Notes From the Cellar…..

Join us Fri & Sat (Aug 1&2) from 3-6 and start your weekend with a sample of some of our tasty new selections! We have a white, rosé and a red, as well as a unique cocktail featuring Privateer rums from Ipswich.

’13 Andreas Diehl Medium Dry Riesling, Pfalz, Germany – Riesling is arguably, but justifiably, considered the greatest white grape by many wine critics because of its subtle nuances and variety of expression. Unfortunately, it is very often misunderstood in part due to low quality versions, often blended with other grapes, exported from Germany in the late 20th century; and poorly made versions from regions often not well suited for Riesling cultivation. Luckily, that has changed and there are many fine selections available these days. Here we have a well-made, subtle, barely off dry Riesling from Germany’s Pfalz region. The wine has fine mineral and melon notes on the nose followed by bright, clean and light palate. Pair this wine with raw or cooked shellfish and most light, white fish such as cod or haddock. $16.99 1 Liter bottle

’13 Château Saint Baillon Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France – From the heart of Provence, nestled between the sea and mountains, Château Saint Baillon comprises about 500 acres of wooded hillsides, vineyards and orchards. This offering is blended from Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grapes resulting in a clean and thirst quenching wine with aromas of flowers, strawberries, dried cranberries, spices and herbs leading up to a balanced palate and clean, dry finish. The wine is an excellent pairing with bbq chicken or grilled fish. $15.99

’09 Sean Minor Red Blend, Napa Valley, California – Sean Minor’s proprietary blend changes from year to year with the 2009 blended from 30% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot, 17% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah and 4% Malbec. The result is a rich wine with aromas of blueberry, dark cherry, cassis and vanilla; leading to a palate of cherry, blueberry and hints of oak spices- finishing with soft tannins and sweet oak. Try this wine with red meats, ribs, and classic blue cheeses. $20.99

Also available for sampling, we are featuring Privateer Rums from Ipswich. Try our own take on the daiquiri:

The Punch d’Or 
3/4 oz. Privateer Silver Reserve Rum 
3/4 oz. Privateer Amber Rum 
2 oz. Ripe Lemon Sour 
2 dashes Cocktail Kingdom Falernum Bitters 
Pour ingredients into a shaker. Dry shake. Add ice. Shake again. Strain into martini glass or large cordial glass. Garnish with lemon twist. 
Another twist is to substitute Ripe Agave Punch instead of lemon sour.

Cheers!