Minimalism Wines

Have you heard? Ori Marani is back! 🇬🇪

A few w**es make you stop and think —this is why I love w**e— Ori Marani is one of them ❤️

The story begins with Bastien Warskotte, a Ch*****ne-born w**emaker raised in a family of vignerons. After studying in Burgundy and working harvests around the world, he met Nino Gvantseladze. They fell in love and eventually followed that love to Georgia, Nino’s homeland. From that meeting of two people, two cultures and two w**emaking traditions, Ori Marani was born. The name means “two cellars” in Georgian.

Based in Igoeti, they work with small growers across Georgia, focusing on indigenous varieties, thoughtful farming and w**es that marry Georgian tradition with Bastien’s Ch*****ne sensibility: qvevri, wild fermentation, old French oak, minimal intervention, freshness and texture.

Their traditional-method sparklings follow the Ch*****ne method, using natural grape juice from harvest rather than conventional dosage. Aged in old French barrels and qvevri, often on lees for 15+ months, they’re unmistakably Georgian yet beautifully French in spirit.

This arrival includes several w**es brand new to BC, plus the return of an all-time favourite:

🥂 Nino — Traditional Method NV · 10cs
Tsitska, Tsolikouri, Chinuri & Goruli Mtsvane. Fresh, savoury, mineral and finely textured, with perpetual reserve w**e aged in qvevri.

🍑 Exile on Caucasus 2024 — Rkatsiteli · 20cs
100% Rkatsiteli from Uroebi. Skin-contact qvevri with yellow peach, dried apricot, hazelnut, tea and almond. Textural, savoury and fresh.

🧡 Marta 2021 — Chinuri · 3cs
Two months qvevri maceration, then old French oak. Bergamot, lemon, dried apricot, acacia honey and spice. Seriously compelling.

🌸 Revoir un Printemps 2024 · 13cs
Dry rosé of Tsitska, Dzelshavi & Aladasturi. Grapefruit, melon, pomegranate and white pepper. Mineral, savoury and gastronomic. Just 1,000 bottles made.

🍷 Demain C’est Loin 2024 — Shavkapito · 7cs
An indigenous Kartli red: bright, delicate and beautifully expressive.

Wines are already moving along… run, don’t walk 🤫

GUESS WHO’S BACK?

Originally from Normandy, Frédéric Brouca spent years abroad after meeting his Canadian wife, Elaine, in Lille. Together they lived in Canada, India, Singapore and the United States before returning to France and settling in the rugged hills of Faugères. In 2012, they took over 25 acres of mature vineyards that had already been organically farmed for more than 20 years, releasing their first w**es in 2013.

Working with the schist slopes of Faugères, Frédéric follows a low-intervention philosophy: organic farming, hand harvesting, native fermentations and minimal sulphur. The result is a range of w**es that are energetic, fresh and deeply expressive of place.

NOW AVAILABLE

🍷 Champs Pentus Blanc 2024 (+260527)
Fresh and saline with citrus peel, white flowers, orchard fruit and a bright mineral finish.

🌸 Clair des Champs Rosé 2024 (+260519)
Wild strawberry, watermelon rind and Mediterranean herbs with crisp acidity and refreshing lift.

🍇 Champs Pentus Rouge 2024 (+260530)
Juicy dark berries, garrigue, cracked pepper and schist-driven minerality wrapped in silky tannins.

🍷 Champs Pentus Rouge Magnum 2022 (+726290)
Everyone’s favourite is back in 1.5L format. Only 5 cases available (packed in 3-packs). Layers of blackberry, spice, herbs and savoury mineral depth.

⛰️ Clos Sauveplane 2021 (+260533)
A special parcel selection of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Blackberry, violet, wild herbs, cracked pepper and earthy schist notes lead into a structured, finely detailed palate with remarkable freshness and length.

🍸 Vermouth (+260524)
Aromatic and complex, layered with citrus peel, Mediterranean herbs, warming spice and bitter botanicals. Equally at home over ice or as the backbone of a classic cocktail.

Last year in Verona, I met Valentina di Camillo of . What started as a quick introduction and chat about a partnership turned into a long conversation about life, business, and the beautifully chaotic w**e industry we both love so much. We laughed, shared stories, and got into the real, gritty side of what it means to pour your heart into this work. Fast forward a year later, and her w**es are nearly sold out across BC — and now she’s here for Top Drop.

This is why I love what I do. The connections. The people. The relationships built over a glass of w**e that somehow become so much bigger than the w**e itself. Whether you’re a consumer, buyer, or w**emaker, I value every connection deeply and never take your support for granted.

THANK YOU for loving Valentina’s w**es enough to sell us out of the Spumante Pecorino and Cerasuolo. We’ll still be pouring them today and tomorrow so you know you need them in your life next time they’re back and I know to bring more to supply you with these delicious w**es (while pointing you toward where to find them locally at this time). You’ll also get to taste her beautiful Passerina, Trebbiano, and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo which I have limited quantities of, that I literally put on hold so the rest of you could work with these lovely w**es for now!

Find us tonight at the Euro Plaza, tomorrow at The Fresh Sheet seminar, and of course at ’s main event that brings all of us together from around the world.

