Bon Vivant Imports

03/13/2018

The latest and greatest from the Wine Brothers! We love our Sicilian producer - Gurrieri!! This region of the world is doing such gorgeous wine, and if you haven't explored these yet... do!

The Wine Brothers discuss and taste the beautiful wines of Gurrieri, from the only DOCG zone of Sicily: Cerasuolo di Vittoria. The Frappato and Nero d'Avola ...

02/14/2018

Here's a new one for your viewing pleasure! These guys may have been a few videos in judging by the rose colored noses. Tough work everyone, tough work!

The Wine Brothers taste and discuss the incredible wines of Loghi Farm in the Orcia Valley of Tuscany, Italy. Coming straight from the land of incredible Tus...

01/19/2018

New Wine Brother video alert! Bryan & Paul Hinschberger taste the wines of La Querce Seconda from Chianti Classico! Remarkable wines, remarkable history, from a remarkable place! Check it out:

The Wine Brothers taste and discuss the amazing Chiantis of La Querce Seconda, the furthest north estate of the Chianti Classico DOCG. Wines of 100% Sangiove...

12/04/2017

The Wine Brother's are going to keep your holidays jolly with all these new videos! Check out the wonderful wines of Ailala in Ribeiro Spain!

The Wine Brothers explore the amazing wines of Inma Pazos, winemaker of Ailala-Ailaleo from Ribeiro D.O. in Galicia, Spain.

11/22/2017

The Wine Brothers are back!!! Get ready for lots of fun new videos over the next several months :)

Here's the latest video for Finca Volvoreta in Toro!

Watch the Wine Brothers discuss and taste the wines of Maria Alfonso, from the heart of the Toro DO in Spain. Delicious and fresh Tempranillo from the land o...

02/03/2016

Bryan Hinschberger will be representing our incredible wines, and making incredible foods from those areas, starting next week in a 3 class series of 'How to live like a Bon Vivant - Throw a Food & Wine party at Home' at the new Boise Co-Op in Meridian!

Check it out, as it will be an awesome set of participation based classes for you and friends! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-class-food-wine-of-spain-tickets-21280943876

Join us for an evening with Bryan Hinschberger of Bon Vivant Imports. We will explore traditional tapas dishes such as Spanish Tortillas, Patatas Bravas, Stuffed Tomatoes and Spanish Meatballs. In addition, Bryan will guide you through a wine tasting that includes Rioja, Txakoli, Sherry and more. "B…

01/23/2016

Look out everyone! La Mesma (from Gavi country in Piemonte) and Terraviva (from Montepulciano country in Abruzzo) are coming to the states these coming weeks for the Slow Wine World Tour!

We are so proud that they are both being represented with such an incredible organization. Check out the entire schedule, but its starts Monday in San Francisco! Be there!



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-wine-guide-2016-world-tour-san-francisco-tickets-19480320162

Great guides, like great wines, begin in the soil. Slow Food International presents the 2016 edition of Slow Wine Guide at a wine tasting for the wine trade and press, featuring more than 50 producers from 15 Italian wine regions. Slow Wine Guide critiques wine through the perspective of the Slow F…

11/17/2015

And this is where it goes down tomorrow!! Not sure if there is room left.. but if there is, you should come enjoy!


https://www.facebook.com/blacktrumpet/?fref=ts

Black Trumpet is a cozy, neighborhood bistro & bar overlooking historic harbor. Craft food, great pe

11/17/2015

Well this dinner tomorrow isn't going to suck :) Honored to have 5 Bon Vivant wines there, and to be able to present to a group who drinks outside the 'norm'!!!!

Oxidative Wine Dinner November 18, 2015 - Black Trumpet, Portsmouth NH
1
Oxidative Sparkling from Spain
Vega de Ribes ‘Ancestral' Malvasia de Sitges 2008
-white asparagus - blood orange - black olive pepper - roasted cherry pepper puree garlic crema - dill pollen
2
Fortified from Spain
Colosia Oloroso Sherry
-lady apple – house-smoked ham – aged cheddar – spiced tamari pecans cranberry applesauce - dried cherries
3
Oxidative from Lebanon
Chateau Musar Blanc 2004
-lavender and caraway roasted ribeye roulade – yucca - acorn and kale pesto
4
Orange Wine from Slovenia
Stekar 'Sivi Pinot’ 2011
-monkfish medallion - cardoon – crabapples – uni – smoked mussels
5
Vin Jaune from France
Domaine Montbourgeau l”Etoile 2011
-mushroom duxelles - quail egg - shaved Alba truffle
6
Oxidative Rose from Spain
Solar de Randez ‘Cellar Reserve’ Rosado 1997
-licorice-lacquered wild salmon - apple kimchi - saffron rice cake - chorizo onion puree
7
Oxidative Red from Italy
Fatalone Primitivo Gioia del Colle Riserva 2006
-grape leaf-wrapped goat loin – “forgotten Flying Goat Grace” cheesepreserved Concord grape reduction
8
Sweet 10 year Malmsey Madeira
-seckel pear tarte tatin - whipped brown butter ricotta - date and hazelnut bar

11/09/2015

ORANGE YOUR CURIOUS ABOUT OXIDATIVE WINES!?

Don't miss this dinner!

Oxidative Wine Dinner
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres St Portsmouth, NH
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Seven courses paired with small plates
$85
Featuring oxidative wine expert Bryan Hinschberger of Bon Vivant Imports

Oxidative wines, which can be produced using a number of different methods both ancient and modern, produce a characteristically earthy/nutty/toasty quality that adds a whole new dimension (and vocabulary!) to wine appreciation.

Instead of tasting notes that include descriptions of fruit, flowers and spices, picture notes that use phrases like “baked apple,” “burnt orange,” “toasted chestnut,” and “a walk in the woods.”

Inspired by a spectacular dinner Denise and Evan had in Paris a year ago, the seven small courses will demonstrate the inimitable effect oxidative wines have on flavors that do not pair well with conventionally made wines: olives, asparagus, chiles, fermented or pickled foods, and serious umami bombs.

This unique event will surely sell quickly, so make a reservation ASAP on-line at blacktrumpetbistro.com or by phone at 603-431-0887.

06/04/2015

Last day with the crew we spent close to Segovia in 150 year old vine Verdejo vineyards... An INCREDIBLE underground cellar... Wines to take your breath away... And of course an amazing meal. Ismael Gozalo and his MicroBio wines were inspiring and breathtaking!!!