Bruno Giacosa Flight

Thursday, September 25th | 5-8pm

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Bruno Giacosa Flight

Wines:

- Dolcetto d;Alba 2022

- Barbera d'Alba 2022

- Nebbiolo 2022

Price: $27

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Piemonte’s Langhe region is famed for the great winemakers it has produced over the past century. Yet, few can rival Bruno Giacosa, not only for the stature of his work, but for the dizzying number of famous wines he made in a career that began in 1961 and ended with his death on January 21, 2018.

And while other men have made great wines in either Barolo or Barbaresco, only Giacosa, for more than a half century, produced a steady stream of heroic wines from both zones. In fact, so remarkable were his accomplishments that his legend transcends not only Piemonte, but Italy. He was, in short, one of the profoundly great winemakers of our time.

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Winery: Bruno Giacosa

Importer: Breakthru Beverage CA

Rep.: Joan Tom

Ruggeri Corsini Flight

Thursday, September 11th | 5-8pm

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Ruggeri Corsini Flight

Wines:

- Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Rosato 2024

- Ruggeri Corsini Barbera d'Alba 2023

- Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Price: $ 21.00

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In 1995 we decided to change our lives, we left the city life to buy a small estate in the heart of the Langhe: Monforte d'Alba, a historical village characteristic for its ancient stone houses. Located among the vineyard landscapes of the Piedmont UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also one of the "100 most beautiful villages of Italy".

Today it is a family-run winery: the property is managed by us and our two daughters Francesca and Vittoria. The estate takes its name "Corsini" from the homonymous hamlet in Monforte d'Alba where it is located and "Ruggeri", from the surname of Nicola's mother, who contributed financially to the launch of our winery allowing us to give life to our dream.

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Winery: Podere Ruggeri Corsini

Importer: V59 Wines & Spirits

Rep.: Andrew Cox

Sandar & Hem Tasting

Thursday, September 11th | 5-8pm

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Sandar & Hem Tasting

Wines:

- Sandar & Hem Sauvignon Blanc 2024

- Sandar & Hem Chardonnay, Santa CRuz Mountains 2022

- Sandar & Hem Pinot Noir, Santa CRuz MOuntains 2022

Price: $21.00

Our journey in wine has led us to the Santa Cruz Mountains, where a deep history of pioneering viticulture and winemaking and a recent wave of growers and wineries with a trajectory of excellence has inspired us to grow grapes and craft wine here.

The name Sandar and Hem references our family’s Norwegian agricultural origins. In the home place (Sandar) and surname (Hem) of our ancestors, we find inspiration in origin stories and the confluence of people and place. In our quest as winegrowers and winemakers, we aspire to make wines which express the breathtaking mountain sites upon which our grapes are grown and honor the dedicated people who take the grapes on their miraculous journey from soil to bottle.

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Winery: Sandar & Hem

Distributor: Alluvial Wine & Spirits

Rep.: Alex Potter

Italian Icons Flight

Thursday, September 4th | 5-8pm

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Italian Icons Flight

Wines:

- Doro Princic, Friulano 2022

- Elena Walch Schiava 2022

- Benanti Rosso 2023

Price: $25

Isidoro Princic, alias “Doro”, started bottling his first wines in 1952: self-educated in Pradis, in the village of Cormòns, he was among the first vine growers to believe in Collio wines. Today Sandro, his son, is proof of that belief as he continues the work of his father. Sandro is a point of reference of Collio, with his elegant and refined wines, the result of the labour in the vineyards, which amount to 12 hectares of land. His white wines are always vinified in steel, while the reds are vinified in barrels of 20 hectolitres. Since a few years Sandro’s son, Carlo, joined the company to give a hand to his grandfather with the vineyard management.

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At Elena Walch, a combination of sustainable manual practices and precise lot selection has always been a priority - setting benchmarks for the future. For decades, Elena Walch has been regarded as the "Grande Dame" of Alto Adige and Italian winemaking, and her family estate, now managed by her daughters Julia and Karoline, counts among the elite of Italian wine production - with international success.

Born and raised in Milan, she completed architecture studies in Venice and settled in Bolzano when she married into an ancient wine family in the village of Tramin. Fascinated by the interplay between nature, people and pleasure, full of self-confidence and energy, and unbiased by preconceptions, she set about investigating avenues for improvement. She was ahead of her times. As a pioneer, Elena Walch set the course for modern wine growing in Alto Adige and positioned herself at the pinnacle of Italian wine production.

