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No Compromises
An article by Bruce Sanderson from the June 30, 2015 issue of Wine Spectator. Isolated but undaunted, Lalou Bize-Leroy makes some of Burgundy’s finest wines Disaster loomed in Burgundy’s 1993 vintage. A wet spring led to severe attacks of mildew. To save their grape crops, growers had to spray twice as much fungicide as in… READ MORE
Martine’s Wines & Schatzi Wines SF & LA Portfolio Tastings
We are excited to have partnered up with Schatzi Wines to invite members of the wine trade to join us later this month in both northern and southern California! On the Martine’s Wines side, Remy Gresser (Alsace), Marie Luce Metaireau (Muscadet) and Ronnie Sanders (Vine Street Imports) will all be present to share their wines… READ MORE
Intern Experience: Clémence in California
It has been a real pleasure having Clémence Mortet join us for the past 3 months as an intern in our California office. As she wraps up her time here at Martine’s Wines, we asked her for some thoughts on her visit to the US. I have loved my experience here since my first day…. READ MORE
TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2015
Martine’s Wines is excited to announce the awards our wines have received from the 68 expert judges at this year’s TEXSOM International Wine Awards! Niepoort, Charme Tinto 2010: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca. The wine is aged for 14 months. Domaine Bernard Bonin, Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2012: 100% Chardonnay. The… READ MORE
Inaugural Chicago Spring Tasting
We are pleased to invite the wine trade community to join us in Chicago on Monday, April 6th for our Inaugural Spring Tasting at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, 58 East Oak Street, from 1-3pm. This tasting marks the official introduction of the Martine’s Wines portfolio with direct distribution to the wine and food establishments of Illinois. Please… READ MORE
From Somm to Sales: Spotlight on Lauren Souther
About 2 years ago I started thinking about a transition from working as a sommelier and manager in restaurants to the distribution side of the business. I found myself connecting very much with the reps who I purchased wine from as a buyer, and feeling very attracted to the fluidity with which they moved about… READ MORE
A Taste of Taos
I arrived in Santa Fe on Tuesday afternoon, grabbed my rental car and drove out to Taos via the Rio Grande Gorge. It must have been 60 degrees, completely sunny. I got settled in my room at the Taos Inn, where the restaurant Doc Martin’s is located, right in the center of town (population 5,000)…. READ MORE
Coming Soon: A Year in Champagne!
We are delighted to share the exciting news that A Year in Champagne will be released in select theaters and on iTunes on March 6th, 2015. Following A Year in Burgundy, this latest film follows Martine Saunier to the infamous region of Champagne and features the personable producers and superb cuvees imported by Martine’s Wines:… READ MORE
Martine’s Wines San Francisco & Los Angeles Fall Tastings
It is our pleasure to invite the wine trade community to join us in San Francisco on Monday, October 27th for our Fall Tasting at Monsieur Benjamin, 451 Gough Street, from 10am-2pm. For our Southern California customers, please join us the following day, Tuesday, October 28th, in Los Angeles at Hutchinson Cocktails & Grill, 826… READ MORE
The Legendary Martine Saunier
An article by Elin McCoy from Wine-Seacher.com. Enjoy! On a warm evening last summer at the International Pinot Noir Celebration’s grand dinner in McMinnville, Oregon, importer Martine Saunier, slim and chic in a white tunic, was pouring wines from the stellar portfolio she started building back in 1979. As I sipped a dazzling 1989 Domaine Leroy Clos… READ MORE
