Supplier Partners ~ European Cellars!
New Wine Partners for 2022!
FROM ROCK TO RHÔNE... AND BEYOND
If you would have asked a young Eric Solomon what he wanted to do when he grew up, he would have told you he wanted to be a rock drummer, or a classically-trained percussionist, in earshot of his parents. So at 18 he found himself in London as the understudy to the principal percussionist for the London Symphony Orchestra as well as a rock-drummer in several bands. Neither position paid well, so it was pure luck that walking into his neighborhood wine bar looking for employment, he would discover his true vocation. Starting as a bartender, the lanky yank caught the attention of the proprietor for his aptitude and eagerness to learn and soon he was making selections for the wine list. Eventually he was sponsored to the Institute of Masters of Wine where he excelled in its rigorous course of study. Unfortunately this was cut short when the UK government realized that he had overstayed his student visa.
For his pioneering efforts, Eric has been recognized by Robert Parker as his Wine Personality of the Year for 2002, remarking, “Solomon has a great talent for ferreting out spectacular wines from France and Spain. The quality of these selections is remarkable.” In 2006 he was awarded Best Importer of the Year by Food and Wine Magazine and he has been a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Writing in celebration of European Cellars’ 25th anniversary, Robert Parker followed on his earlier praise, writing, “I first tasted with Eric in 1991/1992, and I have watched him grow as an importer to the point where he may be the finest in the United States.”
Supplier Partners ~ Carolina Wine Brands USA
Baron de Ley is Carolina Wine Brands’ Spanish partner in the historic region of Rioja. Based in a XVI century monastery, Baron de Ley is the first player in the region to work with own vineyards in major scale. The winery is specialized in award winning premium red wines with excellent value for money. Learn More
Santa Carolina is Carolina Wine Brands’ flagship winery. Established in 1875 by Luis Pereira, Viña Santa Carolina is a renowned producer of a wide range of superior quality wines. In recognition of its excellence, Wine Intelligence, a prestigious British research and insights agency, has once again recognized Santa Carolina as 9th World's Most Powerful Wine Brands. Viña Santa Carolina’s steady growth over the past three years has led to annual sales exceeding 2,5 million cases and a strong presence in over 90 countries. Learn More
The benchmark winery of the Casablanca valley. Established in 1991, Viña Casablanca was a pioneer in its namesake valley, where it now has its own winery and where it now has its own winery and 84 hectares divided into two estates: Céfiro Estate and Nimbus Estate. Viña Casablanca is mainly dedicated to the production of cool-climate varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot. However, remaining faithful to its country of origin, Chile, Casablanca also offers in its portfolio classical Chilean varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Maipo. Its core products are Nimbus and Céfiro. In 2011 Viña Casablanca signed a joint venture with Domaine Laroche from the Advini Group France. Learn More
The LAFAGE family has become one the major actors in the Roussillon wine industry. After 6 generations of winegrowers, Jean-Marc and Eliane Lafage, both qualified winemakers, carry on the tradition, combining international experience with a traditional know-how. In Roussillon, the climate is essentially Mediterranean. Summers are hot and dry with spring and autumn being rather warm. Learn More
Brandolini household is an ancient family of warriors from Bagnacavallo (Emilia Romagna), arrived in Venice in XII century up on Serenissima request. Their strength in battles made them standing out and become Counts of Valmareno in 1437. Brandino Brandolini is now leading the 5° generation of family winemakers from the beginning of 1980’s. Learn More
Established in 1996, Finca el Origen is the first Chilean winery in Argentina. With a surface area under vine of 229 hectares, the vineyards situated at 1,200 meters above sea level on the Andean foothills were the first ever to be planted in Vista Flores, Uco valley, in 1998. The grapes used in its Mendocinean wines are all sourced from its own vineyards and bear the distinctive characteristics of high-altitude, continental-climate wines. Finca el Origen's signature varieties are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Learn More
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Finca Museum came about as the start of the expansion process by Grupo Barón de Ley outside La Rioja region, where it originated. Seeking vine-growing areas where it was possible to maintain the right value for money, the Grupo looked towards the Cigales Appellation of Origin region. Village by village, plaza by plaza, asking all the locals, we finally found a singular vineyard where to build a spectacular winery that today bears the name Finca Museum. In 1999 we elaborated a test year at an external winery and aged the wine in a former hermitage in Cigales. One year later, the first bottle of Finca Monasterio by Grupo Barón de Ley wine was opened made that year. A new history began. Learn More
Since 1969 the Galli family has always wanted to focus on the production of quality wines. Le Ragose is in the North of Verona, in the town of Negrar (Veneto region), at the highest point of Valpolicella Classica (1,148 feet). The winery is composed of 32 hectares, 18 planted as vineyards. The altitude is from 250 to 400 meters high. Learn More
A native of Auckland, New Zealand, Nick initially attended University of Canterbury to studying civil engineering, but soon transferred to Lincoln University and in 1982 received a Horticulture degree with honors. While at Lincoln University, he held a research position focused on organics and biodynamics while doing plant breeding in a small vineyard. Nick is now creating his own wine, Set in Stone. Learn More
Violetta takes its name from the beautiful, lively and delicate heroine of Verde’s La Traviata and from the aromatic Parma Violets which grow wild in the area and the notes of whose perfume give a special depth to the bouquet. Learn More
Supplier Partners ~ WX Brands!
New Wine Partners for 2022!
ESTABLISHED IN 1999
CELEBRATING 20+ YEARS!
WX BRANDS offers a unique portfolio of brands sold domestically and internationally. We put our best resources in every bottle so everyone wins.
Supplier Partner ~ Vina Vik!
In 2004, Alexander Vik, a Norwegian entrepreneur, proposed the creation of a world-class vineyard to produce a unique wine.
A holistic vineyard creating world class wines, located on 11.000 acres of Chilean nature, and featuring an architecturally exceptional winery, restaurant and retreat. “Science and knowledge are our foundation, passion is our engine and the wine is the expression of our Art”
The viti-vinicultural concept at VIK is based on the technique of optimizing each stage of grape growing and wine production, with an important focus on science and technology, all of which is adapted to each of our valleys in order to achieve the optimum maturity levels in our fruit and to create the best wine. Learn More
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