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Don’t we know it! @usatoday wrote about something we noticed since the start of the pandemic. Our 3L are big hits!
#usatodaynews #3L #troislitres #wineinabox #boxwine #schplink #herisson #jacquesflorent #letempsinfini #grunerveltliner #merlot #gamay #pinotnoir #picpoul #grenache
The downside of working from home, not being able to see you favorite coworker. Yes she would try and steal some of my lunch sometimes and definitely spent more time napping than working but I still miss her!
#officedog #winedog #doorman #aggy #communalbrands #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig
Grand Cru Pinot Gris from Alsace?! Yes please!
Our newest addition from the Michel Nartz family. Limited stock, hope you get to try it 😊
#pinotgris #grandcrupinotgris #alsace #france #frenchwine #whitewine #winesoffrance #michelnartz #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #2018pinotgris
Super excites about our latest addition, meet the wines of @vigna_lenuzza that finally made it to our warehouse.
#schioppettinodiprepotto #ribollagialla #pinotgrigio #italianwine #winesofitaly #wine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #redwine #whitewine #vignalenuzza #vignalenuzzawine #friuliwines
*NEW WINE 🚨* Vagabonde, an organic Cote du Rhône 1.5L pouch! Yes it’s a magnum in a pouch instead of a bottle. You guys know how much we love alternative packaging 😉
Can’t wait for ya to try this and let us know if you love it as much as we do 🤗
#cotesdurhone #rouge #redwine #wine #1.5L #wineinapouch #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #organic #alternativepackaging
Yes Harry, this is what the Statue of Liberty represents and somehow this is not what’s happening. You seem to get it more than most people these days.
#alllivescantmatteruntilblacklivesmatter
#blackouttuesday #enoughisenough
Happy Birthday Harry Pascal! 8 years old!!! I don't have the words to tell you how much I love you. #sunshinethatthemorningbrings #tothegallaxyandback #makeawish #proudmama
Sunsets at Domaine Jacky Marteau with a view of the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.
Fun fact: the label was inspired by Luisa Saunders (aka Lulu- Melissa’s daughter). Lulu happens to share her nickname with the export manager at Jacky Marteau...our partnership was meant to be!
#sauvignonblanc #frenchwines #vineyards #sunset #wine #whitewine #winesoffrance #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #jackymarteau #lulu #sauvblanc #frenchsunsets #loirevalley #loirevalleywines #france
Thanks @sevenfiftydaily for the mention! @kcoleuncorked
Today’s weather calls for boxed Rosé 🦔 🌹
#rosé #roseinabox #bib #3L #troislitres #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #hérisson #drinkpink #frenchwine #winesoffrance
Here are some recommendations for the long weekend 😉
#pietramore #pecorino #thewinenotthecheese #italianwine #italianwhite #wine #abruzzo #ericasimov #nytimes #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #winesofitaly #whitewine
⚡️ #veevee #vinovherde #rosé #portuguesewine #wine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #thegoodstuff #summerwine #roséallday #winesofportugal #brooklyn
Introducing our newest addition to the portfolio: Azienda Agricola Chiesa Carlo 🍷
Fifth generation winemakers making organic wines with low intervention. The soil in Roero has a very high sand content, the wines are defined by a high level of perfume and elegance. Authenticity of the territory is their pursuit. They have always been a working farm, producing everything that they need themselves. Completely self sustaining. Not a bad model in these crazy times.
We hope you like them as much as we do!
#santostefanoroero #organic #roero #arneis #barbera #nebbiolo #italianwines #winesofitaly #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
Herisson Rosé 🦔 Schplink! 😎 and Le Temps Infini 🕰 have made it to Jersey City!
#3L #troislitres #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #malbec #redwine #rosè #frenchwine #whitewine #grünnerveltliner #austrianwine #wineinabox
Stealing the pics from @rhone.rage because their photography skills are superior to mine 🙏
Pseudonimo is baaaaaaack in stock! Our Portuguese PetNat finally made its way back into our hands 😍
#portugal #winesofportugal #petnat #petillantnaturel #pseudonimo #bubbles #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
*NEW WINE ALERT*🚨 Let us introduce you to Das Orange 🍊
Fruit from older vines located in Weilerer Herrenzehntel, this baby is unmistakably Riesling with a twist. Highly aromatic. Think: freshly cut May flowers.
A 15 day post-fermentation maceration adds depth and texture. The last impression is dry, savory, and with a distinct note of orange blossom. For reals. Oh so poundable even as a Liter!
#dangerous #orangewine #dasorange #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #literbottle #winesofgermany #germany #riesling #trocken #dryriesling
Melissa’s kids somehow always convince her to get more pets. This is Lucky, Harry’s spirit animal.
The residents at the Saunders household: 🐱 🐶 🐣 🐓 🐹 🐠 and now 🐍
#animallovers #snake #pets
Repost! Because I miss Aggy begging me to share my lunch at the office. Swipe right and tell me, would you be able to resist that face?! 🐶
#quarantinewine #aggy #merlot #winesofitaly #dogsofinstagram #winedogs #redwine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
When you catch a glance of yourself during zoom calls🙀...remind yourself the camera adds 10 pounds 😸
Amore is living that Gato Grosso life and loving it 😻
#quarantinelife #comforteating #gattogrosso #catsofinstagram #catsofig #winecats #amore #catlife #eatsleeprepeat
Have some Strangeways during these strange days....sorry couldn’t help myself, blame it on the quarantine 😅
#strangways #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #quarantinewines #californiawine #californiapinotnoir #pinotnoir #usawines
Wednesday calls for some Benevolent Neglect! The label seems to pair well with these daffodils 🌼
BN Ribolla. An intriguing wine. Citrus, cider, nuts, profoundly textured, hazy, hard to pin down.
Check it out. Try to figure it out. Dare you.
#puzzlewine #daffodils #wine #communalbrandswine #communalbrands #benevolentneglect #bnwines #ribollagialla #quarantinelife #quarantinewine
Homeschool means the chickens get to help with homework! 🤪
#quarantinelife #chickens #chicksofinstagram #upstatenewyork #homeschool #socialdistancing
This bottle was interesting. Day 1 it was a little on the slutty-side. Left it alone. Checked-in on Day 3 and it was actually brighter and with more definition. Classier. Lovely to the finish actually. Whoops! Some of the art on the label compliments of Harry.
Fun Fact: Harry and Lulu actually want to design a wine label for us one day.
#shelteringinwine #languedoc #languedocwine #winesoffrance
#lovelylanguedoc #quarantine #quarantinewine #winesoffrance
Lets get the weekend started with some tunes by our very own @kent.odessa and a 3L tube of Malbec 🍷 💃 🕺 🎶
#3L #troislitres #kentodessa #allies #wine #communalbrandswine #malbec #frenchwine #quarantinejams #quarantinewine #catapprovesoftunesandwine #catsofinstagram
This dynamic duo is baaaaaack!
It took longer than last year but Vē-Vē Rose and White 2019 are here and ready for you to drink.
#vinoverde #veve #rosé #portugal #winesofportugal #communalbrandswine #roséallday #finallysomegoodnews #drinkingathome #quarantinewine #wine
Shoutout to all the parents who are working from home, doubling as teachers during this quarantine.
Melissa somehow manages to: •Run a company •Work on her MW research paper •Homeschool her kids •Bake with her kids
•Be a pet mom
When does she fit in sleep?! #quarantinelife #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #workingfromhome #workingmomlife #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #momlife #socialdistancing2020
Less hustle bustle means more time to drink. Been trying to taste all the fun stuff out there. This one is light, noticeably dry, highly floral, rather refreshing, a bit feisty like the label.
#shelteringinwine #iloveportugal #winesofportugal #quarantinelife #cheers #virtualcheers🥂
We are really enjoying the sun and our newest addition, Roman Candle.
The bottle makes a nice candle holder after 😉
#romancandle #pinotnoir #oregonwines #winesoforegon #winesofusa #willamettevalley #yummyjuice
Bad News: 2019 Orbis Moderandi Pet Nat is sold out.
Good News: 2020 Orbis Moderandi is almost ready to go, here’s a sneak peek ☀️ #petnat #ocd #sauvignonblanc #newzealandwine #winesofnewzealand #wine #communalbrandswine
My baby girl turned 10 today. Kind of hard to believe! Words can't describe how much I love you.
