Vintage Wine Distributor & Grand Cru Wine Company

06/18/2026

June’s Employee Spotlight goes to one of our Columbus salespeople, Julia Whittington!

Wines of distinction, sold by dedicated people… Over 25 years dedicated! 👏🏼🤯👏🏼

06/16/2026

Japanese craft beer…in Ohio?! You betcha.

Introducing Echigo Shuzo, Japan’s first craft brewery. Their tradition, innovation, and quality has helped shape Japan’s modern craft beer movement. Brewed with precision and respect for time-honored techniques, Echigo Shuzo beers deliver balance, character, and exceptional drinkability.

KANPAI‼️🍺🇯🇵

Inquire with your local retailer or sales rep for details.

06/12/2026

Today, we’re introducing Hiro Sake to our growing portfolio!

Crafted with Japanese tradition and modern elegance, Hiro Sake delivers a clean, smooth, and approachable expression of premium sake.

Brewed from carefully selected rice and pristine water from the base of Mt. Fuji, Hiro offers delicate notes of melon, pear, and subtle floral aromas balanced by a crisp, refreshing finish. Whether enjoyed chilled on its own or paired with sushi, seafood, and contemporary cuisine, Hiro Sake is always a versatile choice.

🍶KANPAI‼️

06/09/2026

A look into Napa, as it was.

Interesting, historical parallels between 1970s Napa Valley and our start in Shaker Square, 1972.

Napa As It Was is a film from Robert Biale Vineyards that explores ...

06/09/2026

JONATA // Santa Ynez

From the rugged beauty of California’s Ballard Canyon comes the bold artistry of Jonata.

Known for its pioneering approach to blending Rhône and Bordeaux varieties, Jonata crafts wines of remarkable depth, power, and elegance. Grown on a unique sandy estate and farmed with a strong commitment to sustainability, each bottle reflects the untamed spirit of Santa Ynez Valley and the vision of a world-class winegrowing team.

Rich, expressive, and unmistakably distinctive—Jonata continues to redefine what California wine can be.

06/05/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🍷

This Pride Month, we’re raising a glass to authenticity, diversity, and the vibrant communities that make the wine industry stronger.

Celebrate with Paco & Lola Albariño: aromatic, bright and expressive. Hailing from the renowned Rías Baixas region of Spain, this crisp, refreshing Albariño bursts with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and coastal minerality—perfect for sharing with friends, family, and chosen family alike.

Here’s to being proud of who you are, supporting one another, and enjoying great wine together. Cheers to love, inclusion, and a colorful Pride Month! 🌈✨🥂

Pride in the CLE - Sat, June 6
Stonewall Columbus - Fri & Sat, June 19-20
Cincinnati Pride - Sat, June 27

06/04/2026

New to the portfolio and new to the US, we present Verizet Macon-Villages! ☀️

Verizet is a Grower Co-op in Macon, France, brining their quality Chardonnay fruit to market rather than price for tonnage. These 40-50 Vielles Vignes (old vines) are grown on limestone giving brightness and minerality, 100% stainless fermentation with 6 months on lees, providing roundness and complexity. ☀️

This is WILDLY affordable Burgundy that drinks well-beyond its price point!

Reach out to your sales rep or local retailer for details.

06/02/2026

🍾 Sparkling Pioneers since 1987 🥂

Argyle Winery helped establish the region as a world-class destination for sparkling wine and remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most celebrated producers.

As Oregon’s original sparkling house, they built their reputation on méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines while also crafting acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate vineyards in the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills. Today, the winery is celebrated for combining innovation with a deep respect for terroir, producing elegant wines that showcase the cool-climate character of Oregon wine country.

Their sparkling wines offer layers of citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, and minerality, while their Pinot Noirs deliver classic Willamette Valley notes of red cherry, raspberry, earth, and spice. Across the portfolio, Argyle emphasizes balance, precision, and longevity, creating wines that are approachable upon release yet capable of aging gracefully.

05/28/2026

DASHWOOD

From the sun-drenched vineyards of Marlborough, New Zealand, Dashwood wines capture the vibrant character and purity of the region.

The Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc bursts with lively citrus, tropical fruit, and fresh-cut herb aromas, delivering crisp acidity and refreshing minerality on the finish.

The Dashwood Pinot Noir offers a beautifully balanced expression of red cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, layered with silky tannins and elegant texture.

Together, these wines showcase the bright fruit, freshness, and approachability that make Marlborough one of the world’s premier wine regions.

05/26/2026

Rooted in the steep hills of Valdobbiadene, Valdo is one of the most historic and respected names in Prosecco. Founded in 1926 and guided by the Bolla family for generations, the winery has helped shape the global reputation of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Blending tradition, innovation, and a deep respect for the land, Valdo continues to craft elegant sparkling wines that express the character of their UNESCO-protected vineyards.

Valdo’s wines are known for vibrant aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers, and citrus, balanced by fine bubbles and a clean, refreshing finish. Signature cuvées, such as Marca Oro, have become benchmarks for approachable, high-quality Prosecco.