Love you all
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It's raining RED! From light on its feet to deep, dark, and soul-warming 🍷

The red w**es currently available in my portfolio span the globe — Australia, Austria, right here in BC, Chile, the Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, and the US — and they cover ALL the moods.

Think juicy, crunchy, chillable reds with bright fruit and energy… all the way to fuller-bodied, structured w**es made for cold nights, slow cooking, and plates that need something with a little weight behind it. Weeknight pasta, long braises, dinner parties, quiet nights in — there’s a red here that fits.

Lots of styles, lots of stories, and plenty of bottles ready to satisfy any appetite or taste... 66 different reds to be exact!

DM me or reach out to order 🍇🍷

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From Okanagan Falls, Synchromesh continues to carve out some of BC’s most compelling expressions of Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cab Franc—grown quite literally along fault lines. The Storm Haven estate spans 107 acres between 1,300 and 2,000 feet, with multiple aspects and finely tuned micro-blocks. Soils shift dramatically across the site: sandy loam over gravel and decomposed granite, mixed clay-loam with rock debris, and striking quartz and slate intrusions tracing the Okanagan Fault Line. Drainage is fast, vines are naturally stressed, and each block speaks clearly through its own acid profile, texture, and mineral character.

Farming is meticulous and low-yielding, with blocks managed individually and a portion of the estate preserved as natural wildlife habitat. In the cellar, fermentations are native, additives are avoided, and w**es are bottled with minimal fining and filtration—letting site do the talking. You’ll see it clearly in the glass: quartz-driven blocks bring electric acidity and flinty lift; clay-loam delivers mid-palate texture; gravel and granite add mineral cut and tension.

The 2025 Riesling is all energy and precision—bright citrus, lemon zest, and crab apple aromatics, with candied lemon and green mango on the palate, finishing just *barely* off-dry. A vibrant, crowd-pleasing style that holds serious structure. This entry-level stunner marks the culmination of 15 years working with 21B Riesling across multiple Okanagan Valley terroirs—Naramata, Okanagan Falls and Oliver. After several vintages of reduced yields, availability is finally strong again. Lock it in while you can 🌱

+850115 / $19
Alc 8.9%
pH 2.8
TA 8.2 g/L
RS 39.3 g/L

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Pink hues, amber tones, and everything in between! From delicate, thirst-quenching rosés to textured, soulful skin-contact w**es, this lineup is a love letter to place, tradition, and thoughtful w**emaking.

Sourced from our own backyard in BC and spanning Australia, Austria, Chile, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, the USA, and Spain, each bottle tells a different story — shaped by its land, its people, and time.

Fresh, savoury, wild, elegant, unexpected... Perfect for curious palates and long conversations at the table. Come taste the rainbow 🌈

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From easygoing sips to whites that make you feel like you’ve escaped to a sun-soaked beach somewhere far away 🌍🍷—this lineup truly travels.

The portfolio's current selection of white w**es available to order spans the globe and the seasons. Expect everything from light & crisp refreshers, to mineral-driven and beautifully textural bottles, to fuller-bodied whites that invite a little contemplation on these cool days.

Whether you’re stocking up on everyday favourites, chasing summer vibes or looking for a thoughtful winter white to slow things down, there’s something here waiting for you. Explore, taste, and travel—one bottle at a time.

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BUBBLES! So many bubbles from all over the world! Australia, British Columbia, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Slovenia, and the USA 🌍 my inventory is stacked with sparkling w**es from nearly every corner of the w**e world.

Styles? All of them.
⚡ Bright, crisp whites
🍊 Textural skin-contact sparklers
🍷 Deep, playful reds

Flavours that range from fresh and delicate to spicy, layered, and richly expressive—there’s a bottle here for celebrations, quiet nights, long lunches, and everything in between. Whatever the occasion, I’ve got the bubbles to match.

Hit me up 🥂

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Introducing Okeanós — A Salish Sea Experiment by

Okeanós began as a question rather than a plan: if we’re trying to make w**es that feel true to where they come from, how could we ignore the sea that surrounds us?

Long before modern w**emaking relied on sulphur, ancient cultures turned to seawater as a natural preservative. Inspired by that history, the folks at Averill Creek wondered what might happen if they explored this idea on Vancouver Island. So they did something simple, and slightly strange. Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer were briefly soaked in water from the Salish Sea before fermentation. No additions. No corrections. Just curiosity, and a willingness to see where it led. What emerged surprised them.

Okeanós carries the freshness and elegance typically associated with Averill Creek's w**es, but with an added layer of texture and gentle salinity. A w**e that feels both grounded and fluid, familiar and a little untamed. It doesn’t fit neatly into a category, and we all like it that way.

Named for the Greek personification of the ocean, Okeanós is a reminder that w**e has always been shaped by movement, risk, and connection. This bottle is our way of holding space for all of that… and inviting you into the experiment.

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This year tested me in ways I never imagined. There were long stretches where stress and sadness left me without the words to show up the way I wanted to.

To my incredible supporters and suppliers: thank you for your patience, your support, and your belief in Minimalism Wines during what has been the hardest year of my life. I am deeply grateful and genuinely proud to represent the w**eries and families I get to represent.

Your collaboration, partnership and enjoyment has meant more than you know, and I truly hope we continue building together in the years ahead.

Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a gentler, brighter year to come 🤍🍷