#youarethesinshineofmylife #proudmama #loveyoumore #doubledigits
Want to hear some good news? Aransat 🍊 2019 is finally here!!!! Also the cutest corks ever aka the liter of Gatto Grosso is back in stock! 😸😁😸😁😸😁 #italianwines #orangewine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #liter #redwine #sangiovese #gattogrosso #goodjuice #quarantinewines #vinorosso
The Communal Brands team practicing social distancing and working from home because we are essential!
#communalbrands #wine #winelife #workingfromhome #boozeisessential #weareworkingforyou #socialdistancing #teammeetings #workingfromhome
Last day at the office, all alone, just me and a glass of something yummy that just came in. Can you guess what it is?....Schplink 2019 😍
We will be working from home starting Monday, hope everyone and their loved ones are safe and healthy!
#wine #schplink #grunerveltliner #austrianwine #3L #allbymyself #itsmyprivatehappyhour
Want to hear some good news? All new vintages of our 3L are FINALLY back in stock!
Herisson Rose 2019
Jacques Florent Rose 2019
Schplink! 2019
Jacques Florent Blanc 2019
#3L #troislitres #communalbrandswine #hérisson #hérissonrose #whitewine #rosé #schplink #drinkathome #perfectwinetoworkfromhomewith #jacquesflorent #boxwine #winesinatube #baginbox #bib #thereare4bottlesinabox #drinkresponsibly #grunerveltliner #austrianwine #frenchwine #picpoul #sauvignonblanc #grenache
A little wine industry humor during these dark times....stay safe everyone!
#wine #winehumor #washyourhandspeople #besafe #dontpanic #drinkwine #wearestillworking
As if we needed more of a reason to drink this 🍒
#pinotnoir #stverny #cherries #frenchwine #puydedôme #communalbrandswine #yummy #jancisrobinson #jancisrobinsonrated
Have a case of the Mondays? Here let these pics of Aggy cute that. These pics were taken after we told her she was employee of the month for the 2nd consecutive month this year!
#mondays #aggy #communalbrands #wine #dogsofinstagram #dogsofthewineindustry #employeeofthemonth #shealwayswins #happygirl #thebestcoworkerever
Can’t help but brag about these guys 😏
Repost from @bnwines
What an honor to be a part of this lineup with @jolielaidewines and @donkeyandgoat @keepwines among others. 2015 was just our third vintage as well as an incredibly challenging year in Sonoma, which makes this even sweeter. It’s moreish! @mrmattwalls has excellent taste #benevolentneglectwines #rhonewine #northcoast #verymoreish
My rainy weather wine pick ⛈ ⚡️☔️🌧 #vinhoverde #portugal #winesofportugal #whitewine #wine
#veve #vv #cutelabels
Sneak peek at what’s coming soon 🕯
#willamettevalley #oregon #pinotnoir #romancandle #wine #redwine #usawine #winesoforegon #bottling #comingsoontoashopnearyou
On gloomy/rainy days I like to cheer myself up thinking of summer whites.
Here we have Perdu Picpoul aka summer in a bottle!
#picpoul #perdu #whitewine #frenchwine #frenchwhitewine #winesoffrance #winesforgloomydays
Swipe ➡️ to see Nala’s attempt at the Gatto Grosso face 👀 😸
#givethiscatamodelingcontract #catsofinstagram #wine #redwine #sangiovese #sangiovesewine #literofwine #literofdeliciousness #italianwine #winesofitaly #cats #wineforcatlovers #vinorosso #italianwine
Is it true that it’s National Drink Wine Day? That’s one holiday we can get behind!
#redwine #frenchwine #corbieres #languedoc #carignan #grenache #mourvedre #syrah #winesoffrance #nationaldrinkwineday
It’s Valentine’s Day 💕and we have a 3 day weekend! 🥳
Feeling like the people on this label.
If like dry fun whites, you should gives this one a try!
#mood #lateuf #itmeansparty #french #frenchwine #grosmansengsec #cotedegascogne #whitewine #partywine
This is quite the magical combo 😉
Feel free to ask us for more book/wine pairings, we have plenty of suggestions 📖 🍷
#riesling #dastrocken #literbottle #books #thealchemist #paulocoelho #magical #bookswelike #wineswelove #germanwines #germanriesling #edelberg #nahe #naheriesling #winesofgermany #goodreads
🚨 ***NEW WINE ALERT*** We are very excited about our latest domestic addition to our portfolio. Matthiasson’s protégées Matt Nagy and Ben Brenner spread their wings with their first solo project. With Steve as a mentor and friend they have connections to some of California's most iconic vineyards making it a cinch for cellar practices to be thoughtful and hands off- hence the name Benevolent Neglect.
Minimal intervention is the best way to describe their winemaking style. The idea of the winemaker is to be the reliable translator - to take what was made in the vineyard from sun, water, and soil and let it become the finest wine that it can be.
#californiawine #wine #gsm #benevolentneglectwines #counoise #mourvedre #syrah #zinfandel #winesofcalifornia #ribolla
We missed National Pizza Day yesterday which gives us an excuse to have pizza and wine for dinner on a Monday night.
#pizza #wine #yum #italianwine #winesofitaly #montelpuciano
#abbruzo #montelpucianodabruzzo #nypizza #pepperonipizza #pietramore
The upside of working in the office is getting first dibs on tasting new vintages before they arrive....so you’ll just have to trust us when we say Aransat 2019 does not disappoint 🍊
#aransat #orangewine #friuli #italianwine #italy #winesofitaly #vino #vinobianco
A little something to get us through the rest of the week 🐪
#humpday #wednesdaywine #cabernetsauvignon #californiawine #sisyphus #oraclecellars #redwine #cab #usawines #winesofcalifornia #wineswithgreatlabels
Ready for the State of the Union 🥴...this should do 🥃
#hudsonmanhattanrye #rye #hudsonwhiskey #tuthilltownspirits #hudsonmanhattanryewhiskey #welovewine #welovewhiskeytoo #booze #stateoftheunion
When your friends won’t let you be great and try to take wine away from you 😠 🥂 🍾🍷 #tgif #fridaymood #wine #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #winedogs #letmedrink #itwasalongweek #helloweekend
Looks like Melissa & Peter are having fun in France 🇫🇷 Josephine a Table a restaurant in St. Amour, Beaujolais lets customers put their corks in te ceiling. They’re meant to absorb the noise.
Can’t wait to see what they brought us back from Millesime Bio 😏
#wine #stamour #beaujolais #france #millesimebio #worktrip #winelife #cheers #🍷 #🍾
When the label matches your mood 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♂️ Thankfully we have wine to get us through the rest of the week ☺️ #wine #merlot #frenchmerlot #frenchwine #frenchredwine #frenchwhitewine #whitewine #redwine #aligote #burgundywine #winesoffrance #winesofburgundy
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!! Gatto Grosso has finally arrived and we are beyond excited for you guys to try this. This baby is 1L of deliciousness that you don’t want to miss.
Swipe to see our faces when we saw the boxes, the (cutest) cork and after we took a sip of it. The inspiration for the label is Amore Saunders. The feisty resident at the Saunders household who during the day likes to play with Aggy and at night she likes to knocks things off the table and wake Melissa up 😼
#gattogrosso #italianred #1L #vinorosso #vinorossoitaliano #wine #redwine #cats #italianwine #winesofitaly #vino #deliciouswine #literofgoodness #literofwine #goodstarttotheweekend
Yes, we drink Rosé in the winter and we think you should too!
If you haven’t you should definitely try this Cerasuolo, it’s organic,biodynamic and delicious! 🍷
#drinkpink #rose #roséallday #abbruzo #italianwines #wine #thirstythursday #wedrinkroseallyear #cerasuolodabruzzo #cerasuolo #pietramore
Counting down the days until Schplink is back in our arms (& glasses 🍷) We are doing everything we can to get it back in stock as quickly as possible because we can’t wait for y’all to try the 2019!
#schplink #grunerveltliner #3L #troislitres #wineinabox #boxwine #wineinabox #whitewine #austrianwine #notyourtypicalboxwine #pleasehurryback
Ready for this 🥶 weekend!
Thank you Mother Nature for giving us the perfect excuse to take a magnum of Rioja home 😄
#rioja #magnum #winesofspain #frenchwines #aligote #carignan #redwine #whitewine #weekendwine #winetime #vino #winterwines #everywineisourwinterwine
We are grabbing the last bottle of Pseudónimo available...the perks of working in the office 😉
Starting a countdown for the release of this baby, we can’t wait to get our hands on this in the spring again!
