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presented by Brittanie Wallace from Queen of Wines Kramer Vineyards Pinot Grigio Estate ~ 2022 Kramer Vineyards began over four decades ago when our family planted roots in the northern Willamette Valley. The block from which this wine is made is in an elevated vineyard on the estate. It is a one-acre parcel of vines…

Presented by Kaleigh Fanning of Elephant’s Corner Bellevue Chenin Blanc ~ 2025 Bellevue Estates was founded in 1701. It changed hands a few times before the Neethling family became owners. The vineyard has the privilege of being a contributor to the South African Heritage in winemaking. In 1953 they became a commercial vineyard for wines,…

Presented by Andy & Robin Treveri Blanc de Blancs Treveri opened its doors on November 23, 2010, with a mission to put Washington sparkling wine on the map. Since its opening, Treveri wine has been served at White House State Department receptions and the James Beard Foundation in New York. Producing a wide array of…

Presented by Josh Cronin of Curated Wine Group Azimut Cava Azimut Cava Brut Nature NV comes from Alt Penedès in Catalunya, Spain’s most renowned sparkling wine district. The Suriol family produces this traditional-method Cava using organically grown from clay-limestone soils. A super important part of Suriol’s natural approach is their Azimut project, named after the…

Presented by Audrey Ferguson of Mainvine Wine Meinklang Meinklang represents a pioneering approach to biodynamic winemaking in Burgenland, Austria. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of National Park Neusiedlersee on the Hungarian border, this family-run mixed farm has gained international recognition for its holistic farming practices and commitment to ecological balance. The Michlits family…

Presented by Alex Strauss of Skyland Distributing Co El Bandarra Blanco Vermut (White Vermouth) ~ 1 Liter El Bandarra was born in the century-old Casa Berger winery, founded in 1878. After decades of producing bulk vermouth for small neighborhood wineries, in 2014 the Virgili brothers decided to improve this classic and bottle it in a…