{"title":"Bon Vivant Imports","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"famille-de-boel-france-les-voraces-rouge-2019-750-ml","title":"De Boel France 'Les Voraces' Rouge 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Les Voraces’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a pure expression of Syrah from the northern Rhone in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, where only stainless steel is used for fermentation, and a short aging to give as much varietal characteristic as possible.  This young vineyard is hand-harvested when the fruit has reached a perfect balance between pH and sugar development, and brought in for a natural fermentation. The De Boel family uses a gentle vertical press after fermentation and malolactic usually happens around February. By March or April the wine is bottled and sent to market to show its purest form, with notes of peppery spice, blackberry, boysenberry, and a touch of cured meat.  On the palate the wine is fresh, but has deep complexity, showing dark berry fruit, spice, licorice, and great minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFamille De Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastic and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/de_boel_les_voraces_19_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045114994961,"sku":"HG0086","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/DBF_Voraces_b41def5b-917e-47aa-9195-f35702a7bf1a.jpg?v=1744045467"},{"product_id":"vieira-de-sousa-fine-ruby-port-750-ml","title":"Vieira de Sousa Fine Ruby Port (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine Ruby Port\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a young and delicious example of the ‘Ruby Style’ in the region, from the Vieira de Sousa estate.  Spending no time in wooden vats, the approach for Ruby Ports is meant to focus on the intensity of fruit, rather than the play with oxygen that Tawny styles are known for.  This is a very traditional blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa (Franca), Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, where the hand-harvested fruit was brought into the cellar for a foot-treading press in old granite lagares.  It ferments in lagares until it reaches the desired Baumé,  (in this case 3.2).  It was then fortified with Brandy to keep the sugar level and fruit flavor vivid and rich, offering delicious aromas and flavors of red fruit and plums, a decadent mouthfeel, and soft tannins.  Once open, drink this wine within several days, as it is about the fruit, not the oxygen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVieira de Sousa is a newly official Port house that dates back to the 18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury; as they have always farmed exceptional fruit from the Douro River region but used to sell the majority of their juice to larger estates nearby. As they have made small bits of Port for the family for over a century, the house now makes only their own Port as Luisa Vieira de Sousa Borges (the current and now operation generation of the family) completed a degree in oenology in 2008 and decided to take her family's business to a new level. In her young 30's, she is ambitious and is tackling a world of old traditional wine made by old men, by making incredible juice on her family's land. All estate fruit is used for the wines, coming from four different quintas (vineyards) at varying elevations, dispositions, and influences. In 2009 they bottled their first vintage Port from their top Quinta do Roncão Pequeno site, and the rest will now be history. In old stone lagares, they foot crush their fruit, let only the natural yeasts begin the fermentation, allow natural settling for clarification, and use incredibly delicate and quality brandy for fortification. Naturally, the final aged wines are exceptional, classic, and will be recognized as some of the greatest Ports available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/vds_fine_ruby_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieira de Sousa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045172306193,"sku":"HG0372","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/VieiradeSousaFineRubyPort.png?v=1685029594"},{"product_id":"vieira-de-sousa-fine-white-port-750-ml","title":"Vieira de Sousa Fine White Port (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine White Port\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the entry-level example to the white style of Port that the Vieira de Sousa estate does better than anyone else.  It has spent the least time in barrel, though still focusing on the oxidative element of the wonderful white grapes used, but perfect for a delicious cocktail, or still wonderful simply paired with food and desserts. The grapes are a very traditional blend of Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Voisinho, and Gouveio, where the hand-harvested fruit was brought into the cellar for a foot-treading press in old granite lagares.  It ferments in lagares with extended time on the skins, until it reaches the desired Baumé, (in this case 3.4).  It was then fortified with Brandy to keep the sugar level and fruit flavor vivid and rich, aged in old wooden vats (a bit in stainless steel as well) to expose oxygen to the wine, developing rich nutty characteristics, elegance, and delicious flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003eVieira de Sousa is a newly official Port house that dates back to the 18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003ecentury; as they have always farmed exceptional fruit from the Douro River region but used to sell the majority of their juice to larger estates nearby. As they have made small bits of Port for the family for over a century, the house now makes only their own Port as Luisa Vieira de Sousa Borges (the current and now operation generation of the family) completed a degree in oenology in 2008 and decided to take her family's business to a new level. In her young 30's, she is ambitious and is tackling a world of old traditional wine made by old men, by making incredible juice on her family's land. All estate fruit is used for the wines, coming from four different quintas (vineyards) at varying elevations, dispositions, and influences. In 2009 they bottled their first vintage Port from their top Quinta do Roncão Pequeno site, and the rest will now be history. In old stone lagares, they foot crush their fruit, let only the natural yeasts begin the fermentation, allow natural settling for clarification, and use incredibly delicate and quality brandy for fortification. Naturally, the final aged wines are exceptional, classic, and will be recognized as some of the greatest Ports available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/vds_fine_white_ts_1.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieira de Sousa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045172404497,"sku":"HG0374","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/VieiradeSousaFineWhitePort.jpg?v=1685029505"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-lagrume-maceration-blanc-2020-750ml","title":"Sebastien Besson L'Agrume Maceration Blanc 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Chardonnay, skin contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Sébastien Besson ‘L’Agrume’ Maceration\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a stunning and unique example of Chardonnay from Beaujolais country. Labeled Vin de France because the region doesn’t yet allow for this style of wine, the 20-year-old Chardonnay vines grow on a small plot of clay and limestone not far from the winery. Having spent 18 days on the skins during natural fermentation, the grapes were then gently pressed and returned to the stainless steel until complete (about 25 days total). Moved to both 225L and 500L used barrels, the wine was aged for 6 months before being bottled with only a touch of sulfites and without filtration. Agrume means ‘citrus’ to tip a hat to the natural citrus and bright characters of the grape, but this wine layers in so much extra depth and complexity than just citrus. With remarkable aromatics of earthy fruit, and a full texture in the mouth that lasts forever, this skin-fermented Chard is no joke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to yet again new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920's by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on the small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleuri, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien's father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébasten Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_lagrume_orange_20_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45360095953169,"sku":"HG0604","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/besson-2020-lagrume-maceration-blanc-bea.png?v=1731377120"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-alpendre-merenzao-2020-750-ml","title":"Ronsel do Sil Alpendre Merenzao (Trousseau) 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Merenzao (Trousseau) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil ‘Alpendre’ Merenzao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e comes from some of the most intense slopes of the region, situated at 500-750 meters above sea level, and all from east facing mountainsides with a 50% slope. This dramatic terroir is full of granite and slate soils and 50 year-old vine Merenzao, which is the local name for the Trousseau grape. Hand harvesting is mandatory here, and can also be very dangerous, in order to get the grapes into the cellar for a natural fermentation in 2500 liter oak foudres. Once complete, the wine is placed into just a few neutral French barrels of 228 and 500 liters, for about 6 months before it is then bottled. The resulting wine is alive and expressive beyond description, with fresh and spicy aromas of red fruits that jump out of the glass, alongside a clear and distinctive elegance that somehow is captured in smell. The palate is long and seductive, with fresh raspberry and black cherry, hints of spice, and pretty dark flowers, with acidity to keep the mouth intrigued, and a finish that is complex and contemplative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world's most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls 'heroic' viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, though love and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompromise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_alpendre_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847706206481,"sku":"HG0650","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Ronsil.png?v=1698087081"},{"product_id":"agri-segretum-pottarello-umbria-rosso-2018-750-ml","title":"Agri Segretum 'Pottarello' Umbria Rosso 2018 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Pottarello comes from the predominant mix of local grapes at the farm, which is 80% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera, and 10% Colorino. The Sangiovese is particularly selected from a portion of the estate’s vines where the clusters are thinner and have much smaller berries, and lead to a bit more extraction of color and intensity of flavor for the final wine. The grapes are handpicked and brought to the cellar for a natural fermentation in stainless steel, where follatura (punch-downs) occurs regularly. After primary fermentation completes, the wine is transferred to mostly all used 500L French Tonneau for 12-months where it ages before an unfiltered bottling. Another 12 months rest in bottle before release gives the final wine extra time to integrate and come together for a gorgeously structured red. The finished wine showcases lovely fresh berry fruit, touches of spice, a lively dance between acid and tannin, and a long balanced finish for this full-bodied Umbrian red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/la_segreta_pottarello_18_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri Segretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847710925073,"sku":"HG0671","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-04at9.32.14AM.png?v=1688481207"},{"product_id":"vieira-de-sousa-fine-tawny-port-750-ml","title":"Vieira de Sousa Fine Tawny Port (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFine Tawny Port\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a wonderful delicious example of the ‘Tawny Style’ in the region, from the Vieira de Sousa estate.  The aging is done in large old vats (tonel) to encourage an oxidative environment for this deliciously nutty Port.  This is a very traditional blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa (Franca), Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, where the hand-harvested fruit was brought into the cellar for a foot-treading press in old granite lagares.  It ferments in lagares until it reaches the desired Baumé, which is the measure of sugar that gives the potential alcohol point for Port (in this case 3.3).  It was then fortified with Brandy to keep the sugar level and fruit flavor vivid and rich, and then put into oak vats for aging for many years.  