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Argentina
Altos Las Hormigas
Region: Mendoza
Farming Type: Biodynamic, Organic
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
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
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.
Australia
Dandelion Vineyards
Region: Adelaide Hills
Farming Type: Sustainable, Organic
Dandelion wines represent decades of experience, blending the fruit of their heirloom vineyards with the finest traditions of artisan winemaking. Dandelion Vineyards is a combination of old vineyards, a young winemaker, and a couple of mates to help in-between, which we believe makes for the ideal winery.
Heirloom Vineyards
Region: Adelaide Hills
Farming Type: Sustainable
Heirloom Vineyards was conceived in vintage 2000, when a young winemaking student caught the eye of a silly old wine judge. A love story ensued inspired by two vows: To preserve the best of tradition, the old world of wine and our unique old vineyards and to champion the best clones of each variety planted in the most appropriate sites embracing the principals of organic farming. Seven long vintages of trial and error passed before Heirloom Vineyards could make a wine that was fine enough to pass on to future generations.
Konpira Maru
Region: Victoria
Farming Type: Sustainable, Organic
Konpira Maru mission is to make mid-week wines great again. Make wines that are full of character, with a focus on affordability and high drinkability. Wines that aren’t so expensive that you feel the need to talk about them the whole time during your meal, you can just enjoy the company you’re with (and have another bottle)!
Ochota Barrels
Region: Adelaide Hills
Farming Type: Organic
The Ochota Barrels tale began on a surf trip, late in 2000 along the Mexican west coast in a Volkswagen campervan. A final destination after traveling some of the world’s best wine and surf regions, Taras and Amber Ochota conceived the idea to make super premium wines back home in South Australia. The concept was to concentrate on the zenith variety of McLaren Vale (Grenache) and the Barossa Valley (Shiraz), find an exceptional old vineyard site in each region and create plush, small batch, single vineyard wines. Over the years the regions and vineyards may have shifted on a few wines, but the focus has always remained the same, showing precision and compression in the wines.
Ricca Terra Vintners
Region: Riverland
Farming Type: Sustainable
The secret behind Ricca Terra’s premium wines is to use grape varieties that are better suited to the warm and dry climatic conditions of the Riverland. The implementation of viticulture practices that strive for quality, practices such as crop thinning, hand pruning and hand harvesting. Ricca Terra is recognized for its innovation, leadership and vision, which helps contribute to the future reputation and excitement of Australian Wine.
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World's Apart
Region: Adelaide Hills
Farming Type: Sustainable, Organic
Louis Schofield, after decades of working in fine wine retailers and restaurants, created Worlds Apart in 2017. With a simple goal, to make thoughtful but also delicious wines. Sourcing sustainably grown grapes from sites in Eden Valley, McLaren Vale, and their own backyard in Adelaide hills, they are delivering the promise to make beautiful wines that are eminently drinkable and downright delicious.
Wildman Wines
Region: Adelaide Hills
Farming Type: Organic
Tim Wildman became a Master in Wine in 2008 with a dissertation on Australian wine, which is his professional specialty. One of his many interests/businesses is called the James Busby Travel Company, one that takes a B2B approach bringing business minded wine folks from around the globe down to really experience Australia. It was time spent on one of these trips that gave Tim the idea of making wine, and more importantly pét-nat, because he wanted to pick the grapes, make the wine and bottle the wine, all while on a month-long trip down under. Tim loves free market enterprise but respected these growers/producers with 100+ year business plans and didn’t want to compete against them…hence pét-nat.
Yetti & The Kokonut
Region: Barossa Valley
Farming Type: Organic
The world has given us many dynamic duos, Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, the adding of Milo to milk…enter Yetti and the Kokonut. David Geyer (Yetti) and Koen Janssens (Koko) met in 2015 and set forth to experiment with grapes in exciting new ways, think of it as drinking outside of the box. With their feet in the vineyards and their tongues in their cheeks, a new breed of wines was created that needed minimal intervention.
England
Bolney Wine Estate
Region: West Sussex
Farming Type: Certified Sustainable
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
Farming Type: Zero emission, Sustainable, Vegan
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.
Balfour Hush Heath
Region: Staplehurst
Farming Type: Certified Sustainable
Balfour Winery is one of England’s leading wine producers, pioneers for both English traditional methods in sparkling wines, and a new wave of English still wines. Making over 400,000 bottles of still and sparkling wines each year, Balfour is one of England’s most respected and renowned wineries, combining world-class winemaking with a spirit of innovation.
France
Cave du Château de Chenas
Region: Burgundy and Beaujolais
Located in the heart of Burgundy and Beaujolais, Chateau de Chenas was built in 1821 by the De la Hante family on the site of an old stronghold. With its impressive, vaulted cellars that date back to 1730 and the constant work of more 80 winemakers the wines are regularly rewarded with numerous prizes and medals.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon
Region: Champagne
Farming Type: Organic, Certified Sustainable
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
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
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: Nantes
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
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
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
Farming Type: Women Owned, Organic, Sustainable Practices
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
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: Southwest France
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: Southern Rhône
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 - Chablis
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 et Saveurs Collection
Region: Burgundy and Loire
Since 1983, and independently since 1994, Domaines et Saveurs Collection selected fine estes from Burgundy, Loire and some other French regions. These regions offer complex and rare wines that bring pleasure and business to all our importers and distributors. Some of our wines have even received top tasting notes from all around the world for their personality and richness.
Domaine La Madura
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Farming Type : Certified High Environmental Value and Organic Farming
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.
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
Bordeaux
Côtes du Roussillon AOC - Languedoc - Roussillon
Rhone Valley
Languedoc - Roussillon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Rhône Valley
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence AOC - Provence
Domaine Damien Martin - Mâconnais
Côtes du Roussillon AOC - Languedoc - Roussillon
Domaine Durand - Sancerre
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.
Châteaux
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
Médoc AOC Cru Bourgeois
Saint Julien AOC
Sauternes AOC
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion AOC
- Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
Côtes de Bourg AOC
Haut-Médoc AOC
Pauillac
Maison Brotte
Region: Rhône Valley
Farming Type: Terra Vitis Environmentally Certified
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
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
Côtes du Rhône AOC
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
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
- Rhone Valley
Margaux AOC - Bordeaux
Sauternes
- Bordeaux
- Bordeaux
- Loire Valley
- Bordeaux
- Anjou Loire Valley
- Saint-Martin-du-Mont
- Loire Valley
Mas Carlot
Region: Southern Rhône Valley
Farming Type: Certified Organic, Sustainable Practices
The Mas Carlot, with buildings that date to the 17th century, lies in the Costières de Nîmes in the southern Rhône Valley. The original manor and farmhouse were carefully restored in 1986 by Paul and Danielle Blanc. Their daughter Natalie took over the management of the estate in 1998, then passed it to Cyril Marès of the neighboring Mas des Bressades in 2018. Representing seven generations of winemaking tradition and experience, his goal is to produce wine which conveys the history of the estate, the terroir, and his family's passion.
