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🍇 Dario Faccin, the talented winemaker of Tenuta Carobbio, was interviewed by Beverage Dynamics.

 📰 In the article: "Winemaker Dario Faccin Talks Italian Wine, Younger Drinkers," Faccin shares his thoughts on engaging the next generation of wine enthusiasts through social media. 📱 His goal? To tell the stories that have made Italian wine regions famous and convey the love and dedication behind every glass. 🇮🇹❤️

Read the full interview to learn more about Dario Faccin's insights and the exceptional Chiantis of Tenuta Carobbio! 

🔗https://beveragedynamics.com/2024/05/30/winemaker-dario-faccin-tenuta-carobbio-wine-italian-interview/




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🍾✨ We are thrilled to have Champagne Palmer Rosé Solera featured in VinePair's The 25 Best Sparkling Rosés for 2024! The 93PT Champagne Palmer Rosé Solera is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. 🌸💖

Explore this must-read article.  
🔗https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-sparkling-rose-wines-2024/

🥂 Enjoy this lovely champagne.
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🍸🎉 Exciting News! Quintessential is thrilled to announce its entry into the craft spirits world with the debut of Le Gin 13 from the renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer, André Brunel of Les Cailloux and Cuvée Centenaire fame!

Crafted from organic grapes sourced from the Rhône region, Le Gin 13 boasts a unique grape-based alcohol, paying homage to its wine-producing origins. Le Gin 13 preserves the essence of gin with juniper while incorporating ingredients reminiscent of Rhône grape varieties, such as orange peel for Grenache and pepper for Syrah, along with Provençal herbs like lavender and a signature garrigue note evocative of the region.

Press release: https://bit.ly/4blq9BW




 

🍾 Exciting news: Raymond Ringeval, Global Commercial Director of Champagne Palmer, was recently quoted in a Wine Enthusiast article by Emily Saladino. 📰

The article, titled "What, Exactly, Does 'Dosage' Mean in Wine?," dives into the intricacies of dosage in winemaking. 🥂 Ringeval's sheds light on this fascinating topic.

Don't miss out on this informative read! 
🔗 https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/drinks-terms-defined/dosage-wine/

🎉 Cheers to André Brunel Vin de Pays Rosé 2023 for earning a 90PT score from VinePair's "The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2024!"🌸

André Brunel Vin de Pays Rosé 2023
"This wine is the famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate’s first foray into rosé, and it’s a success. The blend of 50 percent Grenache, 30 percent Syrah, and 20 percent Cinsault creates a delicate flavor profile of peaches, white cherries, and minerals. If you sip Châteauneuf-du-Pape all winter, make this your summer beach wine."

Score: 90

🔗https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-rose-wines-2024/

 

Quintessential is pleased to welcome Goose Ridge Estate Winery to our portfolio! 🍇This partnership marks our first venture into the stunning Washington wine region.

Dennis Kreps, co-owner of Quintessential, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with the Monson family. "The Monson family represents the epitome of excellence in the wine industry. Their commitment to the stewardship of the land is evident in the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of their wines. We are excited to introduce more people to these outstanding offerings from Washington State."

Press release 🔗https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/286881

Nationally available wines from Goose Ridge Estate Winery include:

•G3 by Goose Ridge
•Revelation by Goose Ridge
•StoneCap
•Among The Giants
•Benton Hills
•Cascadian Outfitters



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Exciting news! Quintessential is pleased to welcome Marisco Family Vineyards to our portfolio!

Marisco Family Vineyards is a family-owned wine company with three generations of winemaking expertise in Marlborough, New Zealand🍇 Nestled in the stunning Waihopai Valley, Marisco crafts exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir. 🌄

Their impressive line-up includes: ✨ The Ned ✨ Leefield Station ✨ Fernlands.

Read more about this exciting partnership in the press release: Marisco Family Vineyards Joins Quintessential's Portfolio | Beverage Dynamics 
🔗https://beveragedynamics.com/2024/04/29/marisco-family-vineyards-wine-quintessential-wines/

✨Honored and Excited! Villa Huesgen makes the list in the Robb Report's elite selection of German Rieslings. Villa Huesgen’s 2022 Old Vines Riesling Enkircher Steffensberg stands among the best. 🏅 The wine was included in the Robb Report article, “The 9 Best German Rieslings to Buy Right Now” by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen. The article highlights this Riesling with “excellent minerality.”

🔗 https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/best-german-rieslings-to-buy-right-now-1235567822/

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We're thrilled to announce that Champagne Palmer's Grands Terroirs 2015 was awarded the Platinum medal at TexSom 2024. Only 58 Platinum awards were given out among thousands of entries. 🎉🍾 

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🍇📚🌎 "Quintessential staff embarked on a wine tasting journey with Georges Duboeuf exploring the elegance of Chardonnay, the vibrant charm of Gamay, and the geographical nuance of Pinot Noir. Ready to explore the educational tapestry Duboeuf wines weave?

The Essence of Excellence 🍷✨
Dive into the majesty of Barrancas terroir with Pascual Toso's Alta Malbec. Crafted with passion and aged to perfection in French and American oak barrels. Thanks to the mastery of consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs and the Pascual Toso winemaking team, experience a taste beyond expectations. Secure your bottles at 🔗Familywineriesdirect.com.
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A delightful soirée to remember@baygrapenapa🍾, celebrating FULL POUR's Issue No. 04.
Quintessential’s Director of Communications, Louise Jordan showcased 8 International 90+PT from Quintessential 🍷

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Thank you  for featuring 5 of our wines in the article, “A World of Winter White Wines” by Lana Bortolot.

