Wine Traditions
Foundational for Ed and Barbara, the owners, has been the belief that the meaningful expression of land is not limited to a small group of anointed appellations. Over the last two and half decades, the wine selection has been guided by principles similar to those attributed to the architect, Albert Frey; economy, discipline, functionalism, and beauty. As the portfolio has evolved, so has our understanding of the wine traditions of France. They are “rooted” in the land and brought forward through the cultivation and preservation of the vineyards for future generations. The “organic habit of re-creating what has been received and is handed on” allows the perceptive vigneron or vigneronne to give the land a powerful voice through the wines they produce. Their passion inspires us.
Portovino
For over 20 years, we’ve been traveling Italy’s backroads to create a collection of terroir-driven wines that excite us: characterful daily-drinkers, heritage producers, and fringe outliers. In 2021, we added a small German & Austrian portfolio from producers we’ve been friends with over the years.
All are certified organic, biodynamic, or practicing organic with a list of best practices. We don’t work with large scale commercial wineries, and we don’t peddle wines from tank farms to keep the lights on (there are smarter, more environmentally interesting ways to keep the lights on!).
Field Recordings
Field Recordings is winemaker Andrew Jones’ personal catalog of the people and places he values most. Our wines are all about the flavor — with none of the pretension.
Spending his days as a vine nursery fieldman planning and planting vineyards for farmers all over California, Andrew is sometimes offered small lots of their best fruit on the side. Having stood in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast, he’s all about finding those underdogs with untapped potential. As friendships are made and opportunities are embraced, Andrew produces small quantities of soulful wine from these unusual, quiet vineyards.
Baobab Wines
Baobab Wines was founded in 2015 with the mission to bring the best of South Africa to the United States. Frustrated with the export driven South African brands that overwhelmed the US wine market we sought out family owned and operated Vineyards from each appellation with a commitment to tell the true story of the South African wine industry – our history, our terroir, our culture, and what is driving the future of winemaking in South Africa.
Vinum USA
Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia
Pioneering a diverse import portfolio of authentic wines from Southeastern Europe, with a foundational focus in Croatia and Slovenia. This Hangtime portfolio focuses on minimal-intervention wines that we are sure our customers will love.
Dialect Imports
Italy
“We’re living in a moment where Italy is undergoing a transformation where more women than ever are taking over multigenerational winery operations. As a Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Dialect Imports is proud to champion female leaders in the world of wine. With 75% of our portfolio represented by women-led wineries and producers, we’re not just importing exceptional Italian wines – we are delighted to source and support the incredible producers who craft them. ” -Christina Solazzo, Owner
Terres Blanches Wine Merchants
France
We are a family-owned and operated Wine Importer, focusing on small production vignerons, who farm ethically and who produce authentic wines. Our producers are about as far from a luxury wine estate as you can get. There is a cellar, perhaps a barn for equipment, the vineyards, and honestly crafted wines.
Each vigneron we represent has a deep connection not just to their vineyards, but to the diverse flora and fauna that help give life to the vines. These vineyards are active, living ecosystems, and our producers toil daily to ensure that this harmony is not interrupted. We believe the best wines come from healthy grapes, grown using Organic or Biodynamic principles, fermented using natural yeasts and crafted in the cellar with minimal inputs.
We are fortunate to represent the wines of these dedicated vignerons, and we are honored to bring not only their wines to your table but also their stories.
Vinotas Selections
France and Italy
Small farmer Organic, Biodynamic and Natural wines from France, Italy, and Spain that taste more expensive than they actually are.
Michel Abood is a treasure hunter.
Union Sacré Winery
A Paso Robles winery dedicated to Alsace-inspired wines. Xavier Arnaudin is the winemaker crafting elegant, textured wines from organic vineyards up and down the Central Coast of California.
Harry Hall is the assistant winemaker at Union Sacré and his new project Colori Wines features entirely Italian varietals.