Mas des Bressades
Region: Southern Rhône Valley
Farming Type: Certified Organic, Sustainable Practices
Founded by Roger Marès in the 1960s, and managed today by his son Cyril, the estate lies in the Costières de Nîmes, south of the Rhône valley. Regarded as one of the finest domains in the AOC, it is tucked into the Rhône river delta, and benefits from a Mediterranean climate and geology very similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Wines are crafted with a careful balance of modern technology and traditional wine making methods, built from all of the knowledge of this sixth generation wine-making family.
North Berkeley Imports
North Berkeley imports wines direct from the source - all independent growers and winemakers who respect the land they work on, and create wines representative of the most celebrated wine regions in France. All of the growers use organic or biodynamic methods in their farming and production. Here are their French offerings.
Producers
Southwest France
- Beaujolais
Bordeaux
- Bordeaux
Graves de Vayres AOC - Bordeaux
Chablis AOC - Burgundy
Côte de Nuits AOC - Burgundy
Côte de Beaune AOC -Burgundy
Côte de Beaune AOC - Burgundy
Côte de Beaune AOC - Burgundy
Terroirs Originels
This collective of artisan-vintners offers exclusively 100% estate-grown, terroir focused wines. The goal of each winemaker is to farm the land sustainably, with limited production, and to emphasize the preservation of each unique terroir. The strength of this guiding philosophy has enabled Terroirs Originels to offer a vast selection of high-quality wines hailing from all the appellations of the Côte Beaujolais and Côte Mâconnais in Southern Burgundy.
Producers
Vignerons de Buxy
Region: Burgundy
Farming Type: Certified Sustainable Practices
120 families work the plantings that go to make up this vineyard, perpetuating the techniques of their forefathers. Working together, these men and women uphold the values which are at the root of quality and respecting the environment. Thanks to the fruit of their labors, the passion for their profession and their deep attachment to the soil, these winegrowers have managed to bring out all the character of their land.
Germany
Carl Graff
Region: Mosel
The Graff estate was founded in 1860 and acquired by P. J. Valckenberg in 1969. All wines are made exclusively from Riesling grapes grown in the steep vineyards of the Middle Mosel, Saar and Ruwer valleys. These accessible wines promise a great value for Rieslings originating in some of the most famous vineyard sites of the Mosel region.
P.J. Valckenberg
Peter Joseph Valckenberg began exporting sustainable German wines in 1786. His wine trading house quickly developed into an international import and export company, which has made some of the best German wines available to the rest of the world. A line of wines was also crafted under the founder's name, offering a high quality selection that fits any price range.
Weingut Johannishof
Region: Rheingau
The estate has been under the ownership of the Eser family since 1685, and is now led by Johannes and Sabine Eser of the 10th generation. Their 99% Riesling vineyards yield a huge variety of wines, due in part to the diverse terroir of the growing region along the Rhein River, and in part to their specific selection of fruit for their dry, semi-dry, late-harvest, and VDP designated wines.
Weingut Schloss Saarstein
Region: Saar
The estate's ten hectares of vineyards are perched on steep slopes overlooking the Saar River, requiring a small and dedicated team to tend to them by hand. This is the way the vines have always been managed, and this same care has been applied to the maintenance of the Castle Saarstein, where the winery is located, where winemaker Christian Ebert was raised, and where he has raised his three children. Passion for history and tradition guides the winemaking and management of this estate, and Ebert chooses grapes from the oldest vines to craft his Rieslings as 'real Saar wines'.
Italy
Antica Fratta
Region: Lombardia
The ancient cellars in the estate were renewed to their original glory in 1979, marking the rebirth of the estate's aspirations to become the "essence" of Franciacorta. In a word, Franciacorta is a wine, a region, and a method. Considered Italy's finest sparkling wine, Franciacorta is held to strict rules for production to guarantee wines of the finest quality, of which Antica Fratta produces some of the most highly decorated.
Antoniolo
Region: Piedmont
Farming Type: Organic Practices
Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, this family owned winery was established in 1948, and has developed a reputation for producing celebrated wines from the Nebbiolo grape. Led by several generations of strong women, current winemaker Rosanna Antoniolo has been called the most dynamic winemaker in Gattinara. The continuing focus is on preserving the region's history in wines that only get better with age.
BiancaVigna
Region: Veneto
Farming Type: Organic and Sustainable Practices
This family owned winery strives for a balance in its practices, using minimally invasive and traditional methods in its vineyards, and modern technology in its cellars. They say they know every inch of the hills between Conegliano and Pieve di Soligo, where their vineyards lie, which helps them to create Prosecco that expresses the very best of the terroir.
Bricco Giubellini
Region: Piedmont
Farming Type: Certified Organic
The winery was started in 2002 by two city folks inspired by a dream, a passion for wine, and a love of the Langhe area. The winery has grown over the years with the learned joys and struggles of wine production, and now makes about 4,000 bottles annually of Barolo, Dolcetto d’Alba and the Langhe Rosso “Eresia”. Very involved in environmental stewardship and the community, the winery supports the local Monforte soccer team, the Barolo Boys.
Cantina Sassarini
Region: Liguria
Inspired by the work of local families in the Cinque Terre to produce wine for their own enjoyment, Natale Sassarini founded the Cantina in 1968 with the goal of sharing this artfully made wine with a larger audience. A group of locals were assembled to build the cellar, plant the vines, and tend to the vineyards set high on steep coastal cliffs. Sassarini has become one of the largest and most important wineries in the region, and is managed today by Natale's son Giancarlo.
Chiara Condello
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Farming Type: Organic Practices
Condello's winemaking philosophy is one of emphasizing uniqueness - paying respect to the terroir of her old vine Sangiovese vineyards in Predappio, and the unique characteristics of each growing season, using minimal manual intervention for the vines and all organic practices. Her vinification methods are focused on preserving natural diversity, through the use of indigenous yeasts, minimal temperature control, long maceration times, and no filtration. This respect is self-evident in the wines, which are simultaneously considered classic, elegant expressions of Sangiovese, and, 'a new generation.'
