


IMPORTING & DISTRIBUTING THE BEST IN CLASS
Candid Wines is a labor of love. We work to identify producers who translate the magic of their place into wines we love to share. We work to earn the trust and respect of our customers whose efforts elevate and honor our wines. And as a family-owned, independent importer, we work to be unmatched when it comes to service and quality delivered. We welcome you to experience our portfolio and taste the fruits of our labor.


MEET LOUIS CHENU PÉRE ET FILLES
Juliette and Caroline Chenu manage their family-run winery in the heart of Savigny-lès-Beaune. Founded in 1914 and led by two sisters, Louis Chenu Pere et Filles is a benchmark in the region. Located just minutes from the most well known sites in all of Burgundy, these Premiere Cru Pinot Noir represent stunning value.
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Roughly 75% of our portfolio comes from certified organic or Biodynamic vineyards. 100% of our portfolio comes from winemakers who are deeply thoughtful about the choices made in the vineyard and all of the externalities of those choices.


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DOMAINE DE VILLARGEAU: LOIRE VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC AND PINOT NOIR
Domaine de Villargeau has emerged as the quality leader in the Côteaux du Giennois appellation, earning consistent critical recognition while maintaining the accessibility that makes the estate essential knowledge for anyone looking for quality and value in the Loire Valley.
FROM MUSIC STUDENT TO NYC SOMMELIER TO MICHIGAN WINEMAKER: ALEX MCNEELY’S POETSON WINE STORY
Among the new generation of Michigan winemakers stands Alex McNeely, founder of Poetson Wine, whose journey from Berklee College of Music student to NYC sommelier to Michigan winemaker represents a unique path in the state's wine scene.
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