The final tawny offers a rich palate that is very balanced and elegant, with nuts and caramel notes, dates and figs, and a long expressive finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003eVieira de Sousa is a newly official Port house that dates back to the 18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003ecentury; as they have always farmed exceptional fruit from the Douro River region but used to sell the majority of their juice to larger estates nearby. As they have made small bits of Port for the family for over a century, the house now makes only their own Port as Luisa Vieira de Sousa Borges (the current and now operation generation of the family) completed a degree in oenology in 2008 and decided to take her family's business to a new level. In her young 30's, she is ambitious and is tackling a world of old traditional wine made by old men, by making incredible juice on her family's land. All estate fruit is used for the wines, coming from four different quintas (vineyards) at varying elevations, dispositions, and influences. In 2009 they bottled their first vintage Port from their top Quinta do Roncão Pequeno site, and the rest will now be history. In old stone lagares, they foot crush their fruit, let only the natural yeasts begin the fermentation, allow natural settling for clarification, and use incredibly delicate and quality brandy for fortification. Naturally, the final aged wines are exceptional, classic, and will be recognized as some of the greatest Ports available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/vds_fine_tawny_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieira de Sousa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847712432401,"sku":"HG0373","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-04at10.59.15AM.png?v=1724099397"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-romeu-moinho-do-gato-2021-750-ml","title":"Quinta do Romeu Moinho do Gato 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Moinho do Gato\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e is the Menéres family’s freshest example of their Douro reds. All organic and handpicked grapes (predominately Tinta Barroca, and a blend of Tourgia Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Sousão) come into the cellar for manual selection and sorting. The stalks are completely removed and followed by a gentle crushing, with slow and natural yeast fermentation in giant lagares and then the fruit is crushed by a vertical press. About 25% is left in whole clusters during fermentation. No fining, and a very rough filtering takes place, and the finished wine is expressive and delightful. Ripe red fruits and spice are showcased on the nose, and the palate follows with a beautiful smooth yet vibrant attack. Great persistence of red fruit shine through, along with integrated grape tannin, fresh acidity and playfulness, and a beautifully balanced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/moinho_do_gato_21_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Romeu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45961325838609,"sku":"HG0645","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-11at1.40.08PM.png?v=1689100862"},{"product_id":"domaine-ansen-cremant-dalsace-blanc-de-noir-750-ml","title":"Domaine Ansen Cremant d'Alsace Blanc de Noir 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Domaine Ansen Cremant d’Alsace Struch Brut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a Blanc de Noir of Pinot Noir from a small plot of vines planted on a southward facing hill called Struch. The weather in 2016 required a lot of attention in the vineyards, but by the time harvest came, the weather spiked and allowed for some very healthy grapes. The fruit was pressed from whole bunches into stainless steel tanks and a very neutral yeast was used to aid in fermentation in order to keep the temperatures very low and the aromatics and phenolics of the wine present. On April 8th, 2017, the wine was bottled and then after 30 months of rest, was disgorged and given a dosage from its own grape’s residual sugar of 6 g\/l. The clay and limestone soils are difficult on this hill, and force the vine roots to go very deep for nutrients, therefore showing great elegance and length in the final wine. Creamy and delicious Pinot fruit is expressed immediately on the palate with a touch of cherry liqueur and vanilla, while leading to a crunchy stony mid-palate of graceful minerality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the northern most hills of the Alsace AOC of eastern France, Domaine Ansen has been a family of grape growers, fruit orchard farmers, cattle raisers, and all things in between, for over 400 years. In the mid-nineties, Daniel Ansen set out to learn the trade of winemaking, spending time not only in Alsace, but also Australia, the United States, and Bordeaux, where he went to enology school. In 2010 he moved back into the old family house with his wife Karine and took over the fields from his father, looking forward to converting everything to organic viticulture, and starting to make wine from their own grapes that had always gone to a local cooperative. Slowly expanding in Alsace's divers land, Daniel farms 8.5 hectares, in 40 plots (some are as small as 2 rows of vines), to 8 varieties, on 3 different soil types (black clay, limestone, and sandstone). Careful hand harvesting, the use of stainless steel for natural fermentations and aging, and very little (to zero) sulfite use in the finished wines, he lets each grape express their natural characteristics to the fullest, be it laser acidity, sweet ripe fruit, or a combination of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ansen_cremant_struch_brut_nv_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46893724762385,"sku":"HG0690","price":26.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2.png?v=1694451137"},{"product_id":"astobiza-vermouth-750-ml","title":"Astobiza Vermouth (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is the first vermouth in the world made with white wine from the Ondarrabi Zuri grape, harvested by hand and from Finca Astobiza, to which we add cereal alcohol with juniper from our London Dry Gin (best Gin in Spain 2020 at the World Gin Awards) , we adjust its friendliness with grape must and macerate various botanicals that we carefully select with different times. Among them stands out the presence of wormwood and citrus from the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe concept of vermouth comes from Demijohn No. 3 out of 12 Demijohns that we have used for hundreds of tests tasted by the Astobiza team over the last few years. The goal achieved: balance bitterness and acidity on a long, clean and fresh palate, maintaining the Atlantic character of the wines we make and at the same time maintaining the gastronomic profile that characterizes us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe controlled maceration of secret botanicals is divided into citrus, herbal and bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstobiza is a gorgeous winery in the Txakolí de Alava DO of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when Xabier was only fifteen, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega.  In 1996, his passion began to take form when he accrued an estate near the town of Okendo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. After his vines produced grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana MartÍn, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_vermouth_ts.pdf\" title=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_vermouth_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376395305233,"sku":"HG0772","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Astobiza-Vermuth.jpg?v=1698088552"},{"product_id":"vieira-de-sousa-white-port-10-year-500ml","title":"Vieira de Sousa White Port 10 Year (500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e10yr White Port\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a highly aromatic and complex wine that takes advantage of prolonged skin contact and an oxidative process of a long time in oak barrels, in order to create a remarkable treat from the local white varietals.  A field blend of Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Verdelho, and Gouveio come into the cellar after a hand-harvest on steeply sloped sites, for an old-fashioned foot crushing in giant concrete lagares to begin fermentation.  Once fortified with grape brandy and then moved to large and old oak vats, the wine rests for many years, and the final bottling is a blend of vintages that average to at least ten years.  The brilliant gold that shines forth from the glass is packed with a raisined and nutty aroma, leading to a sweet and fresh palate of fig, golden raisin, ginger, and pear.  An incredible structure with acidity and weight, this wine pairs perfectly with creamy cheeses, thick chutneys, and nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVieira de Sousa is a newly official Port house that dates back to the 18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecentury; as they have always farmed exceptional fruit from the Douro River region but used to sell the majority of their juice to larger estates nearby. As they have made small bits of Port for the family for over a century, the house now makes only their own Port as Luisa Vieira de Sousa Borges (the current and now operation generation of the family) completed a degree in oenology in 2008 and decided to take her family's business to a new level. In her young 30's, she is ambitious and is tackling a world of old traditional wine made by old men, by making incredible juice on her family's land. All estate fruit is used for the wines, coming from four different quintas (vineyards) at varying elevations, dispositions, and influences. In 2009 they bottled their first vintage Port from their top Quinta do Roncão Pequeno site, and the rest will now be history. In old stone lagares, they foot crush their fruit, let only the natural yeasts begin the fermentation, allow natural settling for clarification, and use incredibly delicate and quality brandy for fortification. Naturally, the final aged wines are exceptional, classic, and will be recognized as some of the greatest Ports available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/vds_white_port_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieira de Sousa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377119904017,"sku":"HG0773","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-3_9a5932b0-a244-4012-adad-366d33e38f33.png?v=1698087982"},{"product_id":"vieira-de-sousa-tawny-10-year-750ml","title":"Vieira de Sousa Tawny Port 10 Year (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 year old Tawny\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a gorgeous example of the estate’s beautifully complex grapes after going through traditional practices and aging.  A field blend of native varietals such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Cão, and Tinta Roriz, are handpicked and brought into the cellar, and then placed into old traditional stone lagares for an old-fashioned foot pressing and fermentation.  When the process is halted by fortification with grape brandy, the wine is placed into a combination of different large and old oak casks for many years, with the bottled wine having an average of 10 year aged Port in it.  The aromas are intense and heady, with dried fruits, figs, nuts, and plum, leading to a silky and soft texture on the palate with stewed fruits, cinnamon stick, and dates.  The freshness is remarkable, and the depth and length makes this contemplative sipper a treat for enjoying after a good meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVieira de Sousa is a newly official Port house that dates back to the 18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecentury; as they have always farmed exceptional fruit from the Douro River region but used to sell the majority of their juice to larger estates nearby. As they have made small bits of Port for the family for over a century, the house now makes only their own Port as Luisa Vieira de Sousa Borges (the current and now operation generation of the family) completed a degree in oenology in 2008 and decided to take her family's business to a new level. In her young 30's, she is ambitious and is tackling a world of old traditional wine made by old men, by making incredible juice on her family's land. All estate fruit is used for the wines, coming from four different quintas (vineyards) at varying elevations, dispositions, and influences. In 2009 they bottled their first vintage Port from their top Quinta do Roncão Pequeno site, and the rest will now be history. In old stone lagares, they foot crush their fruit, let only the natural yeasts begin the fermentation, allow natural settling for clarification, and use incredibly delicate and quality brandy for fortification. Naturally, the final aged wines are exceptional, classic, and will be recognized as some of the greatest Ports available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/vds_10_year_tawny_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"3\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieira de Sousa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377139433745,"sku":"HG0774","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2_cf4dd4a6-ae11-449d-afed-3e77d1c811e4.png?v=1698087771"},{"product_id":"domaine-ansen-alsace-pinot-noir-2022-750-ml","title":"Domaine Ansen Alsace Pinot Noir 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Domaine Ansen VdF Pinot Noir\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecomes from a small plot of vines that Daniel’s father planted in 1981 (5500 vines per hectare), grown on marl soils.  After the grapes were hand harvested, 40% was left in whole cluster, and 60% were destemmed, and then fermentation began spontaneously in stainless steel tanks. After a gentle pressing the wine rested for several more months before it was bottled, having never seen sulfites, nor being filtered. This light and fresh Pinot Noir is low in alcohol yet full of lively character and nuance. The nose is packed with dark berries, as well as spice and underbrush. Clean and crisp fruit and earth on the palate makes for delightfully easy drinking, and has a refreshing side full of bright and long acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ansen family’s earliest recording of grape growing was in 1603, when Lauren Ansen wrote about his wedding, and how he had a vineyard planted in the fields for wine (13 generations ago)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the northern most hills of the Alsace AOC of eastern France, Domaine Ansen has been a family of grape growers, fruit orchard farmers, cattle raisers, and all things in between for over 400 years. In the mid-nineties, Daniel Ansen set out to learn the trade of winemaking, spending time not only in Alsace, but also Australia, the United States, and Bordeaux, where he went to enology school. In 2010 he moved back into the old family house with his wife Karine and took over the fields from his father, looking forward to converting everything to organic viticulture, and starting to make wine from their grapes that had always gone to a local cooperative. Slowly expanding in Alsace’s diverse land, Daniel farms 8.5 hectares, in 40 plots (some are as small as 2 rows of vines), to 8 grape varieties, on 3 different soil types (black clay, limestone, and sandstone). Careful hand harvesting, the use of stainless steel for natural fermentations and aging, and very little (to zero) sulfite use in the finished wines, he lets each grape express their natural characteristics to the fullest, be it laser acidity, sweet ripe fruit, or a combination of both. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nature is different every single year, so I don’t want (or expect) to make the same wines every year.