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The Benanti name represents a profound respect for Etna’s wine vocation. In fact, the volcano and its terroir present an important heterogeneity, which makes each slope or area particularly suitable for one grape variety over another. Mount Etna stands more than 3,000 meters high. Its slopes show substantial differences for winegrowing, including variable exposures, temperature range, altitude, volcanic soil, brightness, rainfall, rate ventilation, influence of the sea, and farming systems.

Burgundy Tasting

Thursday, August 28th | 5-8pm

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Burgundy Tasting

Wines:

- Domaine Seguinot-Bordet, Chablis 2023

- Maison Trenerl, Beaujolais 2023

- Vignerons de Buxy, Mercurey Buissonnier 2023

Price: $22

The Seguinot family’s roots in Maligny, the front door to Chablis, can be traced as far back as 1590 when they began to write their history. Resting on the sloping right bank of the serein river, 16 hectares lie on a perfect south / south-east exposition.

Historical site of the birth of Chablis. Rich soils from The Kimmerridgian give our wines their specificity and unique “iodine” character.

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Founded in 1928 by Henri Claudius Trénel, Maison Trénel is one of the most ancient and well-known houses of the Beaujolais and the Macon wine regions of France. For nearly a century, the house has had the great fortune of working with vineyards are superbly situated and judiciously farmed. These vines consistently yield very high-quality fruit. For example, some of the vines for Trénel’s Beaujolais-Villages upwards of 60 years of age.

Maison Trénel is guided by the principles of authenticity of fruit, and authenticity of terroir. The house has always strived to produce wines & fruit liqueurs that exemplify the purest expression of their origins. This sentiment is born from a love of the land, as well as a deep respect and continued practice of Burgundian traditions. It also informs the house’s work ethic, written in Latin and evidenced on Maison Trénel’s emblem: Bene Facit Id Quod Bene Amat, or “…we can only succeed at that which we know well, and love.”

In 2015 Maison Trénel was bought by M. CHAPOUTIER to renew focus on highlighting the differences between different vineyard sites and terroirs, the wines from Maison Trénel continue to reach even greater heights.

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Vignerons de Buxy was founded in Cote Chalonnaise in 1931 by a community of 98 vine growers, who, in the face of the Great Depression, sought to pool resources and formed a cooperative. The grouping of the many little family plantings, all inspired by the same values of solidarity, sharing and conviviality, resulted in a brand that represents a human and social endeavor stretching back over 89 years.

Vignerons de Buxy was one of the first wineries in Burgundy to be certified sustainable by Vignerons en Developpement Durable, a laudable accomplishment given the breadth and diversity of land and growers (in total, Buxy encompasses over 2,700 acres).

Cascina Vano Tasting

Thursday, August 21st | 5-8pm

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Cascina Vano Tasting

Wines:

- Cascina Vano Langhe Bianco 2024

- Cascina Vano Barbera 2023

- Cantina Vano Nebbiolo 2023

With the experience of five generations of winemaking, the Rivetti family continues to excel and adapt at making some of the finest wines coming out of Barbaresco today.

Cascina Vano farm has 15 hectares of estate vineyard in the heart of Langhe, the famous wine producing area near Alba.

The majority of them is located in Neive, where there is the wine cellar, the other one are located in the village of Barbaresco, Mango and Neviglie.  With production of less than 50k bottles this estate is another star in Golden Vines’ quest to source the hidden gems in the world of wine.

Winery: Cascina Vana

Importer: One on the Hill USA

Rep.: Michael Silton

Janna e Mare Tasting

Thursday, August 14th | 5-8pm

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Janna e Mare Tasting

Wines:

- Janne e Mare Vermentino di Sardegna 2023

- Janna e Mare Monica di Sardegna 2022

- Janne e Mare Cannonau di Sardegna 2023

Price: $18.00

“Janna e Mare” means the “Door of the Sea” in Sardinian language.

The winery is located just a few kilometers from Alghero, in a corner of Sardinia kissed by the Mediterranean sun and caressed by scented winds of Mistral.

Janna e Mare has been founded in 2022 by three oenologists and aims to provide customers with a full range of wines, representing almost all the typical Sardinian grape varieties: from Vermentino to Cannonau, to the local ones of Alghero territory Cagnulari and Torbato, to Bovale, Monica, Vermentino di Gallura and Carignano.

