The Carpe Vinum Collection
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The Carpe Vinum collection is an ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever. Maybe it’s the last few bottles before the next vintage arrives, or a rare bottling we got so little of in the first place that we weren’t able to share it in the newsletter or in an email.
Currently, you’ll find a deep, richly structured Saumur Champigny from Thierry Germain, Domaine d’Aupilhac’s old-vine Carignan, a citrusy and floral sparkler from Sicily, a complex and compelling orange wine from Davide Vignato, and a masterful Riesling from Alsace—all priced to encourage new discoveries or revisit old favorites. We will continue to update this collection regularly as wines sell out, so check back often!
The Carpe Vinum Collection
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Wines In The Collection
Eric Chevalier France | Loire
At first, it is streamlined, saline, and full of lemon. Then the granite terroir kicks in...
Domaine d’Aupilhac France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Old vines give this Carignan a supple, suede-like texture, along with loads of dark fruit, a peaty smokiness, and great minerality.
Thierry Germain France | Loire
Germain’s reds are grand examples of the heights biodynamic wines can achieve.
Catherine & Pierre Breton France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Vignato Davide Italy | Veneto
Four months of skin contact leaves this Garganega from Vignato Davide bursting with fragrant clementine and almond blossoms, while volcanic soil imparts lingering salinity.
Antoine-Marie Arena France | Corsica
If you’re like me, a glass of Corsican Muscatellu sparks visions of evening cheese plates laden with Marcona almonds and gemlike fruits.
Domaine Leon Barral France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Simultaneously rustic and graceful, dark and light on its feet, this red shows succulent notes of mixed red and black fruit, spices, and leather.
André et Michel Quenard France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Grown on near-vertical limestone scree slopes, Bergeron reaches incredible heights here, yielding a blanc full of character and flavors of peach, tangerine, and pine resin.
Deperu Holler Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
France | Loire
At first, it is streamlined, saline, and full of lemon. Then the granite terroir kicks in...
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Old vines give this Carignan a supple, suede-like texture, along with loads of dark fruit, a peaty smokiness, and great minerality.
France | Loire
Germain’s reds are grand examples of the heights biodynamic wines can achieve.
France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Italy | Veneto
Four months of skin contact leaves this Garganega from Vignato Davide bursting with fragrant clementine and almond blossoms, while volcanic soil imparts lingering salinity.
Italy | Sicily
A citrusy and floral sparkler with a stony, bone-dry finish. Mamma mia!
France | Corsica
If you’re like me, a glass of Corsican Muscatellu sparks visions of evening cheese plates laden with Marcona almonds and gemlike fruits.
Italy | Alto Adige
This cuvée is dark-fruited velvet in a bottle.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Simultaneously rustic and graceful, dark and light on its feet, this red shows succulent notes of mixed red and black fruit, spices, and leather.
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Grown on near-vertical limestone scree slopes, Bergeron reaches incredible heights here, yielding a blanc full of character and flavors of peach, tangerine, and pine resin.
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
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