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Set between the steep slopes of the Pyrenees, the foothills of the Cévennes, the Mediterranean coast and the right bank of the Rhone River, the vineyards of the Languedoc benefit from an incredible diversity of soil types and climates.

Laurent Delaunay knows these terroirs like the back of his hand, having travelled extensively throughout the region in search of small plots of old vines growing at high altitudes in some of the region’s finest appellations: Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, and Limoux.

Rounded stones shaped by torrents swollen by powerful Cevenol storms, sandstone, marls, limestone scree and schist compose the sun-baked, windswept terraces which characterize the harsh natural environment in which the grapes that give our wines their powerful character and Mediterranean typicity are the only form of vegetation that thrive.

Inspired by the wealth of the Languedoc-Roussillon’s terroirs, Laurent and winemaker Hilde Chavillot believe in the tremendous potential of its vineyards which can produce wines capable of rivaling the world’s greatest crus.

They have managed to domesticate this untamed power and are pleased to offer wine lovers a unique taste experience with these character wines that feature complexity, balance and freshness, and beautifully packaged in distinctive bottles.
Abbots & Delaunay website

A family-owned and operated winery that was named after a 19th century settlement in the mountains of west Paso Robles, California. Situated at 2,000 feet of elevation and 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the terrain of the Adelaida, California district is marked by ancient calcareous soils, diurnal temperature variations and warm, dry growing seasons.
Adelaida Website

The Winery was created from an idea of Alberto Longo, a professional determined to match the love for his land with his passion for wine, to realize a project able to enhance the value of his native territory: “Daunia”. The Winery is located in Southern Italy and precisely in Lucera, in the North of Puglia, in the middle of an area rich in environmental and historical sites. This area, inhabited since Paleolithic times, witnessed between the 10th and 13th centuries BC, the development of the Daunian civilization, a people from the Agean, whose culture left many traces, like the anthropomorphic steles and other numerous archaeological finds. The area became a Roman province in the 3rd century BC and Lucera its main town, as can be inferred from the splendour of the remains of Roman buildings still present in the area. The advent of the Swabians in the 12th century AD and especially the love of their most important Emperor Frederick II for this land full of oaks, wild boars and foxes, which combine to create an ideal environment for hunting, made Daunia a privileged residence of the court at that time.
Alberto Longo website

Albet i Noya represents five generations of the Albet family’s legacy of organic viticulture on the Can Venderell estate in Penedès, Spain. Brothers Josep and Antoni now manage 80 hectares of organic vineyards where they have planted and introduced over 20 different grape varieties. Most of their vineyards are in the mountains of Ordal, where the altitude and soil rich in clay, sand and limestone create a unique terroir.
Albet i Noya website

Located in the picturesque foothills east of Sacramento, Amador Foothill Winery produces two classic vineyard-designated Zinfandels and is among the pioneers of Sangiovese and Aglianico in California. Our view is one of the prettiest in Amador County.Winemaker Tom Jones and his wife Beth have recently purchased Amador Foothill Winery. They bring a wealth of wine making experience and enthusiasm to the beautiful winery location that was owned by Ben Zeitman and Katie Quinn for so many years.
Amador Foothill Winery

In 1999, Rebecca and Peter Work purchased 82 acres in what would later become the Sta. Rita Hillsappellation, and named it “Ampelos,” the Greek word for vine. Located in the cool climate area of the eastern Sta. Rita Hills, Ampelos Vineyard & Cellars is resolute in their passion to produce hands-on, minimally invasive wines. The vineyard is the first in the U.S. to be certified Sustainability in Practice, Organic, and Biodynamic. The combination of carefully nurtured vines, sustainable farming, hand-sorted fruit, eco-friendly winemaking, and a true passion for the land make for wines that are elegant, unique, and supremely drinkable.
Ampelos Vineyard and Cellars website

Ancient Peaks represents the shared vision of three longtime local winegrowing and ranching families—the Filipponis, Rossis and Wittstroms. Two generations are actively involved in the winery’s daily operations, all dedicated to producing extraordinary wines from Margarita Vineyard. In 2005, the three families acquired ownership and control of the Margarita Vineyard which stands alone as the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles region, tucked beneath the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Ancient Peaks Website