Wines from the Door of the Sea that preserve the authentic flavors of an ancient land.

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Winery: Janna e Mare

Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep: Kevin Wenck

Podere San Christoforo Flight

Thursday, August 7th | 5-8pm

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Podere San Christoforo Flight

Wines:

- Maremma Toscana Rose 'Pink' 

- Toscana 'Baci'

- Maremma Toscana 'Amaranto'

Podere San Cristoforo produces quality organic wine using innovative natural methods. Our production respects the consumer because our wines contain nothing but grapes and the lowest dose of sulphites. In the vineyard we only use copper and sulfur, and we reward biodiversity, so our way of making wine also safeguards this little corner of Tuscany.

Biodynamic wines are about celestial energy, cow horns and harmony between man and nature. Listening to the land and looking to the sky, allow us to support the health and vitality of the soil and achieve the best expression of terroir.

We seek the best agronomic practices in order to assure the highest quality grapes. The biodynamic method offers very simple tools that have been used for a long time in agriculture to make the earth more fertile and to make the vine more resistant.

Winery: Podere San Christoforo

Importer: Planet Wine US

Rep.: Paul Hardat

Shiraz/Syrah Flight

Thursday, July 31st | 5-8pm

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Shiraz/Syrah Flight

Wines:

- M. Chaputier, Luberon La Ciboise, Rhone Valley, France 2021

- M. Chaputier-Domaine Tournon 'Mathilda' Victoria, Australia 2020

- Tokara, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022

Price: $21.00

Chapoutier, or Maison M. Chapoutier, is a winery and négociant business situated in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône region of France. Chapoutier produces wine from appellations across the Rhône region, but it is typically their Hermitage wines, both red and white, that receive the most attention. Chapoutier's wine labels are distinctive because of their inclusion of Braille writing on all labels since 1996.

With his pioneering spirit, Michel Chapoutier set off to discover the terroirs of the oldest continent, with an idea: growing Rhone grapes in Australia. This was the beginning of a tremendous voyage of discovery, observation and eventually, affection for that land. On what he found to be very special terroir, he planted non-grafted vines from 19th century clonal selections, imported from Europe before phylloxera took its toll. The non-negligible advantage was that in Australia, the harvest coincides with the French spring: ideal timing.

If you love good food, great wine, and unparalleled views, clear your schedule and escape for a day to Tokara. Nestled on the upper slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, our vineyard and olive grove overlook two of mother nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, False Bay and Table Mountain.

Because of our unique location, the climate, geography and soils combine to produce perfect grapes. These grapes are then hand-picked and gently transported to our state-of-the-art cellar, where our exceptionally skilled winemakers transform the fruit into award-winning wines.

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Wineries: M. Chapitier, Rhone Valley; M. Chaputier-Domaine Tournon, Australia; Tokara Wine Estate

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep.: Joan Tom

Byington Tasting

Thursday, July 17th | 5-8pm

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Byington Tasting

Wines:

- Byington 'Amuse' Rose 2024

- Byington Sangiovese 2015

- Byington Barbera 2016

Price: $22.00

In 1958, Bill and Mary Byington, purchased 95 acres surrounded by redwood forests as a family retreat. In the early 1970s, a well-known Santa Cruz Mountains winemaker approached the family, wanting to lease a portion of their land for vineyards. Almost 20 years after leaving his family farm in Idaho, Bill planted eight acres of Pinot Noir on the southernmost tip of the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains terrain. Byington Vineyard & Winery was established with its vintage 1987 release.

Byington crafts elegant and distinctive Santa Cruz Mountain appellation Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Production also includes varietals from California's wine growing regions including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

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Winery: Byington Winery

Distributor: Direct

Rep: Vince Robledo

Scacciadiavoli Tasting

Thursday, July 10th | 5-8pm

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Scacciadiavoli Tasting

Wines:

- Scacciadiavoli Brut Rose

- Scacciadiavoli Trebbiano Spoletino

- Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso

Price: $25.00

The Scacciadiavoli* winery has a history of over one hundred years. It is a story of generations of winemakers passing on their love for the land and for the territory. Montefalco and Sagrantino are part of the DNA of the Scacciadiavoli winery, and of the Pambuffetti family. In 1954 Amilcare Pambuffetti, at 71, bought the Scacciadiavoli holding, where at the age of 14 he had worked as a farm hand. Upon his death in 1977 his sons Alfio, Settimio and Mario continued the tradition. In the year 2000 the Pambuffetti brothers (Francesco, Carlo, and Amilcare), the children of Settimio, took charge of the winery. Today, the family’s fourth generation, Amilcare, Iacopo, Liù, Romeo and Fiammetta hold on to the dream that began with Amilcare.

