Stories about Alpine wine and the high-altitude lifestyle surrounding it.
About
Welcome to the Alpine Wine Society! Launched in April 2022 in NYC by two wine-loving sisters, our Substack is home to high-peak bottle recommendations, recipes, travel ideas, art and more. We’re thrilled to have found a lively community of new and experienced Alpinists to share our passion with.
Jawohl!
Alexandra & Julia
What is Alpine Wine?
And why would I drink it?
Alpine wine spans four countries — Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria — and over 20 different types of grapes. They are refreshing, approachable, and stimulate both the palette and the imagination. They’re also wines for any time of the year, from the coldest days in winter to the hottest, most humid moments of August. Most pair beautifully with a diverse range of foods but can also be sipped on their own.
How to find it
Here is an selection of wine retailers and distributors whose bottles we love with more suggestions here. Please send us any recommendations for additional groups so that we can continue to highlight wine purveyors who are committed to celebrating this part of the world.
Rosenthal (NYC Shop)
Kermit Lynch (SF Shop)
Archetyp (Wine Club)
Weygandt Wines (DC Shop)
Barrel Down Selections (Santa Barbara Shop)
Hunters Point Wine & Spirits (NYC Shop)
Chambers Street Wines (NYC Shop)
Le Midi (Chicago Shop)