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Founded by André Tamers in 1996, De Maison Selections is an importing company that specializes in unique, high-quality, boutique wines from Spain and France.
Today's focus for De Maison Selections continues our tradition of seeking out unique producers from Spain and France. The current majority of our portfolio is geared toward Spain. Spain continues to be a great wine frontier, constantly offering wonderful surprises.
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Agricultural Practices
In an effort to clarify what kind of practice our growers follow we have set up a system broken down into the following five categories.
A Note of Caution:
The idea of labeling farming by certain definitions falls far short of gaining a clear understanding of viticulture and its inherent complexity. What is paramount to us is that all of the growers we work with farm with a great respect to their environment.
Lutte Raisonnée:
These wines are farmed utilizing natural methods and with respect for the land.
Ancestral:
These wines are produced utilizing age old methods such as those described as biodynamic or organic yet they do not fully meet the criteria to be labeled as such.
Organic:
These wines are certified organic by the EU.
Biodynamic:
These wines are certified biodynamic by Demeter-International.
Non-certified Organic or Biodynamic:
These wines are produced in accordance to organic or biodynamic practices but their winery is pending certification.
Contact Us
Main Office:
1289 N Fordham Blvd, E-1
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
USA
t: +1 (919) 933-4245
European Office:
207 Chemin des Poussins
0180 Prévessin-Moëns
FRANCE
t. +33 (0)6.37.57.10.82
t
. +1 (919) 913-8192
Email:
info@demaisonselections.com
André Tamers
Holly Wing
Steven Alexander
Christopher Pataky
Alexander Wallace
Shaw Cross
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The People:
André Tamers
French and American citizen with extensive experience on all levels of the wine trade, André Tamers started in the business in 1985 as buyer at a restaurant with a wine list of 150 selections. Having lived extensively in France, he decided to move to Spain for a change. In Spain he lived in Barcelona where he studied painting at the well-known Escola Eina. During this sabbatical period, he traveled extensively throughout the viticulture regions of Europe allowing him to nurture contacts in the winemaking world. André's fluency in both French and Spanish has been influential in discovering little-known producers.
>André's Travel Blog
 Holly Wing
Having grown up in Napa Valley, Holly began exploring the culinary world early on, and knew that her love for food would inspire her life’s work. Holly discovered that wine could change the experience of food, and even make it better, thus concluding, the two are inseparable! Holly has worked in all facets of the wine business, from winery to restaurant, retail, and finally distribution for the past seven years at Domaine Selections in Portland, OR, where she sold De Maison Selections wines. Holly is thrilled to be representing De Maison Selections in the western U.S. markets.
 Steven Alexander
Having worked in various sectors of the wine business since 1999, Steven Alexander brings a life-long passion and expertise for hand crafted wines and gastronomy to his work. Before De Maison Selections, Steven was Wine Director of Spiaggia restaurant in Chicago. Prior to Spiaggia, Steven gained valuable experience as European portfolio manager for a wholesaler; acted as a European wine buyer and educator at Sam's Wines and Spirits in Chicago; and was a Sommelier at Illinois restaurants Moto and Bacaro. Steven is proud to be representing De Maison Selections in the Midwest and on the East Coast.
 Christopher Pataky
As a member of the De Maison Selections family since 2003 Christopher Pataky is our resident webmaster. Using his degree in art history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chris applies his experience to the design and development of this website.
 Alexander Wallace
After having worked in the De Maison Selections office in Chapel Hill, NC for four years, Alexander Wallace is now working as the European representative based in France, where he grew up. As such, he is fluent in French, and can also get around in Spanish. From France, he manages the logistical operations of the company, maintains relations with suppliers, and assists with the development of the portfolio.
 Shaw Cross
A native of Chapel Hill, Shaw fell in love with Spain after spending a semester abroad near Salamanca as part of his international studies. He is our direct link with our customers as the first line of contact for our office. Shaw manages our order department, placing and processing all incoming orders, as well as regulatory affairs. New to the wine industry, he’s enjoying his first foray into the world of wine.
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