\"\u003cbr\u003e– Daniel Ansen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ansen_vdf_pinot_noir_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383990239505,"sku":"HG0777","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/ANSEN-PINOT-NOIR_0597a446-97c7-4cb9-9ae1-0fcb339d6028.png?v=1697129468"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-morgon-2019-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Morgon 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e Morgon \u003c\/em\u003ecomes from the granite soils on the northern side of the Cru, are all estate bush vines, and hand-harvested when the balance in the fruit is perfect. The grapes are kept cold for an evening before being placed, as whole clusters, into both stainless steel tanks and cement vats, in order to retain some of the phenolic character and aromatics that the 35-year-old vines give. Natural fermentation begins and only 1 to 2 pump-overs are performed daily for 17 days, until a gentle pressing off the skins and the wine is returned to its vessel and ages for 7 months in concrete before bottling. The resulting wine is vibrant and alive, with juicy mountain fruit, black velvet roses, thorny bramble, and a captivatingly wild and fresh floral nuance. In the mouth this Gamay is packed with acidity to play with the ripe raspberries, the best cherries in the bowl, stony earth, juice dripping strawberries, and purple flower buds; the tannins are soft and the finish goes forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to yet again new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920's by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on the small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleuri, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien's father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébasten Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_morgon_19_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618492662033,"sku":"HG0797","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics_eec43662-f956-42fb-9f23-acdc16768a47.png?v=1702574917"},{"product_id":"loghi-rosso-di-montalcino-2020-750ml","title":"Loghi Rosso di Montalcino 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is selected from the same 2 hectares of Sangiovese grapes that the Brunello comes from, although the grapes are selected for the Rosso for the softer fruit, and the brighter and fresher side of things. After the hand harvest, the grapes are brought to the cellar for a natural fermentation in stainless steel and a slow process to get as much aromatic and phenolic character from the grape skins as possible. After aging for 8 months in very large Slavonian oak botti, the wine rests in bottle for many months before release. This wine is the definition of ‘Baby Brunello.’ The serious and more structured grapes were clearly avoided here, letting only the grace and finesse of the fruti fill the delicate wine inside. It alludes to seriousness, it hints at big structure, but the wine remains alive and absolutely stocked with a vibrant personality. Soft and perfectly ripe cherries, cherry cordial, forested truffled earthiness, and cocoa fill the nose as well as the mouth, and then is a long roller coast of a finish with intermingled acidity and delicious tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAzienda Loghi is a small family farm located in the province of Siena, Tuscany, situated within the up-and-coming Orcia Valley D.O.C., as well as an area called Crete Senesi, which is famous for their white truffles. The farm is a remote 54 hectares of land where much of it is covered in natural forests, and 17 hectares are dedicated to what many connoisseurs prefer to, or at least say greatly rivals, the much more popular truffles of Alba. Here, Valentino Berni, who has had 2 other generations to learn from, collects these earthly gems, yet also has an exceptional passion and knack for making beautiful wines and olive oil from their 12 hectares of vineyards and 4 hectares of olive trees. 2 of those hectares of Sangiovese grow in Montalcino only 20km south of the farm, allowing Valentino to make the 2 famous wines of Montalcino (Brunello \u0026amp; Rosso). As to preserve the land for the health of all ‘crops’ that he harvests, Valentino’s farming practices on his sandy clay soils are strictly pristine and completely natural. The methods in the cellar follow this minimal approach from the fields, as Valentino allows natural fermentations for his reds, ages in used barrique and large Slavonic oak as to not impart too much foreign flavor to the wines, and keeps sulfite use to an absolute minimum in order to showcase the grapes. The wines are fresh and approachable, with great structure and class, showing off the local Sangiovese fruit, as well as other varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/loghi_rosso_di_montalcino_20_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azienda Loghi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47627662917905,"sku":"HG0804","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/loghi-rosso-di-montalcino_1.jpg?v=1700418562"},{"product_id":"de-boel-france-ars-magirica-cornas-rouge-2022-750-ml","title":"De Boel France 'Ars Magirica' Cornas Rouge 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Ars Magirica’ Cornas\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis only the first vintage of Cornas from de Boel-France and marks the second use of their brand new plot of fruit, a tiny 5-year-old vineyard straight up the hill west of the town of Cornas in Clarencon. As the only region in the northern Rhone that requires 100% Syrah for the finished wine, these young vines planted in granite soils have a bright future ahead, already showcasing gorgeous finesse brushed atop a dense canvas. 7-year-old barrique and demi-muids were filled after natural fermentation in stainless steel, and aged for around 10 months before release. Although youthful, the finished wine has a dark and complex core decorated by wisps of bright lively fruit. Smashed blueberries, graphite, rose, and soft meaty aromas fill the glass, leading to a thick palate of small berries, minerals, fresh acid, and a lengthy finish of fruit, anise, and rocks that begs for food.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamille de Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastci and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/de_boel_ars_magirica_cornas_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47746924118289,"sku":"HG0829","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-5_b5585c8b-aef3-4e8e-9d61-8c06e76debca.png?v=1702579735"},{"product_id":"agri-segretum-freghino-2021-1l-1","title":"Agri Segretum 'Freghino'  Umbria Rosso 2022 (1L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUmbrian dialect for “teenager”, Freghino is our classic everyday wine and perfect by-the-glass. Once opened, our 1 liter can sit happily on your shelf for at least a week. It’s a lighter blend of Sangiovese (70%), Colorino (20%) and Malavasia Nera (10%) grapes, hand picked during mid harvest. The grapes perform alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After 9 days of maceration on its skins, the wine continues ageing in stainless steel before its release about 9 months later. Freghino is still true to it’s Sangiovese roots, but a lighter, easy drinking red. We currently do not ship Freghino from our cantina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium-bodied, with wild berries and medium tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocietà Agricola Segretum is a remarkably charming small estate in the heart of the Umbrian countryside along the Tiber River Valley. Ready to leave behind their city life, Lorenzo de Monaco and Eileen Holland found this 'secret' spot (La Segreta) in 2009 and purchased about 30 hectares of land that would be planted with just over 5 hectares of indigenous grapes, as well as olive groves and a lovely agriturismo. A sincere respect for the land means everything is done by hand, with extreme dedication to the local traditions, and all of the crops that they harvest are certified organic to give extra regimen to their practices. At around 300 meters above sea level, the perfect Mediterranean climate suits their southwest-facing slope of vines perfectly for around 20,000 bottles annually, made mainly from the esteemed Sangiovese grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/segretum_freghino_22_ts.pdf?v=1706814238\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agri Segretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758953120017,"sku":"HG0842","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AgriSegretumFreghino_646a7810-9e7e-418d-89dd-abe87dd254f5.jpg?v=1701649289"},{"product_id":"famille-de-boel-france-rue-des-pouiles-saint-joseph-rouge-2021-magnum-1-5-l","title":"De Boel France ‘Rue des Pouiles’ Saint Joseph Rouge 2021 Magnum (1.5 L)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Rue de Poulies’ Saint Joseph\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a stunning example of how complex, deep, and lovely wines from this region can be.  Being a mono-varietal Syrah and not a blend, this mix of estate fruit is from both the commune of St. Jean de Muzols (young vines) and Tournon (a vineyard of about fifty years). Each year is harvested by hand when the perfect balance of pH and sugar development is found in the grapes.  The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and see regular punch downs for the first week, and then gentle pump overs until complete. Half of the wine remains in tank, and the other half is placed into old French barrique for about a year until it is bottled. The result shows classic black and red fruits on the nose, as well as pork fat and peppercorns, while the palate follows with a deep core of minerality, ripe and fresh fruit, and is lined with spicy acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamille de Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastci and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/rue_des_poulies_st_joseph_21_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47762382455057,"sku":"HG0850","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/DBF_RueDePoulis_beb9863c-c14b-4890-b35e-4f35b92bec12.jpg?v=1744045373"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-romeu-tinto-2020-750ml","title":"Quinta do Romeu Tinto 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Touriga Nacional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousão, \u0026amp; Tinto Cão\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quinta do Romeu Tinto is fresh style Douro red blend made from all organic and handpicked grapes (predominately Tourgia Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, and Sousão). All grapes come into the cellar for manual selection and sorting, as the stalks are then completely removed and followed by a gentle foot crushing, with slow and natural yeast fermentation in big granite lagares. After 2 winters in large concrete vats, no fining and a very rough filtering takes place, and the finished wine full of expression and spice. Aromas are youthful and intense coming from the glass, loaded with red fruits and a beautiful floral character. Balanced acidity on the palate accompanied with fruity persistence and soft tannins, make for a very elegant and approachable young wine that is extremely versatile on the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Romeu dates back to 1874 when Clemente Guimarães Menéres had the vision for his family to produce some of Portugal’s greatest wines and olive oil. The family resides in the district of Bragança (in the northeast side of Portugal), and has a beautiful estate that sits in the most northern and eastern area of the Douro wine region. Their utter commitment to the harmony of their project is truly spectacular, as they seek balance between their crops, the environment, their people, and their economy, being ‘aware of the feet on the ground and the divine in heaven.’ Certified organic (since 1997) in their entire production (about 25 hectares of grapes, and 120 hectares of olives); conscious and practicing the benefits of zero additives to wine and minimal additions of sulfur; avoiding all international varietals and only focusing on the local indigenous grapes (where Tourgia Nacional in this area shows an intense floral component from the unique shale soils); Romeu is making some of the cleanest and most beautiful dry reds that we have found in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/romeu_tinto_20_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Romeu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266566893841,"sku":"HG0938","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-4.png?v=1709143351"},{"product_id":"pianogrillo-curva-minore-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-2022","title":"Pianogrillo 'Curva Minore' Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Nero d'Avola, 30% Frappato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Sicily's only declared DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria has the reputation of producing some of its finest red wines. Azienda Agricola Pianogrillo is built on the site of a 3rd-century oil mill-cum-Medieval watchtower overlooking cypress trees, vineyards, and olive groves in south-eastern Sicily. There's even a necropolis on the 200-acre property managed today by the last descendant of Baron Lorenzo Piccione di Pianogrillo. How cool is that? It all makes this blend of Nero D'Avola and Frappato (about 50\/50) even more enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurva Minore is steel-fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks, aged in old oak, then bottled unfined and lightly filtered with a minimal amount of SO2. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurva Minore is a classic Cerasuolo blend of 50% Nero d'Avola and 50% Frappato. Medium-bodied and supple, with vibrant blackberry and black cherry flavors, hints of black tea and white flowers, this bright cherry red beauty achieves a delightful balance of ripeness, freshness and firmness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlavour Profile: Medium-bodied, dry. An elegant Sicilian wine combining aromatics from Frappato and dark smoky fruit from Nero D'Avola. Cherries, blackberry acids, and minerals on a delightful finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair it with dry salty cheeses, salumi, grilled sausage, pasta dishes, and grilled meats. \u003cspan\u003ePerfect with grilled eggplant and ricotta-stuffed arancini or charcuterie board featuring Ibleo Nero salami and prosciutto!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIANOGRILLO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manor house of Pianogrillo, towering above Piana dell’Acate, the fertile plain to the south towards Ragusa, was originally built in the Middle Ages as a watchtower to lookout for, and defend, against the Saracens. Today, the land has been transformed into a diverse, working farm by Lorenzo, the 10th generation Baron of this estate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Baroni di Pianogrillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49498990117137,"sku":"HG1038","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Piano_Cera.jpg?v=1718224060"},{"product_id":"redentore-chardonnay-2023-750-ml","title":"Redentore Chardonnay Trevenezie 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Redentore Chardonnay\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomes from the ‘second label’ of the De Stefani estate.  Created in the same natural style as the flagship wines from the property, the Redentore line takes advantage of some of the younger vines (15 years) that will someday produce the exceptional De Stefani wines.  The Chardonnay is a gorgeous expression of the grape from an area that is known for its versatility with international varietals.  Having seen no wood during its vinification, and absolutely no sulfite additions whatsoever, the palate retains incredible freshness and acidity but is still textured with the ripe fruit character of the local Chardonnay.