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Winery: Cantina Scacciadiavoli

Importer: Vinity Wine Company

Rep: Tiziana Costamagna

Italian Summer Sips

Thursday, July 3rd | 5-8pm

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Italian Summer Sips

Wines:

- Tenuta Montecchiesi 'Miraly Rose' Tuscany 2023

- Bibi Graetz 'Casamatta Bianco' Tuscany 2021

- Cantina Santadi Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais 2023

Price: $20.00

Tenuta Montecchiesi Terroir - The Dal Cero family bought this estate in 1980 as a passion project dedicated to Tuscan wines. It is located in Cortona (in the Arezzo province) in southeastern Tuscany. The vineyards are located about 853-1,148 feet (260-350 meters) above sea level and see primarily sandy clay soils though there is also some sandstone, marl, and schist. The family mainly concentrates on Vermentino, Chardonnay, Syrah, which is particularly suited to the area, Sangiovese and Cabernet, which all do well in the area’s climate. Hot summer days, mild winters, good day/night temperature swings and constant breezes also see mitigating effects from Lake Trasimeno and contribute to the wines’ profile.

From a medieval castle, Castello di Vincigliata, acquired by his parents over 60 years ago, winemaker Bibi Graetz crafts his wines on a hillside overlooking the great city of Florence. Beginning initially with only a small, 5-acre vineyard on this hillside in Fiesole, in little under two decades, Bibi has become one of Italy's most ingenious winemakers adding "cult winemaker" in addition to "talented abstract artist" to his dossier.

Cantina Santadi is located in the province of Sud Sardegna, in the southwestern corner of Sardinia on gently rolling hills blanketed in vineyards that tumble down to the crystalline sea. This stunning wine-growing area features fabulous sandy soils, the blistering island sun, salty sea breezes, native grapes, and old vines, many bush-trained. President Antonello Pilloni, Winemaker Riccardo Curreli, and General Manager Massimo Podda, work together to produce wines deeply rooted in the Sulcis terroir, driven by a great desire to bring Sardinian wines to the world. Founded in 1960, Cantina Santadi began as a partnership between fine local growers, making high-quality, terroir-driven wines a team effort. As a result, from day one, Cantina Santadi was able to establish a reputation for making phenomenal wines from native Sardinian varieties.

Ferdinando Principiano Tasting

Thursday, June 26th | 5-8pm

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Ferdinando Principiano Tasting

Wines:

- 2021 Langhe Timorasso

- 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba

- 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo

Price: $23.00

Ferdinando Principiano is producing world-class elegant and natural wines, with a watermark of traditional Barolo terroir. Ferdinando started in 1993, with 7 hectares from his father and grandfather; he now owns and farms 21 hectares. All farming is uncertified organic, but he goes way beyond the normal organic practices and is obsessed with preserving or creating the conditions for biodiversity in and around his vineyards. This includes buying adjacent forests, and creating a pond at the base of his Boscareto cru that acts as a home for migratory birds, and a chorus of frogs. He works the vineyards by hand, including the use of a scythe, as we’ll see described below in a moment. All cellar work is low intervention.

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Winery: Fernando Pricipiano

Importer: Martine's Wines

Rep.: Adam Brunsen

3 Region Tasting

Thursday, June 19th | 5-8pm

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3 Region Tasting

Wines:

- Lodali Chardonnay, Langhe, Piedmont 2022

- Ronc Platat Nuvolaio, Friuli 2023

- Brancaia Chianti Classico, Tuscany 2022

Price: &23.00

The Lodali Winery takes its name with the very charming and affable third-generation owner Walter Lodali, who has been running the winery since 2005 alongside his mother, known affectionately as “Mamma Rita” to all she encounters. The winery is responsible for meticulously crafted Langhe wines, made to reflect their unique terroir and honor the hard work and dedication of the previous generations as it paves the way for future ones.

