Each year, Wine & Spirits Magazine asks their global wine critics to name the rising stars around the winemaking world that they’ve discovered during their previous twelve months of traveling and tasting. This year’s roster includes a diverse collection of vintners from Czech Republic, Lebanon, South Africa, Australia and beyond. Domaine Melody was the only winery in France to be honored with this prestigious “Winery to Watch” award in 2021.    “After graduating from the Lycée Viticole d’Orange, Marlène …

Cognac One welcomes two new French wineries this Autumn! Château La Dournie in Saint-Chinian and Domaine Melody in Crozes-Hermitage enter the market this week in New York and New Jersey. With these exciting additions, the portfolio continues to expand its representation of premium wines from top appellations across France.   Château La Dournie Château La Dournie is a certified organic estate in the heart of Saint-Chinian that has been women-led for six generations. Current winemaker Véronique Etienne takes great …

On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Cognac One gathered over one hundred wine industry members at The Peninsula Hotel NY for an exceptional tasting of Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés. Forty-seven wines were featured, each of them estate-sourced via top Bordeaux négociant CVBG.    The curated selection showcased a diverse range of vintages, appellations and châteaux. Many of the wines needed no introduction – international icons such as Margaux 2008, Figeac 2010, Yquem 2011. But some of the most talked-about bottles …

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Premium wine importer and distributor Cognac One announces the debut of René Briand, an elevated yet accessible sparkling wine from France.   René Briand – or RB – shows pure fruit expression and offers versatility with both food and cocktails. With minimal sugar, the Blanc de Blancs Brut has vibrant citrus and apple flavors, and the delicate Brut Rosé shows refreshing notes of strawberry and raspberry.   “We appointed a forward-thinking winemaker with both pedigree and …

We’ve expanded our selection of Cru Beaujolais with the addition of Château Bellevue’s exquisite Côte du Py. Be one of the first to offer your clients this rare gem as it arrives in the United States for the first time.    The famed Côte du Py, considered most representative of the Morgon Cru, sits at the highest point in Morgon atop an extinct volcano. Concentrated schist soils produce some of the most complex, structured, and age-worthy reds in Beaujolais. …

The Vintner Project published the story of the exceptional Bandol estate Domaine de la Bégude. In an interview with Editor-in-Chief Rachel DelRocco Terrazas, winemaker Guillaume Tari describes his “rebellious, undisciplined” Mourvèdre, and his decades-long passion for crafting cellar-worthy, complex, and unique wines from this “wild child” grape.  “The Mediterranean is a specific place with a specific way of living,” says Tari, “but in the appellation Bandol, we have the spirit of people from the mountains. It’s a place of …

We are now offering a selection of premium wines from the world’s top estates. Among this handpicked selection are highly acclaimed vintages of Solaia, Penfolds, and Clos Apalta.  All wines are shipped and warehoused in precise temperature-controlled conditions. Limited vintage availability. Please contact our team for current inventory and pricing.    This is the greatest Cheval des Andes ever.James Suckling – Cheval des Andes 2017, 100 Points An opulent and generous achievement that represents the highest pedigree in Italian wine.Wine Enthusiast- …

After thirteen years serving the New York market as a fine wine importer and wholesale distributor, Cognac One announces expansion to New Jersey on February 1st. Championing boutique estates, sustainable vineyards, and family wineries is a key part of the Cognac One mission. The fine wine portfolio covers 55 prestigious appellations, from Stellenbosch to Morey Saint-Denis. Brands include Château Kefraya from Lebanon, iconic Bandol estate Domaine de la Bégude, historic Tokaji winery Château Dereszla, and Cru Languedoc Domaine de …

In Afrikaans, “Mooiplaas” means “beautiful place.” And Mooiplaas Wine Estate is committed to keeping their Stellenbosch land as beautiful as they found it. A third of the 600-acre farm is dedicated to Cape Floral Kingdom conservancy, including 113 species of birds and the indigenous, endangered Renosterveld Fynbos. Fynbos is a treeless, scrubby, and brown vegetation that bursts into a mesmerizing mosaic of flowers. It’s an important part of the region’s biodiversity. Situated at the Southernmost point of Africa, 10 miles …