Cru Selections

Cru Selections Cru is a wholesale distributor and importer focused on small production, hand crafted, family owned

Congratulations to the team at Valdemar Estates on getting some much-deserved recognition for the wines produced from th...
11/14/2024

Congratulations to the team at Valdemar Estates on getting some much-deserved recognition for the wines produced from the Washington branch of this iconic winery. We are so proud to partner with now the 5th generation of the Bujanda family and talented head winemaker, Devyani Isabel Gupta to bring these incredible wines to the market and keep the legacy growing. Be sure to visit their tasting room when you’re in Walla Walla to take in the beautiful views and delicious tapas!

Is the division between the red and the blue causing you anxiety? Whether you're taking the "take a sip every time the a...
11/06/2024

Is the division between the red and the blue causing you anxiety? Whether you're taking the "take a sip every time the anchor says 'too close to call' "-type or turning off the tv and curling up with a book to distract yourself from the drama, we've got you covered.

Need Thanksgiving wine? We need to make room in our warehouse to bring in new vintages of old favorites and some new win...
11/04/2024

Need Thanksgiving wine? We need to make room in our warehouse to bring in new vintages of old favorites and some new wines as well! These 3 wines pair amazingly well with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner AND, even better, are at steep discounts right now. This definitely won't last for long, though! Reach out to your rep or contact us directly (links in bio) to grab some of these incredible wines, at a crazy discount, before they're gone. 🦃🏈🍷

Talk about a perfect pairing! This is Chloe, our invaluable Accounts Receivable guru. Once a week the warehouse team & o...
11/01/2024

Talk about a perfect pairing! This is Chloe, our invaluable Accounts Receivable guru. Once a week the warehouse team & office team have lunch together. Chloe, having taken on the role of organizing where they order from, has affectionately become known as "The Cru Lunch Lady". Today, she leaned into the role, coming to work in costume. (Or maybe we should say, in uniform). Coincidentally, the warehouse team created this awesome spin wheel to help them decide what to order each week. To quote the immortal "Hannibal" Smith, the iconic leader of the A-Team, "I love it when a plan comes together."

She's here with some tips to make Halloween a little happier for wine lovers everywhere. You should listen to her! We certainly do. 🎃 🎃

Congratulations to our friends Bayleaf on Whidbey Island for their successful Fall Tasting event last weekend. It was de...
10/23/2024

Congratulations to our friends Bayleaf on Whidbey Island for their successful Fall Tasting event last weekend. It was definitely the place to be! Both the atmosphere and the wines were on point. What a great way to celebrate fall!

Food & Wine pairings can be hard. But some pairing go together so easily, it doesn't take any thought at all. With fall ...
10/22/2024

Food & Wine pairings can be hard. But some pairing go together so easily, it doesn't take any thought at all. With fall in full swing, our social gatherings have moved indoors. Charcuterie boards come out and bold red wines emerge from their summer slumber. Few wines pair better with charcuterie than Syrah. Make your life easy! Swing by a nearby vending machine for some charcuterie supplies, grab a bottle of Syrah to go with it & you're done.

Compton Family Wines® is a family-owned winery founded in 2003 in Philomath, Oregon, by Matthew and Tabitha Compton with...
10/11/2024

Compton Family Wines® is a family-owned winery founded in 2003 in Philomath, Oregon, by Matthew and Tabitha Compton with the ethos of producing Oregon wines made with minimal intervention that remain true to the varietal character of the grape. The Comptons practice regenerative agriculture on their homestead and in the local vineyards they manage, which includes minimal handling in the vineyard, dry farming, no tilling, cover crops, and incorporating animals for adaptive grazing. Compton Family Wines® brings true Willamette Valley terroir to your table.

Congratulations to Erica Orr for being recognized by Vinepair for her 2023 Old Vine Chenin Blanc on their 16 Best Chenin...
10/10/2024

Congratulations to Erica Orr for being recognized by Vinepair for her 2023 Old Vine Chenin Blanc on their 16 Best Chenin Blancs list. We’ve always known she makes a spectacular Chenin. It’s great to see other people saying so as well.

It’s spooky season, everybody! We’ve got the wine labels to match.
10/01/2024

It’s spooky season, everybody! We’ve got the wine labels to match.