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince their start in the later half of the 1800s, the De Stefani family of winemakers has crafted spectacular wines, and this tradition continues today under the experience of the family's 4th generation winemaker, Alessandro. In Refrontolo, a small hilly village between the two famous Prosecco towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, the family began, and they have recently accrued two other vineyards for a combined 40 hectares of total estate. In 1971, Tiziano De Stefani (Alessandro's father) moved his family to the Fossalta di Piave where they could grow many different grapes on the clay soils of the old river plain as well as their esteemed Glera vineyards for Prosecco production. A complete dedication to practices that are as natural as possible means the estate is organically farmed (soon to be certified), they rely only on naturally occurring yeasts, and never add sulfites during vinification (since 2009) to make beautiful wines from the many varietals that they have found in their unique terrain. De Stefani's Redentore label comes from the younger vines of the estate that will someday be destined to carry the house's flagship label. All the wines are vinified in the exact same way but bring incredible value to the estate as a whole. Since 2015, the Redentore wines are made with no additions of sulfites whatsoever and prove to be of the highest quality while showcasing mono-varieties of the estate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Stefani Redentore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49871598092561,"sku":"HG1059","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/redentore-chardonnay_065cb506-802b-455d-bb49-d4d3e8574c81.jpg?v=1685389148"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-romeu-atelier-palhete-2023-750ml","title":"Quinta do Romeu 'Atelier' Palhete 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Atelier Palhete\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis Romeu’s tribute to the long tradition of making wine in Portugal where red grapes were often blended with white grapes for an easy style of drinking. This wine is a co-fermentation of 20% white grapes (mainly Gouveio, Arinto, and Rabigato) and 80% red grapes (mainly Tinta Barroca – and picked from the coolest spot in the vineyard near a stream and lots of trees), that is done in old granite lagars without any temperature control. After only 4 days, the wine went to a vertical press and then aged in stainless steel tanks over the winter for a gravity-led bottling without any fining or filtration. The resulting wine is low in extraction, low in alcohol, and wildly expressive and aromatic, meant for consuming easily and enjoying glass after glass. Rasberries, rose petals, and fresh thyme comes off on the nose, followed by a fresh and vivacious palate that leans toward red fruit and soft earthy spice, lively with acidity, and finishes with juicy freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1874, Clemente Guimarães Menéres had the vision for his family to produce some of Portugal's greatest wines and olive oil and founded this family business. Now, the family resides in the district of Bragança (in the northeast side of Portugal) and has a beautiful estate that sits in the far northeast of the Douro wine region. A steadfast commitment to the harmony of their project is truly spectacular, as they seek balance between their crops, the environment, their people, and their economy. An awareness of the feet on the ground and the divine in heaven guides their practices. Since 1997, their entire production is certified organic and they practice many biodynamic philosophies on about 25 hectares of grapes and 120 hectares of olives. Naturally, they see the benefits of zero additives to the wine and minimal additions of sulfur, and avoid all international varieties to focus only on the local indigenous grapes (where Touriga Nacional in this area shows an intense floral component from the unique shale soils). Romeu is making some of the cleanest and most beautiful dry reds that we have found throughout Portugal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/atelier_palhete_23_ts_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Romeu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046778867985,"sku":"HG1076","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Romeo.png?v=1709593382"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-romeu-atelier-branco-de-maceracao-2019-750ml","title":"Quinta do Romeu 'Atelier' Branco de Maceracao 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta do Romeu has been exploring the mineral character of Rabigato through cloudy fermentations at warmer temperatures. In this case, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBranco de Maceação\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e had Rabigato fermented together with Arinto, looking for its citric acidity and freshness as a backbone. The grapes were hand-harvested and crushed (50% stems) to an open tank where the grapes fermented spontaneously on the skins without temperature control. After a vertical pressing, the wine aged shortly over the winter in used 500L barrels and after racking, was directly bottled by gravity. This way, enhancing the minerality with a slightly reductive environment inside the bottle. Although austere, the finished wine shows some hints of tropical fruit on the nose overcoming the skin contact character. Dangerously drinkable, and in the mouth it is very textured, quite wide, and with lovely structure. Don’t over-chill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1874, Clemente Guimarães Menéres had the vision for his family to produce some of Portugal's greatest wines and olive oil and founded this family business. Now, the family resides in the district of Bragança (in the northeast side of Portugal) and has a beautiful estate that sits in the far northeast of the Douro wine region. A steadfast commitment to the harmony of their project is truly spectacular, as they seek balance between their crops, the environment, their people, and their economy. An awareness of the feet on the ground and the divine in heaven guides their practices. Since 1997, their entire production is certified organic and they practice many biodynamic philosophies on about 25 hectares of grapes and 120 hectares of olives. Naturally, they see the benefits of zero additives to the wine and minimal additions of sulfur, and avoid all international varieties to focus only on the local indigenous grapes (where Touriga Nacional in this area shows an intense floral component from the unique shale soils). Romeu is making some of the cleanest and most beautiful dry reds that we have found throughout Portugal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/atelier_maceracao_19_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Romeu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046790926609,"sku":"HG1077","price":23.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AtelierBranco.jpg?v=1741633102"},{"product_id":"domaine-ansen-geierstein-riesling-2022-750-ml","title":"Domaine Ansen Geierstein Riesling 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe 2022 Domaine Ansen Geierstein Riesling comes from a remarkable south-facing hill that is just north of Westhoffen. The earth is so\u003cbr\u003edense with limestone that the ground glows a yellow hue, and the rock strata actually moves in the opposite direction of the slope, thus\u003cbr\u003echanneling any water that comes in to the north, and away from the vines. This extremely dry vineyard has remarkably deep roots and\u003cbr\u003ealways shows a gorgeous minerality and elegance in the finished wine from this special terroir. Once hand-harvested, the whole bunches\u003cbr\u003eare gently pressed and naturally fermented in stainless steel tanks. After a light, single filtration, the wine was bottled in the spring after a 6-month rest, and then laid down for a few years to mature in bottle. The result is nothing short of spectacular, expressive, and gorgeously linear. Bright crisp apples and lemon-lime are folded into pure minerality and lead to a very long finish of clean, mouthwatering acidity. This Riesling will continue to age well for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIn the northern most hills of the Alsace AOC of eastern France, Domaine Ansen has been a family of grape growers, fruit orchard farmers,\u003cbr\u003ecattle raisers, and all things in between for over 400 years. In the mid-nineties, Daniel Ansen set out to learn the trade of winemaking, spending time not only in Alsace, but also Australia, the United States, and Bordeaux, where he went to enology school. In 2010 he moved back into the old family house with his wife Karine and took over the fields from his father, looking forward to converting everything to organic viticulture, and starting to make wine from their grapes that had always gone to a local cooperative. Slowly expanding in\u003cbr\u003eAlsace’s diverse land, Daniel farms 8.5 hectares, in 40 plots (some are as small as 2 rows of vines), to 8 grape varieties, on 3 different soil types (black clay, limestone, and sandstone). Careful hand harvesting, the use of stainless steel for natural fermentations and aging, and very little (to zero) sulfite use in the finished wines, he lets each grape express their natural characteristics to the fullest, be it laser acidity, sweet ripe fruit, or a combination of both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ansen_geierstein_riesling_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50183869301009,"sku":"HG2000","price":23.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-11at1.27.00PM.png?v=1689100091"},{"product_id":"bois-moze-terre-de-haut-anjou-blanc-2021-750ml","title":"Bois Moze 'Terre de Haut' Anjou Blanc 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2021 Terre de Haut Anjou Blanc comes from the estate’s 30-year-old Chenin Blanc vines where the soil is full of schist and sandy clay. The grapes are hand-harvested and then destemmed at the cellar, and then head to a soft pressing before entering concrete for fermentation with the ‘house’ pied de cuve. Paying close attention to the temperature is very important to the winery at this point, to ensure healthy activity as well as locking in wonderful aromatics and varietal character. After natural malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked and then remains in concrete for another 6 to 8 months before a light filtration and bottling. A 3-month rest is required to let the wine meld and relax a bit before release, and then once ready to open, the wine truly sings of the grape and the terroir. The nose is full of honeyed apples, pears, quince, wet stones, and wool, leading to an incredible fuller bodied mouth feel, with acidity-led vibrancy, crisp tree fruit, and extraordinary length. Gastronomic as well as gulpable, this Chenin is a lovely representation of Anjou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Bois Mozé sits on a gorgeous old piece of property in between the Loire Valley cities of Anjou and Saumur. With a castle from the year 1400 as their landmark, this wine estate began in 1930, but took on new ownership in 1996, when the shift in farming and quality production really began. With 38 hectares of vines (primarily around the castle), the winery boasts incredible terroir, with unique schist soils, clay and limestone blends (unique for Anjou), and spots with stones and sand. Since 2017 the estate has been certified in their organic practices that go back much further, and have also committed extensively to agroforestry and bringing new found balance and harmony to the land that has been ‘effected’ by the estate’s presence for centuries; working in different ways like sheep grazing and bringing in bat communities to let nature recreate its ecosystem as much as possible. The range of wines is paired and dedicated to what their land grows best: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grolleau, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/bois_moze_terre_de_haut_21_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/bois_moze_terre_de_haut_21_ts.pdf\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Bois-Mozé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50183878115601,"sku":"HG2001","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-6_a15ec09c-f038-4de2-b41d-24aee6fae1ee.png?v=1702498668"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-beaujolais-blanc-la-criee-2022-750ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Blanc La Criee 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 months in stainless tank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 \u003cem\u003eSébastien Besson ‘La Criée’ Beaujolais Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e is a vibrant and exceptional expression of Chardonnay from Beaujolais. On the property there is a small plot of limestone and clay that is dedicated to growing Chardonnay versus Gamay, and each year it creates beautiful depth in the fruit. The fruit is hand-harvested and arrives to the cellar for an immediate pressing into a very cold tank. Natural fermentation begins in stainless steel and lasts for about one month with daily pump-overs. The finished wine rested in tank for about seven months before a small (and first) dose of sulfites, no filtration nor fining, and then bottling. The result is a golden straw white with aromatics of apples, crisp but ripe pears, and stony minerality. In the mouth, there is a lovely texture that remains vibrantly fresh, while still giving weight and depth, loaded with fruit, brine, and earth. Long in the mouth, and built for a gigantic feast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_la_criee_beaujolais_blanc_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Blanc La Criee 2022\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50183974715665,"sku":"HG2003","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SebastienBessonBeaujolaisBlancLaCriee2020_562961fb-6f3a-4ebf-993a-1aa3788637ed.png?v=1697129679"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-romeu-branco-reserva-2022-750ml","title":"Quinta do Romeu Branco Reserva 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eField Blend of Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho, Arinto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Quinta do Romeu Reserva Branco is the estate’s only white wine, made from a field blend of local white varietals, predominately Douro Gouveio Real, Rabigato, Voisinho, and Arinto. The grapes are hand-harvested and are placed into concrete and 500 liter Austrian oak barrels, with natural yeasts for a co-fermentation. No malolactic is carried out, and the wine ages in these two vessels for 10 months with regular stirring of the lees, before being bottled. The finished wine has incredible intensity and complexity, with ripe tree fruit character and minerality on the nose, and a palate of expressive fruit and fresh persistence. This white is ideal for weighty white fish, firm sheep cheeses, and fried potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Romeu dates back to 1874 when Clemente Guimarães Menéres had the vision for his family to produce some of Portugal’s greatest wines and olive oil. The family resides in the district of Bragança (in the northeast side of Portugal), and has a beautiful estate that sits in the most northern and eastern area of the Douro wine region. Their utter commitment to the harmony of their project is truly spectacular, as they seek balance between their crops, the environment, their people, and their economy, being ‘aware of the feet on the ground and the divine in heaven.’ Certified organic (since 1997) in their entire production (about 25 hectares of grapes, and 120 hectares of olives); conscious and practicing the benefits of zero additives to wine and minimal additions of sulfur; avoiding all international varietals and only focusing on the local indigenous grapes (where Tourgia Nacional in this area shows an intense floral component from the unique shale soils); Romeu is making some of the cleanest and most beautiful dry reds that we have found in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/romeu_reserva_branco_20_ts_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Romeu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328152506641,"sku":"HG2027","price":23.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/romeu-reserva-branco.jpg?v=1709142762"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-julienas-2020-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Julienas 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e100% Gamay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFermentation: Concrete \u0026amp; Stainless Indigenous yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2020 Juliénas comes from a small parcel of estate fruit within this esteemed northern Cru. All bush vine Gamay that is hand harvested when the balance between sugar and acidity is perfect, the grapes are brought to the cellar for an evening in a cold room in order to retain some phenolic and aromatic character. Whole cluster fermentation begins naturally after the grapes are placed into both concrete and stainless steel vats for 17 days before a gentle pressing. The wine is then placed back into the same vessels to finish fermentation and rests in concrete for close to six months, and sees a small dose of sulfites before it is bottled. The aromas are explosive with mountain blueberry, ripe red cherry, the crust of a mixed berry pie, clove, orange zest, and fresh cut flowers. In the mouth the fruit hits with brightness, yet has a bit of density behind it to fill the palate from front to back, all to be lifted again in a finish of lively acidity, soft tannin, and lingering red fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_julienas_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2a2a2a\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522955448593,"sku":"HG2057","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BessonJulienas_73f24d11-c7cb-4b60-af7b-9cf3dd77d4f9.jpg?v=1700061828"},{"product_id":"stekar-sivi-pinot-pinot-gris-skin-contact-2022-750-ml-copy","title":"Stekar Sivi Pinot (Pinot Gris Skin Contact) 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Sivi Pinot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Sivi Pinot is Jure’s remarkable Pinot Grigio, coming from a varying age of vines, within his Pročno and Španc vineyards. The famous Opoka soils (or marl) that are common in this area are what gives Sivi Pinot its extra personality with mineral and aromatics, and after a hand harvest, the fruit spent 14 days in contact with the skins to give extra texture and depth during natural fermentation in stainless steel. The wine was then moved to large French oak and aged for 11 months before it was bottled; never seeing added sulfites or any filtration. With a gorgeous salmon peachy color in the glass, the wine is intense on the nose and palate with dried and ripe tree fruit, spicy apricot, and an undertone of fresh minerality. A wonderfully long finish, this wine has gorgeous depth, a slight grip, and well-rounded acidity for a very balanced ‘orange wine.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Štekar family started with humble beginnings in the Goriška Brda zone of Slovenia back in 1985, when Roman Štekar began the winery alongside a small agriturismo. Today, his son Jure runs this lovely natural winery in the stunning hills of western Slovenia, being at least the 4th generation of winemakers but with family history dating back to the 1700’s. Originally, they were farmers for a nearby cooperative until the cellar took form, and now they are dedicated to the best fruit they can grow; farming 11 hectares of vines nestled within another 22 hectares of cherry orchards and forest. In 2006, the winery received its organic certification, showing further their commitment to low-impact start-to-finish wine making which they have supported since the beginning. The vines are the most important factor that lead to the incredible depth of Jure’s skin-fermented range, and are the only part of the process that ever sees any sulfite use, and the rest of the process is handling the perfect grapes in the most natural way possible. A wide range in types of woods and their sizes are the predominant vessels in the cellar for natural fermentations as well as aging for development. With no filtration or fining, the Štekar wines result as pure expressions of the local varieties with a soft and delicious approach, making for incredible natural skin-contact wines in the region that is possibly most famous for the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/stekar_sivi_pinot_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Štekar Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527448334609,"sku":"HG2059","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Stekar-Sivi.png?v=1744229387"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-blanco-2022-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Blanco 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Viura\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Solar de Randez\u003c\/em\u003e' roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar de Randez Blanco is made only from Viura (known as Macabeo in Catalunya) grapes, from Raimundo’s wife’s family vineyards that are now nearly 80 years old, creating a blanco which is a dynamite example of a fresh style of white Rioja. Coming from 4 vineyards equaling under 3 hectares, the grapes generally all face the south and sit on Rioja Alavesa’s famous calcareous clay soils. It sat on lees for three months with regular stirring, adding to the mouthfeel and balance of the wine before it was bottled and ready for the market. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, and the finished result is elegantly crisp, but with texture and balance; accented by a lovely floral note, and loaded with sexy tree fruit aromas. This white Rioja is made in a modern concept avoiding oxidation and wood aging, but is built with incredible structure and depth for a surprising longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas las Orcas\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_blanco_2022_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51252713554193,"sku":"HG2169","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/sdrb.jpg?v=1741729271"},{"product_id":"uva-de-vida-biografico-tinto-graciano-tempranillo-2022-750-ml","title":"Uva de Vida 'Biográfico Tinto' Graciano\/Tempranillo 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e80% Graciano 20% Tempranillo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUva de Vida Biográfico Tinto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made with biodynamically farmed grapes from the estate’s northeast and southeast facing slopes. A blend of Graciano and Tempranillo, the grapes are fermented with only ambient yeasts in stainless steel tanks, before a rest for about six months in the same vessels.  The wine naturally clarifies and is not filtered nor sees any additions of sulfur before bottling, and is then released as a fresh expression of this blend. Dark in color, yet light in character, the aromas are a mix of spicy fruit, a touch of fresh earth, and hints of purple flowers. The palate is dynamic and bright, balancing between the spicy tannin of the Graciano, and the earthy fruit of the Tempranillo, offering bright red cherries, a bit of lilac, and a slight earthy umami quality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUva de Vida is a small, biodynamic farm in the Santa Olalla area of Toledo. Maria Carmen López Delgado started her project in 2005 after she found herself beating a serious illness through realizing that intimate work with the earth and all of its energy, could rejuvenate her own ailments. \"If we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Life has given me a new opportunity.\" Together, with her husband Luis Ruiz, they work in the dry and extreme continental climate of Castilla with 9.5 hectares of Graciano (a fairly rare red grape in Spain, let alone Castilla), and 3 hectares of Tempranillo. Without even the use of copper or sulfur in the vineyard, they have a sincere passion and dedication to keeping their land perfect, in order to produce incredible grapes, situated between cereal fields and Cornicabra Olive groves. Music accompanies the vines and the cellar, in order to move subtle energy around using the gentle vibrations of sound waves. The Mandala image on the label of each bottle is their own complex geometric diagram of their vineyard (at 40˚ latitude), which outlines these energetic vibrations that are so crucial to their biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther Label Information: The 8 pointed star references the Arabic \u0026amp; Jewish past of Toledo, which represents the connection between heaven \u0026amp; earth, the stable balance between spirit (cosmic) and matter (telluric). Also, it pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that worshiped the sun, which they represented with 8 rays as a hallmark of spiritual realizations, representing the sum of all aspiration, a symbol of life that inspires us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/uva_de_vida_tinto_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva de Vida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259538407697,"sku":"HG2178","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/uva-de-vida-biografico_1_ebefe6e2-f1b2-48b9-be85-8a59659899f9.jpg?v=1709073676"},{"product_id":"famille-fabre-equilibre-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Famille Fabre Équilibre Chardonnay, Pays d'oc 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Stainless steel, Neutral yeast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Équilibre Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the wide reaching and rolling hills of the Languedoc countryside, full of pebbles and lime-rich marl soils, and exposed daily to either the warm yet fresh winds of the Mediterranean, or the cold Mistral winds of the north. The 20-year-old vines sit just north of Beziers, and were harvested and brought into the cellar for fermentation in stainless steel. The majority of the wine spent six months aging in those tanks, while about 20% was aged in new French oak barrels of 300-liters. The wine was lightly filtered and fined and then bottled, ready for market, entering as a vibrant display of French Chardonnay, clean and fresh while loaded with texture and complexity.  The aromas are packed with apricots, Bartlett pears, pansies, and hints of stony earth. In the mouth, the texture is round and supple yet full of juicy acidity, crisp tree fruits, sweet spice, and a long minerally finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eThe Famille Fabre domaine dates back 14 generations to 1604 when the wines were made from simple small plots of vines for the family and friends of the area. Fast-forward over four hundred years, and the estate's growth has not only been impressive, but the focus on quality and respect for the land they have grown into, has grown at even more stunning rates. The family now operates 5 individual and small Chateau throughout the Languedoc, each focusing on different terroir, different climate, and the differing native grapes, with respect for the land and grapes as their top priority. Louis Fabre became one of the first in the Languedoc to 'go green' in 1991 by converting the property to organics, and in 2014 the estate was awarded with the level 3 HVE (high environmental value). The Équilibre range of wines is a portion of their consciously farmed fruit that is dedicated to predominantly single varieties and from general IGP areas of the estate. Working to showcase the vibrancy of each grape and the terroir from which it comes, this group of remarkable values from the south of France is a beautiful accompaniment to the AOC expressions of the domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/equilibre_chardonnay_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Fabre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259551318289,"sku":"HG2180","price":14.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/FabreChard.png?v=1742236185"},{"product_id":"puiggros-exedra-garnatxa-2022-750-ml","title":"Puiggròs Exedra Garnatxa 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Garnatxa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Amphora \u0026amp; cement, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Exedra \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a fresh and delightful wine made from entirely Garnatxa, with a hand harvest of the grapes to the cellar starts with natural fermentation in both clay amphora and cement.  Malolactic conversion then takes place after all of the wine is moved to 800 liter Amphora for a 9-month rest before bottling.  The result has an intensity of bright red fruits, spices, and toffee, showcasing a dynamic aroma that brings a combination of funky earth and fruit before a very expressive flavor on the palate.  It is very balanced and with packed full of great acidity, gritty tannins, and a lovely fresh finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas Puiggròs does not lack a romantic story of winemaking even though they only took their wines to market in 2008. Since 1843, the Puiggròs family has been producing wines from their own vines in the Odena region of Catalunya for the family and close friends. Over generations they had come to realize that their vineyards and techniques were something exemplary and worth sharing with the world. With a sincere dedication to the terroir or their zone and the indigenous varietals that grow there, they continue to discover ways to unlock all of the magic that lies within their land. Starting with conscious and clean farming in the vineyard, they hand-harvest only the best fruit for their production, and ferment each vineyard separately in varying vessels to accentuate what the vines have to show; some in stainless steel, many in clay amphora of differing sizes. Depending on the batch, the wine goes into top quality oak for extra aging, all the while seeing very little sulfur use if any until bottling. Puiggròs is pushing the quality of northeastern Spain’s wines forward, and doing so in a clean and unique way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/puiggros_exedra_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Puiggròs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259556233489,"sku":"HG2181","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-07-11at1.32.10PM.png?v=1724099308"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-vel-uveyra-mencia-2023-750-ml-copy","title":"Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra Mencia 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Mencia 10% Garnacha 5% Negreda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 5,000 Loak foudre, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiodynamic (not certified)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVel’uveyra is in old local dialect meaning ‘to gaze at the vineyard’ during the colorful harvest. The symmetric picture symbolizes grapes \u0026amp; their resolute philosophy to promote sustainable development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes.  