“I am so proud to announce the re-launch of E11even Wines. This is a very personal project for me. I feel like these wines have been works-in-progress for a decade or more, only finally jumping from my imagination and into the bottle just this year. These new releases rank amongst the smallest production wines that I have ever released. They are all Estate Grown and crafted with the utmost care and precision. They truly represent the best that we can do here, on the Curtis Estate in the heart of Los Olivos and at the Gravel Pit Estate in Santa Maria. No expense was spared in the farming or the crafting of these stunning wines. In the vineyard, we cherry-picked the best blocks, restricted yields, and used every trick up our sleeves with the singular goal of harvesting the very best fruit that we can grow. In the winery, we took our winemaking efforts to the next level…we took it to 11. We double sorted the grapes to ensure only the best looking berries made it into our fermenters. We aged the wines exclusively in French Oak for 18 months to ensure immense pleasure upon release. The wines are rich and decadent, yet remarkably balanced, pure, and varietally correct. They speak softly of their variety and their origins. They shout, “Drink Me!” Our opening playlist consists of 2014 “Unplugged” Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Pinot Noir, 2013 Cabernet Franc, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2013 Petit Verdot. These wines exemplify the Natural, Locavore and Farm-To-Bottle movements. They are grown in Los Olivos, Hand-Crafted in Los Olivos, and sold in Los Olivos by a family that has been here for over 25 years.

We invite you taste our wines…

stemless glass of white wine sitting on a table next to a corkWe have decided to dedicate our newly remodeled Downtown Los Olivos tasting room exclusively to these wines. Andrew Murray Vineyards Club Members are offered complimentary tastings in DTLO as a member perk. I urge you to give them a try, before they are all gone. While you are there, you can browse our updated collection of books and bar accessories, including some of my favorite shakers, shrubs, mixes, and bitters, while listening to vintage vinyl tunes. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The E11even Story…

Most children dream of becoming something exciting when they grow up: a firefighter, an actress, a sports star, a princess, or an astronaut. I was no different. My dream was to be a rock star. Undeterred by the fact that I possessed no musical talent whatsoever, I bellowed into my spoon microphone, played a wicked tennis racquet air-guitar, and sported some sweet 80’s hair.

My buddies and I wiled away countless hours listening to our favorite albums and debating the merits of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Kiss. We knew all the lyrics, repeatedly watched all the ‘rockumentaries’, and were MTV addicts. As time rolled by, my rock star dreams waned and my attentions turned to the conventional aspects of adolescence: girls, grades, and irritating my parents.

several wine bottles stacked on top of eachother with the corks facing the camera

My rock-and-roll passion was temporarily reignited by the cultish and devilishly funny rockumentary “This is Spinal Tap”, which I first saw in 1988 as a sophomore in high school. With that one perfect scene, all things that were awesome became an ‘11’; just one better than a ‘10’.

By the time I was a senior, I had traveled extensively in France to help my family glean as much knowledge as we could about the craft of winemaking. We were pulling the cord and parachuting out of Los Angeles to the foothills of sunny Santa Barbara. Together we founded our family winery and vineyard. My passion for winemaking was born, but the steady beat of rock-and-roll still drummed in my being.

I’ve spent 25 years making Rhône-style wines. With each vintage, I work relentlessly to divine the slightest nuances out of my favorite varieties. With This is E11even Wines, I break into new direction and explore the best of the other varieties that we grow here in Los Olivos.
Andrew Murray Vineyards website

After 20 vintages in Oregon, Andrew Rich is beginning to feel like a veteran. His passion for wine was nurtured not in the fertile soils of the Willamette Valley, however, but in the urban sprawl of New York City, where he once edited the wine column for a national magazine. When the pull of wine became stronger than that of publishing, he headed to Burgundy to study winemaking and viticulture, a move that lead to employment at the small but influential Bonny Doon Vineyard, in California, for nearly six years.His skills honed, Andrew headed to Oregon in 1994 with the quixotic vision of making Rhône-style wines in the Willamette Valley from Columbia Valley grapes. Turns out he was a little ahead of the curve: it wasn't until 2000 – when Syrah, Roussanne, Grenache, and Mourvèdre grapes became available to him – that he was finally able to realize that vision.Meanwhile, he had discovered his love of Pinot Noir, which has since become the more dominant prong of his dual focus. There are three Pinot blends, with fruit sourced from a dozen northern Willamette Valley vineyards: the soft and approachable Prelude; the classic Verbatim, a "grape for grape" translation of vintage and place; and the structured and age-worthy Knife Edge.While the range at Andrew Rich Wines may be broad – in addition to the Pinots and Rhône-style wines the winery is known for Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer dessert wine, and several others – the intent is always to make wines of balance, grace, and sheer deliciousness.
Andrew Rich Website

A company steeped in Italian heritage. Owners Julius and Paul Angelini spent their childhood years in the farming village of San Lorenzo in Campo, within the Marche region of Italy. The family’s third generation, 200 –acre farm land featires with 8 specialized acres devoted to vineyards of Sangiovese, Vernaccia & Merlot.In 1986, Angelini Wine, Ltd. was founded by Julius and Paul Angelini when they were joined by their longtime friend, Ron Plebiscito. The partners are known for their intimate understanding of the production of premium quality wine. Coupled with hands on knowledge of the shifting US wine market, Angelini has carved a niche for itself among a very small pool of importer/distributors in the US with thriving vineyards in Europe. The trio makes frequent trips to Italy where they have personal relationships with each producer and visit the vineyards and tour the wine cellars. The partners search continuously for authentic, high quality wines from around the world including; Italy, Argentina, Germany, and California; as well as sake and plum wines from Japan. You can find Angelini Wine Selections in retail locations and restaurants in more than 14 states in the United States.
Angelini Website