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Region: Tuscany
Farming Type: Organic Practices
With a tumultuous ownership history dating back to the 17th century, the estate was willed to its farmer, Giuseppe Bianchini, following the death of countess Elda Ciacci in 1985. Giuseppe was the first to envision that the estate could produce high quality Brunello at a larger scale, and put his dream into motion. The Bianchini family still manage the property today, and produces a line of wines that are considered the archetypal expression of the land and the varietals of Montalcino.
Tenuta Col Sandago
Region: Veneto
Col Sandago is nestled in the hills of the D.O.C.G. Conegliano
Valdobbiadene region, considered one of the most important sparkling wine producing districts in Italy and the world. Wildbacher is the wine that sets Col Sandago apart. This varietal has a rich history in Italy and around the world, and the name literally translates to "wild, unbridled streamlet." The originally unpopular varietal gained acclaim with the help of winemaker Martino Zanetti, who first discovered rows of the grapes planted in the vineyards of Col Sandago, and worked to help discover its full expression.
Contratto
Region: Piedmont
Contratto was founded in 1867 and is the oldest producer of Metodo Classico sparkling wine in Italy, at one point supplying both the Vatican and the Italian royal family. Today, the original cathedral cellars are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The present focus is on sparkling wine production, along with an array of spirits whose recipes were originally crafted in the 1930's.
Cottanera
Region: Sicily
Growing grapes in the volcanic soils in the shadow of Mount Etna is no easy feat, but the Cambria family are fit for the challenge. Their goal is to create wines that express the wild nature of their growing location, while also developing the well-balanced aromatic character of wines from this territory. They do this through farming practices that respect the land and traditions, and through employing whole Sicilian families to tend the vineyards, almost exclusively women, who "have the right gentleness" to do the work.
E. Pira e Figli | Chiara Boschis
Region: Piedmont
Farming Type: Certified Organic
The Pira family were influencial winemakers in Barolo dating back to the 17th century. With the end of the lineage in 1990, the estate was passed to the Boschis, another family with a long tradition of producing noteworthy Barolo. Chiara Boschis was one of the first female Barolo producers, and today manages the estate with her brother. Using organic and 100% manual methods in the vineyards, and a balance of innovation and tradition in the cellar, they are continuing to produce elegant and sophisticated wines on their "great small farm".
Giovanna Madonia
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Giovanna's grandfather was the first in the family to cultivate grapes, but it was her father who really established the family's reputation with his election as the President of the Consortium of the Wines of Romagna. In 1992, Giovanna began to plant new vines on the property, starting another chapter for the Madonia estate. All of the wines are aged in the original cellars, located in the family's 18th century villa, and are known for their strong expression of the character of the fruit and the landscape of Bertinoro.
Indigenous by Giorgio Rivetti
Region: Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Campania, Sicily and Friuli
Farming Type: Chemical, Herbicide & Pesticide Free
Personally curated by Giorgio Rivetti, winemaker and founder of Indigenous Selections, this line is a collection of wines from some of Italy's best wine regions and grape varieties. All of the wines are produced by small, family-owned vineyards who emphasize quality over quantity, and winemaking practices that let the natural terroir shine through.
Podere Le Cinciole
Region: Tuscany
Farming Type: Organic
Located on the hills of Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico production land, Podere Le Cinciole has an extension of 30 hectares and it produces high quality wines respecting tradition and territory. All Le Cinciole wines are produced with grapes coming exclusively from estate vineyards, harvested by hand and vinified in a natural way by spontaneous fermentation.
La Battagliola
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
Alberto Salvadori inherited La Battagliola, a beautiful country house in Piumazzo in the Modenese plains, from his mother in 1999. He immediately left the logistics business to become a farmer, and planted the estate with 70,000 vine cuttings of Lambrusco Grasparossa. A combination of traditional and modern methods are used in the winemaking process, which is focused on safeguarding the lively nuances of the wine, rather than intervening in its natural progression. All of La Battagliola's offerings are simple, bright, and lightly sparkling, with dark berry notes and very low alcohol.
La Spinetta
Region: Piedmont, Tuscany
Farming Type: Sustainable, Biodynamic Practices
The central philosophy is that the vineyards, comprised of 100% indigenous grape varieties, should receive the utmost care and respect. Winemaker Giorgio Rivetti aims to let the land and the grapes speak for themselves, by limiting production quantities and using minimally invasive methods in the farming and winemaking processes.
Licataa
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Multi-platinum artist Raekwon the Chef has created a new standard in luxury with Licataa sparkling wine. Inspired by his love of Italian culture and cuisine, he sought out Cantine Ceci, a family-owned winery with 80 years of history to produce a rich, bold, sparkling red wine. Situated in the rolling hills outside Parma, Italy, Cantine Ceci farms in the traditional way, with vineyards planted to catch the sun, carefully monitored throughout the growing season before each grape is harvested by hand at the perfect moment of ripeness.
Lionello Marchesi
An industrialist-turned winemaker, Lionello Marchesi pursued his passion for winemaking through the acquisition of three estates in Tuscany. After extensive restoration of the historic estates, including a monastery dating back to 1000 AD, these sites now produce impactful wines focused on the unique territories they inhabit, and their varietals.
The Estates
Morellino Di Scansano
Chianti Classico
Brunello di Montalcino
Malvirà
Region: Piedmont
Farming Type: Organic Practices
Malvirà was founded in the 1950's by Giuseppe Damonte, who saw the then-undiscovered potential of the Roero to become a significant grape-growing area. Today, it is managed by his two sons and their families, who produce wines from 100% estate grown grapes from their six organically farmed vineyards.
Marc DeGrazia Selections
In 1980, Marco de Grazia offered his first wines from a handful of estates in Tuscany and Piedmont. Before this time, fine Italian wines from small growers were virtually unknown outside of Italy. The portfolio has been significantly expanded since, to include producers from all of Italy's best winegrowing regions, with priority placed on wines made with indigenous varietals and grown using sustainable/natural viticulture.
Producers
Piedmont
Veneto
Piedmont
Tuscany
Marche
Piedmont
Piedmont
Veneto
Piedmont
Piedmont
Mastrojanni
Region: Tuscany
Mastrojanni has been writing history with its wines since 1975, collecting awards from all over the world. Today, thanks to an exceptional terroir and men who believed in it for decades, Mastrojanni has become one of the most respected Montalcino producers as far as wine buffs are concerned.
North Berkeley Imports
North Berkeley imports wines direct from the source - all independent growers and winemakers who respect the land they work on, and create wines representative of the most celebrated wine regions in Italy. All of the growers use organic or biodynamic methods in their farming and production. Here are their Italian offerings.