A blend of predominately Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda, the grapes are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging. The expressive result has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, while leading to a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper.  This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls ‘heroic’ viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, through love and compromise with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest’s prunings and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_vel_uveyra_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259560526097,"sku":"HG2182","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/RonseldoSilVel_uveyraMencia_7fab291e-e415-4b0c-bbf9-c74dc14f3085.png?v=1697067602"},{"product_id":"de-boel-france-les-voraces-rouge-2023-750-ml","title":"De Boel France 'Les Voraces' Rouge 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Stainless steel, Indigenous yeast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Les Voraces’ was a revolutionary group from Lyon in 1846 that would travel from canteens to taverns with the claim to lower the price of wine – everywhere they went loudly showing their love for food \u0026amp; wine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Les Voraces’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a pure expression of Syrah from the northern Rhone in the Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, where only stainless steel is used for fermentation, and a short aging to give as much varietal characteristic as possible.  This young vineyard is hand-harvested when the fruit has reached a perfect balance between pH and sugar development, and brought in for a natural fermentation. The De Boel family uses a gentle vertical press after fermentation and malolactic usually happens around February. By March or April the wine is bottled and sent to market to show its purest form, with notes of peppery spice, blackberry, boysenberry, and a touch of cured meat.  On the palate the wine is fresh, but has deep complexity, showing dark berry fruit, spice, licorice, and great minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFamille De Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastic and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/de_boel_les_voraces_23_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259572289809,"sku":"HG2184","price":23.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/DBF_Voraces_a29529da-daea-448f-9920-eb97ba4bc1a4.jpg?v=1744045274"},{"product_id":"de-boel-france-rue-des-pouiles-saint-joseph-rouge-2023-magnum-1-5-l","title":"De Boel France ‘Rue des Pouiles’ Saint Joseph Rouge 2023 Magnum (1.5 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months in 7 year old Barrique \u0026amp; Demi-Muids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Crossflow Filter \/ No fining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.53%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023\u003cem\u003e ‘Rue de Poulies’ Saint Joseph\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning example of how complex, deep, and lovely wines from this region can be. Being a mono-varietal Syrah and not a blend, this mix of estate fruit is from both the commune of St. Jean de Muzols (young vines) and Tournon (a vineyard of about fifty years). Each year is harvested by hand when the perfect balance of pH and sugar development is found in the grapes. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and see regular punch downs for the first week, and then gentle pump overs until complete. Half of the wine remains in tank, and the other half is placed into old French barrique for about a year until it is bottled. The result shows classic black and red fruits on the nose, as well as pork fat and peppercorns, while the palate follows with a deep core of minerality, ripe and fresh fruit, and is lined with spicy acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e‘Rue de Poulies’\u003c\/em\u003e (Pulley Street) no longer exists, but was a road between the Seine and the Louvre in Paris. In 1765 it saw the first ever, French restaurant, leading to a long and important future for the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamille De Boel France\u003c\/em\u003e is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastic and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"De Boel France 'Rue des poulies' Saint Joseph Rouge 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/rue_des_poulies_st_joseph_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51389509304593,"sku":"HG2206","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/DBF_RueDePoulis.jpg?v=1744045225"},{"product_id":"de-boel-france-le-gras-cest-la-vie-igp-mediterranee-rouge-2023-magnum-1-5-l","title":"De Boel France 'Le gras c'est la vie!' 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A bright and brambly nose lead to a palate that is exuberant with red and black fruits, full of spicy texture, and has just the right amount of meaty grip to play well with foods of many kinds or to simply invite the next sip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tribute to the pork butchers that have carried on the generations-old tradition of making boudin, terrines, and rillettes to celebrate warmth and joy with the family during the winter - because ‘Fat is Life!’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamille De Boel France is a small family estate owned and run by an enthusiastic and inspired husband\/wife team in the high elevations of Saint Joseph. This is a project born from passion, not born from inheriting vineyards or a cellar. Nelly France is from Brittany (France), Arnaud De Boel is from Belgium, and they met in 2009 in New Zealand where their love for food and wine brought them together and quickly found a love for one another. With their two young children Augustin and Margot, the family chooses biodynamic farming and winemaking, and owns vineyards in the Northern Rhone where they live (in Saint Joseph and Cornas), and some land in the Southern Rhone close to the villages of Suze-la-Rousse and Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes. They are completely dedicated to the celebration of how food and wine come together in so many magical occasions, and strive to make wine that is meant for the table, meant to enjoy with friends and family, and meant for all of the Bon Vivants of the world; something they can pass on hopefully for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille De Boel France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51389525623057,"sku":"HG2207","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/DeBoel-le_gras_cest_la_vie.jpg?v=1684631848"},{"product_id":"domaine-grand-cremant-du-jura-zero-dosage-nv-750-ml","title":"Domaine Grand Crémant du Jura Zéro Dosage NV (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Pied de Cuve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \u003c\/strong\u003eCréme de tartre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDomaine Grand Crémant du Jura Dosage Zero\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully intricate sparkling Chardonnay, crafted from a single parcel called Les Duboîtes, where 30-year-old vines thrive on Jura’s distinctive clay and limestone soils. A blend of typically three vintages, the base wine consists of 80% reserve cuvée (kept in stainless steel) and 20% from the current harvest, ensuring a depth of character and consistency. Fermentation takes place entirely in stainless steel, preserving freshness and precision. The blended wine then rests on lees for 2 to 2.5 years before disgorgement, allowing for exceptional complexity and texture. True to its name, this Crémant sees no dosage, highlighting its pure expression and mineral-driven structure. With an incredible mouthfeel, this wine is both layered and deeply expressive, showcasing bright citrus, green apple, almond, and delicate brioche notes. The finish is long, precise, and refreshingly crisp, making it a benchmark example of Jura’s ability to produce elegant, terroir-driven sparkling wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Domaine Grand’s wines, (Parisian street artist) Bast created a bold, textured masterpiece for the Domaine - Joachim Werner artfully deconstructed it, weaving its essence into each label to match the energy \u0026amp; spirit behind every wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNestled in the Jura, Domaine Grand is a story of family, passion, and an unwavering commitment to the land. The domaine officially took shape in 1970, when André Grand and his brothers expanded the family vineyards to 25 hectares, fully dedicating themselves to viticulture—building on the foundation laid by their father, René Grand. This set the stage for the next generation to carry the domaine forward. In 2011, Emmanuel Grand (André’s son) and Nathalie Morin took the reins, bringing a new vision to the estate. With deep roots in Jura wine—Emmanuel continuing his family’s legacy and Nathalie coming from a line of winemakers in Arbois—they sought to refine the domaine’s focus. By 2015, they had carefully selected the finest 11 hectares to farm organically, prioritizing sustainability, precision, and the purest expression of their terroir. Their vineyards stretch from Arbois to Château-Chalon, with the majority surrounding their home, featuring vines ranging from 25-50 years old to a remarkable century-old plot. Specializing in Chardonnay, Savagnin (both ouillé and oxidative), Trousseau, and Pinot Noir, Domaine Grand produces around 45,000 bottles annually. With Nathalie leading the work in the vineyards and Emmanuel in the cellar, they handle everything themselves—practicing organic farming, aging in old barrels, and using only minimal sulfites at pressing. Shaped by the Jura’s challenging climate, their wines are pure, expressive, and deeply compelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/domaine_grand_cremant_zero_dosage_nv_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Grand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51389567303953,"sku":"HG2209","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Grad-Cremantdosagezero.jpg?v=1744142038"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-rosado-2024-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Rioja Rosado 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Viura, 30% Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Pronatur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eSustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolar de Randez Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e is made in the Provenzal style, veering away from the typical ‘Spanish’ approach to bigger rosé wines, and venturing into the more ‘French’ approach of lighter body and fruit. Lovely and pale in color, this rose is made primarily from Tempranillo to give depth in structure and fruity earth, and blended with Garnacha for freshness, and old vine Viura to add incredible aromatics and lift to this lovely Rosado. The Tempranillo and Garnacha were co-fermented together, and after malolactic fermentation is complete, it is blended with the Viura before it was bottled, resulting in gorgeous aromas and flavors. This Rosé has lovely red fruit with a great depth of minerality and overall personality; vibrant berries, fresh herbs, and clean acid to accentuate it all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Solar de Randez’ roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBodegas Las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, near the medieval town of Laguardia. The family's winemaking history dates back to 1900, when wines were first crafted in their traditional cellar beneath the old town. In 1999, they expanded to just outside the ancient city’s walls, marking a new era that balanced historic practices with modern improvements. Most recently, the family completed another important chapter in 2023, establishing a beautiful new winery within their Finca San Ángel vineyard — surrounded entirely by their own family vines and heritage, with sweeping views of the Laguardia countryside. For many years, Raimundo and Cristina Abando ran the estate, tending their own vineyards and making wines that capture the true spirit of Rioja Alavesa. Today, after extensive studies in viticulture and winemaking across Spain, their daughter Lucía has taken the lead as head winemaker, bringing a new generation’s energy and perspective to the family’s long tradition — with Raimundo still closely involved by her side. All the wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown fruit, farmed naturally without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. In the cellar, native yeast fermentations, minimal filtration, and vegan-friendly practices are the norm, allowing the character of the vineyards to shine. Bodegas Las Orcas continues to produce authentic, vibrant Rioja wines, offering a rare and genuine expression in a region increasingly dominated by large-scale production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Rosado 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_rosado_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491480961297,"sku":"HG2239","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_b2501006-fd1c-45cb-a8f1-2b4f19ab5f15.png?v=1721326354"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-blanco-2023-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Blanco 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Viura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging, 3 months on lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Pronatur White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar de Randez Blanco is made only from Viura (known as Macabeo in Catalunya) grapes, from Raimundo’s wife’s family vineyards that are now nearly 80 years old, creating a blanco which is a dynamite example of a fresh style of white Rioja. Coming from 4 vineyards equaling under 3 hectares, the grapes generally all face the south and sit on Rioja Alavesa’s famous calcareous clay soils. It sat on lees for three months with regular stirring, adding to the mouthfeel and balance of the wine before it was bottled and ready for the market. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, and the finished result is elegantly crisp, but with texture and balance; accented by a lovely floral note, and loaded with sexy tree fruit aromas. This white Rioja is made in a modern concept avoiding oxidation and wood aging, but is built with incredible structure and depth for a surprising longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Solar de Randez\u003c\/em\u003e' roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas las Orcas\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Blanco 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_blanco_2023_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491484205329,"sku":"HG2240","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/sdrb.jpg?v=1741729271"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-tempranillo-2022-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Tempranillo 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2\u003cem\u003e022 Solar de Randez Joven\u003c\/em\u003e (young wine with no oak) comes from a 15-hectare plot of organic 40 to 60 year old vineyards that grow on a hill with both north and south facing slopes. The ripeness levels that come from the different sides of the hill create amazing depth in this fresh and young wine. Sitting on calcareous clay soils mixed with sand and rock, the layers displayed in this dense, ink-colored red are fantastically expressive. After time in stainless steel, and then four months in concrete vat, the resulting fruit is ripe, bright, and a deliciously bright wine. The Joven has beautiful aromas of red and black cherries with a touch of licorice, and the palate follows with a medium-bodied, yet impressively structured mouthfeel for a young wine, full of dark fruits, and a lingering finish of black pepper, licorice and fig.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Solar de Randez’ roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain.  All the way back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town, until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards.  The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly).  As a result, they make exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Tempranillo 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_joven_2022_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491492659473,"sku":"HG2241","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SolarTemp.jpg?v=1744040870"},{"product_id":"domaine-ansen-cremant-dalsace-rose-2021-750-ml","title":"Domaine Ansen Cremant d'Alsace Rosé 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Selected yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e No fining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 11%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDomaine Ansen Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Nature\u003c\/em\u003e is a pure expression of Pinot Noir from a small plot of vines that were planted in 2013. Since Pinot Noir is the only allowed red grape in Cremant, and it is illegal to blend white and red grapes, this is a 100% expression of the grape. The fruit was pressed from whole bunches into stainless steel tanks for a long and slow cold fermentation. The wine was bottled and then after 20 months of rest, this sparkling is disgorged on demand with no dosage and only topped up with the same juice from other bottles. Between the non-fertile clay soils, the extreme temperature shifts of the region, and the soft touch with the grapes, the result is quite delicate in the glass with a gorgeous concentration of aromas. Strawberry and balsamic tones lead with vivacity on the nose and continue on to the palate. Loaded with zippy lime zest, small berries, and pure and fresh minerality, bone-dry austerity, and a long delicious finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the northern most hills of the Alsace AOC of eastern France, Domaine Ansen has been a family of grape growers, fruit orchard farmers, cattle raisers, and all things in between for over 400 years. In the mid-nineties, Daniel Ansen set out to learn the trade of winemaking, spending time not only in Alsace, but also Australia, the United States, and Bordeaux, where he went to enology school. In 2010 he moved back into the old family house with his wife Karine and took over the fields from his father, looking forward to converting everything to organic viticulture, and starting to make wine from their grapes that had always gone to a local cooperative. Slowly expanding in Alsace’s diverse land, Daniel farms 8.5 hectares, in 40 plots (some are as small as 2 rows of vines), to 8 grape varieties, on 3 different soil types (black clay, limestone, and sandstone). Careful hand harvesting, the use of stainless steel for natural fermentations and aging, and very little (to zero) sulfite use in the finished wines, he lets each grape express their natural characteristics to the fullest, be it laser acidity, sweet ripe fruit, or a combination of both. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Domaine Ansen Cremant d'Alsace Rosé 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ansen_cremant_rose_21_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ansen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491508420881,"sku":"HG2242","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Cremantd_AlsaceRose2021_80d0dbcb-abf9-4ba5-8b5d-ff3ca511be5a.png?v=1762272979"},{"product_id":"famille-fabre-equilibre-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Famille Fabre Équilibre Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'oc 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Neutral yeast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Bentonite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sulfur \/ RS\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 mg\/l, 0 g\/l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Certified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2024 Équilibre Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards comes from the south side of the famous village of Beziers, just east of the AOC Corbieres. The young vines are planted in limestone rich soils, with a clear south and southeastern exposure to the daily winds that typically come from the south over the Mediterranean. Once the fruit is brought to the cellar, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks and then rest for 3 months before filtration and bottling. The resulting wine is electric and a shockingly delicious drinking Sauvignon Blanc that still remains true to character, while being easy on the palate. Bright apples, herbs, and lemon pith come through on the nose, while the palate is zippy with minerals, fresh grapefruit, lime, and papaya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A vine that gives must also receive'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- a philosophy that leads the Fabre family to take diverse measures in increasing biodiversity -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Famille Fabre domaine dates back 14 generations to 1604 when the wines were made from simple small plots of vines for the family and friends of the area. Fast-forward over four hundred years, and the estate’s growth has not only been impressive, but the focus on quality and respect for the land they have grown into, has grown at even more stunning rates. The family now operates 5 individual and small Chateau throughout the Languedoc, each focusing on different terroir, different climate, and the differing native grapes, with respect for the land and grapes as their top priority. Louis Fabre became one of the first in the Languedoc to ‘go green’ in 1991 by converting the property to organics, and in 2014 the estate was awarded with the level 3 HVE (high environmental value). The Équilibre range of wines is a portion of their consciously farmed fruit that is dedicated to predominantly single varieties, and from general IGP areas of the estate. Working to showcase the vibrancy of each grape and the terroir from which it comes, this group of remarkable values from the south of France is a beautiful accompaniment to the AOC expressions of the domaine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Famille Fabre Équilibre Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'oc 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/equilibre_sauvignon_blanc_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Fabre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491528409361,"sku":"HG2244","price":14.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/FamilleFabreEquilibreSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1760467441"},{"product_id":"astobiza-late-harvest-txakoli-de-alava-2022-375-ml","title":"Astobiza Late Harvest Txakoli de Álava 2022 (375 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstobiza Late Harvest Txakoli\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the upper reach of the Alava zone at about 650 feet above sea level.  Nestled within the rolling hills of the Basque country, the local varietals are adapted to the continental climate with a heavy Atlantic influence.  The late harvest is made entirely of a variety that comes from this part of the world, Izkiriota (Gros Manseng in French), after the grapes spend extra time on the vine and ripen completely in order to produce sweet and intense sugars in this cooler climate.  A gentle press extracts the beautiful juice for a long and slow fermentation in stainless steel with extra time to mature before bottling.  The result is exceptional, with gorgeous sweetness that is wrapped tightly in freshness and acidity.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eAstobiza is a gorgeous winery in the Txakolí de Alava DO of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when Xabier was only fifteen, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega.  In 1996, his passion began to take form when he accrued an estate near the town of Okendo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. After his vines produced grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana MartÍn, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_late_harvest_txakoli_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Astobiza Late Harvest Txakoli de Álava 2022\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496127758609,"sku":"HG2246","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_02935b4c-e84d-4082-b2d4-52cbf20b85bd.png?v=1709140989"},{"product_id":"finca-mas-perdut-pulmons-pet-nat-2023-750ml","title":"Finca Mas Perdut 'Pulmó de Mas Perdut' Pet Nat 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e50% Xarel.lo Vermell \u003cbr\u003e50% Macabeu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts - aged 3 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\/Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2023 Pulmó de Mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is the winery’s playful Pet-Nat made from the red grape Xarel.lo Vermell, and the white grape Macabeu. The grapes are brought to the cellar and start naturally co-fermenting in steel tanks for 72 hours with the skins to extract great aroma, structure, and color. The must is bottled at the right density to achieve elegance, yet still wonderful crunchy fruit, and then laid to rest for 6 months to continue fermenting until fully dry with the lively yeasts inside. The bottles are then disgorged, and only refilled with the same wine – nothing foreign is added, including any addition of sulfites. The resulting fizz is a lovely turbid orange pink color, with a wildly intense aroma of orange peel and almonds, showing the unique profile of the two different grapes. The palate is exciting and perfectly dry, offering bright tree fruit character, zippy citrus, but also has the depth of earthy floral components to make this unpretentious wine complex enough to enjoy with many types of food, but also easy enough to sit with a friend and crush a bottle quickly on a patio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is named \"The Lungs\" of Mas Perdut, paying tribute to the crucial role played by the pulmonary veins in supplying fresh air and oxygen to the vineyard's life-sustaining work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFinca mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is a small passion project in the Baix Penedès of Catalonia (northeast Spain), owned and operated by a kind and loving young couple: Josep Ma and Rebeca. Josep Ma Rosell Gracia is the 5th generation of his family of grape growers in Santa Oliva, who since 1868 have had a challenging history of tending to the estate, while dealing with war and phylloxera, all the while selling grapes and other Mediterranean crops to the local community. For the first time in the estate’s history, Josep began making wine in 2010 (after studying oenology), and then with Rebeca (who is also an oenologist) who joined in 2015 when they fell in love, and brought together the family’s land and traditions, while dedicating only the best fruit from the 30 hectares of vines to a tiny production of less than 20,000 bottles annually. The couple grows most all their own food as well, with gorgeous vegetable gardens, almond, carob, and olive trees, and they even have a small hut on the property where they age their own vinegars. The land is gorgeous, and their efforts to preserve their soil and ecosystem is inspiring, giving focus to the Mediterranean terroir, full of clay and loam soils topped with stones. With a sincere effort to make wine with as little intervention as possible, they farm native grapes, and experiment with several different aging vessels, such as demijohns and amphora. Their focus is to make unique wines, with history behind each bottle, giving a personal touch and different experience to every expression they create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/mas_perdut_pulmons_pet_nat_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Finca Mas Perdut ‘Pulmó de Mas Perdut’ Pet Nat 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finca Mas Perdut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559013777681,"sku":"HG2262","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/PulmodeMasPerdut_PetNat2023.png?v=1748447360"},{"product_id":"finca-mas-perdut-ma-de-mas-perdut-white-2023-750ml","title":"Finca Mas Perdut 'Mà de Mas Perdut' White 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e25% Xarel.lo Vermell\u003cbr\u003e25% Xarel.lo\u003cbr\u003e25% Garnatxa Blanca\u003cbr\u003e25% Macabeu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts - aged 3 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\/Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2023 Ma de Mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is the white counterpart of the winery’s newest and freshest concept of wines, showcasing parts of the body to express the ‘hand crafted’ nature of Mas Perdut. They decided to make blends of their amazing native grapes in order to show off the region, the land, and their unique style. The four grapes for this complex white are Xarello.Vermell (a red grape), Xarel.lo (the white one), Garnatxa Blanca, and Macabeu, which all macerate together for 24 hours at cold temperatures before a light pressing and natural fermentation together in stainless steel. It is then aged for 3 months in both steel (85% of the wine) and 54-liter demijohn (15%), before it is bottled without filtration or any sulfites. The resulting wine is floral and herbaceous on the nose, showing its fresh fruit character as well, but layered with depth and intrigue. The palate is