#lookatthemclouds #petnat #portugal #portugesewine #sparkling #wine #thirstythursday
Goodbye 2019! Hello 2020!
What should we drink tonight?
I would say drink them all but then we might not make it to the office for the rest of the week 🤪
#sparklingwines #nz #spain #italy #portugal #austria #france #champagne #newyearswines
Anyone: Plans for the holidays?
Us: 🍷 🥂🍾 Happy Holidays!🎄🎉🎊 #roseallday #dogs #dogsofinstagram #wine #welovewine #evenmoreduringtheholidays
TGIF! Office is closed. We are done for the day and getting our weekend started with some homemade cookies and secret magic grape juice 😏
#whatsinmyglass #cookies #christmascookies #christmasjuice #wine #winelife #workhardpartyharder #wecanpairanythingwithwine #tgif
So long goodbye Hérisson Rosé 🦔 see ya next year!
The snow squall (thanks AccuWeather for the new word) today reminded us how much we miss spring but thankfully we still have sample boxes to drink indoors while we get over the cold.
Let us know if you need ideas for your snow squall kits, we have a few and it consists mostly of wine, bread and cheese 😉
#3L #hedgehog #hedgehogwine #troislitres #drinkpink #holidaydecorations #snowsquallkit #rose #springcomeback
Randomly bumped into Otto at a friends party, any friend of Otto’s is a friend of ours...wait until they find out there’s a Pinot Noir, a Rosé and a Pet Nat 🤯
#otto #ocd #ottosconstantdream #nz #nzsauvignonblanc #nzsauvblanc #whitewine #partywine
Yesterday we had our holiday dinner at Blue Ribbon Federal Grill. We had such a great time that we barely got any pictures but managed to sneak in a group photo.
Amazing hospitality, great wine, tasty food and the best company. 🥂 to a great evening!
#holidaydinner #2019 #wine #communal #comesitwithus #anotheronebitesthedust
Winery Appreciation Wednesday goes to Azienda Agricola Mustilli!
The Mustilli family has been producing wine in Sant'Agata dei Goti, a sub-region of Sannio in Campania, since the 14th century. It is the only producer in this DOC. Indigenous varieties are farmed with organic practices and intervention in the cellar is minimal. The sisters, Paola and Anna Chiara are the 5th generation and now at the helm. They cherish their older vines and calcerous/volcanic soils that impart a high level of expressiveness in their wines. Did you know that Mustilli was the first to bottle Falanghina on its own? Wines from Campania are not on the tip of anyone's tongue but those curious enough to try them will be quick to discover the delicious factor + incredible value.
#wineryappreciationwednesday #mustilli #italianwines #italianwineries #falanghina #greco #aglianico #piedirosso
Melissa somehow finds the time to run a half marathon even when she’s across the country working. That’s our boss lady! 💪🏼😏 Meeting up with old friends and making new ones in Sonoma & Napa...exciting things are coming in 2020, we can’t wait to share 😊
#chinacamp #trailrunning #happytrails #outdoors #california #peacockgap
#WineryAppreciationWednesday
We are so excited because one of our newest wines is finally on order and on its way! Our newest partners at Cantina Viticoltori Senesi Aretini are just as excited as we are to get you to try this wine, we won't ruin the surprise but we will tell you this; it's a red wine in a liter bottle made with organic grapes and there's a cat involved 😼
#redwine #italianredwine #winerycats #literwine #newpartners #winesofitaly #comingsoon #catsofwineries #gatto
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🍁 There’s so much to be grateful for, our awesome team, our amazing partners and of course our lovely customers and supporters.
Here’s a pic of our boss lady being a boss in the kitchen 👸🏻 #thanksgivingdinner #thankful
Our T-day picks! 🦃 🍷
Orbis Moderandi- anytime is a good time for Pet Nat, so we will take any excuse to pop one (or 3) of these. Sour and a bit of funk these natural bubbles will get you festivities off to a fresh, playful start.
Le Temps Infini- or as we call it LTI. Because nothing says celebration like 3L of wine! Being French rather than the Argentine version. It’s perfectly light in body with just the right amount of juiciness. This will stand up to a long day of eating.
Oracle Cellars- the most American of all grape varieties. Zinfandel! For those of you feeling like you want to keep things “local”. Red berry bramble with easy going tannins, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
#sauvignonblanc #petnat #ocd #whitewine #3L #troislitres #malbec #frenchwine #frenchmalbec #zinfandel #californiawines #usawines #oraclecellars
The Mercato dei Vini dei Federazione di Vignaoli Indipendenti in Piacenza was awesome. A room full of amazing wines and a surprise bonus meeting Paola!
Wine2Wine, a B2B conference that's part of Vinitaly was a great success. A stellar line up of speakers which included @amys_wines and Melissa. Overall, great content and a great group of people.
The guy grating the 40yo Parmesan is Andrea Lonardi, winemaker at Bertani. He was an amazing host. He even made his own pasta and opened a '75 for them!
We are glad Melissa is having fun in Italy 🇮🇹 😊and just a tad bit jealous 😅
#italy #wine2wine #pasta #parmesancheese #workisfun #winepresentation #winespeaker #allaboutwine
@amys_wines and Melissa visited Luigi Maga and his son Giuseppe today and tasted the infamous wines of Barbacarlo in Broni, Oltrepo Pavese. They got to taste and enjoy the company of these epic producers. Real farmers, working a mere 8 ha by hand without any chemicals for 82 vintages, zero sulphur added EVER. All natural. Co-fermentations of Croatina, Uva Rara and Vespolina. The aging capacity of these wines is hard to believe.
The day started with the 1958 & finished with handmade ravioli, not a bad day to start the weekend, right?
Melissa was too busy tasting and talking to get a picture of herself! Sometimes our badass boss lady can be a little camera shy ☺️ #unreal #italy #worktrip #italianwines #epicproducers #epicwines #1958 #linomagabarbacarlo
#WineryAppreciationWednesday
We adore the Loire for the fresh style it delivers, as well as for the intimate vibe the region exudes but we adore Ludivne & Rudolph even more!
Jacky Marteau is the definition of a family affair, with the torch being carried consistently from generation to generation (as you can see Rodolphe's kids are already very hands on). We appreciate partnerships such as these where we’re working with families with similar values to ours. Although they came from a fourth generation wine making family, the young duo sought education and experience before taking over completely. They have now hit their stride, with Rodolphe caring for the vineyard and the winery while Ludivine takes care of sales and marketing. They use the wisdom of their ancestors without rejecting modern technology and innovation.
Fun fact: The wines are named after Melissa's daughter (Lulu) but it also happens to be Ludivine's nickname! We took this as a sign when we partnered up 8 vintages ago!
Will the Lulu lineup make it to your Thanksgiving dinner? It will definitely be on ours 😜
#loirevalleywines #creamntdeloire #loiresauvignonblanc #whitewine #redwine #sparklingwine #gamay #frenchwines #wineswelove #producerswelove
Aggy is all of us on Monday mornings 🥴
#mondaymood #winedogs #employeeofthemonth #communaldbestemployee
Wishing it was warm and sunny and we had a chilled bottle of Bulles de Miniere in our hands. I guess we’ll have to settle for just a bottle of this right now.
#petnat #cabernetfranc #redwine #frenchwine #winehelpskeepmewarm
TGIF!
It’s Friday, orders have been processed, boss is gone and there happens to be wine open in the fridge calling our name 😏
#tgif #helloweekend #aligote #riesling #vinhoverde #portugal #winesofportgual #france #winesoffrance #germany #winesofgermany
Winery Appreciation Wednesday!
Let’s drink more wines from the Marche for their charm and value.
While Tuscany is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, Marche remains a discovery.
So discover it! The Ciu Ciu (local slang for chug chug) farm was founded by Natalie and Anna Maria Barolomei.
Located in the hear of the Piceno Hills, the certified organic estate is kilometers from the splendid medical town of Offida, as well as the gorgeous Adriatic coast. (Kids hanging by the beach while mom works). The Bartoloemei family holds the conviction that wine should be the most authentic expression of the land so all practices are organic and the regime in the cellar is to do as little as possible.
Bacchus is a gem, blending Sangiovese and Montepulciano. It is juicy, with dark fruit and earthy undertones. Your pasta will sing!