Producers
Verduno - Piedmont
Teramo - Abruzzo
Monforte d’Alba - Piedmont
Conegliano - Veneto
Ortovero - Liguria
San Martino Buon Albergo - Veneto
Montalcino - Tuscany
Barbaresco - Piedmont
Tauriano di Spilimbergo - Friuli
Sant'Anastasia - Campania
Piaggia
Region: Tuscany
The Carmignano region has such a long-standing reputation for producing special wines, that in 1716 it was given special legal protection by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, essentially making it the world's first appellation. Today, the Vannucci family is continuing to produce wines full of the history and tradition of the region, under the leadership of the founder's daughter.
Proprietà Sperino
Region: Piedmont
The Sperino family were passionate winegrowers, but with the death of their last heir in the late 1800's, their estate was passed to their relatives, the De Marchi family - founders of the Isole e Olena estate. The De Marchi's began the effort to rediscover the traditional styles of winemaking used in Lessona through a process they called 'wine growing archaeology', including the rediscovery of the original cellars. The heart of the estate's philosophy is in crafting wines full of respect for the local traditions.
Rocca di Montegrossi
Region: Tuscany
Farming Type: Certified Organic
The 100 hectare estate, located near Monti in Chianti, contains 20 hectares of vineyard, 20 planted with olive trees, and the rest are woodland. Both the vineyards and the groves are managed with organic and eco-friendly practices, and the cellars are powered by renewable resources. This philosophy of respect for the land and the terroir is expressed in wines that are elegant, complex, and true to the region.
Ronco dei Tassi
Region: Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
This family owned estate places preservation of the natural terroir at the center of their winemaking philosophy - both in the gentle methods they use to tend the vineyards, and in the creation of wines which typify the area. The estate is named for the terraced (ronco) way they planted their vineyards to expose them to the most sunlight, and for the hoards of badgers (tassi) that visit every year around harvest time to feast on the grapes.
Other Labels
San Martino
Region: Veneto
Named for the ancient church of San Martino Vescovo, which stood near the grounds of the estate between the 9th and the 11th century, fragments of the church can still occasionally be found in the vineyard. Their sparkling prosecco is made from Glera grapes using the Charmat method, which produces fresh, exciting wines perfect for any occasion.
Cantina Scala
Region: Calabria
This estate in the heart of Cirò has produced wines since 1949. The Scala family have been farmers since the seventeenth century, and have handed down their own unique winemaking culture from father to son to today's generation, Luigi and Francesco Scala. With a focus on native varietals like Gaglioppo, Magliocco, and Nerello, their winemaking philosophy emphasizes the utmost quality over quantity, to produce wines with distinct personality.
Schiopetto
Region: Friuli
Every action, every activity of Mario Schiopetto was dictated by the desire to give a voice to the territory with his wine. Today the business continues following in Mario’s footsteps, availing itself of his precious lessons by maintaining a strong focus on innovation. To guarantee high quality products, the winery works constantly to respect the earth and the environment.
Sottimano
Region: Piedmont
The Sottimano family are firmly convinced that everything in the vineyards should be done in a serious and respectful way, and they avoid the use of any kind of herbicides or pesticides on their vines. In the cellar, they employ a natural philosophy as well, and long-age their wines in wood “sur lie” to complete the malolactic fermentation with native yeasts. This conscientious nature lets them keep their production small, and to craft wines that are being hailed as some of the most elegant and soulful wines in the Langhe.
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Region: Sicily
Farming Type: Certified Organic, Sustainable Practices
All of the properties of the tenuta lie on the northern slopes of the Etna volcano, between the village of Solicchiata and the town of Randazzo. Totaling 55 hectares, the vineyards are divided into 24 parcels in 4 crus, with most of the vines having been planted 100 years or more ago. Working in such an extreme climate, attention is paid to delicate, detailed, and respectful viticulture, which allows for extremely minimal intervention during the winemaking process. All of the wines are vinified, aged, bottled, and labeled separately, and according to each cru, in order to emphasize the purity and unique characteristics of each individual cru.
Tenuta Santa Maria
Region: Veneto
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
When the Bertani brothers founded the cellar in the 1800's, their family already had a prodigious wine-making reputation first established in the 1500's. Now, the sixth generation continues the traditions of one of the oldest wine-making families in Italy, imbibing the same passion, expertise, and love for the land into every vintage.
Uccelliera
Region: Tuscany
When Andrea Cortonesi bought the Uccelliera farm in 1986, he knew little about the traditional ways of managing the vines and olive trees on the property. With slow and careful effort, he restored and expanded the estate to the 6 hectares it is today, almost all of which are planted with Sangiovese. These grapes are used to make their highly acclaimed Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. Fruit is selected from plots across the property, which are then artfully blended to capitalize on the diversity of the terroir.
Terenzi
Region: Sicily
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
Family owned since 2001, a deep love and passion for the land is clear in everything the Terenzi family do. Vines are cultivated with great care for the environment, and respect is paid to time, place, and history, to create diverse, quality wines.
Villa Pillo
Region: Tuscany
Mastrojanni has been writing history with its wines since 1975, collecting awards from all over the world. Today, thanks to an exceptional terroir and men who believed in it for decades, Mastrojanni has become one of the most respected Montalcino producers as far as wine buffs are concerned.
New Zealand
Auntsfield
Region: Marlborough
Farming Type: Organic
New Zealand and preserved by the Cowley family, Auntsfield Estate is the beginning of the vinous history of Marlborough. The original vineyard was established in 1873 and has been highly regarded wine for over 50 years. The dramatic hillside vineyard with its unique variety of soils is again producing premium wines under the guidance of the Cowley family. The proud heritage of the land is the inspiration to produce exciting, handcrafted wines of balance and individuality that display the special terroir of this historic Marlborough vineyard.
Totara
Region: Marlborough
A joint-venture between Opici Wines and Endeavor Vineyards, Totara was created as a line of high quality wines exclusively for the US market. Pinot noir and Sauvignon Blanc varietals are given special care in the vineyards and the winery to express the full character of the fruit and the terroir.
Walnut Block Wines
Region: Marlborough
Farming Type: Certified Organic
The 17 hectare vineyard is located in the renowned Wairau Valley, a prime growing area for great wines, particularly intense aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Labor-intensive vineyard methods and traditional winemaking techniques are used, with a focus on preserving the delicate flavors in their well-balanced wines.
Portugal
Aliança Vinhos de Portugal
Region: Throughout Portugal
This large and progressive producer was established in 1927, and today has over 600 Ha under vine. With estates located in five prominent regions throughout Portugal, Aliança wines express the diversity of Portugal's wine tradition. These wines are known for their distinct Portuguese character, quality, and faithful representation of native varietals.