In Episode 5 of Getting Lost with Erin French, Erin explores Oregon's famous Willamette Valley where she learns the art ...
09/24/2024

In Episode 5 of Getting Lost with Erin French, Erin explores Oregon's famous Willamette Valley where she learns the art of rolling out handmade pasta & visits our friends at @ ... Check it out everybody! It's available streaming through Max & Prime Video. 🍷

Today we salute the inspiration behind the Idílico Wines label on the anniversary of his finest accomplishment.         ...
09/21/2024

Today we salute the inspiration behind the Idílico Wines label on the anniversary of his finest accomplishment.

Grenache ("Garnacha", in Spain) originated in the Aragon region in the north of Spain, but now is the world's 7th most-p...
09/20/2024

Grenache ("Garnacha", in Spain) originated in the Aragon region in the north of Spain, but now is the world's 7th most-planted varietal. The vine is strong, which makes it resistant to wind and even drought. Perfect for planting in vineyards impacted by the mistral winds in the southern Rhône, or even on the top of Red Mountain here in Washington State. The palate should show red fruit flavors with hints of white pepper. Pair it with well-seasoned roasted meats, stews, stronger cheeses, or some classic Indian cuisine. Happy International Grenache Day! Let us help you celebrate. ́

Just dropping in for a quick shoutout to these amazing wines fromEmilia-Romagna, Italy. Easy-drinking sparklers that are...
09/19/2024

Just dropping in for a quick shoutout to these amazing wines from
Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Easy-drinking sparklers that are not only delicious, but also organic and vegan. 🇮🇹 🍷

From terraced vineyards in Langenlois with a gneiss & granite terroir. Macerated for 10 days on skins in open top red wi...
09/18/2024

From terraced vineyards in Langenlois with a gneiss & granite terroir. Macerated for 10 days on skins in open top red wine fermenters, then the free run juice is racked into 600L barrels for aging. Bottled unfiltered & unfined. Elderflower & chamomile on the nose with floral & black tea notes on the palate. Alwin calls it, “a wine in its birthday suit.”

Weingut Jurtschitsch is one of the most prominent wineries in Austria. The family-owned winery has now been in the hands of Alwin Jurtschitsch and his wife, Stefanie Hasselbach (of Gunderloch fame in the Rheinhessen) for more than 10 years. Alwin & Stef are leaders of the natural wine movement in the Kamptal. They happen to have the oldest winery in the area, dating back to the 16th century. All the vineyards are certified organic and protecting biodiversity has always been a priority.

Gunderloch Rieslings, particularly those from the Rothenberg, remain among the finest and most important, not just in th...
09/17/2024

Gunderloch Rieslings, particularly those from the Rothenberg, remain among the finest and most important, not just in the Rheinhessen, but in Germany. Taste them and it is obvious why: these are rich, elegant wines full of yellow fruits, great structure & fine acidity for long aging. But it is their newfound balance & the intrinsic energy within them--a direct reflection of their winemaker’s youth, vitality and new ideas--that we find so compelling. 🍻

Two Vintners Columbia Valley Syrah makes a good argument for Syrah as the true black grape of Washington. A classic Syra...
09/16/2024

Two Vintners Columbia Valley Syrah makes a good argument for Syrah as the true black grape of Washington. A classic Syrah, true to the typical varietal expression of meat, smoke, wild fruit, and crushed dried herbs, with a structure reminiscent of the Rhône, the spiritual home of the Syrah grape.

We continue to grow our portfolio of Italian wines with this iconic Sardinian producer. We're excited to offer a selecti...
09/15/2024

We continue to grow our portfolio of Italian wines with this iconic Sardinian producer. We're excited to offer a selection of wines from Contini, just arriving in our warehouse this week. Ask your Cru rep or contact us to learn more about these wines. 🇮🇹

We're proud to introduce Nepéta Amaro. Amaro is a bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur commonly consumed as an after-dinne...
09/14/2024

We're proud to introduce Nepéta Amaro. Amaro is a bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestif. (Think Campari or Aperol) Nepéta amaro is made primarily from Nepitella, a mint varietal that grows in the Italian countryside. It also includes, lemon, gentian and other herbs grown wildly. 🇮🇹

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