For more, check out @siptripitaly, where the winery was recently featured
#ciuciu #winesofitaly #discovermarche #redwine #italianwine #sangiovese #montelpuciano #winerieswelove #organicwines #partners #wineryappreciationwednesday
Hope Everyone had a great Halloween 🎃
Lulu as a Southern Belle 👒👗
Harry as Zorro 🦹🏼♂️
Aggy as Bat-dog 🦇
Amore as a parrot 🦜
#halloween #halloween2019 #kids #kidsofwinelovers
Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃👻🕸🔪⚰️ Final & top pick for our movie/wine pairing!
Here’s Johnny!
The Shining is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time and one of Jack Nicholson’s best performance. If it’s your first time or nth time watching the Shining we suggest you do it with 3L of Malbec. You read that right, Le Temps Infini is a Malbec in a tube. I don’t know about you but we love the idea of good wine in alternative packaging. Grab some twix 👯♀️and get to watching. If you own a cat I bet that bathroom scene will feel strangely familiar. Make sure your cat sits on your lap to keep you company while you watch and sip away.
P.S No judgement if you finish most of this while watching the movie, we approve 😉
#theshining #malbec #frenchwine #redwine #frenchmalbec #3L #troislitre #letempsinfini #timelesswine #timelessmovie #classic #happyhalloween
🔪 🚿 🛁 Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho puts us in the mood for some fresh style of Bordeaux. Our partners at Chateau Mangot decided to make this natural sulfur free (as free as it can get) Bordeaux and it is DELICIOUS. The grapes are hand picked off of 3 blocks of the 16 hectare estate, which is south facing hillsides, organically farmed following the Cousinié Method. They alternate grass cover and tillage between rows and help the vine develop natural defenses by applying herbal preparations. The result of all this is Le Marmot – a Bordeaux with notes blackberry, chocolate & dried fig. Grab some Reese’s Pieces & a bottle of Le Marmot before you sit down to watch this masterpiece.
#frenchwine #bordeaux #naturalwine #organicwines #redwine #psycho #alfredhitchcock
#winesofbordeaux #bordeauxwines #normanbates
“In space no one can hear you scream” – Alien, the classic sci-fi horror film made it to our list. Grab a bag of (suggesting the family size) Doritos before you get to watching and pop open our very own OCD Pet Nat AKA Orbis Moderandi Sauvignon Blanc. If you are anything like us you are probably already obsessed with this wine so we don’t need to convince you to drink this. My mouth started watering a bit 🤤. Lucky for me the sample shelf is full – brb I think I’ll just pop a bottle open while we finish the day 😜
#ocd #orbismoderandi #petnat #nz #nzwines #newzealandwines #nzsauvignonblanc #sauvignonblanc #apetnatadaykeepsthedoctoraway
Night of the Living Dead is up next because you gotta have some zombie action in this mix. This movie is considered one of the most socially relevant horror movies of all time, so what should you drink with it? We are thinking some bubbly with the classic movie snack: popcorn. Butteriness from the popcorn will pair well with the acidy and crispiness of Cui Cui – our Cremant d’Alsace. You don’t have to convince us to drink Cui Cui, we are always down for some bubbles. ALWAYS.
#cuicui #cremant #alsace #cremantdalsace #bubbly #popcorntime #michelnartz #sparklingwine #frenchwine #winesofalsace
Poltergeist (1982) – Remember there was a time when TV static noise also meant a potential ghost/spirit haunted house? So glad we are past those times.
If you feel like reminiscing about those days go ahead and watch this movie but before you get comfortable make sure to grab a couple of Kit Kat’s, a glass, your corkscrew and pop open Strangeways. I’d be lying if I told you this California Pinot Noir only pairs well with scary movies because it actually pairs well with anything you want to watch. So if you’re not down to watch Poltergeist, we will not be offended because who can say not to Pinot Nonir and some Kit Kat?! #californiawines #california #pinotnoir #usawines #redwines #everydayred #emu
Up next: The Exorcist.
It’s considered one of the most well-constructed horror movies of all time so it’s definitely on our list.
How can you make it through this movie? Easy, grab a bottle of Alpha Zeta Amarone. Amarone is the erudite thug: big, bold and smooth. With touches of black cherry, molasses and brown sugar you will not even notice that this baby packs 14.5% alcohol. But before you sit make sure you have a bowl of hershey’s special dark chocolate minis. Enjoy!
#italianwine #amaronedellavalpolicella #redwine #italy #hersheyschocolate #darkchocolate #corvina #veronese #rondinella #theexorcist #scarymovies
Countdown to 🎃👻 Starting off with a classic movie, oh Michael Myers how you haunted me in my dreams! While there’s been plenty of remakes and sequels we like to start with the original from 1978- it’s got all the elements for a good Halloween movie: the creepy factor & the musical score shine on this one.
If you are watching Halloween we suggest you open up a bottle of Oracle Red Blend. A bottle of Sangiovese, Barbera and Zinfandel is exactly what I want to have before I take on Michael Myers, even if he gets to me I win because I got to have this as my last drink. The notes of black raspberry jam, plum and tobacco will be my last thoughts and I’m OK with that. Grab a warm blanket and some twizzlers before you hit play!
#halloweenmovies #winestodrink #spookyseason #redblend #californiawines #winesofcalifornia #california #redewine #michaelmyers #candyandwine #sangiovese #barbera #zinfandel
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‘Flavo’ Malvasia
Flavo is named after Flaviana, one of the 2 beautiful Zanchi daughters.
Aromas are smokey, with stone fruit accents and a touch of spice.
Richly bodied yet tempered by tangy acidity.
The finish is briny, nutty, and mineral.
Azienda Agricola Zanchi is a family affair currently in its 3rd generation of production.
Organic practices in the 30 ha vineyard in Amelia, Umbria.
Minimal intervention in the cellar.
The wines truly express the magically beautiful place that reflects a truly healthy biodiversity of animals and myriad plant and trees species.
The Zanchi family, Leonardo, Anna Maria, daughters, Flores, Flaviana, and son-in-law Mario, are an incredibly warm and hospitable family, with the highest level of attention to detail with everything they do. We ❤️ Zanchi.
#italianwineries #italianwines #wineryappreciationwednesday #partners #italy #malvasia #trebbiano #sangiovese #wineswelove
It’s Winery Appreciation Wednesday!
We were just reminded of how tasty this bottle is and had to share it with you •
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2015 Muschelkalk - petrol, lime and peppery. Vibrancy and textures layers permeate the elegant finish.
Peter and Else are knowledgeable, passionate and truly authentic. Their commitment to the environment and health of the soil are inspiring and it shines in their gorgeous wines. We are very proud to be representing this small, organically farmed Martinsdof estate of 17ha Zuschman-Schöffman.
Muschelkalk translates to shell/limestone which is the dominant feature of the soil.
#austria #austrianwines #gruner #grunerveltliner #muschelkalk #partners #wineryappreciationwednesday
***NEW WINE ALERT 🚨 *** It’s here!!!! Our line extension of the Lulu wines, a Cremant de Loire.
Can’t wait for y’all to try this one, it will not disappoint 🤩
#cremant #cremantdeloire #sparklingwine #winesoffrance #jackymarteau #frenchwine #bubbly
Friday mood 😏 🥂🍷🍾🍻 Should we restock on these button pins?
#tgif #ottosconstantdream #ocd #winelovers #fridaywasmadefordrinking #helloweekend #happyhour
Repost from our friends over at @sevenfiftydaily because today is the perfect weather for this. We are going to open it now before the temperature drops down and we switch our drink of choice to hot chocolate 🍂
Michel Nartz is a family winery in the village of Dambach-la-Ville in Alsace, France. The Cui Cui Cremant d'Alsace is made by winemaker Laurence Nartz (daughter of Michel and Gaby Nartz), using Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
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This cremant has layers of flavors—lemon pith and grapefruit spritz meet brioche and fresh cut grass. It is tangy and creamy at the same time with sharp and mouth-filling bubbles. It closes with a long, lemon curd finish. This wine is imported by Communal Brands. 📷: @quinndar @communalbrands
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#cremant #alsace #cremantdalsace #bubbly #sparklingwine #bubbles #communalbrands #smallwinery #newwine #cuicui #alsacewine #dambachlaville
Check out our boss lady! 🚨Blog Post Alert🚨 Meet the extraordinary, Melissa Monti Saunders, Founder and CEO of Communal Brands (Wine Importer and Distributor). Link in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️ @communalbrands @thefinchnyc #communalbrands #thefinchnyc #wineimporter #winedistributor #womanceo #wineportfolio #womanpreneur #inspiration #womencandoanything #wineinspiration #motivationtuesday #ilovewine #womeninbiz #winebusiness #winewriters #anna_at_aroma #youcansipwithus
Don’t we know it! @usatoday wrote about something we noticed since the start of the pandemic. Our 3L are big hits!