C.N. Kopke
Region: Duoro
The oldest exporting Port house still in existence, Kopke was founded in 1638 by a German merchant family of the same name. Older than the Duoro region itself (demarcated in 1756), all wines are produced with grapes from its famous Quinta São Luiz estate. The name Kopke has become synonymous with quality, luxury, and prestige, and they are perhaps best known for their Tawny and Colheita ports.
Luis Pato
Region: Ancas
The Pato family has been producing wine at Quinta do Ribeirinho since, at least, the eighteen century. João Pato started to bottle the wine from his vineyards in 1970, becoming the first winegrower in Bairrada region after its demarcation. His son, Luis Pato, inherited this nonconformist and pioneer spirit. In 1980, Luis produced his first wine, a pure Baga, from an exceptional quality and absolute rareness that is sought by appreciators as a treasure. After experimenting with Baga over the years, Luis was even able to produce the first Vinhas Velhas wine from Portugal! However, in 1999, by personal choice, he left DOC denomination and now labels his wines as Regional Beiras.
Quinta Dos Roques
Region: Dão
Quinta dos Roques is a 3rd generation family-owned winery. They only work with their own traditional grape varieties to make the traditional Portuguese blends, and we were pioneers in making varietal wines in the Dão Region during the 90s. Currently they work with 6 white varieties, 6 reds, and 3 mixed vineyards of +40 years, to produce a great variety of wines, from blends to varietals and sparkling wine. Get to know the unique flavor, taste and diversity of the wines from one of the oldest Portuguese Regions, Dão, a world of difference!
Symington Family Estates
Region: Duoro Valley
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices, B Corp Certified
The Symington family have been producing premium ports and wines in the Duoro Valley for more than 130 years, and own 26 Quintas in the Valley covering more than 2,255 ha. Their largest, Quinta do Vesuvio, was established in 1827, and as with the other properties, the family has tried to keep the winemaking practices as true to tradition as possible. Ten members of the 4th and 5th generations of the family are involved in the business today, and the wines and ports they produce are consistently highly ranked in international competitions.
Producers
South Africa
Boxhead Winemakers
Region: McLaren Vale
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices, Dry-Farmed
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.
Mother Rock
Region: Swartland
Farming Type: Practicing Organic
Johan Meyer, AKA “Stompie”, has made a name for himself in the ever-emerging South African wine industry in a very short time. While his namesake Signature wines reflect his love of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Stompie is not one to limit himself and thus created the Mother Rock Wines wines in collaboration with his UK importer Ben Henshaw of Indigo Wines. After seeing the market quickly drink up the initial Force Celeste wines, they expanded the offerings to include a label called Mother Rock, that focused on discovering exceptional parcels of sustainably farmed vines grown on a variety of soil types.
Lovely Creature
Region: Stellenbosch
Farming Type: Sustainable
Lovely Creatures is a nod to the eponymous album by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but it is also an homage to the often-overlooked critters that make up the ecosystem of a vineyard. From regal praying mantises to butterflies and bees, these animals help to bring a distinctive balance to their liana-speckled habitats. Like these little creatures, these wines are unassuming and yet so lovely. They are made by Stephanie Wiid of Thistle & Weed, and though these are school night wines, they are still marked by her trademark intensity and elegant finish. The line is currently made up of two single-variety wines, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, which both come from single-vineyard sites in Stellenbosch that are nearly two decades old.
Storm Point
Region: Swartland
Named for the nickname of the Cape of Good Hope, known for its ferocious weather, Storm Point wines are the product of the wild Western Cape region. This area is famed for its old vines, tough conditions, and immense opportunity, which have drawn explorers and wine enthusiasts for hundreds of years. These wines have been thoughtfully crafted to embody the purity, texture, and elegance characteristic of the very best South African wines.
Spain
El Coto De Rioja
Region: La Rioja
From its beginning in 1970, El Coto has strived to make its wines available to everyone, both in terms of its international distribution and notoriety, but also through offering a strong quality/price ratio. They are the largest producer in Rioja, and in 2014 opened another winery to specialize exclusively in white wines. With their commitment to quality above all else, they have a large range of wines that can be enjoyed for any occasion.
Gil Family Estates
Their first winery, Bodegas Juan Gil, was established in 1916 in the heart of Jumilla. In the years since, the Gil Family have amassed eleven wineries scattered throughout Spain. Even in their diversity, the same emphasis is placed on producing terroir and value focused wines that can be enjoyed for any occasion.
Producers
D.O. Almansa
D.O. Calatayud
D.O. Jumilla
D.O. Montsant
D.O, Jumilla
D.O. Rías Baixas
- Campo de Borja
D.O. Rioja
D.O. Rueda
Jorge Ordóñez Selections
Jorge Ordóñez has always championed the preservation of the heritage and character of Spain's wines in the face of over-modernization and bulk production. In aligning with small, traditional style wineries in previously unheralded regions of Spain, Ordóñez has protected many ancient vineyard sites and winemaking practices, and made these wines available to consumers the world-over.
Producers
D.O. Montilla-Moriles
D.O. Valdeorras
D.O. Calatayud
D.O. Rias Baixas
D.O.Ca. Rioja
D.O. Toro
D.O.Ca. Rioja
D.O. Alicante
D.O. Toro
D.O. Penedes
United States
California
Bedrock Wine Co-Sonoma
Location: Sonoma
Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of thoughtfully farmed vineyards. Over time the chicken coop and its outdoor fermenters and tiny basket press gave way to production at another friend’s winery and eventually to the “elegant” tin-sided warehouse that is now called home.
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Location: Santa Cruz
Farming Type: Biodynamic Practices
The first to popularize growing Rhône grapes in California, Bonny Doon has been a trendsetter ever since, with the goal to create soulful, distinctive, and original wines. Over the years their labels have featured the art of thirteen different artists.
Carneros Wine Co.
Location: Napa Valley AVA
The Chappellet family has always held a commitment to expressing the unique qualities of vineyard and varietal in their wines. With the creation of their Pritchard Hill Vineyard in 1967, they laid the foundation for the site to produce some of Napa Valley's most acclaimed Bordeaux varietal wines.
Chappellet Winery
Location: Napa Valley AVA
The Chappellet family has always held a commitment to expressing the unique qualities of vineyard and varietal in their wines. With the creation of their Pritchard Hill Vineyard in 1967, they laid the foundation for the site to produce some of Napa Valley's most acclaimed Bordeaux varietal wines.