Antucura Winery is the “little jewel” of the Uco Valley, located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the town of Vista Flores. Thanks to the unique characteristics of soil and temperature, this region has been established as the “new region for production of fine grapes”. Thanks to stony soils and wide temperature range between day and night, Antucura’s grapes develop intense varietal characteristics which support the elegance of its wines. We have established high density planting of 5.500 plants per hectare and are able to control and monitor the production of each grape variety. Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plants were purchased from a nursery in Pomerol that supplies Petrus and other great chateaux of the region.
Antucura Winery

Arboleda, which means a grove of trees, is a tribute to the more than 3,583 acres of native forest that surround its sustainably managed vineyards.

Founded in 1999, Viña Arboleda is Eduardo Chadwick’s personal venture. He represents the fifth generation of Viña Errázuriz’s founding family and is also the owner of Seña, Chile’s first icon wine, initially born as a joint venture with the legendary Californian vintner Robert Mondavi Eduardo’s vision for his Arboleda project is to make the most sustainable, pure and modern wines to showcase the world-class quality of the best terroirs in the Aconcagua Valley.
Arboleda website

32 hectares in 13 different plots makes for difficult vineyard management, but that hasn’t deterred Christophe Ardinat, who remains faithful to his father and grandfather’s legacy as one of only a few certified organic growers in Champagne. He is even experimenting with Biodynamic practices. Located in Vandières, along a hillside above the Marne river in the middle of the AOC, the area & estate are known for Pinot Meunier dominant Champagnes.
Ardinat-Faust website

In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, bolstered by the experience gained in his father’s and grandfather’s firm, decided to create ARPEPE. His aim was to realize the full potential of the unique Valtellina terroir with all the pride and determination required for such an ambitious goal.To do so, Arturo started producing long-aging Nebbiolo wines according to the rules of the oldest traditions.Today, Isabella, Emanuele and Guido continue their father’s work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. In just a few years, thanks to careful technological innovations and the choice of a young and passionate team, Arturo’s dream has come true: his rare wines are once again a major point of reference on the national and international wine scene.
AR.PE.PE Website

Ross, Cooper & Matt founded The Austin Winery in May 2014, establishing the first full production, grape to glass winery inside Austin city limits. Ross & Cooper had worked in cellars, tasting rooms, equipment, & brokerage enough that they felt comfortable making and selling wine. After producing two red blends to wide applause, they convinced Matt Smith to join up and add the business structure to bring The Austin Winery to life. The young team proved their concept with 3 years of busy tasting room traffic & wholesale distribution out of a hyper-industrial warehouse. In May 2017, The Austin Winery moved its operation to the newly built out development, The Yard at 440 E. St Elmo Rd A1, 78745. A quick 10-minute drive from the Capitol.They work with organic & biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Texas High Plains, Sonoma, Amador County, & Walla Walla. We receive our fruit on-stem, transported in macro bins to our Austin facility where crush, de-stem, press, fermentation, filtration, blending, bottling, and service take place.
Austin Winery Website

Azienda Agricola Enzo Boglietti is a family run winery that produces about 100.000 bottles a year with grapes coming exclusively from ha 22 of vineyards of property. The winery is located in La Morra, while the vineyards are scattered amongst the Comuni of La Morra, Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga d’Alba, Roddino e Sinio. Enzo Boglietti is in charge of all winery matters while Gianni Boglietti meticulously manages the vineyards and looks after the quality of grapes.
Enzo Boglietti

Welcome to Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, one of the oldest and most respected winemaking families of Piedmont, Italy. Here we will refer to it as Piemonte. Since the days of our ancestor, Marchese Leopoldo, dating back to the mid 1800’s, we have been devoted to the vineyard cultivation in our unique terroir, the Monferrato Hills. Along with the hills of Langhe and Roero very nearby, these hills deliver some of the best wines in the world.
Marchesi Website

Baci Dolci means “sweet kiss” in Italian. As such, these refreshing, fruity, slightly frizzante wines are gently kissed with a touch of sweetness.