#usatodaynews #3L #troislitres #wineinabox #boxwine #schplink #herisson #jacquesflorent #letempsinfini #grunerveltliner #merlot #gamay #pinotnoir #picpoul #grenache
The downside of working from home, not being able to see you favorite coworker. Yes she would try and steal some of my lunch sometimes and definitely spent more time napping than working but I still miss her!
#officedog #winedog #doorman #aggy #communalbrands #dogsofinstagram #dogsofig
Grand Cru Pinot Gris from Alsace?! Yes please!
Our newest addition from the Michel Nartz family. Limited stock, hope you get to try it 😊
#pinotgris #grandcrupinotgris #alsace #france #frenchwine #whitewine #winesoffrance #michelnartz #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #2018pinotgris
Super excites about our latest addition, meet the wines of @vigna_lenuzza that finally made it to our warehouse.
#schioppettinodiprepotto #ribollagialla #pinotgrigio #italianwine #winesofitaly #wine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #redwine #whitewine #vignalenuzza #vignalenuzzawine #friuliwines
*NEW WINE 🚨* Vagabonde, an organic Cote du Rhône 1.5L pouch! Yes it’s a magnum in a pouch instead of a bottle. You guys know how much we love alternative packaging 😉
Can’t wait for ya to try this and let us know if you love it as much as we do 🤗
#cotesdurhone #rouge #redwine #wine #1.5L #wineinapouch #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #organic #alternativepackaging
Yes Harry, this is what the Statue of Liberty represents and somehow this is not what’s happening. You seem to get it more than most people these days.
#alllivescantmatteruntilblacklivesmatter
#blackouttuesday #enoughisenough
Happy Birthday Harry Pascal! 8 years old!!! I don't have the words to tell you how much I love you. #sunshinethatthemorningbrings #tothegallaxyandback #makeawish #proudmama
Sunsets at Domaine Jacky Marteau with a view of the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.
Fun fact: the label was inspired by Luisa Saunders (aka Lulu- Melissa’s daughter). Lulu happens to share her nickname with the export manager at Jacky Marteau...our partnership was meant to be!
#sauvignonblanc #frenchwines #vineyards #sunset #wine #whitewine #winesoffrance #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #jackymarteau #lulu #sauvblanc #frenchsunsets #loirevalley #loirevalleywines #france
Thanks @sevenfiftydaily for the mention! @kcoleuncorked
Today’s weather calls for boxed Rosé 🦔 🌹
#rosé #roseinabox #bib #3L #troislitres #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #hérisson #drinkpink #frenchwine #winesoffrance
Here are some recommendations for the long weekend 😉
#pietramore #pecorino #thewinenotthecheese #italianwine #italianwhite #wine #abruzzo #ericasimov #nytimes #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #winesofitaly #whitewine
⚡️ #veevee #vinovherde #rosé #portuguesewine #wine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #thegoodstuff #summerwine #roséallday #winesofportugal #brooklyn
Introducing our newest addition to the portfolio: Azienda Agricola Chiesa Carlo 🍷
Fifth generation winemakers making organic wines with low intervention. The soil in Roero has a very high sand content, the wines are defined by a high level of perfume and elegance. Authenticity of the territory is their pursuit. They have always been a working farm, producing everything that they need themselves. Completely self sustaining. Not a bad model in these crazy times.
We hope you like them as much as we do!
#santostefanoroero #organic #roero #arneis #barbera #nebbiolo #italianwines #winesofitaly #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
Herisson Rosé 🦔 Schplink! 😎 and Le Temps Infini 🕰 have made it to Jersey City!
#3L #troislitres #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #malbec #redwine #rosè #frenchwine #whitewine #grünnerveltliner #austrianwine #wineinabox
Stealing the pics from @rhone.rage because their photography skills are superior to mine 🙏
Pseudonimo is baaaaaaack in stock! Our Portuguese PetNat finally made its way back into our hands 😍
#portugal #winesofportugal #petnat #petillantnaturel #pseudonimo #bubbles #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
*NEW WINE ALERT*🚨 Let us introduce you to Das Orange 🍊
Fruit from older vines located in Weilerer Herrenzehntel, this baby is unmistakably Riesling with a twist. Highly aromatic. Think: freshly cut May flowers.
A 15 day post-fermentation maceration adds depth and texture. The last impression is dry, savory, and with a distinct note of orange blossom. For reals. Oh so poundable even as a Liter!
#dangerous #orangewine #dasorange #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #literbottle #winesofgermany #germany #riesling #trocken #dryriesling
Melissa’s kids somehow always convince her to get more pets. This is Lucky, Harry’s spirit animal.
The residents at the Saunders household: 🐱 🐶 🐣 🐓 🐹 🐠 and now 🐍
#animallovers #snake #pets
Repost! Because I miss Aggy begging me to share my lunch at the office. Swipe right and tell me, would you be able to resist that face?! 🐶
#quarantinewine #aggy #merlot #winesofitaly #dogsofinstagram #winedogs #redwine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine
When you catch a glance of yourself during zoom calls🙀...remind yourself the camera adds 10 pounds 😸
Amore is living that Gato Grosso life and loving it 😻
#quarantinelife #comforteating #gattogrosso #catsofinstagram #catsofig #winecats #amore #catlife #eatsleeprepeat
Have some Strangeways during these strange days....sorry couldn’t help myself, blame it on the quarantine 😅
#strangways #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #quarantinewines #californiawine #californiapinotnoir #pinotnoir #usawines
Wednesday calls for some Benevolent Neglect! The label seems to pair well with these daffodils 🌼
BN Ribolla. An intriguing wine. Citrus, cider, nuts, profoundly textured, hazy, hard to pin down.
Check it out. Try to figure it out. Dare you.
#puzzlewine #daffodils #wine #communalbrandswine #communalbrands #benevolentneglect #bnwines #ribollagialla #quarantinelife #quarantinewine
Homeschool means the chickens get to help with homework! 🤪
#quarantinelife #chickens #chicksofinstagram #upstatenewyork #homeschool #socialdistancing
This bottle was interesting. Day 1 it was a little on the slutty-side. Left it alone. Checked-in on Day 3 and it was actually brighter and with more definition. Classier. Lovely to the finish actually. Whoops! Some of the art on the label compliments of Harry.
Fun Fact: Harry and Lulu actually want to design a wine label for us one day.
#shelteringinwine #languedoc #languedocwine #winesoffrance
#lovelylanguedoc #quarantine #quarantinewine #winesoffrance
Lets get the weekend started with some tunes by our very own @kent.odessa and a 3L tube of Malbec 🍷 💃 🕺 🎶
#3L #troislitres #kentodessa #allies #wine #communalbrandswine #malbec #frenchwine #quarantinejams #quarantinewine #catapprovesoftunesandwine #catsofinstagram
This dynamic duo is baaaaaack!
It took longer than last year but Vē-Vē Rose and White 2019 are here and ready for you to drink.
#vinoverde #veve #rosé #portugal #winesofportugal #communalbrandswine #roséallday #finallysomegoodnews #drinkingathome #quarantinewine #wine
Shoutout to all the parents who are working from home, doubling as teachers during this quarantine.
Melissa somehow manages to: •Run a company •Work on her MW research paper •Homeschool her kids •Bake with her kids
•Be a pet mom
When does she fit in sleep?! #quarantinelife #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #workingfromhome #workingmomlife #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #momlife #socialdistancing2020
Less hustle bustle means more time to drink. Been trying to taste all the fun stuff out there. This one is light, noticeably dry, highly floral, rather refreshing, a bit feisty like the label.
#shelteringinwine #iloveportugal #winesofportugal #quarantinelife #cheers #virtualcheers🥂
We are really enjoying the sun and our newest addition, Roman Candle.
The bottle makes a nice candle holder after 😉
#romancandle #pinotnoir #oregonwines #winesoforegon #winesofusa #willamettevalley #yummyjuice
Bad News: 2019 Orbis Moderandi Pet Nat is sold out.
Good News: 2020 Orbis Moderandi is almost ready to go, here’s a sneak peek ☀️ #petnat #ocd #sauvignonblanc #newzealandwine #winesofnewzealand #wine #communalbrandswine
My baby girl turned 10 today. Kind of hard to believe! Words can't describe how much I love you.