Chaucer's Cellars
Location: Santa Cruz
Part of Bargetto Winery, Chaucer's has been producing premium honey mead and fruit wines since 1964. The selection includes still and sparkling meads, and fruit wines such as blackberry and pomegranate.These award winning wines are made from fresh fruit and honey sourced locally in Santa Cruz County.
Littorai Wines
Location: Sonoma Coast AVA, Anderson Valley AVA
Farming Type: Biodynamic Practices
With a winegrowing philosophy founded on Terroir, the Lemon family believes that the best wines are those that reflect where they were grown. Respecting this sense of place, they are continuing to produce world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using completely sustainable methods.
McPrice Myers
Location: Paso Robles
Since his first vintage in 2002, McPrice (Mac) Myers has been producing wines that highlight the best of California's Central Coast. Now, Mac's 'Terre Belle', 84 acres of land in the Adelaida District, is the home of a broad range of wines that showcase its rich terroir. From the Beautiful Earth series to a line of Hardworking Wines that offer fantastic value, every bottle of wine produced is a unique experience of the highest quality.
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Location: Napa/Sonoma Counties
Tucked into the Mayacamas Mountains, over 2000' above the floor of Napa Valley, Pride Mountain's wines benefit from very unique growing conditions, producing the 'mountain character' many are known for. From the beginning, the Pride family has built their vineyards and winery from the ground up, and are continuing today under the leadership of the third generation.
Talley Vineyards
Location: San Louis Obispo
Farming Type: Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified
With an agricultural legacy that spans generations, the Talley family expanded their vegetable farm founded in the Arroyo Grande Valley in the 1940's to a wine growing operation in 1982. Since then, they have established a reputation for producing unique estate-bottled wines that reflect their origins and the family's farming prowess.
Oregon
Broadley Vineyards
Location: Willamette Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
The Broadley family has been creating thought provoking wines in the Willamette Valley since their first vintage in 1986. Now managed by the second generation, they are continuing with the goal of making wines that are a true expression of where they are grown, all while using sustainable and conscientious farming practices to protect the land.
Cristom Vineyards
Location: Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley AVA
Farming Type: LIVE Certified, Salmon Safe
Recognizable for their four estate Pinot Noir vineyards, named after the four matriarchs of the founding family, the wines themselves are the true embodiment of each vineyard and vintage. With a winemaking philosophy founded on respect for the vines and the land, it's no wonder that sustainability permeates all aspects of the vineyards, and the winery itself.
David Paige Wines
Location: Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Winemaker David Paige has been in the wine business for decades, but decided in 2018 to build a wine label of his own. Joining two friends with the same goal, they found the perfect vineyard and winery in the heart of Eola-Amity Hills, and named it RPG vineyard as an homage to their last names. Here they are crafting everything from Pinot Noir to Chardonnay, trying to highlight the distinctive characteristics of the terroir, and their first vintage in 2020 has already been met with high acclaim.
Evesham Wood
Location: Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Farming Type: USDA Organic, LIVE, Salmon Safe Certified Vineyards
Founded by Russ Raney in 1986, Evesham Wood is based on the idea that small is beautiful. To maintain a high level of quality, they rely on two basic principles: obtaining optimally ripe low-yield fruit from the best possible sites in the Willamette Valley, and using minimal intervention in the winemaking process. That approach is alive and well today, and is evident in every bottle produced.
Eyrie Vineyards
Location: Dundee Hills AVA
Farming Type: Certified Organic
Founder David Lett took his time in selecting the location for his first estate vineyard in the Dundee Hills over 50 years ago, and this same slow and conscientious process has been carried over into vineyard management and winemaking ever since. This "gentle touch" philosophy is key to Eyrie's ability to craft wines that are great now, but only get better with age.
Haden Fig
Location: Eola-Amity Hills and Willamette Valley AVAs
Farming Type: Organic, LIVE, and Salmon Safe Certified Vineyards
For Erin Nuccio, owner and winemaker of Haden Fig and Evesham Wood, the wines of Haden fig are a place to express himself. Each wine is as complex as it is balanced, a product of some of the best fruit and land in the Willamette Valley, and the conscientious care given to each vine. Each vineyard is managed with sustainable, ethical, and biodynamic practices, so the fruit can speak for itself.
Holocene
Location: Willamette Valley
Farming Type: Sustainable
Part of the excitement of being in the Pacific Northwest is the ability to have access to so many amazing vineyards and so much diversity, along with the opportunity to push boundaries and try new things – something that is becoming increasingly difficult in other growing regions. Partnering up with a few very small, diverse and amazing vineyards in the Willamette Valley, sourcing fruit from these dry-farmed sites that emphasize low yields, sustainable practices and produce outstanding fruit. Through this they have been able to make wine that really shows the diversity of the region.
Jackalope Wine Cellars
Location: Portland
Jackalope goal is to make handcrafted wines that express the unique character of the Pacific Northwest. This character is not just the soil and climate that produce amazing grapes. It is also the collaborative and supportive nature of the wine industry. It is the value people who live here place on quality hand-crafted products.
OVUM
Location: Newberg
Established in 2011 by Ksenijia and John House, Ovum was founded in hopes of producing Oregon wines that are honest reflection of time and place. The low intervention production method is a commitment to letting the vintage and vineyard shine, not the vintner. Their belief is that fruit comes first, and their top priority is finding farmers that share the same beliefs. Native ferment, no subtractions or additions, except SO2- extended less contact 8-9 months for textural complexity. Ovum is committed to the exploration of Oregon wine growing regions and diversity. Drinking and OVUM wine should be like listening to AM radio on a stereo.
Real Nice Winemakers
Location: Willamette Valley AVA
Farming Type: Organic and Biodynamic Practices
When good friends (and sommeliers at some of the best restaurants in the country) asked this team to craft quality wines representative of the Willamette Valley at a great price point, they were up to the task. Sourcing fruit from some of the best vineyards in the Valley, they keep their team small to focus on offering high quality wines at a price everyone will love.
Scenic Valley Farms
Location: Willamette Valley AVA
The Zielinski family believes that the best way to do things is hands-on. Wines grown in the estate vineyards and crafted in the estate winery are handpicked, hand-bottled, and hand-labeled, with the goal to produce wines that are true to the quality of the fruit, and can be enjoyed by friends. Along with the vineyards, the farm grows cherries, pears, hazelnuts, and many other crops.
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Solena Estates
Location: Willamette Valley AVA
The first estate vineyard was purchased by the founders, Laurent and Danielle Andrus Montalieu, as a wedding gift to each other in 2000, and was planted with Pinot Noir clones supplied through their wedding registery. Since then, their reputation has grown not only for the signature Pinot Noirs form their estate vineyards, but for wines produced from a range of varietals sourced from throughout Oregon and Washington.
