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Seeking beauty in artisanal wines

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Souvenir from our latest blind tasting event in March 2024

This time around, we were graced by the presence of local winegrowers/makers Elisa Sesti and Francesca Padovani of Brunello fame. Our scouting worked better than we expected, 12 wines were unanimously selected out of 54 cuvées ... these two collections will reach our shores at the end of the year.

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What you need to know

Is MVA a wine club?

MVA is the wine club that we've always dreamed about, born out of frustration with the ones that we tried. We've built our curation and sourcing process around integrity and quality.

MVA relies on 'Maison Vernhes' to be able to import bottled cuvées directly from producers anywhere in the world. As a result, our pool for curation is unlimited and we can offer unique wines at an affordable price. In the near future, we will involve members in the scouting and the blind tasting events. More than a wine club, it's a wine Alliance.

Is there a membership fee?

No. You pay only for the wines that you receive. In order to become a member, all you need to do is to commit to receiving at least 2 collections of wine from MVA. Each collection is a case of 6 different wine collaborations curated by Maison Vernhes. No collections are alike. A new collection is released every 2-3 months.  There is a discount if you commit to 4 collections instead of the minimum of 2 and a further discount if you commit to 6.

How do I become a member?

Membership is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. It requires a commitment to receiving 2, 4, or 6 consecutive collections. Each collection is a case of six carefully selected wines. A new collection is released every 2 months.  Members can opt to receive one or two cases of the 6 wines which constitute each collection. If you cannot access the current or next collection because they’re sold out, you can commit to collections further in the future.

Can a non-member buy a membership as a gift for a friend?
Absolutely. All you need to do is register and then click on ‘Gift’.
Why is membership capped?

It is simply due to the nature of the wines that we pick for each collection. They come from artisanal properties which produce in small batches. It's hard to scale quality.

Can I order individual bottles?

Yes, we set aside a few invividual bottles from each collection to ensure that members are able to reorder a few of their favorites with a 10% discount on the non-member price.  Click on an individual collection to see the individual bottles and order them.

Why artisanal wines?

First, we’ll explain why not “industry” wines. Some wine producers are more influenced by taste trends and market analysis than by improving the quality and individuality of their product. Instead of respecting the unique local conditions of their own vineyard, they’ll use additives in an attempt to match the perceived profile of a region. This is the wine industry at work, and we reject it.

Artisanal wines are less likely to take shortcuts or indulge in these unhealthy excesses. They better reflect the singular passions of their producers and the very soil from which they came. Not every artisanal wine is extraordinary, of course. That’s why we taste relentlessly, pursuing wines that are elegant, well constructed, and that genuinely express their terroir. Our dedication ensures you’ll have the best chance of discovering wines that inspire the emotions you’re seeking.

Are these wines “bio” or “organic”?
Pretty much always, but again, we’re driven first and foremost by taste. As one of our selected winemakers puts it: “I don’t put a bio logo on my bottles because I don’t want it to be a commercial criteria for my wines. I want people to come back to my wines just because they love them.”
How do I invite friends to MVA?
Once you’re a member, you can invite up to 10 friends. For every invitee that becomes a member, you’ll receive an additional invitation, and they’ll receive free shipping on their first collection. If 3 or more of your invitees become members, you’ll receive a special bottle of champagne (not otherwise for sale). The two members with the most accepted invitations are invited to Maison Vernhes for the next blind tasting.