Villa Creek Wines from MAHA Estates
West Side Paso Robles, California
“From our first vintage in 2001, Villa Creek wines have captured the vintage of the best biodynamic and organically farmed vineyard sites on the west side of Paso Robles and the Central Coast of California. We partner with vineyards who farm using organic farming methods, most of whom are certified organic. The Estate is Certified Organic, Demeter Certified and one of the few California wineries that are Regenerative Organic Certified.”
From their earliest vintages, this winery has quickly achieved recognition as one of the areas finest producers of Rhone-inspired wines.
Wine for the World
Featuring the wines from the Adama Wine Trust — HER Wines.
Wine for the World is a New York-based import and distribution company of thoughtful, delicious wines. We represent winemakers that have a positive impact on the world, in their communities, and on the environment.
While this often coincides with artisanal wines that are organic, minimal intervention, and natural, our philosophy is broader than that. We were founded in 2013 on a philosophy to support diversity—be it regional diversity, or the people behind the wine. Within our portfolio you will find winemakers who are women, people of color, or people part of the LGBTQ+ community- along with carbon neutral wineries, biodynamic champions, and regional pioneers. Our selections are based on quality, responsible social and environmental business practices, and limited production levels.
HER Wines
We have recently added Adama Winery from South Africa. Born from the collaboration of 8 talented women wine professionals, in association with Bosman Winery’s generous contributions, HER Wines will showcase affordable wines in a range of 4 flavors.
IBest Wines
Ingrid Best founded IBest Wines to help change the way the wine industry looks, feels, talks, and tastes, offering a portfolio of fine wines perfect for the modern-day wine drinker who desires new, dynamic, diverse, and global wines. Ingrid has a clear mission to use IBest Wines as a platform to spotlight and connect global creatives from diverse backgrounds.
Scenic Valley Farms
Willamette Valley, Oregon
A small artisan estate in the heart of Willamette Valley. Minimal intervention and wines with soul.
Hanson Vineyards
They strive to make natural, acid-driven wines typical of their cool-climate vineyards. This small, family-owned winery only uses all Estate fruit, with low-intervention, sustainably farming at their core. From their benchmark Estate Pinot to their co-ferments and unusual blends, Hangtime is excited to share these wines with our market.
Georgian Wine House
Republic of Georgia
This importer brings in the widest selection of brands and wines from the birthplace of wine.
RAS Wines
Wild blueberries are fundamental to Maine’s history, geography, and culture, and they’re fundamental to our approach to pure winemaking: using local ingredients from local farmers to produce unique, delicious wines that express the character of where they’re from.
SolSummit
Clarksburg, California
“SolSummit is a woman-owned business dedicated to supporting sustainable viticultural practices and family vineyards. These are low-intervention wines(cans and bottles) from sustainably-farmed family vineyard sources. They believe in supporting a wine culture that is resilient, innovative and inclusive.”
Coeur Wine
A portfolio centered around small producers that are passionate about the wines, spirits, and ciders they’re making and authentic, honest beverages that express their terroir.
HB Wine Merchants
Italy, France, and Spain
Dancing Crow Vineyards
Our latest addition to our domestic wineries. These are terroir-inspired, small production wines from Lake County’s finest vineyard high-elevation sites.
Selected Estates Europe
Italy
A NY importer of classic Italian estates from all the noble regions. We have been working with Selected Estates from the start of our company.
Airfield Estates/Lone Birch
Yakima, Washington
The Miller Family has been growing grapes on the property over multiple generations, turning an ex-Air Force property into a world-class winery. Sustainable farming.
Thirsty Owl Estates
Finger Lakes, New York
Single estate wines at value pricing, made by great people.
Sera Wine Imports
France
Featuring the wines of Ferraton (Rhone) and Michel Chapoutier (Southern France).
MISA Imports
From their headquarters in Dallas, they source classified Bordeaux and a great collection from some of the world’s great wine regions. They distribute in all fifty states.
Shannon Family of Wines
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