Founder’s Choice
Six bottles of Opimian’s most extraordinary finds — handpicked by our founding Masters of Wine from the rarest producers, the most compelling vintages, and the regions that define fine wine.
Six Bottles of the Extraordinary
Every Founder’s Choice case is a hand-assembled collection of six exceptional red wines — sourced from the world’s finest producing regions and chosen by Opimian’s Masters of Wine.
Six exceptional red wines curated from the top of Opimian’s annual sourcing — not available in general retail.
Delivered through Opimian’s cellar cycle schedule. New selections arrive roughly every five weeks throughout the year.
Opimian sources from over 120 regions across 13 countries — Founder’s Choice draws from the very best of them.
The most exclusive selection is personally overseen by Opimian’s founding Masters of Wine — the most decorated team in Canada.
The Best of the Cellar, Every Cycle
What Sets It Apart
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The pinnacle of Opimian’s sourcing
Founder’s Choice draws from the top tier of each cycle — the producers and vintages our Masters of Wine consider the most compelling finds of the year.
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Across the great red wine regions
From Bordeaux to Barossa, Barolo to Napa — each case draws from the world’s most celebrated red wine regions, with variety in structure, origin, and style.
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Stories behind every bottle
Each wine arrives with detailed producer notes, vintage context, and pairing guidance — so the case is an education as much as an experience.
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A non-profit model that makes a difference
Opimian is a wine society, not a retailer. Every dollar goes back into access, quality, and community — not shareholder returns.
“Founder’s Choice is the reason I renewed. Every case has something I’ve never seen before — a Barolo from a small family estate, a Ribera del Duero I couldn’t find anywhere else. It feels like the cellar’s best kept secret.”
- Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba (Italy)
- Ribera del Duero Reserva (Spain)
- Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo (Argentina)
- Cab Franc, Saint-Émilion (France)
- Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (Oregon)
- Syrah, Northern Rhône (France)
For Those Who Want the Very Best
The Collector
You already have a cellar and know what you’re looking for — wines with provenance, depth, and a story. Founder’s Choice delivers bottles worthy of a serious collection at every cycle.
The Storyteller
Wine is how you entertain. You want bottles that spark conversation — a Barolo from a three-generation family, a Grüner from a legendary vineyard. Founder’s Choice gives you that story every time.
The Regionalist
You’ve been to the Côte d’Or. You know the difference between a village and premier cru. Founder’s Choice is for the member who wants the most precise, regionally specific wines Opimian can find.
Four Steps to Your First Case
Join Opimian
Become a member of the society. Membership gives you access to the cellar, subscriptions, and the full club experience.
Choose Founder’s Choice
Select Founder’s Choice as your subscription type when your cellar cycle opens.
We Handle Selection
Our founding Masters of Wine personally curate every bottle. You don’t have to choose — just look forward to what arrives.
Receive & Discover
Your case arrives with detailed tasting notes and regional context so every bottle comes with a story.
Reserve Your Place at the Top of the Cellar
Founder’s Choice is Opimian at its most extraordinary — six bottles of the rarest, most compelling wines our Masters of Wine source each year.