True Story Wines
Location: Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable, Organic, LIVE Certified
In 2013, William Snowden took his longstanding passion for wine and turned it towards winemaking. Using high quality grapes sourced from sustainably and organically managed vineyards in Oregon, the mission of True Story is to produce brilliant, celebrated, and respected wines.
Washington
Domaine Pouillon
Location: Columbia Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
Started by a husband and wife team in 2005, production is kept small to hold their vineyard management and winemaking to the highest standards. Their sustainably farmed vineyard plot was an old alfalfa field, which they nursed back to health, and they continue to provide this same detailed care to each vine. They use artisanal winemaking techniques to gently craft each wine, before they bottle and label by hand.
Echolands Winery
Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable & Biodiversity Promoting Practices
Founded in 2018 with the perspective that wine is an echo of the landscape, the team aims to craft wines that echo the very best of Walla Walla back to the drinker. Years of close attention have been paid to developing the soils of the vineyards, all while fostering the local floral and faunal biodiversity. They believe that winemaking can only do very little to shape the 'sound' of a wine, the balance and elegance comes from the grapes and where they are grown.
Force Majeure
Location: Red Mountain AVA, Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA, The North Fork of The Walla Walla River
Force Majeure is an ultra-premium winery located in the Walla Walla Valley, specializing in estate-grown, single-vineyard Bordeaux and Rhone-inspired wines. Our wines are meticulously crafted by former Bryant Family Vineyard Winemaker, Todd Alexander. From its inception, Force Majeure has been defined by unwavering commitment to outstanding viticulture and exemplary winemaking.
Forgeron Cellars
Location: Columbia Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
Drawing from the Columbia Valley's many appellations, the goal has always been to create diverse, site-specific wines, unified by common principles of Old-World tradition and modern innovation. The portfolio is a testament to the breadth and depth of Eastern Washington's terroir, artfully assembled by Walla Walla's 23rd winery to open its doors.
Hightower Cellars
Location: Red Mountain AVA
Founded by Tim and Kelly Hightower in 1997, the goal has always been to produce wines with character, that let the very best fruit speak for itself. The grapes are carefully selected from some of the best vineyards in Washington State, and the duo oversee every aspect of the winemaking process, to craft wines that are well-balanced and nuanced.
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Idilico
Location: Columbia Valley AVA
Produced by Pomum Cellars, Idilico is the only winery in Washington State focused exclusively on growing Spanish varietals in Washington vineyards. Eastern Washington's growing conditions are quite similar to those of Spain - dry, huge temperature variations, and a short growing season - perfect for growing Spanish varietals. Named for a bull who braved the Barcelona fighting ring and survived to receive a pardon, these wines are as rare here as Idilico's feat.
itä-Walla Walla
Location: Columbia Valley AVA
itä wines is dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of the Eastern foothills of the Walla Walla Valley, through our estate wines and working with fruit from neighboring vineyards. Winemaker Kelsey Albro Itämeri brings a restrained style that matches the moderation and finesse of these hillside grapes, and a focus on varietals and styles uniquely suited to this place we call home.
Kiona Vineyards and Winery
Location: Red Mountain AVA
Kiona's focus is on growing the best grapes possible in 100% estate vineyards. Their first vineyard, planted over 40 years ago, put Red Mountain on the map as not only one of the premier wine growing regions in Washington, but in the world as well. Since that first planting, the Williams family have continued to stay focused - on producing world-class wines in a place that will flourish for generations to come.
L'Ecole No. 41
Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Farming Type: Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe
This third generation family-owned winery, one of the most honored wineries in Washington State, relies on over three decades of wine making experience to handcraft world class wines. As the third winery established in the Walla Walla Valley, L'Ecole has built a long tradition of producing high quality, distinctive wines from some of the most prominent and celebrated vineyards in Washington State.
PÁŠXA
Location: Walla Walla Valley
Farming Type: Sustainable
When they set out to create PÁŠXA (pronounced “Pahk-sha”), they wanted to emphasize their commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking practices. They also wanted to give a nod to the history of the beautiful valley – a history that stretches back long before the land was settled by those who traveled west along the Oregon Trail. The indigenous people of the Walla Walla Valley had a name for this place that was Pášxapa or Place of the Sunflowers, as the valley was strewn with balsamroot sunflowers that grew wild here, and we wanted to pay homage to that heritage of these lands.
Pomum Cellars
Location: Yakima Valley AVA, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Using grapes sourced from some of the most respected and quality-oriented vineyards in Washington State, the husband and wife team of Javier and Shylah Alfonso aim to 'Craft Passion in a Bottle". Javier, who grew up in the famed Ribera del Duero region in Spain, tries to showcase the true expression of his wines and where they were grown while refusing to compromise on quality.
Sagemoor Wines
Location: Wahluke Slope AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, White Bluffs AVA
Sagemoor’s parent company, Allan Bros. Inc., is a multi-generational family owned and operated company with a rich history in agriculture beginning in the 1930’s in the Yakima Valley. In 2014, Allan Brothers purchased Sagemoor Vineyards from its original founders who began planting vineyards in 1972. For fifty years, Sagemoor Vineyards has provided premium wine grapes from our iconic vineyards to dozens of the most renowned wineries and winemakers in Washington.
Secret Squirrel
Location: Red Mountain, Walla Walla Valley, & Yakima Valley AVA's
The highly awarded line of Secret Squirrel wines values selectivity - in who you share them with, and in how they are produced. Using grapes from their estate vineyards in some of the most acclaimed appellations in Washington State, blends will vary from vintage to vintage depending on the years' offerings, always made with passion. You don't have to share.
Sounds Good
Location: Wallingford
It’s simple. Sound Goods was born with a love of wine and wanting to share this passion as far and wide as the glorious mountain ranges that grace our cans. Tasting new varietals and meeting with all the amazing Washington winegrowers has only endured their love of the craft and make it approachable.
Soos Creek Wine Cellars
Location: Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Rattlesnake Hills AVA's, etc.
Limited production and a low-tech, hands-on method are paramount to the high attention to detail in David Larsen's winemaking process. By focusing on only Bordeaux varietal grapes from the top vineyards in Washington State, Larsen allows the terroir of the state's best AVAs to shine through in wines touted as being a steal for their quality.
The Wall
Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
The Walls is dedicated to producing wines that tell the story of their roots, showing the true place from which, they come. We also understand the unique ability wine has to bring people together and nurturing those connections is integral to what we do.
