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# About Avid Vines - Sustainable Organic Products

The Immutable Laws of Avid Vines The Immutable Laws of Avid Vines Certified organic, sustainable products. Certified organic, sustainable products. Chilled importation ONLY, otherwise no ticket to ride. Chilled importation ONLY, otherwise no ticket to ride. Celebrate this moment and thrive in the next. Celebrate this moment and thrive in the next. Conversation stopping flavor profile – with further dimensions when paired with food. Conversation stopping flavor profile – with further dimensions when paired with food. The highest quality for its location. The highest quality for its location. It’s about the Experience, mes amis. It’s about the Experience, mes amis. Our stories connect to the stories of others. Our stories connect to the stories of others. Act with Intention, from a deep well of gratitude. Act with Intention, from a deep well of gratitude. Honor the experiences of others particularly through the lens of Freedom to and Freedom from. Honor the experiences of others particularly through the lens of Freedom to and Freedom from. Foster relationships with our tastemakers, winemakers, distributors and fellow importers. Foster relationships with our tastemakers, winemakers, distributors and fellow importers. Certified organic, sustainable products. Chilled importation ONLY, otherwise no ticket to ride. Celebrate this moment and thrive in the next. Conversation stopping flavor profile – with further dimensions when paired with food. The highest quality for its location. It’s about the Experience, mes amis. Our stories connect to the stories of others. Act with Intention, from a deep well of gratitude. Honor the experiences of others particularly through the lens of Freedom to and Freedom from. Foster relationships with our tastemakers, winemakers, distributors and fellow importers. We honor the experiences of others particularly through the lens of Freedom. We foster relationships of trust with our tastemakers, winemakers, distributors, agents, and fellow importers. We honor the experiences of others particularly through the lens of Freedom. We foster relationships of trust with our tastemakers, winemakers, distributors, agents, and fellow importers. Join The Club Why Do We Do What We Do? Because It Matters… A LOT! The Producers The Producers NEXT GENERATION TAKES THE HELM NEXT GENERATION TAKES THE HELM André Tixier decided to make champagne from the grapes on his property and market them under his own name in 1926 when his son, Robert, was born. André Tixier decided to make champagne from the grapes on his property and market them under his own name in 1926 when his son, Robert, was born. Today, Patrice, Robert’s son has followed the family tradition and passed on his father’s and grandfather’s know-how to his son, Julien. Today, Patrice, Robert’s son has followed the family tradition and passed on his father’s and grandfather’s know-how to his son, Julien. The unique taste of our champagne has been perpetuated from generation to generation and has ensured the sustainability of our brand over time. The unique taste of our champagne has been perpetuated from generation to generation and has ensured the sustainability of our brand over time. Meet The Farmers 4 Generations of Owner Growers Andre, Patrice, Robert, and Julien. Meet The Farmers 4 Generations of Owner Growers Andre, Patrice, Robert, and Julien. LOCATION, LOCATION, PREMIER CRU CLASSIFICATION LOCATION, LOCATION, PREMIER CRU CLASSIFICATION From the Montagne de Reims, Julien Tixier crafts a magical wonder at his precious jewel of a micro-house, named after his great-grandfather, Andre Tixier & Fils. Pampered and produced with hard-won certifications in environmentally sustainable farming and climate stewardship, the entire range is from 100% 1st growth fruit making a discovery such as this the reason why we chase the Champagne dragon! The soil and near-perfect slope of Tixier’s holding make the connection between heaven and earth clean, but it’s the wine itself that has the toes curled and thighs slapped. From the Montagne de Reims, Julien Tixier crafts a magical wonder at his precious jewel of a micro-house, named after his great-grandfather, Andre Tixier & Fils. Pampered and produced with hard-won certifications in environmentally sustainable farming and climate stewardship, the entire range is from 100% 1st growth fruit making a discovery such as this the reason why we chase the Champagne dragon! The soil and near-perfect slope of Tixier’s holding make the connection between heaven and earth clean, but it’s the wine itself that has the toes curled and thighs slapped. Don’t Cheat Yourself! Premier Cru! Don’t Cheat Yourself! Premier Cru! Of the 18,000+ growers in Champagne, only 4000+ own their vineyards 100% and make the wine, what we commonly call “Grower” Champagne, generally in petit/small quantities. And only 5% of these are even imported into the U.S.! Of the 18,000+ growers in Champagne, only 4000+ own their vineyards 100% and make the wine, what we commonly call “Grower” Champagne, generally in petit/small quantities. And only 5% of these are even imported into the U.S.! Join The Club Organic Methods, Environmentally Sustainable Viticulture Organic Methods, Environmentally Sustainable Viticulture The farming methods used by Andre TIXIER & Fils are certified sustainable and protective of the environment, extending beyond (but not inclusive of) organic to include carbon footprint, water management, and biodiversity in the vineyard – a practice that avoids monoculture growth and susceptibility to disease. The farming methods used by Andre TIXIER & Fils are certified sustainable and protective of the environment, extending beyond (but not inclusive of) organic to include carbon footprint, water management, and biodiversity in the vineyard – a practice that avoids monoculture growth and susceptibility to disease. “Environmentally friendly and very committed to sustainable development, we have chosen to use sustainable farming methods against diseases and therefore only treat our vines when really necessary.” “Environmentally friendly and very committed to sustainable development, we have chosen to use sustainable farming methods against diseases and therefore only treat our vines when really necessary.” On the property 0% of man-made, chemical herbicides or insecticides are used. Vineyard treatments, using natural insect repellants such as garlic oil, are measured by each domaine’s Treatment Frequency Index, an average number of times an agricultural plot can be treated with the recommended dose. Andre TIXIER & Fils value of 8 compares favorably to the Champagne region average of 16. On the property 0% of man-made, chemical herbicides or insecticides are used. Vineyard treatments, using natural insect repellants such as garlic