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Browse Rosé PreSale
It’s that time of year again! Serendipity’s rosé pre-sale is now LIVE, featuring offerings from Michael Corso Selections and Bowler Imports. Please contact your rep for availability. Presale ends Feb 28th.
Serendipity Loves
We’re traveling back in time this month, revisiting some of the earliest partnerships that made Serendipity what it is today! Re-explore these Serendipity classics:
Château Goudichaud
Château Goudichaud is located on the banks of Dordogne river, close to the renowned appellations of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Fronsac. Belonging to the Glotin’s Family, the wine estate is part of the best properties in the appellation both for the quality of the wines and the high production capacity. Serendipity has been partnered with Goudichaud since 2004!
Italo Cescon
The Italo Cescon wine growing and producing company was established in 1957, not so far from Treviso, by its brave founder Italo Cescon. Today it is managed with the same passion and love by his children Gloria, Graziella and Domenico, together with mummy Chiara.
Viticcio
Viticcio was born when the family acquired an estate in Greve, in Chianti in 1964. This was to be an extension of their passion for Chianti Classico wines, something the family considered to have limitless potential and an homage to the terroir it comes from. The winery has grown to encompass 120 hectares of estate-owned land among the hills of Chianti Classico and Maremma. Serendipity has been partnered with Viticcio for 5 years!
From the Blog: Francesca Paladin
Speaking of old loves, Serendipity’s partnership with the Casa Paladin group goes back over a decade! Over the years we’ve watched them thrive and recently had the chance to catch up with their proprietor (and 3rd generation descendant), Francesca Paladin. We share her insights into the Casa Paladin group, and dig a little deeper into the stories behind their sparkling (red) Raboso and unrivaled herbal liqueur, Agricanto. READ HERE
New Brand Highlights
Check out these NEW brands hitting our book this month! Or stay in the know by following #SerendipityNewNew
Coming Soon: Robert Olivier
Raise A Glass To Our Newest Additions to the Team!
Ed Manetta
Southern California, Orange County area sales representative
Where are you from & what brought you to the wine industry?
I grew up on the east coast but have lived in California for the past few decades, so the west coast is definitely my home. My dad made wine in our basement when I was a kid, and I think the wine bug just stayed dormant inside me for a while. After graduating from college, I began tasting and reading about wine, and the more I read and tasted the more fascinated I became. This fascination pushed me to complete the levels of the WSET, and I earned my Level 4 Diploma in 2016.
What’s your favorite wine in our book?
The wines from Los Bermejos located on the Canary Islands simply blew me away. They were the first wines I ever tasted from the Canary Islands, and they are stunning.
Lauren Lombard
Customer Service Associate
Where are you from & what brought you to the wine industry?
I am a mountain mama from the country roads of WV. I have a BFA in Graphic Design from West Virginia Wesleyan College where I attended on art and track scholarships. I have been making a living for almost a decade working in food, hospitality, art education, marketing, and senior life enrichment in Nevada County. It is due to the culmination of all these experiences and my upbringing that I am enthusiastic to be part of an exceptional company like Serendipity.
What’s your favorite wine in our book?
Though I am new to our portfolio, my favorite wines are currently Westside Crossing Chardonnay and Lapis Luna Cabernet Sauvignon—just superb!
Special Event: Feb 17th Celebrating Black Voices in Wine at The Academy San Francisco
Representatives from Kwaya Cellars of Frey Wines and others will be pouring curated selections from their respective wineries! Proceeds of this event will benefit The 280 Project, an endeavor led by Christopher Renfro to bring accessibility in wine and sustainable agriculture to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Look Who’s Coming to Town….
Slowly but surely, market visits are returning. Don’t miss your chance to meet with these winemakers and fellow brand representatives! Outside of listed events, please reach out to your rep for availability and appointments.
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February 16th at Gambero Rosso, Los Angeles: Francesca Paladin with Casa Paladin & Castelvecchi, Pala with Banville Wine Merchants
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February 18th at Gambero Rosso, San Francisco: Francesca Paladin with Casa Paladin, Terlano, Pala & Tolaini with Banville Wine Merchants, Il Borro, Nals Margreid
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February 22nd in Los Angeles: Martin Erlandsson from Jean Biecher & Maison Robert Olivier (appointment only)
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February 23rd in NorCal Market: Blake Pederson with Sextant & Paris Valley Road (appointment only)