Welcome to TWP Distribution
At The Wine Poor Distribution, we carry a selection of carefully curated wines from all over the world, hand-selected by our wine experts and connoisseurs, and make them available to licensed retailers, country clubs, associations, and restaurants through-out Michigan.
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New Winery: Maxem Estates
Maxem Estates was founded by renowned winemaker Sam Kaplan and his wife Nancy. Primarily focused on producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, particularly from the Sonoma Coast, Maxem Estates is truly a family affair. The company's name is a combination of their children's names.
Maxem Estates is dedicated to sustainable farming, hand-harvesting, and low-intervention winemaking, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes to shine through. Their wines are known for their purity, complexity, and elegance, focusing on balance and long aging potential.
With limited production and a focus on quality over quantity, Maxem Estates wines are highly sought after and only available through trusted distributors.
The Wine Poor was recently featured in the Jewish News, commemorating 9 years of business in Michigan. Read the full article.
Amici Cellars, a family-owned winery located in the foothills of the Palisades near Calistoga, Napa Valley, is dedicated to crafting true-to-varietal wines that reflect its exceptional vineyard sources.
Phillip Corallo-Titus is well known for his work at Chappellet Vineyards and Titus Vineyards. Learn more about this classy winemaker, who currently consults at Hertelendy Vineyards.
With a total production of 437 cases of the 2018 Hertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine comes from the highly esteemed Napa areas including Pritchard Hill, Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak and Rockwell Ridge estate vineyard.
Andremily Wines owner and winemaker Jim Binns has managed to become one of the greatest producers of Rhône-varietal blends in California’s Central Coast. Read more about this seasoned winemaker.
The 2020 Andremily EABA is one of the biggest, richest wines in the lineup, yet like all of Jim’s wines, it remains light on its feet, has brilliant purity of fruit, and is as drinkable as could be.
Melka Metisse Martinez comes from Pritchard Hill at 1,200 feet in elevation above St. Helena. The iconic wines from this area are noted for their complexity - and this wine is no exception. The aromas of minerality and crushed rock along with dark cherry, strawberry and toast leap from the glass.
As co-proprietors and winemakers for Melka Estates, Philippe and Cherie produce four distinct brands: Métisse and CJ from Napa Valley, Mekerra from Sonoma Valley, and Majestique from sites around the world.
The 2016 Proprietary White is the sixth vintage of mountain fruit Sauvignon blanc to be produced from Melka's vineyard at 2,300 foot elevation in Knights Valley.
The aromatics of Melka Estate’s 2016 Proprietary Red Knights Valley are distinctive, including fig jam, dried violet, cedar, black pepper, lavender and red currant fruits.
Alex Baer didn’t grow up as a generational winemaker. It wasn’t until he was a sophomore in high school that wine became a part of his life. His parents’ company had contracted to make a small condo atop a barn on a vineyard. His father finessed one ton of Petite Sirah into the contract. Learn more about Alex’s journey to starting his own winery, Allbaer.
Special occasions call for special additions that leave lasting memories. As passionate wine enthusiasts, we enjoy collecting special vintages to savor and enjoy with family and friends.
With the holiday season now upon us, it’s officially time to break out the bubbly. At TWP Distribution, we offer a variety of champagne and prosecco varietals, perfect to compliment any dish or occasion.
Winemaker Helen Keplinger founded Keplinger Wines in 2004 with her husband, DJ Warner. Learn more about about this passionate winemaker.
In 2016 La Pelle Wines was founded by three partners connected through the wine industry - Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna, and Pete Richmond. La Pelle (which translated in French means ‘the shovel’), pays homage to both the vineyard and the cellar with respect to a tool that is used in both areas.
For Your World was started by Erin Wiehe and Rhiannon LaForest, two Michigan residents who share a passion for Italian wine. Their goal is to connect small lesser-known wineries with the dining tables of the USA - telling the stories of their community, their family and their terroir.
We are pleased to announce that we are now carrying wines by Hertelendy Vineyards. Hertelendy Vineyards specializes in producing Bordeaux varietals from premium mountain fruit.
Passionate, dedicated and not afraid to push the envelope, Jordan Fiorentini brings an enthusiastic and experienced spirit to Epoch Estate Wines. Under her direction, Epoch Estate Wines has produced some of the most revered wines in Paso Robles.
The 2018 Epoch Estate Red Blend is brimming with concentrated dark plum and black cherry, savory roasted herbs and meats, earthy forest floor, lavender, chocolate, and vanilla.
Covert Estate 2018 Cabernet Franc offers sun-ripened black fruits and purple flowers, grounded in aromas of earth.
Purlieu Wines hail from the most prolific vineyard sites in the Napa Valley, and are finished in the hands of world-class winemaker - Julien Fayard.
Richness and ripeness show off great fruit flavors in this full-bodied but fresh and vibrant wine from a historic vineyard.
The landmark 2018 vintage delivers rich, sleek Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in its full glory.
Covert Estate uses traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques combined with Californian creativity. Tucked away on a steep hillside in the heart of Coombsville, Napa Valley, Covert Estate is a unique terroir perfect for winemaking.
The 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful, opening with a rich nose of black and blue fruits, wild berry compote and mineral-rich volcanic rock.
A balanced mid-palate, generous, and round due to the velvety tannins with a lingering finish of dark berries and black licorice.
Julien Fayard is a French winemaker, earning his reputation as a visionary who combines time-honored techniques with a fresh perspective to create wines that resonate with both connoisseurs and wine newcomers.
The 2020 Peake Ranch Santa Barbara Chardonnay exudes fresh notes of citrus blossom, white pineapple, crème brulé, with delicate expressions of stone fruits, dried flowers, and lemongrass.
Maison Marcel produces quality wines that truly capture the essence of French winemaking and traditions. Learn more about this passionate brand.