oil, are measured by each domaine’s Treatment Frequency Index, an average number of times an agricultural plot can be treated with the recommended dose. Andre TIXIER & Fils value of 8 compares favorably to the Champagne region average of 16. Premier Cru Zip Code: Mountains of Reims Premier Cru Zip Code: Mountains of Reims “The 5 hectares of our vineyard stretch across the prestigious territory of the Reims Mountain and we use the three varieties of grape in the composition of our champagne: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. All Premier Cru classification.” “The 5 hectares of our vineyard stretch across the prestigious territory of the Reims Mountain and we use the three varieties of grape in the composition of our champagne: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. All Premier Cru classification.” Sustainable Viticulture Certification of Champagne is an official recognition of Champagne winemakers’ environmental performance. Sustainable Viticulture Certification of Champagne is an official recognition of Champagne winemakers’ environmental performance. Andre TIXIER & Fils is among the 15% of the Champagne AOC that has Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certification. Andre TIXIER & Fils is among the 15% of the Champagne AOC that has Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certification. Join Now About Avid Vines About Avid Vines Initiative We “wayfind” solutions to get things done and finish what we start. We “wayfind” solutions to get things done and finish what we start. Passion Be the Bubble! We take pride in work and Protect this House. Be the Bubble! We take pride in work and Protect this House. Evolve We’re life-long learners in the pursuit of getting better for ourselves and all our partners in our cold chain. We’re life-long learners in the pursuit of getting better for ourselves and all our partners in our cold chain. Accountable We deliver on promises. We deliver on promises. Kesher (Sharing what we know): We strive to walk in the shoes of others and build strong relationships of trust, compassion, and integrity. (Sharing what we know): We strive to walk in the shoes of others and build strong relationships of trust, compassion, and integrity. As a result, we PEAK! As a result, we PEAK! Avid Vines Gives AVID Vines’ approach to charitable giving is beyond a simple mission statement, it’s part of a set of values anchored in the effort to repair the world one fix at a time. AVID Vines’ approach to charitable giving is beyond a simple mission statement, it’s part of a set of values anchored in the effort to repair the world one fix at a time. AVID Vines’ philanthropic philosopy is guided by passion and commitment – A passion for hospitality and a commitment to healthy communities, workers, and families that includes alignment with two of the Seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. AVID Vines’ philanthropic philosopy is guided by passion and commitment – A passion for hospitality and a commitment to healthy communities, workers, and families that includes alignment with two of the Seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Accordingly, AVID Vines is proud to partner with The Giving Kitchen and its work providing stability for some of the most hard-working and vulnerable members of our community: food service workers. Accordingly, AVID Vines is proud to partner with The Giving Kitchen and its work providing stability for some of the most hard-working and vulnerable members of our community: food service workers. Join The Club AVID Vines Supports The Giving Kitchen. AVID Vines Supports The Giving Kitchen. HERE’S WHY: The Giving Kitchen provides financial assistance to food service workers, based on financial need and a defined set of criteria, through our Crisis Grants. The Giving Kitchen provides financial assistance to food service workers, based on financial need and a defined set of criteria, through our Crisis Grants. Through its Stability Network, The Giving Kitchen connects food service workers in need of emergency assistance to social services that fit their specific need(s). Through its Stability Network, The Giving Kitchen connects food service workers in need of emergency assistance to social services that fit their specific need(s). The Giving Kitchen is building a food service community where crisis is met with comparison and care, and anyone can be a hero. The Giving Kitchen is building a food service community where crisis is met with comparison and care, and anyone can be a hero. How do we help? AVID Vines LLC will donate 1% of net operating income to the Giving Kitchen (TGK) on an annual basis. AVID Vines and TGK collaborate on a variety of fundraising events in/around Atlanta, GA – Stay Tuned! AVID Vines LLC will donate 1% of net operating income to the Giving Kitchen (TGK) on an annual basis. AVID Vines and TGK collaborate on a variety of fundraising events in/around Atlanta, GA – Stay Tuned! AVID Vines will donate goods and services to be auctioned at TGK events. AVID Vines will donate goods and services to be auctioned at TGK events. Meet The Owner – Meet The Owner – DAVID AFERIAT DAVID AFERIAT David Aferiat is an American of French heritage, founder and CEO of Avid Vines, a luxury wine importer based in Atlanta. His family made a fateful decision when it decided to immigrate: half of the family moved to America, and the other half stayed in Nice. David Aferiat is an American of French heritage, founder and CEO of Avid Vines, a luxury wine importer based in Atlanta. His family made a fateful decision when it decided to immigrate: half of the family moved to America, and the other half stayed in Nice. Since then, his life has been lived between two rich cultures. He’s found a way to build on these past experiences and merge them into what he does now-bringing champagne with the world – with no regrets. Since then, his life has been lived between two rich cultures. He’s found a way to build on these past experiences and merge them into what he does now-bringing champagne with the world – with no regrets. David works with wine producer Andre Tixier who created the Andre TIXIER & Fils champagne, a recipient of Sustainable Viticulture Certification in Champagne and the highest level of a 3-tier certification for agricultural products in France. David works with wine producer Andre Tixier who created the Andre TIXIER & Fils champagne, a recipient of Sustainable Viticulture Certification in Champagne and the highest level of a 3-tier certification for agricultural products in France. Videos L o a d i n g Watch More Videos Features YOUR WILLIAMSON September 2023 Best Self Atlanta August 2020 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES December 22, 2021 Collabs.io Mag December 2022 Shout Out Atlanta Bold Journey Atlanta Business Chronicle July 2024 Avid Vines & THE CHASTAIN July 2024