Our commitment to organic viticulture and wine production begins with our responsibility to the environment, and extends to producing a completely natural product for our customers. We use only organically approved and naturally occurring substances for all vineyard applications ~ this means no chemical insecticides, herbicides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers. Like farmers for centuries before us, we rely on our experience and the advantageous use of our location, climate, volcanic soil, and organic techniques.For insect control we use predatory insects (that eat the bad bugs) and apply natural soap compounds and other all natural materials. We use an in-row cultivator (hoe plowing) to control weeds in the grape rows and to mow the grass in the center. All grape skins and seeds are composted and returned to the vineyard, and cover crops of vetch and rye are grown between the vine rows for nitrogen and humus.  Our vines are trellised upright, using the Scott-Henry System; this improves sun penetration and air movement which develops character and balance in the grapes. We also utilize crop and shoot thinning to control vigor and limit yields, which increase flavors and aromas in the finished wines.
Badger Mountain Vineyards website

Badissa is a value-oriented wine from MGM, producers of appellation specific D.O.C.G. / I.G.T. certified wines. Harvested from estate-owned vineyards and vinified by world renowned vintners MGM/Mondo del Vino exceeds expectations worldwide. As an example, MGM was once named #1 European wine producer of the year by Mundus Vini, the largest officially recognized wine competition in the world.

MGM is a family-owned company founded by Alfeo Martini. The Martini family represents a diverse portfolio of winery estates and brands including small artisanal production such as Poderi dal Nespoli and highly coveted Barolo producer Barolo Ricossa, as well as valueoriented offerings from central Italy and Sicily. This year, Poderi dal Nespoli won a coveted Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri award.

MGM is among the most eco-conscious producers in Italy today. Their state-of-the-art production facility in Priocca (Piedmonte) is powered by solar panels, and they are the recipients of the internationally recognized and USA certified ICEA certificate of conformity for the production of organic wine.

Winemaker Matt Michael and his father, Dom, started the Baldassari Family Wines brand in 2003 as a tribute to his grandfather. His grandfather, Vincenzo Baldassari emigrated from Italy and lived out the American dream, creating a great life for himself in America. He would often take Matt down to the basement of his house and show him the wine he had made. He would make a single barrel every year and it was one of his proudest accomplishments each year. Baldassari Family Wines is how Matt carries on that tradition.
Baldassari Wines Website

Breathtaking and dramatic. In the mighty Norwegian forests where sunlight rarely penetrates. In lonely landscapes inhabited only by the ‘Hulder’ wood nymphs, which live below the ground surrounded by the roots of old oaks. This is where Bareksten takes its inspiration from. Nordic, natural and organic ingredients form the basis for its unique flavour.

Norwegian herbs, potatoes and berries fight an intense, slow and never-ending battle in extreme environments. Only the strongest and most stubborn survive. Norwegian ingredients, touched only by nature, form the basis for the raw flavors of Bareksten’s botanical spirits.

The Bareksten Gin, distilled in small batches, gives us a very high potent gin with a sublime fruity expression. Bareksten Gin has a traditional base line, but you will find wild blueberries, lingonberries, rhubarb, elderflower, mint and an additional 20 different ingredients. It is perfect with tonic water and for sure a perfect classic, Dry Martini.

Silent trees. Mighty mountains. Raw nature. Mysterious forests. The taste of berries and herbs squeezed by Norwegian hands. Bareksten is the bottled essence of Norwegian nature. Craft has finally found its spirit.
Bareksten Gin website

Located in Hohen-Sülzen in the southernmost Wonnegau region of Rheinhessen, BattenfeldSpanier was founded by H.O. Spanier in 1993. Run by husband and wife team Oliver (H.O.) and Carolin, the winery has been dedicated to organic principles from the start and in 2003, they expanded their organic approach to include Biodynamic practices. Restoring and encouraging microbial life in the soil is their most important goal, as they believe soil is at the very core of their effort to convey the taste of what came long before and that which lies ahead. The best sites rest upon massive underground banks of limestone, which deliver vibrancy and edginess to the wines. In the past 10 years, they’ve reached the peak of German winemaking ranks, crowned with the title “Winemaker of the Year” by Vinum Wineguide in 2018.
BattenfeldSpanier website

Beau-Rivage means “beautiful shore” and is a tribute to the picturesque landscape along the Gironde and the rivers that feed it, the Dordogne and the Garonne. Throughout geologic history, the influence of those rivers created the gravelly soils Bordeaux is famous for -- soils that produce some the world’s finest wine.The vines producing Beau-Rivage come from top AC Bordeaux vineyards,   situated on slopes between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.  The mix of clay, gravel and sandy soils helps create the unique Bordeaux terroir, identifiable in Beau-Rivage.  100% tank fermented and no oak.  The wine is made in a very fruit-forward easy going style that is for early consumption.
Beau Rivage website

“Let nature create the wonders and we will work hard to support and enhance her efforts.” Guided by this credo, Beaver Creek’s certified organic and Biodynamic vineyard specializes in small lot, limited production wines which are completely natural and additive free. Located in California’s Lake County, Beaver Creek Vineyard is housed on Horne Ranch, a dynamic ecosystem of animals and gardens, all of which contribute to vitality of their grapes, and the depth and balance of their wines.
Beaver Creek Vineyards website