Martine's Wines

12/13/2023

Wine aging vessels play a pivotal role in shaping the character and complexity of the final product. From traditional oak barrels to modern materials like concrete and stainless steel, to throwbacks like clay amphorae, each vessel imparts unique characteristics to the wine. We break down the difference between each option in our latest Sur le Zinc blog post.

Wine aging vessels play a pivotal role in shaping the character and complexity of the final product. From traditional oak barrels to modern materials like concrete and stainless steel, to throwback…

11/15/2023

At the heart of the Henry Marionnet estate is a plot of undrafted, pre-Phylloxera vines that are thought to date back as far as the 1820s. Today's blog explores the ramifications of the Phylloxera epidemic and explores the Marionnet's commitment to saving and developing heritage varietals, thus ensuring their legacy will be carried on for generations to come.

Perhaps the most seismic shift in the modern wine world took place over 150 years ago. In the 1860s, vigneron in the Rhône began to see their vineyards die off for no discernable reason. The condit…

11/02/2023

Welcome to Alsace, a region in northeastern France known for its breathtaking landscapes and exceptional wines 🍷 Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace boasts a unique microclimate that shapes its distinct terroir. The region's diverse soils, combined with a range of grape varieties, make for an exciting wine journey. We're proud that Domaine Mann – Vignoble des 3 Terres, an Alsatian producer that represents the best of the region, is a part of the Martine's Wines portfolio. Reach much more about the (very nerdy) specifics of what makes this estate special in our latest blog post.

Located in the northeastern corner of France, neighboring Germany, Alsace has a winemaking history that dates back centuries. Key to this region’s uniqueness is its position between the Vosges and …

10/06/2023

Recent vintages from Bernard Burgaud and Domaine Santa Duc have made a huge impression with Wine Enthusiast. The first wave of reviews are out with 95- and 96-point scores as well as Cellar Selection and Editors' Choice designations. Kudos to both estates for producing such lovely and long-lived wines.

09/25/2023

Join us in welcoming Domaine Fontchêne to the Martine's Wines portfolio. This exciting winery in Provence is run by René Milan, who is a force of nature. His creativity is firing on all cylinders while he also displays an endless willingness to learn more about his craft. Read all about it on our blog.

Once in a great while, we come across a new estate that leaves us speechless, one that produces wines with so much depth and complexity that they stop you in your tracks. Domaine Fontchêne is just …

08/31/2023

Our latest blog post features a deep dive into the red-hot Savoie producers Domaine des Ardoisières and Domaine Curtet. Check it out 👇

Stretching through seven European countries and topping out at 15,781 feet at their highest point, the first thoughts that spring to mind when most people hear about the Alps are about snow and ski…

08/22/2023

Excited to have our Licence IV canned wine feature in Sevenfifty!

Retailers and beverage directors highlight canned wines they’re excited to sell, from classics like Muscadet and Beaujolais to orange piquette from California…

08/16/2023

Meet the newest producer to the Martine's Wines portfolio - Domaine Laougué. This Madiran-based producer is making wines that are redefining expectations for the Madiran appellation.

Tucked into the foothills of the Pyrenees, Madiran is a hidden gem of a winemaking region that produces red, white, and sweet wines. This area features rolling hills, unspoiled nature, and a unique…

08/08/2023

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Few wineries impress with such an illustrious history as Château de Fosse-Sèche. First planted to vine by Benedictine monks in the 1200s, the Pire-Keller family established the modern incarnation o…

07/06/2023

Check out our newest blog post featuring Domaine Christophe Marin 🍷

Reading Time: 3 minutes Located in the larger IGP of the Côtes Catalanes, the Agly Valley is nestled in the foothills of the Corbieres Massif, an ancient mountain range in the pre-Pyrenees. Coming …

06/15/2023

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Reading Time: 3 minutes At the risk of wading into a hotbed of controversy, it’s time to talk about sulfites. Much ink has been spilled as to whether sulfites cause headaches or other symptoms and …

05/02/2023

T-minus one week until our first Martine’s Wines tasting in over three years. Get ready for fan-favorites from Château des Tours, Château Fonsalette, Domaine Buisson-Charles, Dugat-Py, Domaine Bernard-Bonin, Domaine Agisson, and many, many more. In addition to a wonderful selection from our portfolio, we will also be showcasing the phenomenal wines of Schatzi Wines and Vine Street Imports, whom we distribute in New York.

Tuesday, May 9, 11 am-3 pm at Dim Sum Go Go – 5 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC. Industry only. RSVP preferred but not required.

04/28/2023

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In the right winemaking hands, Sauvignon Blanc can provide sublime drinking. Martine's Wines' New York Sales Rep JD Wagoner delves into the wines that Antoine Gouffier is making at the Pouilly-Fumè estate Domaine du Bouchot on our Sur le Zinc blog.

Reading time: 4 minutes When scanning wine lists and scouring retail shelves, most people in the industry have their go-to’s, whether it’s high-acid Riesling, cult Beaujolais, or any other so…

04/28/2023

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Rasteau is an appellation that is close to Martine’s Wines President Greg Castells’ heart. This ancient winemaking region, long known for its Vins Doux Naturels, has recently begun to be acclaimed …

04/04/2023

Thanks to Matt Walls for publishing a retrospective of Domaine Bernard Burgaud's Côte-Rôties in Decanter. It was fascinating to read about the evolution of the wines, of which vintages dated from 2008 back to 1988. Walls praises the wines' longevity, citing a number of factors, including destemming, a brief maceration, the limited use of new oak, favorable terroir, and, of course, the weather conditions of the vintage.

