Friday Night Wine School - Trust You Importer, Louis/Dressner Selections

Join us for our attendance-limited, proof of vaccine, signup-only Friday night tasting!  Tastings are held on the back patio with a max of 8 people per time slot.

Natural before natural was a thing....Louis/Dressner Selections is an import company based in New York City that specializes in importing and distributing wines from small, independent, and family-owned wineries across Europe. The company was founded in 1988 by Joe Dressner and Denyse Louis, and it quickly gained a reputation for its focus on sourcing wines that showcased authenticity, terroir, and traditional winemaking methods.

Their focus has always been on working with artisanal winemakers who prioritize organic or biodynamic farming practices, minimal intervention in the winemaking process, and a commitment to preserving the unique characteristics of their respective regions. They have a strong emphasis on wines from France, particularly from the Loire Valley, Beaujolais, and the Jura, but they also feature wines from Italy, Spain, Germany, and other European countries.

Louis/Dressner Selections has also been very influential in the natural wine movement, advocating for transparency in winemaking, supporting small-scale producers, and promoting wines that express a sense of place and the winemaker's vision. Their wines have garnered praise from critics and enthusiasts for their quality, authenticity, and ability to reflect the character of their respective vineyards.  Their focus has always been on the vignerons, on the people who make the wines. And many of the producers in their portfolio are legends now: Domaine de la Pépière, Baudry, Pinon, Puzelat, Jean-Paul Brun, Desvignes, Descombes, Clos Rougeard, Clos Roche Blanche, Occhipinti, Foradori… and on and on.

Our friends at Lirette Selections have represented this portfolio forever and have continued to grow and expand their selections over the years.   We will be presenting new vintages, new wines and tried and true favorites. I hope you’ll join us - Line up is TBA but just trust us! (truly!)

-Your $5 tasting fee is refunded when you purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting. Limit 1 refund per bottle per customer.
-Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot as we may not be able to move you to another spot.
-No waiting in line for your taste of wine in a plastic cup and snippet of info. During your time slot, you will have the presenter's undivided attention as you learn about and taste the wines from Riedel glassware.
-When your tasting is over you can browse and shop or enjoy a glass or bottle at our indoor and outdoor tables.