#youarethesinshineofmylife #proudmama #loveyoumore #doubledigits
Want to hear some good news? Aransat 🍊 2019 is finally here!!!! Also the cutest corks ever aka the liter of Gatto Grosso is back in stock! 😸😁😸😁😸😁 #italianwines #orangewine #communalbrands #communalbrandswine #liter #redwine #sangiovese #gattogrosso #goodjuice #quarantinewines #vinorosso
The Communal Brands team practicing social distancing and working from home because we are essential!
#communalbrands #wine #winelife #workingfromhome #boozeisessential #weareworkingforyou #socialdistancing #teammeetings #workingfromhome
Last day at the office, all alone, just me and a glass of something yummy that just came in. Can you guess what it is?....Schplink 2019 😍
We will be working from home starting Monday, hope everyone and their loved ones are safe and healthy!
#wine #schplink #grunerveltliner #austrianwine #3L #allbymyself #itsmyprivatehappyhour
Want to hear some good news? All new vintages of our 3L are FINALLY back in stock!
Herisson Rose 2019
Jacques Florent Rose 2019
Schplink! 2019
Jacques Florent Blanc 2019
#3L #troislitres #communalbrandswine #hérisson #hérissonrose #whitewine #rosé #schplink #drinkathome #perfectwinetoworkfromhomewith #jacquesflorent #boxwine #winesinatube #baginbox #bib #thereare4bottlesinabox #drinkresponsibly #grunerveltliner #austrianwine #frenchwine #picpoul #sauvignonblanc #grenache
A little wine industry humor during these dark times....stay safe everyone!
#wine #winehumor #washyourhandspeople #besafe #dontpanic #drinkwine #wearestillworking
As if we needed more of a reason to drink this 🍒
#pinotnoir #stverny #cherries #frenchwine #puydedôme #communalbrandswine #yummy #jancisrobinson #jancisrobinsonrated
Have a case of the Mondays? Here let these pics of Aggy cute that. These pics were taken after we told her she was employee of the month for the 2nd consecutive month this year!
#mondays #aggy #communalbrands #wine #dogsofinstagram #dogsofthewineindustry #employeeofthemonth #shealwayswins #happygirl #thebestcoworkerever
Can’t help but brag about these guys 😏
Repost from @bnwines
What an honor to be a part of this lineup with @jolielaidewines and @donkeyandgoat @keepwines among others. 2015 was just our third vintage as well as an incredibly challenging year in Sonoma, which makes this even sweeter. It’s moreish! @mrmattwalls has excellent taste #benevolentneglectwines #rhonewine #northcoast #verymoreish
My rainy weather wine pick ⛈ ⚡️☔️🌧 #vinhoverde #portugal #winesofportugal #whitewine #wine
#veve #vv #cutelabels
Sneak peek at what’s coming soon 🕯
#willamettevalley #oregon #pinotnoir #romancandle #wine #redwine #usawine #winesoforegon #bottling #comingsoontoashopnearyou
On gloomy/rainy days I like to cheer myself up thinking of summer whites.
Here we have Perdu Picpoul aka summer in a bottle!
#picpoul #perdu #whitewine #frenchwine #frenchwhitewine #winesoffrance #winesforgloomydays
Swipe ➡️ to see Nala’s attempt at the Gatto Grosso face 👀 😸
#givethiscatamodelingcontract #catsofinstagram #wine #redwine #sangiovese #sangiovesewine #literofwine #literofdeliciousness #italianwine #winesofitaly #cats #wineforcatlovers #vinorosso #italianwine
Is it true that it’s National Drink Wine Day? That’s one holiday we can get behind!
#redwine #frenchwine #corbieres #languedoc #carignan #grenache #mourvedre #syrah #winesoffrance #nationaldrinkwineday
It’s Valentine’s Day 💕and we have a 3 day weekend! 🥳
Feeling like the people on this label.
If like dry fun whites, you should gives this one a try!
#mood #lateuf #itmeansparty #french #frenchwine #grosmansengsec #cotedegascogne #whitewine #partywine
This is quite the magical combo 😉
Feel free to ask us for more book/wine pairings, we have plenty of suggestions 📖 🍷
#riesling #dastrocken #literbottle #books #thealchemist #paulocoelho #magical #bookswelike #wineswelove #germanwines #germanriesling #edelberg #nahe #naheriesling #winesofgermany #goodreads
🚨 ***NEW WINE ALERT*** We are very excited about our latest domestic addition to our portfolio. Matthiasson’s protégées Matt Nagy and Ben Brenner spread their wings with their first solo project. With Steve as a mentor and friend they have connections to some of California's most iconic vineyards making it a cinch for cellar practices to be thoughtful and hands off- hence the name Benevolent Neglect.
Minimal intervention is the best way to describe their winemaking style. The idea of the winemaker is to be the reliable translator - to take what was made in the vineyard from sun, water, and soil and let it become the finest wine that it can be.
#californiawine #wine #gsm #benevolentneglectwines #counoise #mourvedre #syrah #zinfandel #winesofcalifornia #ribolla
We missed National Pizza Day yesterday which gives us an excuse to have pizza and wine for dinner on a Monday night.
#pizza #wine #yum #italianwine #winesofitaly #montelpuciano
#abbruzo #montelpucianodabruzzo #nypizza #pepperonipizza #pietramore
The upside of working in the office is getting first dibs on tasting new vintages before they arrive....so you’ll just have to trust us when we say Aransat 2019 does not disappoint 🍊
#aransat #orangewine #friuli #italianwine #italy #winesofitaly #vino #vinobianco
A little something to get us through the rest of the week 🐪
#humpday #wednesdaywine #cabernetsauvignon #californiawine #sisyphus #oraclecellars #redwine #cab #usawines #winesofcalifornia #wineswithgreatlabels
Ready for the State of the Union 🥴...this should do 🥃
#hudsonmanhattanrye #rye #hudsonwhiskey #tuthilltownspirits #hudsonmanhattanryewhiskey #welovewine #welovewhiskeytoo #booze #stateoftheunion
When your friends won’t let you be great and try to take wine away from you 😠 🥂 🍾🍷 #tgif #fridaymood #wine #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #winedogs #letmedrink #itwasalongweek #helloweekend
Looks like Melissa & Peter are having fun in France 🇫🇷 Josephine a Table a restaurant in St. Amour, Beaujolais lets customers put their corks in te ceiling. They’re meant to absorb the noise.
Can’t wait to see what they brought us back from Millesime Bio 😏
#wine #stamour #beaujolais #france #millesimebio #worktrip #winelife #cheers #🍷 #🍾
When the label matches your mood 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♂️ Thankfully we have wine to get us through the rest of the week ☺️ #wine #merlot #frenchmerlot #frenchwine #frenchredwine #frenchwhitewine #whitewine #redwine #aligote #burgundywine #winesoffrance #winesofburgundy
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!! Gatto Grosso has finally arrived and we are beyond excited for you guys to try this. This baby is 1L of deliciousness that you don’t want to miss.
Swipe to see our faces when we saw the boxes, the (cutest) cork and after we took a sip of it. The inspiration for the label is Amore Saunders. The feisty resident at the Saunders household who during the day likes to play with Aggy and at night she likes to knocks things off the table and wake Melissa up 😼
#gattogrosso #italianred #1L #vinorosso #vinorossoitaliano #wine #redwine #cats #italianwine #winesofitaly #vino #deliciouswine #literofgoodness #literofwine #goodstarttotheweekend
Yes, we drink Rosé in the winter and we think you should too!
If you haven’t you should definitely try this Cerasuolo, it’s organic,biodynamic and delicious! 🍷
#drinkpink #rose #roséallday #abbruzo #italianwines #wine #thirstythursday #wedrinkroseallyear #cerasuolodabruzzo #cerasuolo #pietramore
Counting down the days until Schplink is back in our arms (& glasses 🍷) We are doing everything we can to get it back in stock as quickly as possible because we can’t wait for y’all to try the 2019!
#schplink #grunerveltliner #3L #troislitres #wineinabox #boxwine #wineinabox #whitewine #austrianwine #notyourtypicalboxwine #pleasehurryback
Ready for this 🥶 weekend!
Thank you Mother Nature for giving us the perfect excuse to take a magnum of Rioja home 😄
#rioja #magnum #winesofspain #frenchwines #aligote #carignan #redwine #whitewine #weekendwine #winetime #vino #winterwines #everywineisourwinterwine
We are grabbing the last bottle of Pseudónimo available...the perks of working in the office 😉
Starting a countdown for the release of this baby, we can’t wait to get our hands on this in the spring again!
