Profiles
A Visit With Dirk Niepoort
Before returning stateside last week, we were treated to some quality time in Portugal with Dirk Niepoort. The overcast days of Douro were but pleasant window dressing to the many stories and wines that Dirk had to share with us. Take a look:
Five Days in Burgundy: Day Five
Closing the books on Burgundy for this trip could not have been any better than traveling south to see La Vigne Mouton, Dominique Cornin, and Marc Delienne. Incredible people in beautiful places creating gorgeous wines–it is truly our pleasure to serve these marvelous winemakers. Please enjoy our Day Five video here, and check back… READ MORE
Five Days in Burgundy: Day Three
Morey-Coffinet and Julien Cruchandeau were incredible hosts today, treating our team to stunning flights of new releases and the stories that accompany them. Knowing the people behind the bottles makes these wines even more special, and that’s why we want to share these moments here. Click below to have a glimpse into our third day… READ MORE
Five Days in Burgundy: Day Two
Our second full day in Burgundy was another stunner, as we enjoyed the company (and wines) of our friends at Bernard-Bonin, Denis Mortet and Bruno Clavelier. It’s pretty tough to beat a day that takes you from Meursault to Gevrey-Chambertin and on to Vosne-Romanee. Please enjoy the highlights of the day in our second… READ MORE
Five Days in Burgundy: Day One
For the next five days, we are dashing across Burgundy, visiting our friends and making new ones. We are meeting with our producers, tasting upcoming vintages and gathering stories to share with our clients around the world. During the next five days, we will feature short videos of our adventures in Burgundy. During the… READ MORE
Intern Experience: Clémence in California
It has been a real pleasure having Clémence Mortet join us for the past 3 months as an intern in our California office. As she wraps up her time here at Martine’s Wines, we asked her for some thoughts on her visit to the US. I have loved my experience here since my first day…. READ MORE
From Somm to Sales: Spotlight on Lauren Souther
About 2 years ago I started thinking about a transition from working as a sommelier and manager in restaurants to the distribution side of the business. I found myself connecting very much with the reps who I purchased wine from as a buyer, and feeling very attracted to the fluidity with which they moved about… READ MORE