What is the key to Côte-Rôtie's longevity? Matt Walls ponders this question while tasting 11 vintages spanning 30 years from Domaine Burgaud.

03/27/2023

New Blog Post!

Reading time: 3 minutes In his summary of the 2021 vintage in Burgundy, wine critic Neal Martin provocatively proclaimed, “it is indisputably one of the most fiendishly complex, byzantine seasons I…

03/15/2023

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Located on hillside slopes just across the Rhône River from Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and its iconic granite soils are home to a variety of microclimates, all of which give this unsung appellation gr…

03/08/2023

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the women winemakers in our portfolio. They continue to break new ground, lending their talents and their voices to the wines they craft.

03/08/2023

Our featured wine for March is the Domaine Mann Alsace Sylvaner Mouton Bleu. This variety provides bracing minerality and rich texture when vinified carefully and thoughtfully. Domaine Mann's example is made from organic and biodynamic grapes and has subtle aromas of pear and apple with a dry finish.

03/07/2023

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Covering about 5000 hectares that lie between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, the Côte Chalonnaise is an area that is stepping into its own. Boasting complex geography and a diversity of clim…

02/02/2023

This month's featured wine is the Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Rouge Clos Derrière Vieille. The vineyards are located along the northern side of the Dentelles de Montmirail and benefit from the cool terroir that allows for slow ripening, yielding fresh, complex fruit. Clos Derrière Vieille borders the village of Gigondas, and its 3.42 hectares of calcareous marly soils were planted in the early 1990s via selection massale. The plot is naturally fenced by woods.

02/02/2023

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Check out our newest blog post!

With the recent arrival of the Stéphane Coquillette’s Brut Zero Blanc de Noirs Cuvée Les Clés, we decided to take a closer look at the style and how it is evolving in the modern Champagne mar…

12/02/2022

Martine’s Wines is hiring for sales in New York City. This is an active and established territory. Wine sales experience is preferred, not required. If you are passionate about wine and hospitality, motivated and curious, please send us a note and your resume at [email protected]

11/03/2022

This month's featured wine is a stellar Beaujolais that over-delivers on every level. The Domaine Paul Janin et Fils Moulin-à-Vent Heritage du Tremblay is made from old vines grown in the parcels of Les Burdelines and Les Greneriers, located in Romanèche-Thorins. All farming is organic and the wine is vinified with minuscule amounts of SO2. It's structured and complex – the perfect accompaniment to your holiday table.

The story of Paul Janin et Fils is that of cru Moulin-a-Vent – this reference-point estate has been growing Gamay here for over a century. The Janins are champions of this appellation, elevating its status through the steady creation of handcrafted wines. Practicing sustainable and organic methods for decades, the estate has recently applied for full certification, which they will receive in 2024. Work in the cellar is traditional, with long macerations and tank aging. With the fifth generation of Janins poised to join the family business, this is a Beaujolais estate that celebrates its heritage.

11/03/2022

The Martine's Wine team is in France! We've started our journey in Bordeaux, where we were thrilled to visit Respide-Mèdeville, Château des Eyrins, Château Godard, Tertre Rotebeouf, Château Lafleur, and Clos Manou. Thanks to everyone for making the first leg of our trip so informative and fun!

08/22/2022

Announcing the newly designed mwines.com. We’ve reworked the site from top to bottom, introducing new features that we’re excited to share with you, including:

🍷 Fully integrated search that allows you to find your wine with just a few keystrokes.
🍷 In-depth and up-to-date information about the producers we represent.
🍷 Easily accessible key points that provide a summary of each property.
🍷 Complete details on every producer’s entire product line.
🍷 Downloadable and printable technical sheets.
🍷 Rotating “Featured Wines” section, highlighting seasonal selections from our portfolio.
🍷 Comprehensive listings of the wines we distribute and our distributor partners.
🍷 Meet our supplier partners in CA, NY, and IL.
🍷 Applications for new accounts in our direct markets.
🍷 And much more!

Welcome to the future of Martine’s Wines, starting with mwines.com. We hope you are inspired.

07/15/2022

Deux visions de Cahors : grande pureté d’un côté, densité et profondeur de l’autre. C’est un voyage sensible au pays du malbec que nous proposent deux vignerons passionnés.

05/31/2022

New York! Join us today!

03/10/2022

We are excited to expand our team in the Chicagoland area. If you are passionate about and love quality wines, we are eager to meet you! This is a full-time position, with competitive pay and benefits, focusing on accounts in the heart of the city. E-mail [email protected] for more info.

01/11/2022

Our inaugural wine of the month is the 2018 Niepoort Lagar de Baixo Tinto. Though Niepoort was founded as a Port house, over the past 30+ years, the estate has expanded into crafting dry wines from prime locations across Portugal. The Lagar de Baixo is from the up-and-coming Bairrada region and is made from its signature red grape, Baga.
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Dirk Niepoort, the fifth generation of the family and the one who spearheaded the house’s development of dry wines, has long had an interest in the Baga variety and the fantastic terroir of Bairrada. In 2012, with the acquisition of Quinta de Baixo, he jumped in with both feet and has since been crafting wines like the Lagar de Baixo. In this bottling, he showcases the expressive nature of Baga by using minimal extraction and fermentation In lagares and stainless steel with carbonic maceration. Aging takes place in old barrels and freshness and elegance are the hallmarks here. This crushable red is medium-bodied, bright, and red-fruited.