Soil & Vine Online Wine Boutique

we are a boutique wine importer focused on sustainable, organic, and biodynamic family-owned wine estates. we work with small family estates who maintain local traditions without compromising quality or following trends. after getting hooked on wine while attending the culinary institute of america in hyde park, ny, ruben knew he wanted to forge a path into the world of wine. ruben first took a job in nyc as a restaurant manager ad was promoted to wine manager. soon after, he decided to take a job at the world-famous french laundry. during this time, he honed his palate and wine knowledge. working with master sommelier paul roberts, he found a taste for mineral-driven wines, and wines that showcase not only their "terroir," but are also perfectly crafted, expressive and concentrated. little by little, he became friends with winemakers in burgundy, alsace, and piedmont, where ruben was introduced to a whole network of fellow winemakers in other regions. every time he tasted a new wine t