Ronc Platat is the small, Colli Orientali winery of rising star winemaker, Tommaso ‘Tommy’ Zanuttini founded in 2020. Zanuttini left his career as an attorney in Milan to return to his hometown in Friuli to pursue his passion of wine under the mentorship of lifelong family friends Serena Palazzolo and Christian Patat of Ronco del Gnemiz. Ronc Platat means “Hidden Hill” , as the winery is nestled below the Badia di Rosazzo.

Brancaia was founded in 1981 in Castellina in Chianti by Barbara Widmer’s parents, the Swiss couple Bruno and Brigitte, who in 1998 entrusted their daughter with its operation. She has brought the estate consistent acclaim through powerful blends and principled winemaking.

Brancaia is spread across three estates in Tuscany: two are located in Chianti Classico (in the subzones of Castellina and Radda) and another in the Maremma, along the Tuscan coast.

Wineries: Lodali (Piedmont), Ronc Platat (Friuli), Brancaia Winery (Tuscany)

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep.: Joan Tom

Poggio delle Grazie Tasting

Thursday, June 12th | 5-8pm

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Poggio delle Grazie Tasting

Wines:

- Poggio delle Grazie Frizzante Rosato

- Poggio delle Grazie Bardolino

- Poggio delle Grazie Corvina

Price: $20.00

Nestled on the gently sloping hills just south of Lake Garda, Poggio delle Grazie is a testament to the vision and dedication of Massimo and Elisabetta Brutti. Founded in 2014, this family-owned winery has quickly established itself as a beacon of organic viticulture. The property, blessed with panoramic views of Lake Garda's shimmering waters, is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Here, advanced technology is employed to create truly natural wines, embodying the essence of the surrounding land. The winery's name, inspired by its picturesque location and the small chapel within its vineyards, reflects a deep-rooted appreciation for the land's history and its miraculous preservation during WWII.

The heart of Poggio delle Grazie’'s philosophy lies in sustainable agriculture, a commitment that has led to its organic certification. The Brutti family cherishes the diversity of the local grape varieties, allowing them to explore a creative array of wines, from still to sparkling, all while maintaining a steadfast dedication to environmental stewardship. The vineyard practices, such as alternate row mowing to support pollinating insects and mechanical under-row management to eliminate chemical herbicides, underscore their respect for nature. Surrounded by native vines, olive trees, and forest plants, Poggie delle Grazie stands as a vibrant ecosystem, a place where the love for the land and the passion for winemaking come together to create something truly exceptional.

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Winery: Poggio delle Grazie

Importer: Copa Fina CA

Rep.: Patrick Cress

Donnafugata Tasting

Thursday, June 5th | 5-8pm

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Donnafugata Tasting

Wines:

- Donnafugata, Sicilia Anthilia

- Donnafugata, Sicilia Nerod'Avola Sherazade 2022

- Donnafugata, Etna Rosso Sul Volcano 2021

Price: $22.00

As a family business in continual evolution our desire is to represent the excellent artisanal and creative reputation of Made in Italy throughout the World. A leading example of authentic and sustainable wine-making in Sicily.

Donnafugata produces tailor-made wines: our focus is on small, prestigious productions from unique territories and vineyards. We produce environmentally friendly wines that appeal to enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world.

Donnafugata is a world full of colors and timeless values, pleasant and elegant wines with a unique style. Our trademark labels tell the colours of Sicily and the character of the wines in a distinctive and fantastic feminine style.

Giacomo Rallo, is the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in producing quality wine. In 1983 he founded Donnafugata together with his wife Gabriella, considered a pioneer of feminine viticulture. Today the company is led by their children Antonio and José together with a team of people committed to excellence and to the very best representation of Made in Italy.

Winery: Donnafugata

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep: Joan Tom

Clos Henri Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 29th | 5-8pm

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Clos Henri Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Clos Henri 'Solange' Blanc de Noirs, Marlborough, NZ 2021

- Clos Henri 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2024

- Clos Henri 'Etyate' Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ 2022

Price:$24.00

Nestled under the southern foothills of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, Clos Henri is the wine estate meticulously established and organically run by the famous Sancerre wine growing family of Henri Bourgeois. Uniting 10 generations of winegrowing know-how from the Bourgeois family, Clos Henri crafts textural and elegant wines, capturing the intense Marlborough character with the aim to reveal the identity of the Clos Henri terroir and a true sense of place in the wines. From the three different soil types of the estate, partially comprised of a clay hill slope, the family uses the best of French and New World winegrowing techniques to capture the essence of Marlborough’s intense character and reveal the identity and depth of the Clos Henri terroir.

