Vermont Wine Merchants Directory and Contact Information Rep Region Phone E-mail Address Mike Stolese Burlington 802-355-8607 ext. 11 [email protected] Joerg Klauck Addison & Washington County 802-658-6771 ext. 12 [email protected] Drew Robinson General Manager 802-355-2669 [email protected] Anthony Wagner Sales/Wine Portfolio Manager 802-363-8558 [email protected] Michelle Miller Office Manager 802-658-6771 ext. 10 [email protected] Jenn Clayton Purchasing & Logistics 802-658-6771 ext. 13 [email protected] Abby Kellie Marketing Director 802-658-6771 ext. 14 [email protected] Kasey Loyer Office Administrator 802-658-6771 ext. 15 [email protected] James Townsend Burlington Area 802-373-8066 [email protected] Burlington, Williston, and the Tiffany Szymaszek 802-355-9573 [email protected] Champlain Islands Holly Kenyon Burlington Area, Vergennes 802-355-8608 [email protected] Katrina Messenger Addison & Chittenden County 802-233-8300 [email protected] Robert Boehme Washington County 802-355-8609 [email protected] Dave Cote Northern Vermont 802-343-8875 [email protected] Rutland County, Southern Gerd Hirschmann 802-324-9540 [email protected] Vermont & St. Johnsbury Robert Ryan Southern Vermont 802-777-8860 [email protected] Sarah Nagle Central Vermont 484-557-6977 [email protected] The Vermont Wine Merchants Co. www.vtwinemerchants.com 255 South Champlain Street Phone: 802-658-6771 [email protected] Burlington, VT 05446 Fax: 802-658-6775 The Vermont Wine Merchants Hours of Operation: The office is open Monday through Friday except in observance of certain holidays. Monday - 9am-6pm Tuesday - 7am-6pm Wednesday - 7am-6pm Thursday - 7am-6pm Friday - 7am-3pm *If you require a special delivery after office hours, please arrange this with your sales representative. Return Policy: The Vermont Wine Merchants Company understands that it is the nature of the business we are in for there to be damaged or corked bottles of wine and will gladly issue a credit for such. However, once the wine leaves our facility, storage conditions are out of our control and we cannot issue a credit for damaged or corked wine that is 6 months past the date it was sold. Product that is unwanted or refused must be returned to The Vermont Wine Merchants Company within two weeks of the invoice date for a credit to be issued. The returned product must be in the same condition it was sold to obtain full credit. **Please Note** Closeout or Deeply Discounted wines are non-refundable If you have a specific circumstance, please contact office directly at 802-658-6771 Returned Check Policy: Due to recent changes in bank policy, if a check is returned for insufficient funds and a replacement certified or bank check cannot be provided the week the original check was returned, the Vermont Wine Merchants Company reserves the right to charge the account a $30 return check fee, which will be added to the account’s next invoice. If the check is returned more than once for any reason, and a replacement certified or bank check has not been issued, we will place the account on hold until payment has cleared. We value our patrons and thank you for your business!! The Vermont Wine Merchants Co. www.vtwinemerchants.com 255 South Champlain Street Phone: 802-658-6771 [email protected] Burlington, VT 05401 Fax: 802-658-6775 Table of Contents Page Our Story 1 Riedel Glassware 2 White Wines Chardonnay- California 3 Chardonnay- France 5 Sauvignon Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc Blends- Australia & New Zealand 6 Sauvignon Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc Blends- California 6 Sauvignon Blanc - France 7 Pinot Grigio - Italy 8 Whites - Italy - Northern 9 Whites - Italy- Central & Southern 10 Whites- Austria 11 Whites- Australia & New Zealand 11 Whites- Other- California 12 Whites- Other- France 13 Whites- Germany 15 Whites- Other- Miscellaneous 16 Whites- Other- Pacific Northwest 17 Whites- Portugal 18 Whites- South Africa 19 Whites- South America 19 Whites- Spain 20 Whites - Skin Contact/"Orange Wine" 21 Rosé Wines Page Rosé and White Zinfandel 21 Red Wines Page Cabernet Sauvignon - California 23 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - France - Bordeaux 26 Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz - Australia & New Zealand 27 Merlot- California 27 Pinot Noir- California 28 Pinot Noir- France 30 Pinot Noir- Pacific Northwest 31 Reds- Argentina 32 Reds- Austria & Germany 35 Reds - Australia & New Zealand 35 Reds- California 36 Reds- Chile 39 Reds- Other - France 39 Reds- France- Beaujolais 42 Reds- France- Rhône 43 Reds- Italy- Piedmont 44 Reds- Italy- Tuscany 48 Reds- Italy- Northern 51 Reds- Italy- Central & Southern 52 Reds- Other- Miscellaneous 54 Reds- Pacific Northwest 55 Reds- Portugal 56 Reds- South