I am an independent wine broker who specializes in procuring some of the finest wines you will ever find; wines that are so hard to fine, they are as hidden treasures, so much so, that most will only dream of ever imbibing them. All the wines come from small vineyards throughout the world; mostly France, Italy, and Germany in Western Europe. The very best from Australia (YES...in case you thought all Australian wines were second-rate, you would be mistaken; there are some real gems to be found "Down Under"). Also, some outstanding wines from Sonoma, and Santa Barbara County; far superior to the best known high-end labels that most all wine lovers are familiar with.
The main wine brokerage I work with makes it its business to have the experts of experts travel the globe doing nothing but scouting out new, prospective, small volume vineyards and wineries, as well as inspecting ones that have been used in the past, just to make sure the old ones are still up to snuff. Every single one of these locations picks their grapes BY HAND, and none of them uses any sort of mass handling in any area of the process of making the wines. These winemakers are true artists, and take tremendous pride in their craft, which traditionally is handed down from generation to generation. All the wines are of the highest quality, and it is very common for those responsible for choosing the wines to pass on 99 out of 100 wines they ultimately contract to buy.
There is excellent variety so far as different wines are concerned. At any one time, there will always be at least two or three different Chardonneys, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and other sparkling wines, Zinfandel, Shirah, Super Tuscans, Barolo, California Cabs, German Reislings, and other high quality German wines. Right now, I even have a most marvelous Romanian Merlot, but it's almost gone.
The QUANTITY of any one wine (and ALL of the wines for that matter) is characteristically limited, anywhere between 1,000 cases at the very most, to as little as 100 cases. And, when it is gone, it is gone.
Truthfully, the wine is not cheap, but it is not especially expensive either, which will become apparent as soon as you have taken your initial sip. I normally sell the wines by the case of 12 bottles, and they run anywhere between $260 to $750 a case, depending, of course, on the wine. The wine is certainly no more costly than one would pay for a wine considered similar, in a quality wine shop, but in reality, would be nowhere near as good as these wines are.
You won't find any of these wines in any wine shop, no matter how exclusive. The only place, other than through me, or this wine brokerage, would be at the individual wineries, scattered, inconspicuously, throughout the world.
If you are a true lover of the finest of wines, the best way I can describe these wines, and have you relate to their true essence, is by having you envision a time when you may have been far from home, in some out-of-the-way place, and you serundipuously stumbled upon a charming little restaurant. You had a wonderful dinner, where the food was exceptional, and the wine was divine, and every now and then, the memory of that enchanting evening passes through your mind, and you remember how fabulous that wine was, and you sigh, and just wish you could get your hands on another such bottle. THAT is what these wines are like!
If i have peaked your interest or curiosity, I would be pleased to assist you in acquiring some of this liquid magic. I ask that anyone whom has read this far, to be just a bit adventurous, and shoot me off an email, and I would be more than happy to spend as much time as you like discussing the wines, letting you know what is currently available, and even helping you with pairing these wines with food; making for a sensational dinner, or brunch, or special party.
Finally, should you feel even the slightest hesitancy, I shall tell you right now that you cannot lose! You see, I have a policy, which I have almost NEVER needed to honor; that being, IF, for any reason, you are not absolutely delighted with your wine purchase, I shall pick it up, and give you an immediate, FULL refund; including the price of the bottle you opened, and sampled.
I look forward to hearing from everyone who wishes to indulge in such a pleasurable activity as is the savoring of the finest in wines.