What’s the most cherished bottle in your collection? For many wine enthusiasts, it’s a tough question to answer. People collect wine for all sorts of reasons—and value doesn’t always correspond to the price of a bottle or how rare it is. We put the question to VIVANT team members. Their responses, below. “I love all […]
So much of the magic of VIVANT happens on screen. What members might not realize is all the effort, homework, and creativity that goes on behind the scenes. From mapping regions and vetting wineries to shipping Tasting Kits, our team works tirelessly to bring the world of sustainable winemaking straight into your home. Like the […]
Baudouin grew up in the vineyards of Champagne. The five-hour French family lunch on Sunday is where he discovered fine wines at a young age. He spent years in Bordeaux learning about wine before traveling extensively around the world to calibrate his palate. For Baudouin, wine is the culmination of all things natural and good […]
Laura grew up in France vacationing in vineyards with her wine-loving family. In a previous life as a lawyer in the wine sector, she traveled to the vineyards of Spain, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, Argentina, Chile and Lebanon. Hearing winemakers’ stories firsthand and tasting their wines made her want to share that experience by taking others […]
Last month, the nonprofit organization Wine Unify named VIVANT wine advisor Jordan Lynn Traylor as a 2020 Elevate Award recipient. Wine Unify champions and promotes diversity in the wine business. The Elevate Award initiative identifies and honors underrepresented minorities working in the wine industry supports recipients’ continuing development and success. “The selection process was quite […]
Megan was a plastics engineer in Virginia where the local vineyards hooked her into the world of wine. She left everything behind and moved to Burgundy, France in 2004 to live in the epicenter of wine. Megan believes that wine, like life itself is a journey that’s meant to be savored and shared. From plastics […]
Wine experts pour the way they do for several reasons. The right approach shows respect, ensures equitable servings, and leads to less spillage, which cuts down on waste and prevents stains on clothing and surfaces. You don’t need to be a sommelier to engage in proper wine pouring techniques, and those who want to get […]
The climate crisis poses a significant threat to the wine industry. In the face of an uncertain future, producers are taking radical steps including planting new grape varieties and pursuing higher altitude vineyards. But the wine industry is not just on the defensive—it’s also innovating to make the world of wine more sustainable. Learn about […]
A wine vacation is always a good idea, no matter the season. But there’s something about fall that makes us especially excited to pack our bags and discover the world’s best vineyards, tasting experiences, and wine hotels. There’s the transitional weather, for one, which allows for more tasting flexibility (and more comfortable climes). There’s also […]
Fall is officially here—you can feel it in the crisp air and see it in the changing colors of the leaves and the arrival of colorful produce at your local farmer’s market. For those who love to entertain, it’s one of the best times of the year to bring together friends and family over meals […]
From time to time we all get stuck in a wine rut, reaching for the same tried-and-true Chardonnay whenever we’re thirsty. There’s nothing wrong with having favorites, of course. But if your cellar is getting a bit stale, allow us to pry that beloved bottle from your grasp and replace it with something that’ll excite […]