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Winery: Clos Henri Estate
Importer: Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Rep: Michael Melgoza

Bouchaine Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 22th | 5-8pm

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Bouchaine Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Bouchaine, Estate Selection Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Carneros 2023

- Bouchaine. Chardonnay Estate, Carneros 2021

- Bouchaine, Pinot Noir Estate, Carneros 2021

Price: $24.00

Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Carneros District; a winery that began making wine long before the region earned its reputation for producing the great Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of Carneros today. The roots of Bouchaine go back to long before Prohibition, when it was first owned by the remarkably-named Mr. Boon Fly, who grew grapes and fruit beginning in the late 1880’s. The property was bought by Johnny Garetto in 1929, and sold in 1951 to Beringer, who used it as a blending and production facility for almost 30 years. It wasn’t until Gerret and Tatiana Copeland became the sole proprietors that the winery and vineyards were completely renovated and over 100 acres of estate vineyards were added. Today, Bouchaine creates superior wines that capture the elegance of Burgundy and the exuberance and authenticity of Carneros.

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Winery: Bouchaine Vineyards
Importer: Breakthru Beverages
Rep.: Joan Tom

Santa Margherita Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 15th | 5-8pm

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Santa Margherita Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Santa Margherita Sparkling Rose

- Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

- Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva

Price: $21.00

Count Gaetano Marzotto dreamed of people, nature, and technology working in synergy. He was a visionary, as agriculture had yet to be mechanized. In 1935, his dream came to life when he began revitalizing an abandoned parcel of land in the Venetian countryside. He chose the location well — this had been a region of fine vineyards since Roman times. He would bring it back to its former glory, employing new agricultural science and honoring his commitment to the needs of the locals. Such an inspirational place could only bear one name — that of his one true love, his wife Margherita. And so Santa Margherita was born where alpine rivers cut through sun-drenched hills on their winding journey to the Mediterranean.

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Winery: Santa Margherita Wines

Importer: Santa Margherita USA

Rep.: Teresa Cloyd

Il Poggiarello & Francone Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 8th | 5-8pm

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Il Poggiarello & Francone Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Il Poggiarello, Ortrugo Doc Frizzante 'Gli Spaghi' Emilia Romagna

- Il Poggiarello, Come il Vento, Emila Romagna

- Francone, Settecento, Langhe, Piedmont

Price: $17.00

Situated in Val Trebbia, il Poggiarello stands among peaceful woods and silent vineyards. It is here that we make our wine, using certified organic grapes according to the tradition of entire generations.

There are families that are destined for meeting, joining and leaving a mark in the history of a territory. This is what happened to the Ferrari and Perini families, who met for the first time in 1882 and, from then on, they wrote together the history of wine in Piacenza and later they founded Cantine 4 Valli.

In the 80’s, with the arrival of the fourth generation in the Company, the families bought 20 hectares of land in Val Trebbia, with a high cultural and oenological value for Piacenza. It is among the sweet hills of the valley that Il Poggiarello was born: a new challenge for the Ferrari and Perinis having the ambition of becoming ambassadors for the territory through top quality winegrowing.

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A magical combination of sheer determination and passion for winemaking, in a unique setting: this typifies Cantina Francone in Neive, a stone’s throw from Barbaresco in the rolling hills of the Langhe.

Our roots lie in a family tradition, consolidated over time, with a strong bond to the local area.

Our philosophy follows the traditional methods of the classic fine wines of the Langhe area but is coupled with a desire to continually improve our results year on year. This means that we select each grape variety individually as it is suited to each vineyard dependent on position, altitude and terrain. This produces an extensive range of quality wines produced in limited quantities.

Two principles guide us:

Respect for the vines, cultivated in an “integrated agriculture” manner Wine-making and ageing processes which respect the raw material and its natural characteristics through lengthy fermentation on the skins and sulphite content 60% below the permitted level.

Our aim is to make wines that are both elegant and drinkable and not solely full-bodied and structured. This is not a “numbers” story of hectares and bottles but of the work undertaken in the vineyards by hand, from the winter pruning to the harvest.

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Wineries: Il Poggiarello & Cantina Francone

Importer: Cherio Imports

Rep.: Andrea Cherio