Pride Month Tastings: Our Favorite Queer Producers

Join us in-store to taste wines from some of our favorite queer winemakers every Friday and Saturday this June from 5-7pm. Follow us on Instagram for reminders.

Friday, June 6th — Supergay Vodka and Two Fruits Canned Cocktails: Supergay Vodka is a delicious, organic vodka, distilled in Yonkers, NY, made from locally-sourced organic corn. Two Fruits cocktails are the latest offering from Supergay, made with their award-winning organic vodka. They are committed to sustainability, partnering with small producers and utilizing recyclable aluminum cans to reduce waste. Their focus on real, traceable ingredients ensures a high-quality cocktail experience. Learn more...

Saturday, June 7th — Franchere 13th Flor Gruner Veltliner Columbia Gorge: Mike Hinds, the owner and winemaker behind Franchere Wine Company, is an Oregon native with a deep connection to the region’s viticulture. The winery’s name pays homage to Hinds' great-great-great-grandfather, Gabriel Franchère, a pioneering figure who explored Oregon in the early 19th century.

Franchere Acadia Vineyards 13th Flor Grüner Veltliner is an intriguing and unique expression of this Austrian grape variety, grown in the cool-climate Columbia Gorge region of Oregon. This wine offers a dynamic profile with fresh aromas of green apple, white pepper, and a hint of citrus zest. On the palate, expect bright acidity, mineral-driven complexity, and a crisp, clean finish. Learn more...

Friday, June 13th — Pollinator Spirits Gin, Vodka & Amaro: From Claire Marin, the head distiller and beekeeper at Catskill provisions, the Pollinator Gin is distilled from NY State corn and their own wildflower honey.  It’s infused with juniper berries and pollinator-friendly botanicals such as verbena, chamomile, and angelica. It is proofed down with mineral-rich Catskill Mountain spring water to create an aromatic gin with a round, herbaceous bouquet and hints of citrus.

The Pollinator Vodka is also distilled from NY State corn and their own wildflower honey, and proofed down with that mineral-rich Catskill Mountain spring water to create a silky, round and clean Vodka, perfect for cocktails. Catskill Provisions also donates a percent of each sale to causes that protect bees and other vital pollinators. Learn more...

Saturday, June 14th — Maloof Wines Wax On, Wax Soif

Friday, June 20th — Gaintza Txakolina & Surprise Spanish Wines: 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. Learn more...

Saturday, June 21st — Emme Wines: Emme Wines is an independent California winery founded by Rosalind Reynolds, inspired by her grandmother Emme’s passion for organic farming and rich Napa Chardonnay. Reynolds oversees vineyard-to-bottle production, farming grapes organically and crafting wines without additives. Emme Wines focuses on minimal-intervention, small-batch expressions that highlight terroir and sustainable agriculture. Winemaking emphasizes balance and purity, reflecting the founder’s commitment to natural methods and community. The portfolio includes varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all produced with a clean, elegant style and a clear dedication to organic principles and authentic flavor.

Friday, June 27th — Birdhorse Wines: Partners Corinne and Katie create innovative and delicious California wines with a focus on uncommon varietals. Learn more...

Saturday, June 28th — Puro Rosé