Walla Walla Vintners
Location: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
Established in 1995 as the eighth winery in the Walla Walla Valley, the focus was on creating hand-crafted, high quality wines from the very beginning. Now, tradition is the guiding principle - to stay true to the commitment to produce elegant, age-worthy, and sustainably grown wines that continue to live up to the reputation.
Our Distributor Partners
Opici Wines
Founded in 1913, the producer and importer has built a reputation for a portfolio full of the highest craftsmanship and value. Along with imports, the company has teamed up with producers to create a variety of brands from some of the best wine regions in Spain, Italy, and the United States, which are listed below.
Proprietary Brands
Southern France
Friuli, Italy
Central & Northern California
Sicily, Italy
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany, Italy
Verona, Italy
Napa Valley
Abruzzo, Italy
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Vine Street Imports
Vine Street Imports specializes in hard-to-find wines that overdeliver at every price point. They are built on 20-plus years of relationships among loyal customers, progressive winemakers, and a team of hardworking wine geeks. Whether they are expanding distribution of our current portfolio or bringing new brands on board, there mission is to get people excited about drinking great wine.
Proprietary Brands
Western Cape, South Africa
Marlborough, New Zealand
Štajerska, Slovenia
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Abruzzo & Chieti, Italy
Victoria and Whitlands, Australia
South Africa
South Africa
South Australia - Adelaide Hills
Tuscany, Italy
Ciders & Poirés
Dragon's Head Cider
Location: Vashon, WA
Founded in 2010 by Wes and Laura Cherry, Dragon's Head produces their high quality ciders with a traditional approach. They let the fruit speak for itself, using English and French heirloom apple and pear varieties in delicately and masterfully balanced blends. To control every step of the process, they do the pressing, fermentation, blending and bottling entirely on the farm, in a patient regard for the seasons and the cycles of the annual harvest. Their efforts combine to craft ciders with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, ideal for a weeknight drink or a special celebration.
Hérout à Auvers
Region: Normandy, France
Farming Type: Certified Organic
The Hérout family farm estate is located in the beautiful and rugged Cotentin Peninsula of the northwest coast of France. The family began producing cider in the 1940s, and stay true to their traditions today by crafting some of the most renowned ciders in the region. Marie-Agnès Hérout spent sixteen years seeking an AOC certification for the Peninsula, which became recognized in May 2016, making it the third and most recent AOC to be awarded in Normandy. They produce ciders and pommeau under the designation, as well as vinegars and juices.
Kystin
Region: Normandy, France
Founder Sasha Crommar was trained in the skills and culture of traditional cider making in the Normandy AOC, but now strives to create new and exciting cider creations that don't fit within the strict mold of AOC production. The name Kystin comes from the Breton word for chestnut, a nod to Sasha's Scotish family origins, but also a prelude to the unique ciders he's crafting. His first cider, the Cuvee XVII Chataigne Cidre, is born from the co-fermentation of organic chestnuts with the cider apples, while the Kalysie Ginger Pear is a blend of poire and fresh ginger. These flavors are surprising yet subtle, and perfect to pair with nearly any occasion.
La Chouette
Region: Normandy, France
Cider-making has been a part of Pierre-Henri Agnes’ family tradition for three generations. Both of his grandfathers crafted traditional farmhouse cider from their own apple orchards, and it was the stories of an owl that would fly over the farm and keep watch over the fermenting cider which inspired the name of Pierre-Henri's cider endeavor (La Chouette is 'owl' in French). Keeping with the purist tradition of French cider-making, all of the ciders are made with 100% juice from dedicated cider apples, without any added ingredients. This produces ciders that are authentic, clean, and with a pristine apple taste.
Spirits
Contratto
Region: Piedmont
Contratto was founded in 1867, and its first Vermouth recipes appeared in the 1890s, when herbs and spices were commonly used to cover "off tastes" or oxidized wines. The Vermouths are a blend of 30 - 50 organic Asian medicinal herbs, Italian spices, roots, seeds, and citrus fruits, which are then fortified with Italian Brandy. The original recipes were honed and popularized in the 1930's, but Contratto ceased production after WWII when demand diminished. Today's booming cocktail culture motivated the revival of the spirits line in the early 2010's, once again using the original recipes. Current offerings are: Contratto Vermouth Bianco, Vermouth Rosso, Americano Rosso, Fernet, Aperitif and Bitter, which offer a huge range of options to mix or be enjoyed on their own.
Labiette Castille
Region: Normandy, France
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
This family estate is located in one of the most renowned terroirs of the Armagnac AOC. Their line of premium Armagnacs is made from exclusively single family-estate grown grapes. Using traditional Ugni Blanc, Baco, Colombard and Folle Blanche grapes, each varietal is distilled separately in a traditional Alambic column still, aged in Gascony oak casks, then finally carefully blended.
Marquis de Saint-Loup
Region: Normandy, France
Three generations have managed the production of Calvados on this estate in the Pays d’Auge AOC. Their Calvados is distilled from cider made from 30 varieties of Normandy and Brittany apples, which are allowed to fall from the trees before harvesting to ensure they have reached peak ripeness. The cider is distilled in copper pot stills and then aged in small oak casks previously used for port and sherry, which give the Calvados finer color, more body, and greater aromatic richness.
Pierre Huet
Region: Normandy, France
Farming Type: Sustainable Practices
François-Xavier Huet, the fifth generation director of the estate, is a member of Espirit Calvados, a group of six young Calvados producers who have taken over their families’ orchards and strive to be innovators in their trade. The estate’s distillery has two stills: a pot still which is required for the AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge production, and a column still for the AOC Calvados production. They also craft pommeau under the Normandy AOC.
Prince de Didonne
Region: Normandy, France
The original Cognac trade house was established in 1847, and today their Cognac is produced in Jonzac, from grapes grown in primarily the Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois regions. Per the requirements of the Cognac AOC, Prince de Didonne is double distilled in a traditional swan-neck still, then aged in oak casks sourced from the Limousin and Tronçais forests.
VKA Vodka
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Farming Type: Organic and Sustainable Practices
As the first vodka from Tuscany made with organic farming practices, VKA incorporates sustainability into all aspects of their zero environmental-impact operation - by using natural spring water, recycled materials in their packaging, and repurposing spent grains as animal feed. The result of this pure distillation process is a vodka that is fresh, slightly fruity, and enjoyable alone or in cocktails.
Wildwood Spirits Co.
Location: Bothell, WA
Born from the partnership of a highly decorated Sommelier and a prominent Seattle restaurateur, Wildwood Spirits Co. aims to craft spirits in a unique 'farm to distillery' fashion. Nearly 90% of the ingredients in their distillates are sourced from Washington State farms, producing a line of spirits that are widely celebrated, but distinctly local.