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A Charming Profile of Martine Saunier
This weekend, the Washington Post featured our founder, Martine Saunier, in a feature that highlighted her charm, grit, and vision. Click here to learn more about Martine and her story.
Burgundy From Above: A Vineyard Tour with Bruno Clavelier
In January of this year, we spent an afternoon with vigneron Bruno Clavelier, touring several vineyards to gain insight from the man himself about each location. We brought our company drone–MW One–along with us to provide a new perspective on these special plots of vines. Here, in our first installment of “Burgundy From Above,” we… READ MORE
Domaine Santa Duc Joins Martine’s Wines Portfolio
Martine’s Wines is proud to announce the addition of the historic estate, Domaine Santa Duc of Gigondas, to the company’s portfolio. “We have found success recently introducing exciting yet unknown wines to the US market, but to have a domaine of the esteem of Santa Duc join us after having been a leader in the… READ MORE
Announcing Special Producer Interview Series
The streets of downtown Chicago served as a beautiful backdrop as we sat down with representatives of 15 of our producers from France at our Grand Tasting 2017 event yesterday. Sharing insights and stories (and even a song!), these incredible people conveyed both passion and purpose in their answers to compelling questions that provide a… READ MORE
Talking Terroir With Laurent Noblet of Domaine Laporte
Laurent Noblet, Sales Director for Domaine Laporte, took some time in the sun with us in San Francisco to speak about the terroir of Sancerre. He elaborates on what makes the vineyards of Laporte unique within this treasured Loire Valley appellation.
Damien Carney Hails Cuvée Silice
Damien Carney, the Director of Sales for Direct Markets at Martine’s Wines, shares the story on the newest offering from Domaine des Ardoisieres–the 2015 Cuvée Silice. Two years ago, I became obsessed with tasting a wine that had never been made. The wine didn’t even exist, the growing season not yet begun, when the idea… READ MORE
Martine’s Wines Announces Grand Tastings for 2017
With its largest portfolio tasting since undergoing a change of ownership in 2012, Martine’s Wines welcomes the wine trade for its Grand Tastings of 2017 in the cities of Chicago and New York next month. “We have an amazing pool of producers attending,” said Damien Carney, Director of Sales for Direct Markets. “That is personal… READ MORE
Pete Monteleone Talks Burgundy, Rhone on KSVY Sonoma
Pete Monteleone, Director of Purchasing for Martine’s Wines, sat down with host Tim Benton of KSVY radio’s “Guys @ Five Friday” to talk about the basics of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley. Click below and listen in as Pete guides the audience through the history and terroir of these regions by tasting three of Martine’s… READ MORE
A Visit With Dirk Niepoort
Before returning stateside last week, we were treated to some quality time in Portugal with Dirk Niepoort. The overcast days of Douro were but pleasant window dressing to the many stories and wines that Dirk had to share with us. Take a look:
Five Days in Burgundy: Day Five
Closing the books on Burgundy for this trip could not have been any better than traveling south to see La Vigne Mouton, Dominique Cornin, and Marc Delienne. Incredible people in beautiful places creating gorgeous wines–it is truly our pleasure to serve these marvelous winemakers. Please enjoy our Day Five video here, and check back… READ MORE
