Celebrate Queer Winemakers This Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day, whether you're toasting with a partner, friends, or treating yourself to a solo glass, consider choosing a wine crafted by queer producers. Supporting these winemakers is a meaningful way to celebrate love—not just in relationships, but in the artistry, dedication, and passion poured into each bottle.
Curious for a taste? We'll have one of these wines open each evening the week of Valentine's Day. See the schedule.
Camins 2 Dreams Red Wine Blend
United States > California
Sustainable, Organic, Woman Owner/Producer, Queer Owner/Producer, and Indigenous Owner/Producer
Tara Gomez and her wife, Mireia Taribó, make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, and sourced from organic, biodynamic and regenerative farmed vineyards that share their values of respect for the land and their workers. This red blend from the Santa Rita Hills is a great, versatile wine with big red fruit, pleasant acidity, and a lovely long finish. Juicy but not overripe.
Franchere Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
United States > Oregon
Sustainable and Queer Owner/Producer
Mike Hinds follows what he calls a "gentle winemaking regime" to ensure his wines express their central Willamette Valley origins. This is a really vibrant Oregon Pinot Noir with some earthy tones under red and black berries. It's a great food wine, perfect for red meat or heavier veg dishes.
Gaintza Txakolina Blanco
Spain >
Sustainable and Queer Owner/Producer
Now in its fourth generation, the Gaintza estate is run by brothers Joseba and Urtzi Lazkano with a broad-based commitment to sustainable production. On the palate, this Txakolina offers bright citrus, apple and green herbs with a salty and clean finish.
Birdhorse Verdelho Contra Costa County
United States > California
Sustainable, Organic, Woman Owner/Producer, and Queer Owner/Producer
Partners Corinne and Katie create innovative and delicious California wines with a focus on uncommon varietals. This Verdelho offers a fleshy yet bright profile, with saline notes and hints of lemon curd. Its balanced acidity and aromatic complexity make it a versatile choice for pairing with seafood or enjoying during celebratory occasions.
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Valentine's Week Tastings
Join us in-store to taste wines from some of our favorite queer winemakers this week Tuesday through Friday from 5-7pm. Follow us on Instagram for reminders. Tuesday, February 11th —...
Valentine's Week Tastings
Join us in-store to taste wines from some of our favorite queer winemakers this week Tuesday through Friday from 5-7pm. Follow us on Instagram for reminders. Tuesday, February 11th —...
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Celebrate Queer Winemakers This Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day, whether you're toasting with a partner, friends, or treating yourself to a solo glass, consider choosing a wine crafted by queer producers. Supporting these winemakers is a...
Celebrate Queer Winemakers This Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day, whether you're toasting with a partner, friends, or treating yourself to a solo glass, consider choosing a wine crafted by queer producers. Supporting these winemakers is a...
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4 True Champagnes Under $68 We Love
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Champagne is a sparkling wine exclusively produced in the Champagne region of France, adhering to strict regulations that distinguish it from other sparkling wines. The unique combination of climate, soil,...