#lookatthemclouds #petnat #portugal #portugesewine #sparkling #wine #thirstythursday
Goodbye 2019! Hello 2020!
What should we drink tonight?
I would say drink them all but then we might not make it to the office for the rest of the week 🤪
#sparklingwines #nz #spain #italy #portugal #austria #france #champagne #newyearswines
Anyone: Plans for the holidays?
Us: 🍷 🥂🍾 Happy Holidays!🎄🎉🎊 #roseallday #dogs #dogsofinstagram #wine #welovewine #evenmoreduringtheholidays
TGIF! Office is closed. We are done for the day and getting our weekend started with some homemade cookies and secret magic grape juice 😏
#whatsinmyglass #cookies #christmascookies #christmasjuice #wine #winelife #workhardpartyharder #wecanpairanythingwithwine #tgif
So long goodbye Hérisson Rosé 🦔 see ya next year!
The snow squall (thanks AccuWeather for the new word) today reminded us how much we miss spring but thankfully we still have sample boxes to drink indoors while we get over the cold.
Let us know if you need ideas for your snow squall kits, we have a few and it consists mostly of wine, bread and cheese 😉
#3L #hedgehog #hedgehogwine #troislitres #drinkpink #holidaydecorations #snowsquallkit #rose #springcomeback
Randomly bumped into Otto at a friends party, any friend of Otto’s is a friend of ours...wait until they find out there’s a Pinot Noir, a Rosé and a Pet Nat 🤯
#otto #ocd #ottosconstantdream #nz #nzsauvignonblanc #nzsauvblanc #whitewine #partywine
Yesterday we had our holiday dinner at Blue Ribbon Federal Grill. We had such a great time that we barely got any pictures but managed to sneak in a group photo.
Amazing hospitality, great wine, tasty food and the best company. 🥂 to a great evening!
#holidaydinner #2019 #wine #communal #comesitwithus #anotheronebitesthedust
Winery Appreciation Wednesday goes to Azienda Agricola Mustilli!
The Mustilli family has been producing wine in Sant'Agata dei Goti, a sub-region of Sannio in Campania, since the 14th century. It is the only producer in this DOC. Indigenous varieties are farmed with organic practices and intervention in the cellar is minimal. The sisters, Paola and Anna Chiara are the 5th generation and now at the helm. They cherish their older vines and calcerous/volcanic soils that impart a high level of expressiveness in their wines. Did you know that Mustilli was the first to bottle Falanghina on its own? Wines from Campania are not on the tip of anyone's tongue but those curious enough to try them will be quick to discover the delicious factor + incredible value.
#wineryappreciationwednesday #mustilli #italianwines #italianwineries #falanghina #greco #aglianico #piedirosso
Melissa somehow finds the time to run a half marathon even when she’s across the country working. That’s our boss lady! 💪🏼😏 Meeting up with old friends and making new ones in Sonoma & Napa...exciting things are coming in 2020, we can’t wait to share 😊
#chinacamp #trailrunning #happytrails #outdoors #california #peacockgap
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We are so excited because one of our newest wines is finally on order and on its way! Our newest partners at Cantina Viticoltori Senesi Aretini are just as excited as we are to get you to try this wine, we won't ruin the surprise but we will tell you this; it's a red wine in a liter bottle made with organic grapes and there's a cat involved 😼
#redwine #italianredwine #winerycats #literwine #newpartners #winesofitaly #comingsoon #catsofwineries #gatto
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🍁 There’s so much to be grateful for, our awesome team, our amazing partners and of course our lovely customers and supporters.
Here’s a pic of our boss lady being a boss in the kitchen 👸🏻 #thanksgivingdinner #thankful
Our T-day picks! 🦃 🍷
Orbis Moderandi- anytime is a good time for Pet Nat, so we will take any excuse to pop one (or 3) of these. Sour and a bit of funk these natural bubbles will get you festivities off to a fresh, playful start.
Le Temps Infini- or as we call it LTI. Because nothing says celebration like 3L of wine! Being French rather than the Argentine version. It’s perfectly light in body with just the right amount of juiciness. This will stand up to a long day of eating.
Oracle Cellars- the most American of all grape varieties. Zinfandel! For those of you feeling like you want to keep things “local”. Red berry bramble with easy going tannins, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
#sauvignonblanc #petnat #ocd #whitewine #3L #troislitres #malbec #frenchwine #frenchmalbec #zinfandel #californiawines #usawines #oraclecellars
The Mercato dei Vini dei Federazione di Vignaoli Indipendenti in Piacenza was awesome. A room full of amazing wines and a surprise bonus meeting Paola!
Wine2Wine, a B2B conference that's part of Vinitaly was a great success. A stellar line up of speakers which included @amys_wines and Melissa. Overall, great content and a great group of people.
The guy grating the 40yo Parmesan is Andrea Lonardi, winemaker at Bertani. He was an amazing host. He even made his own pasta and opened a '75 for them!
We are glad Melissa is having fun in Italy 🇮🇹 😊and just a tad bit jealous 😅
#italy #wine2wine #pasta #parmesancheese #workisfun #winepresentation #winespeaker #allaboutwine
@amys_wines and Melissa visited Luigi Maga and his son Giuseppe today and tasted the infamous wines of Barbacarlo in Broni, Oltrepo Pavese. They got to taste and enjoy the company of these epic producers. Real farmers, working a mere 8 ha by hand without any chemicals for 82 vintages, zero sulphur added EVER. All natural. Co-fermentations of Croatina, Uva Rara and Vespolina. The aging capacity of these wines is hard to believe.
The day started with the 1958 & finished with handmade ravioli, not a bad day to start the weekend, right?
Melissa was too busy tasting and talking to get a picture of herself! Sometimes our badass boss lady can be a little camera shy ☺️ #unreal #italy #worktrip #italianwines #epicproducers #epicwines #1958 #linomagabarbacarlo
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We adore the Loire for the fresh style it delivers, as well as for the intimate vibe the region exudes but we adore Ludivne & Rudolph even more!
Jacky Marteau is the definition of a family affair, with the torch being carried consistently from generation to generation (as you can see Rodolphe's kids are already very hands on). We appreciate partnerships such as these where we’re working with families with similar values to ours. Although they came from a fourth generation wine making family, the young duo sought education and experience before taking over completely. They have now hit their stride, with Rodolphe caring for the vineyard and the winery while Ludivine takes care of sales and marketing. They use the wisdom of their ancestors without rejecting modern technology and innovation.
Fun fact: The wines are named after Melissa's daughter (Lulu) but it also happens to be Ludivine's nickname! We took this as a sign when we partnered up 8 vintages ago!
Will the Lulu lineup make it to your Thanksgiving dinner? It will definitely be on ours 😜
#loirevalleywines #creamntdeloire #loiresauvignonblanc #whitewine #redwine #sparklingwine #gamay #frenchwines #wineswelove #producerswelove
Aggy is all of us on Monday mornings 🥴
#mondaymood #winedogs #employeeofthemonth #communaldbestemployee
Wishing it was warm and sunny and we had a chilled bottle of Bulles de Miniere in our hands. I guess we’ll have to settle for just a bottle of this right now.
#petnat #cabernetfranc #redwine #frenchwine #winehelpskeepmewarm
TGIF!
It’s Friday, orders have been processed, boss is gone and there happens to be wine open in the fridge calling our name 😏
#tgif #helloweekend #aligote #riesling #vinhoverde #portugal #winesofportgual #france #winesoffrance #germany #winesofgermany
Winery Appreciation Wednesday!
Let’s drink more wines from the Marche for their charm and value.
While Tuscany is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, Marche remains a discovery.
So discover it! The Ciu Ciu (local slang for chug chug) farm was founded by Natalie and Anna Maria Barolomei.
Located in the hear of the Piceno Hills, the certified organic estate is kilometers from the splendid medical town of Offida, as well as the gorgeous Adriatic coast. (Kids hanging by the beach while mom works). The Bartoloemei family holds the conviction that wine should be the most authentic expression of the land so all practices are organic and the regime in the cellar is to do as little as possible.
Bacchus is a gem, blending Sangiovese and Montepulciano. It is juicy, with dark fruit and earthy undertones. Your pasta will sing!
