{"id":22571,"date":"2018-06-11T16:04:55","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T16:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grapex.com\/?p=22571"},"modified":"2018-06-11T16:04:55","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T16:04:55","slug":"introducing-tri-vin-imports-to-our-washington-and-oregon-distribution-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grapex.com\/introducing-tri-vin-imports-to-our-washington-and-oregon-distribution-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Tri-Vin Imports to our Washington and Oregon Distribution Portfolio!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under the leadership of second generation Director Marc Olivera, Tri-Vin Imports has exploded in its reach over the past six years.\u00a0 Tri-Vin specializes in Portugal and the firm practically has a monopoly on the importation of Portugal’s leading independent wineries.\u00a0 They are similar to us at Grape in a way, as they are a family owned wine company with a national import arm and their own distribution arm operating in three states (NY, NJ, CT).\u00a0 Our first Tri-Vin load arrives this week, and it is composed of a dozen of their best selling wines.\u00a0 We are only scratching the surface so far as what is available, and to say I’m excited about this acquisition would be quite the understatement.<\/p>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Neiva Correia of DFJ Vinhos<\/p><\/div>\n

DFJ Vinhos<\/strong> is both a new and old producer for us at Grape – We worked with DFJ directly at the time of the winery\u2019s inception in the late 1990\u2019s, and since then\u00a0they\u2019ve come a long way.\u00a0 The company is without question the dominant\u00a0Portuguese player in the British fine wine market, and their USA sales are\u00a0nothing short of \u201con fire.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

DFJ is owned and operated by Winemaker Jos\u00e9 Neiva Coreia, who was born on the Quinta de\u00a0Porto Franco, a tremendously historic wine estate that predates the founding of Portugal.\u00a0 Most grapes used at DFJ are sourced from this estate to this day.\u00a0 Anyone in the Portuguese wine scene will tell you Jos\u00e9 is as\u00a0creative as they come, blending improbable grape varieties with surprising results.\u00a0 DFJ is producing the #1 best selling Portuguese red wine in the US market, \u2018Paxis.’<\/span><\/p>\n

DFJ Paxis 2013 Red Blend.<\/strong>\u00a0 “This dark, structured wine, with its balanced blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, is firm with tannins and dense berry fruits. Full in the mouth, it is a concentrated wine that brings out a strongly chalky texture. The wine is still moving towards a rich future. Drink from 2017.\u00a0 90 Points.” \u2014 Wine Enthusiast<\/p>\n

DFJ 2011 Portada Red Blend.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0A dark colored, dense wine that is rich and firmly structured. Aged in wood, it holds flavors of plum and berry fruits balanced with a fresh acidity. This is a wine for aging, its structure a powerful statement. 90 points.”\u00a0 \u2014 Wine Enthusiast<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Santos Lima of Casa Santos Lima<\/p><\/div>\n

Casa Santos Lima<\/strong> is one of Portugal\u2019s leading producers in terms of both quality,\u00a0press, and volume. \u00a0The company was founded by Joaquim Santos Lima, who was\u00a0way ahead of his time, exporting fine wine in the early 1900\u2019s. \u00a0Joaquim\u2019s\u00a0Grandchildren revitalized Casa Santos Lima in 1990, replanting most vines and\u00a0bringing winemaking quality to world-class levels. \u00a0The company accounts for\u00a040% of the wine grown in the Lisboa region, and they are also involved in the\u00a0regions of Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde, and Douro with approximately 400\u00a0hectares of vineyards.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The focus at Casa Santos Lima is clearly on value wine – Their ‘LAB’ line is the\u00a0fastest growing Portuguese brand in the US market, and while it is very rare for\u00a0distributors to order semi-trucks filled with just one wine, this is the norm for most\u00a0who deal with Casa Santos Lima\u2019s new \u2018Colossal Reserva.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Casa Santos Lima 2015 Colossal Reserva.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0“Plum and boysenberry notes weave together with dried herb and smoky mineral accents in this sleek red. Savory spice details chime in on the finish. Offers moderate, grippy tannins. Drink now through 2020.\u00a0 90 points, #60 Top 100 Wines of 2017” \u2014 Wine Spectator<\/p>\n

Casa Santos Lima 2014 Confidencial.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0“One of the top wines from this producer, this blend of at least 10 grape varieties comes from its estate. The wood aging has added sophistication to this already concentrated wine. With black fruits to the fore and firm tannins, it will age well.\u00a0 92 points.” – Wine Enthusiast<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Enjoy these new arrivals, look forward to many more, and here is to a long and exciting future between Grape and Tri-Vin!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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