimates creates grapes with a diversity of characters, which are excellent alone, and which mesh well in unique blends.     

Domaine Roux Pere & Fils

Region: Burgundy    

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While the Domaine was founded in 1885 with only 4 hectares of land, the Roux family have expanded their proprietary vineyard holdings to now include more than 70 hectares. Led by the 4th and 5th generations, they are continuing to combine traditions with advanced technology to craft an extensive portfolio of renowned, terroir driven wines. 

Hand Picked Selections

Founded in 1985, this national importer has built a reputation for offering wines full of character and personality from some of the most esteemed wine growing regions in France. 

Producers

Jean-Baptiste Audy

What began as a wine trading company founded in 1903 has become an international network of distribution for wines from some of the best Châteaux in Bordeaux.  They offer a huge selection of wines from five historic Châteaux, as well as from their own family vineyards, making it possible to taste wines you previously couldn't find outside of France.   

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Châteaux

Château Beauregard Ducasse - Graves AOC

Château Chantemerle - Médoc AOC Cru Bourgeois

Château

Du Glana - Saint Julien AOC

Château

Haut Mayne - Sauternes AOC

Château Jeangillion - Entre-deux-Mers AOC

Château

La Croix Chantecaille - Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Château

La Croix du Duc - Lussac-Saint-Émilion AOC

Château

Les Arroucats - Sainte-Croix-du-Mont AOC

Château

Maine Blanc - Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Château Peyruchet - Bordeaux Blanc

Château Sauman - 

Côtes de Bourg AOC

Château Semonlon - Haut-Médoc AOC

Château Tour du Roc Milon - Pauillac

Fleur de Pedesclaux - Pauillac

Maison Brotte

Region: Rhône Valley     

Farming Type: Terra Vitis Environmentally Certified

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The Brotte family have been leading innovation in wine growing in the Rhone Valley since 1931. Now led by the 5th generation, the family manages a number of prestigious estates throughout the valley. All farmed using sustainable methods, they produce wines with the signature style and character of each region. 

The Estates

Martine's Wines 

Martine Saunier was born in Paris, but spent much of her childhood in vineyards near Mâcon, where her fascination with winemaking developed. When she moved to the United States in the 60's, she was dismayed by her struggle to find good French wines, and began to make trips to find the best wines herself. Over the years, she has curated a network of renowned producers, and Martine's Wines is the sole importer in the US for many wineries from France and elsewhere.   

Producers