SPILLED: An Evening Exploring Natural Wine with Zev Rovine

Join Bold Fork Books, SPILLED contributing author Zev Rovine, and Amanda Carpenter for a special evening of conversation focused on natural wine! All tickets include a sip of wine selected by Zev and Amanda. This event will be followed by a gathering at Seki Nikai, where copies of the book will be available for purchase as well.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The popularity of natural wine has taken the food and wine world by storm, and in this book, co-author Stephanie Mercier Voyer, chef David McMillan, wine importer Zev Rovine, and photographer Xavier Tera take readers on an immersive journey into the heart of natural winemaking. Part wine book, part cookbook, part road trip diary, Spilled: Stories & Recipes From Natural Winemakers brings readers beyond the vineyard and into the kitchens, cellars, and lives of 25 of the most influential natural winemakers in France and Italy.

To truly understand natural wine, the authors knew they had to experience it firsthand. So they packed their bags and hit the road. From the limestone caves of the Loire to the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, they harvested grapes at dawn, slept in overbooked hotels and haunted castles, had kitchen dance parties, and stayed up late drinking, debating, and laughing. But no matter where the journey took them, each day ended the same way: gathered around a table, sharing meals and stories with the winemakers who are shaping the future of wine.

The result is Spilled: Natural Winemakers Stories & Recipes—a book that blends intimate storytelling, evocative photography, and 34 home-cooked recipes straight from the winemakers’ tables. More than just a wine book or a cookbook, Spilled is a celebration of the human side of winemaking—the patience, passion, and occasional chaos behind every great bottle.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zev Rovine is a Brooklyn-based wine importer and founder of Zev Rovine Selections, an independent portfolio focused on natural wines. Since 2007, he has worked closely with growers who farm organically or biodynamically and make wine with minimal intervention, building a diverse book that spans regions such as France, Italy, Austria, Spain, and the Middle East. His selections prioritize transparency and traditional practices, with a focus on wines that reflect a clear sense of place. Rovine’s work has played a role in shaping how natural wine is sourced, distributed, and understood in the U.S., and he continues to advocate for thoughtful, sustainable approaches to winemaking and importation.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Amanda Carpenter is a DMV native and DC industry veteran, having led notable wine programs at several influential restaurants over the past two decades. She continues to champion small wine producers from around the world through her work with Native Selections, a local import and wine distributor that focuses on winemakers who farm organically with minimal intervention.