For more, check out @siptripitaly, where the winery was recently featured
#ciuciu #winesofitaly #discovermarche #redwine #italianwine #sangiovese #montelpuciano #winerieswelove #organicwines #partners #wineryappreciationwednesday
Hope Everyone had a great Halloween 🎃
Lulu as a Southern Belle 👒👗
Harry as Zorro 🦹🏼♂️
Aggy as Bat-dog 🦇
Amore as a parrot 🦜
#halloween #halloween2019 #kids #kidsofwinelovers
Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃👻🕸🔪⚰️ Final & top pick for our movie/wine pairing!
Here’s Johnny!
The Shining is considered one of the greatest horror films of all time and one of Jack Nicholson’s best performance. If it’s your first time or nth time watching the Shining we suggest you do it with 3L of Malbec. You read that right, Le Temps Infini is a Malbec in a tube. I don’t know about you but we love the idea of good wine in alternative packaging. Grab some twix 👯♀️and get to watching. If you own a cat I bet that bathroom scene will feel strangely familiar. Make sure your cat sits on your lap to keep you company while you watch and sip away.
P.S No judgement if you finish most of this while watching the movie, we approve 😉
#theshining #malbec #frenchwine #redwine #frenchmalbec #3L #troislitre #letempsinfini #timelesswine #timelessmovie #classic #happyhalloween
🔪 🚿 🛁 Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho puts us in the mood for some fresh style of Bordeaux. Our partners at Chateau Mangot decided to make this natural sulfur free (as free as it can get) Bordeaux and it is DELICIOUS. The grapes are hand picked off of 3 blocks of the 16 hectare estate, which is south facing hillsides, organically farmed following the Cousinié Method. They alternate grass cover and tillage between rows and help the vine develop natural defenses by applying herbal preparations. The result of all this is Le Marmot – a Bordeaux with notes blackberry, chocolate & dried fig. Grab some Reese’s Pieces & a bottle of Le Marmot before you sit down to watch this masterpiece.
#frenchwine #bordeaux #naturalwine #organicwines #redwine #psycho #alfredhitchcock
#winesofbordeaux #bordeauxwines #normanbates
“In space no one can hear you scream” – Alien, the classic sci-fi horror film made it to our list. Grab a bag of (suggesting the family size) Doritos before you get to watching and pop open our very own OCD Pet Nat AKA Orbis Moderandi Sauvignon Blanc. If you are anything like us you are probably already obsessed with this wine so we don’t need to convince you to drink this. My mouth started watering a bit 🤤. Lucky for me the sample shelf is full – brb I think I’ll just pop a bottle open while we finish the day 😜
#ocd #orbismoderandi #petnat #nz #nzwines #newzealandwines #nzsauvignonblanc #sauvignonblanc #apetnatadaykeepsthedoctoraway
Night of the Living Dead is up next because you gotta have some zombie action in this mix. This movie is considered one of the most socially relevant horror movies of all time, so what should you drink with it? We are thinking some bubbly with the classic movie snack: popcorn. Butteriness from the popcorn will pair well with the acidy and crispiness of Cui Cui – our Cremant d’Alsace. You don’t have to convince us to drink Cui Cui, we are always down for some bubbles. ALWAYS.
#cuicui #cremant #alsace #cremantdalsace #bubbly #popcorntime #michelnartz #sparklingwine #frenchwine #winesofalsace
Poltergeist (1982) – Remember there was a time when TV static noise also meant a potential ghost/spirit haunted house? So glad we are past those times.
If you feel like reminiscing about those days go ahead and watch this movie but before you get comfortable make sure to grab a couple of Kit Kat’s, a glass, your corkscrew and pop open Strangeways. I’d be lying if I told you this California Pinot Noir only pairs well with scary movies because it actually pairs well with anything you want to watch. So if you’re not down to watch Poltergeist, we will not be offended because who can say not to Pinot Nonir and some Kit Kat?! #californiawines #california #pinotnoir #usawines #redwines #everydayred #emu
Up next: The Exorcist.
It’s considered one of the most well-constructed horror movies of all time so it’s definitely on our list.
How can you make it through this movie? Easy, grab a bottle of Alpha Zeta Amarone. Amarone is the erudite thug: big, bold and smooth. With touches of black cherry, molasses and brown sugar you will not even notice that this baby packs 14.5% alcohol. But before you sit make sure you have a bowl of hershey’s special dark chocolate minis. Enjoy!
#italianwine #amaronedellavalpolicella #redwine #italy #hersheyschocolate #darkchocolate #corvina #veronese #rondinella #theexorcist #scarymovies
Countdown to 🎃👻 Starting off with a classic movie, oh Michael Myers how you haunted me in my dreams! While there’s been plenty of remakes and sequels we like to start with the original from 1978- it’s got all the elements for a good Halloween movie: the creepy factor & the musical score shine on this one.
If you are watching Halloween we suggest you open up a bottle of Oracle Red Blend. A bottle of Sangiovese, Barbera and Zinfandel is exactly what I want to have before I take on Michael Myers, even if he gets to me I win because I got to have this as my last drink. The notes of black raspberry jam, plum and tobacco will be my last thoughts and I’m OK with that. Grab a warm blanket and some twizzlers before you hit play!
#halloweenmovies #winestodrink #spookyseason #redblend #californiawines #winesofcalifornia #california #redewine #michaelmyers #candyandwine #sangiovese #barbera #zinfandel
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‘Flavo’ Malvasia
Flavo is named after Flaviana, one of the 2 beautiful Zanchi daughters.
Aromas are smokey, with stone fruit accents and a touch of spice.
Richly bodied yet tempered by tangy acidity.
The finish is briny, nutty, and mineral.
Azienda Agricola Zanchi is a family affair currently in its 3rd generation of production.
Organic practices in the 30 ha vineyard in Amelia, Umbria.
Minimal intervention in the cellar.
The wines truly express the magically beautiful place that reflects a truly healthy biodiversity of animals and myriad plant and trees species.
The Zanchi family, Leonardo, Anna Maria, daughters, Flores, Flaviana, and son-in-law Mario, are an incredibly warm and hospitable family, with the highest level of attention to detail with everything they do. We ❤️ Zanchi.
#italianwineries #italianwines #wineryappreciationwednesday #partners #italy #malvasia #trebbiano #sangiovese #wineswelove
It’s Winery Appreciation Wednesday!
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2015 Muschelkalk - petrol, lime and peppery. Vibrancy and textures layers permeate the elegant finish.
Peter and Else are knowledgeable, passionate and truly authentic. Their commitment to the environment and health of the soil are inspiring and it shines in their gorgeous wines. We are very proud to be representing this small, organically farmed Martinsdof estate of 17ha Zuschman-Schöffman.
Muschelkalk translates to shell/limestone which is the dominant feature of the soil.
#austria #austrianwines #gruner #grunerveltliner #muschelkalk #partners #wineryappreciationwednesday
***NEW WINE ALERT 🚨 *** It’s here!!!! Our line extension of the Lulu wines, a Cremant de Loire.
Can’t wait for y’all to try this one, it will not disappoint 🤩
#cremant #cremantdeloire #sparklingwine #winesoffrance #jackymarteau #frenchwine #bubbly
Friday mood 😏 🥂🍷🍾🍻 Should we restock on these button pins?
#tgif #ottosconstantdream #ocd #winelovers #fridaywasmadefordrinking #helloweekend #happyhour
Repost from our friends over at @sevenfiftydaily because today is the perfect weather for this. We are going to open it now before the temperature drops down and we switch our drink of choice to hot chocolate 🍂
Michel Nartz is a family winery in the village of Dambach-la-Ville in Alsace, France. The Cui Cui Cremant d'Alsace is made by winemaker Laurence Nartz (daughter of Michel and Gaby Nartz), using Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
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This cremant has layers of flavors—lemon pith and grapefruit spritz meet brioche and fresh cut grass. It is tangy and creamy at the same time with sharp and mouth-filling bubbles. It closes with a long, lemon curd finish. This wine is imported by Communal Brands. 📷: @quinndar @communalbrands
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#cremant #alsace #cremantdalsace #bubbly #sparklingwine #bubbles #communalbrands #smallwinery #newwine #cuicui #alsacewine #dambachlaville
Check out our boss lady! 🚨Blog Post Alert🚨 Meet the extraordinary, Melissa Monti Saunders, Founder and CEO of Communal Brands (Wine Importer and Distributor). Link in bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️ @communalbrands @thefinchnyc #communalbrands #thefinchnyc #wineimporter #winedistributor #womanceo #wineportfolio #womanpreneur #inspiration #womencandoanything #wineinspiration #motivationtuesday #ilovewine #womeninbiz #winebusiness #winewriters #anna_at_aroma #youcansipwithus