Enrich your winter with Forbes' top-tier selection of hearty white wines from around the world. 
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🔗Forbes Article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanabortolot/2024/01/28/a-world-of-winter-white-wines/?sh=105237ad1567

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A sip of the 2019 Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte is a moment suspended in time. 🍷💫 Its mix of red and black fruit flavors🍒, fresh herbs🌿, floral notes🌸, and the warmth of chocolate🍫 and vanilla - all housed in a magnificent structure of silky tannins and balanced acidity. Discover the joy of aging beautifully with Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte.

Awarded 94PTs by .

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Thank you for showcasing Quintessential in the December 2023/January 2024 Digital Edition.

2023 saw the celebration of the 20th anniversary of , a portfolio of wines from all over the world—including the largest selection of Domaine and Cru Beaujolais among U.S. importers and a notably wide range of Spanish wineries.

“We only represent multigenerational family-owned and -operated wineries that are building for future generations,” says Dennis Kreps, who manages the business’ day-to-day operations. “We didn’t want to work with wineries that are worried about this quarter’s bonus or a fiscal number. It’s about what they’re doing over the next ten, 20, or 30 years . . . because that’s the way wine business should be executed. It’s not an annual number—it’s about doing things the right way for the long term. We specialize in family-owned and -operated producers. We specialize in good people.’”

Full article:
https://sommjournal.com/the-somm-journal-december-2023-january-2024-digital-edition-2/

What pairs better with chili than André Brunel Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Nothing! The smoky notes and black cherry accents of this wine are perfect with a hearty bowl of chili.🌶️ Raise a glass to great pairings! 🍷

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2023/12/30/the-best-sparkling-red--white-wines-to-pair-with-chili

Thank you Beverage Industry for the amazing coverage on the 2022 Brigid Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Perfect for the health-conscious and wine aficionados alike, Brigid’s ABV wines never compromise on taste.

https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/96310-forrest-wines-brigid-sauvignon-blanc-pinot-noir

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🎉Celebrating the New Year in true Italian style🇮🇹, with a first course of Tomato Risotto 🍅🍚 and a glass of Luca Bosio Barbera d'Asti🍷. Felice Anno Nuovo, everyone!

Thank you for including a quote about Champagne Palmer from François Demouy in the article, “How vintners are maintaining consistent house styles amid climate change” for The Drinks Business.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/12/how-vintners-are-maintaining-consistent-house-styles-amid-climate-change/

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Hannah, our Graphic Design Manager, takes a pawsome break 🐾 with Bellini at Quintessential's and Family Wineries Direct's Napa office.

🐕 Dogs at work = less stress 😌 & more creativity! 🎨
That's how we roll at Quintessential!

Named one of the best Brunello di Montalcino wines by the Robb Report—the 2015 Cortonesi La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino Riserva was included in the article, “The 7 Best Brunello di Montalcino Wines to Buy Right Now” by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen.🍇👌




https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/best-brunello-di-montalcino-wines-1235439689/

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“…sometimes Malbec can be just as magnificent and opulent as Cabernet…”

Bianchi’s “Enzo Bianchi” Malbec is rich, dense, as sumptuous as molten chocolate cake, and one of the best Malbecs I’ve tasted all year...(READ MORE at WineSpeed.com.)

BODEGAS BIANCHI “Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte” 2019 (Mendoza, Argentina)

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🍇✨The Quintessential team honored Beaujolais Nouveau Day with a 2023 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau tasting. We had a great time! Cheers!🍷

🏆🍷 We’re thrilled to announce that Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau won the Grand Prix of the Beaujolais Nouveau Trophy 2023! 🎉🥇

🍇🍒 Bursting with flavors of burlat cherries and redcurrants, this wine is a true sensory delight. 🌟🍷

The tasting of the 289 samples presented by Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Village Nouveau producers for the 2023 edition of the Beaujolais Nouveau Trophy was unveiled this Monday, November 13. Eleven wines received the highest distinction, a Grand Prix gold medal, including Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, by obtaining a score above 93/100. 



 

Bonjour, Beaujolais! 😍🍷 The time is quickly approaching for 2023 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau to make its triumphant entrance into the U.S. 🇺🇸🌟 Join us in indulging in this French delight at your local eateries and retailers starting November 16! 🥳"

Thank you for your pride!

Announcement! Nouveau will be released on November 16th. Ask your rep for availability.

This wine offers fresh aromas of black cherries and blackberries, as well as a dense texture and an admirable richness. Refreshing, fruity, and supple on the palate, this vintage is a perfect expression of Nouveau.

Join us this Wednesday, November 15th, at 6:45PM in Chicago as we raise a toast to Champagne Palmer! 🥂✨ Don't miss the chance to enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at Les Nomades with Pauline Wlodarzyck, Champagne Palmer US Brand Ambassador. Book your spot now for $235 plus tax and gratuity.







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We love 🥰 spotting Tropical Cranberry Moscato in stores! Made with cranberries from the Italian Alps, the wine has a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.

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