Africa 56 Reds- Spain 57 Zinfandel- California 60 Miscellaneous Page Champagne & Sparkling 61 Cider 65 Dessert 66 Kosher Wine and Saké 67 Vermont Wines 68 187ml, 375ml & Cans 69 Large Format & Boxed Wine 72 Keg Wine 73 Ratings & Abbreviations RP - Robert Parker W&S - Wine & Spirits JD - Jeb Dunnuck WS - Wine Spectator VSO - Vintage Sold Out V - Vinous WE - Wine Enthusiast NEW - New Wine to VWM WW - Wilfred Wong JS - James Suckling D - Decanter Who We Are…. The Vermont Wine Merchants Company is the state’s most comprehensive, dynamic, wine-exclusive wholesale distributor. We currently carry over 2,000 wines, ciders, and sakes from over 300 producers, from California to Chile, Sicily to Slovenia. Vermont Wine Merchants’ portfolio represents and recognizes the finest brands the industry has to offer. All of our wines are individually selected by the owners to ensure our customers the highest quality product in an ever-developing market. Wine selections are made by identifying the significant trends in the wine marketplace; such as emerging regions, increasingly popular varietals and styles, organic and sustainable growers, and pace-setting wineries. Green Viticulture Sustainable Considering the many centuries that have passed Sustainable winemaking includes the following vineyard since viticulture and winemaking became a valuable practices: using natural compost and soil amendments, and human activity, it certainly has endured for most of use of organic or naturally derived pesticides, herbicides and that time in a very tradittional and artisanal approach. fungicides. Sustainable practices in these vineyards also extend It is only with the emergence of industrial production to actions that have seemingly little to do with the production of concepts and techniques as well as multi-national grapes, such as cultivating areas for wildlife near vineyard sites chemical conglomerates in the mid-twentieth century (this provides vegetation for the animals, which keeps them from (and their myriad influences) that there has been a eating the grapes) and allowing weeds and wildflowers to grow re-energized appreciation of the benefits of viticulture that between the vines (this stresses the vines and forces them to incorporates principles that are aligned with sustainable produce fewer bunches of grapes with a greater concentration of agriculture and eco-friendly relationships. flavor) and using bio-diesel for tractors in the vineyards. We are proud of our evolving list of natural wine offerings. Organic Organic winemaking uses the steps taken by sustainable Look for these indication practices and builds on them. Organic wines are produced by codes next to our products: using only organically grown grapes. No pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, or synthetic chemicals of any kind Sustainable are allowed on the vines or in the soil of the vineyards claiming to Biodynamic be organic. Strict rules govern the winemaking process such as Organic hand-harvesting, the types of yeasts that can be used during Vegan fermentation and storage conditions in the vineyards of all imported and domestic wines that acquire certification. Biodynamic This is a holistic approach to the estate. It has four main principles: to respect the rhythm and balance of nature to farm according to a biodynamic calendar; soil health is encouraged with the use of only natural fertilizer treatments-no artificial products can be used, a diverse population of habitats is encouraged, use of cover crops, and all organic waste is reintroduced to the vineyard. Additional designations and practices may also include biodiversity in the vineyard, carbon- neutral power, hybrid vehicles, water recycling and reclamation, eco-friendly winery and warehouse practices and agricultural land preservation. www.vtwinemerchants.com 1 Riedel Glassware PLEASE NOTE: * All glassware must be ordered by the case * You CANNOT mix and match varieties due to packaging constraints * Riedel Restaurant glassware is available exclusively for on-premise establishments Restaurant Series 998100 044928 - Riedel Restaurant - Veritas Champagne - 6pk 998150 044907 - Riedel Restaurant - Veritas Old World Pinot Noir 6pk 998151 030016 - Riedel Restaurant - Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru - 6pk 998116 044700 - Riedel Restaurant - Restaurant Cabernet XL - 12pk 998101 044630 - Riedel Restaurant - Restaurant Syrah - 12pk 998122 044615 - Riedel Restaurant - Riesling/Zinfandel - 12pk 998125 041333 - Riedel Restaurant - Swirl White Wine 998126 048001 - Riedel Restaurant - Bar Restaurant Water Glass 998123 044600 - Riedel Restaurant - Cabernet/Merlot - 12pk 998124 044605 - Riedel Restaurant - Chardonnay/Viognier - 12pk 998102 044697 - Riedel Restaurant - Restaurant