Serendipity News & Stories
Serendipity News & Stories
Essential Sake with Chris Melton
Meet Serendipity’s statewide Sake Specialist: Chris Melton! In summer 2024, Chris joined the team and brought with him an unmatched passion (and serious knowledge) for all things sake. In our latest blog post, Chris celebrates the beginning of the sake brewing season with selections from our partners at East West Wine Trading. Click to watch his mini video series below:
Essential Sake with Chris Melton
Meet Serendipity’s statewide Sake Specialist: Chris Melton! In summer 2024, Chris joined the team and brought with him an unmatched passion (and serious knowledge) for all things sake. In our latest blog post, Chris celebrates the beginning of the sake brewing season with selections from our partners at East West Wine Trading. Click to watch his mini video series below:
Essential Sake with Chris Melton
Meet Serendipity’s statewide Sake Specialist: Chris Melton! In summer 2024, Chris joined the team and brought with him an unmatched passion (and serious knowledge) for all things sake. In our latest blog post, Chris celebrates the beginning of the sake brewing season with selections from our partners at East West Wine Trading. Click to watch his mini video series below:
Prior News & Stories
Essential Sangiovese: Exploring Brunello
Welcome to Brunello di Montalcino, a distinguished Italian wine renowned for its rich history, exceptional quality, and captivating flavors. Join us as we explore the vineyards, winemaking traditions, and unique characteristics that make Brunello a beloved treasure among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
The Butterfly Efecte: How Albet I Noya Drove Organics to Penedès
Did you know that DO Penedès is estimated to be the first 100% organic wine region in the world? This Earth Month we take a deeper look at the bold, historic work of Albet I Noya, the first folks to bring organics to the region.
Serendipity Wines: Celebrating 20 Years!
We are so pleased to announce that we’ve reached an incredible milestone— 20 years as an importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits, and sakes! We hope that you’ll raise a glass with us to celebrate this hallmark occasion as we celebrate two decades of service until the bubbly runs out…
Serendipity Loves: Chateau Goudichaud
The wine business is all about relationships far and wide. This month we revisit one of Serendipity’s earliest (and longest) partnerships: Chateau Goudichaud! Catch the story behind the first Bordeaux producer to join our portfolio.
Keeping it 100 with Zero Zero
Non-alcoholic beverages might be trending in January, but at Bodegas Aroa they know the year-round value of crafting quality, alcohol-free wine. We chatted with the estate’s resident enologist Pedro Balda for an inside look at what goes in to (and taken out of) their Zero Zero wines. Whether you’re substituting, sober-curious, or just plain committed to the no-low lifestyle, Zero Zero non-alcoholic wine is here to boost your everyday occasion.
Get Into the Forager’s Spirit with Bareksten Aquavit
An herbaceous, craft distillate that combines everything you love about gin with the natural whimsy of Norway? Yes, it does exist. Bareksten’s internationally acclaimed Aquavit is a daring homage to local botany and a breath of fresh air behind the bar. Read on to learn more about this award-winning spirit from the inimitable Stig Bareksten.
Pop into 2023 with Paladin Prosecco
We are ringing in 2023 with Paladin Prosecco DOC & Prosecco DOC Rose!
You’ve Heard of Elf On The Shelf But How About An Elf In A Bottle.
Celebrating the Christmas spirit with and Italian Folklore & Paladin Salbanello Rosso.
An Interview with Francesca Paladin
Serendipity’s partnership with Paladin goes back over a decade! Anticipating their forthcoming visit to California (for Gambero Rosso) we caught up with proprietor Francesca Paladin to revisit their wine group’s sizable evolution, while exploring favorites like sparkling Raboso and Agricanto liqueur.
Go-To Italian Wine Pairings for Gatherings
It’s our favorite time of year! Gathering, dining, and matching that perfect glass of wine to the meals we love. This month we’ve curated a list of comforting recipes and go-to Italian wines that are sure to leave your family and friends thirsty for more. Who’s hungry?
Texas Wine Month Highlight: Pedernales Cellars
Celebrate Texas Wine Month with this post-harvest check-in at Pedernales Cellars! We talked to co-owner and Chief Marketing and Design Officer Julie Kuhlken on the Bell Mountain AVA, 2022’s biggest challenges, and their evolving sustainability efforts.
Beyond Organics with Angela Vineyards
Meet Heath Payne: the viticulturist behind Angela Vineyards with an unmatched reverence for the vine. With Heath’s help, we take a look at just what regenerative agriculture means for Angela’s Yamhill-Carlton vineyards, delving deep into their evolving practices.