lively and light, with ample acidity and balance, and is unpretentious and enjoyable. Perfectly suited for a warm afternoon gathered around a table of light fare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name of this wine is ‘The Hand’ of Mas Perdut – a wine and project that shows \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe commitment the winery has to small, manual, hand production wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinca mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is a small passion project in the Baix Penedès of Catalonia (northeast Spain), owned and operated by a kind and loving young couple: Josep Ma and Rebeca. Josep Ma Rosell Gracia is the 5th generation of his family of grape growers in Santa Oliva, who since 1868 have had a challenging history of tending to the estate, while dealing with war and phylloxera, all the while selling grapes and other Mediterranean crops to the local community. For the first time in the estate’s history, Josep began making wine in 2010 (after studying oenology), and then with Rebeca (who is also an oenologist) who joined in 2015 when they fell in love, and brought together the family’s land and traditions, while dedicating only the best fruit from the 30 hectares of vines to a tiny production of less than 20,000 bottles annually. The couple grows most all their own food as well, with gorgeous vegetable gardens, almond, carob, and olive trees, and they even have a small hut on the property where they age their own vinegars. The land is gorgeous, and their efforts to preserve their soil and ecosystem is inspiring, giving focus to the Mediterranean terroir, full of clay and loam soils topped with stones. With a sincere effort to make wine with as little intervention as possible, they farm native grapes, and experiment with several different aging vessels, such as demijohns and amphora. Their focus is to make unique wines, with history behind each bottle, giving a personal touch and different experience to every expression they create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/mas_perdut_ma_de_mas_23_ts.pdf\" title=\"Finca Mas Perdut ‘Mà de Mas Perdut’ White 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finca Mas Perdut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559016300817,"sku":"HG2263","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/MadeMasPerdut_White2023.png?v=1748447173"},{"product_id":"finca-mas-perdut-cervell-de-mas-perdut-red-2022-750ml","title":"Finca Mas Perdut 'Cervell de Mas Perdut' Red 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e50% Malvasia de Sitges \u003cbr\u003e25% Sumoll \u003cbr\u003e25% Samsó\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 11%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts - aged 3 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\/Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2022 Cervell de Mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the winery’s newest and freshest concept of wines, showcasing parts of the body to express the ‘hand crafted’ nature of everything that they do. After much time considering how to accomplish that, they landed on blending autochthonous varieties together in order to show off the region, the land, and their unique style. This blend of white and red grapes has 50% of the local Malvasia de Sitges (white), which went through a 24 hour cold maceration before fermentation in tank, that was then blended with equal parts of carbonically fermented Sumoll and Samsó. This fresh style red then aged for 3 months in stainless steel (85%) and 54-liter demijohns (15%) and was not filtered or fined, saw no sulfites added, and was released to the market in very limited quantities. Bright and vibrant in the glass, the wine is explosive with fresh berry aromas, hints of spice and white flowers, and is meant for enjoying with or without food, but with a smile for sure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name of this wine is ‘The Brain’ of Mas Perdut – a wine that took a lot of contemplation and consideration to bring the mix of native grapes into a lively, natural, and delicious blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFinca mas Perdut \u003c\/em\u003eis a small passion project in the Baix Penedès of Catalonia (northeast Spain), owned and operated by a kind and loving young couple: Josep Ma and Rebeca. Josep Ma Rosell Gracia is the 5th generation of his family of grape growers in Santa Oliva, who since 1868 have had a challenging history of tending to the estate, while dealing with war and phylloxera, all the while selling grapes and other Mediterranean crops to the local community. For the first time in the estate’s history, Josep began making wine in 2010 (after studying oenology), and then with Rebeca (who is also an oenologist) who joined in 2015 when they fell in love, and brought together the family’s land and traditions, while dedicating only the best fruit from the 30 hectares of vines to a tiny production of less than 20,000 bottles annually. The couple grows most all their own food as well, with gorgeous vegetable gardens, almond, carob, and olive trees, and they even have a small hut on the property where they age their own vinegars. The land is gorgeous, and their efforts to preserve their soil and ecosystem is inspiring, giving focus to the Mediterranean terroir, full of clay and loam soils topped with stones. With a sincere effort to make wine with as little intervention as possible, they farm native grapes, and experiment with several different aging vessels, such as demijohns and amphora. Their focus is to make unique wines, with history behind each bottle, giving a personal touch and different experience to every expression they create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Finca Mas Perdut ‘Cervell de Mas Perdut’ Red 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/mas_perdut_cervell_de_mas_22_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finca Mas Perdut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559019086097,"sku":"HG2264","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/CervelldeMasPerdut2022.png?v=1748446414"},{"product_id":"finca-mas-perdut-endogen-xarel-lo-vermell-2021-750ml","title":"Finca Mas Perdut 'Endogen' Xarel.lo Vermell 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eXarel.lo Vermell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel - aged 4 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\/Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eEndogen Xarel.lo Vermell\u003c\/em\u003e is a dynamite example of this unique and rare Spanish grape. Xarel.lo Vermell is the ‘red Xarel.lo’, and Mas Perdut farms gorgeous 50-year-old vines that truly showcase the lovely character that this grape has. After a hand harvest, the fruit goes through a cold maceration for 24 hours to accomplish as much aromatic complexity as possible, and then only the free run juice ferments with the estate’s native yeast pied de cuve in stainless steel tank. The finished wine then ages for 4 months in 300-liter Acacia barrels (70%), 300-liter local clay amphora (25%), and 54 liter demijohns (5%), before it was blended together, lightly filtered, and bottled with only a small amount of sulfites. The result has a pale orange\/salmon color in the glass, with incredible aromas of red fruits, nuts, herbs, vanilla, toffee, and almonds. The mouth feel is incredible, with a sweet fruit texture, and a juicy balance between its acidity and the very soft tannins. This is a very gastronomic wine that will pair with a plethora of cuisine and occasions, wonderful with everything from seafood, to meat, to soft cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Endogen’ means ‘Indigenous’, referencing the different strains of indigenous yeasts found in the vines that come together in a small stone hut in one of the vineyards, to create their ‘pied de cuve’ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFinca mas Perdut\u003c\/em\u003e is a small passion project in the Baix Penedès of Catalonia (northeast Spain), owned and operated by a kind and loving young couple: Josep Ma and Rebeca. Josep Ma Rosell Gracia is the 5th generation of his family of grape growers in Santa Oliva, who since 1868 have had a challenging history of tending to the estate, while dealing with war and phylloxera, all the while selling grapes and other Mediterranean crops to the local community. For the first time in the estate’s history, Josep began making wine in 2010 (after studying oenology), and then with Rebeca (who is also an oenologist) who joined in 2015 when they fell in love, and brought together the family’s land and traditions, while dedicating only the best fruit from the 30 hectares of vines to a tiny production of less than 20,000 bottles annually. The couple grows most all their own food as well, with gorgeous vegetable gardens, almond, carob, and olive trees, and they even have a small hut on the property where they age their own vinegars. The land is gorgeous, and their efforts to preserve their soil and ecosystem is inspiring, giving focus to the Mediterranean terroir, full of clay and loam soils topped with stones. With a sincere effort to make wine with as little intervention as possible, they farm native grapes, and experiment with several different aging vessels, such as demijohns and amphora. Their focus is to make unique wines, with history behind each bottle, giving a personal touch and different experience to every expression they create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/mas_perdut_endogen_vermell_21_ts_1.pdf\" title=\"Finca Mas Perdut 'Endogen' Xarel.lo Vermell 2021\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Finca Mas Perdut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559027933457,"sku":"HG2265","price":20.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Endogen_Xarel.loVermell2021.png?v=1748446774"},{"product_id":"bodegas-aldial-lanzos-verdejo-blanco-2024-750ml","title":"Bodegas Aldial Lanzos Verdejo Blanco 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Verdejo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation \u003c\/strong\u003eStainless steel, Selected yeasts\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAging \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilter \/ Fining \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV \u003c\/strong\u003e13%\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eSustainable\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanzos Blanco\u003c\/em\u003e is not only remarkably fresh and delicious, but it is a great example of the incredible value coming from the Castilla y Leon region of Spain. Coming from the estates younger vines (and all still located in Rueda DO), this is 100% Verdejo that was fermented in stainless steel tanks to exhibit crisp ripe fruit and a touch of floral aromas. On the palate, it is fresh and full of fruit, and even has an underlying tone of minerality. A very refreshing wine that pairs well with a wide variety of seafood, fowl, and full-flavored cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodegas Aldial is a secondary label for the esteemed Alvarez y Diez in the heart of Rueda producing only two wines, the Lanzos Blanco \u0026amp;amp; Lanzos Tinto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas Alvarez y Diez\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful and ambitious winery based out of Nava del Ray in Rueda. In 1941, Alvarez Romero and Eladio Diez Ossorio began this family estate, which is now known as one of the oldest Bodegas in all of Rueda. Over decades of winemaking and grape growing, the winery creates a wonderful line up of Rueda’s famous white grapes. Enrique J. de Benito and his sons have taken what has always been, and created an estate of modern and advanced equipment, mixed with earth conscious practices, and create their family estate wines. As of recently, the winery has stretched its wine making out to surrounding vineyards that sit outside of the Rueda DO. The Lanzos line is an incredible value due to these efforts of producing delicious demarcated wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lanzos Verdejo Blanco 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/lanzos_blanco_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Aldial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51559680639249,"sku":"HG2267","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/LanzosVerdejoBlanco.png?v=1770321081"},{"product_id":"astobiza-txakoli-de-alava-rose-2024-750ml","title":"Astobiza Txakoli de Álava Rosé 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Hondarrabi Beltza, 50% Hondarrabi Zuri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Selected neutral yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months on lees, No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.05%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% sustainable, integrated; 30% organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2024 Astobiza Txakoli Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the upper reach of the Alava zone at about 650 feet above sea level. Nestled within the rolling hills of the Basque country, the local varietals are adapted to the continental climate with a heavy Atlantic influence. This rosé is made up of two local grapes called Hondarrabi Beltza (black), and Hondarrabi Zuri (white), which were hand harvested and brought into the cellar in small crates. The red grapes only spent a day or so on the skins to give the beautiful pink color to the wine, and after fermentation with the white grapes, the expression of fruit and terroir really comes out in the bottle. The finished wine has a lovely floral nose of strawberries and white flowers that are followed by a clean, bone-dry palate offering persistence and beautifully fresh acidity. There is a balanced and pure minerality from the soil, and a long aromatic finish that makes this a perfect bottle to enjoy with seafood or firm cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTxakoli from Alava is known for the elegant approach to the local Hondarribi varieties. Bottled in a Bordelaise style bottle, without added CO2, the wine is meant for serious consideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstobiza is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Txakolí de Alava D.O. of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when he was only 15 years old, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega. His passion began to take form in 1996 when he accrued his estate near the town of Okondo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. Once his vines produced the grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana Martin, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Astobiza Txakoli de Álava Rosé 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_txakoli_rose_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564816204049,"sku":"HG2282","price":19.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/TxakoliRosado.png?v=1750347291"}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemyofthespirit.co\/collections\/bon-vivant-imports.oembed?page=8","provider":"Alchemy of the Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}