Wine Tasting Aug 15&16

Notes From the Cellar…..

Another prime summer weekend is upon us! Join us Fri & Sat 3-6 as we sample some new selections and some old favorites….

In addition to new summer beer offerings from Uinta, Thomas Hooker & Dogfish, we continue to rotate new craft offerings including: Long Trail’s wonderfully hopped Limbo IPA ($10.99/6pk), Firestone Walker ‘Opal’ a limited dry hopped saison farmhouse ale ($6.99/22oz), and Baxter Brewing’s ‘Backpack,’ a mixed 12 pack featuring their Pamola Extra Pale Ale, Stowaway IPA, Tarnation Lager, and Summer Swelter ($19.25/12pk) as well as Great Divide, SixPoint & Ballast Point!

NV Crémant d’Alsace Prestige Brut, Willm, Alsace, France – Many regions of France outside of Champagne produce incredible sparkling wines made in the Champagne method, known as crémant, often delivering tremendous value. This offering is a blend of Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Noir (15%), and Riesling (5%) resulting in a wine with a beautiful persistent mousse, bright, discreet aromas of white flowers, with hints of tropical fruit and toast on the palate. Try pairing this wine with an array of appetizers, as an aperitif or with raw shellfish. $19.99

’12 Bourgogne Rouge Réserve, Bouchard Père et Fils, Burgundy, France – While 2011 was somewhat disappointing and uneven for much of the Pinot Noir from the southern parts of Burgundy, many of the recently released 2012’s are showing strong right out of the gate. Here we have a very aromatic bouquet of small ripe red fruits, such as cherry, raspberry, and currant, while the mouthfeel is lightly fleshy, finishing with a nice balance of soft tannins and red fruit. Pair this with grilled salmon. $19.99

Also available for sampling:

Mystic Saison - This flagship offering from our friends at Mystic Brewery in Chelsea is a traditional farmhouse ale made with barley, oats, wheat and Hallertau Hops. Farmhouse ales were traditionally brewed in the winter to be consumed in the summer and are usually a very complex style. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild tartness, with spice and medium bitterness. $9.99/750ml

St. Germain Cocktail

2 parts Prosecco

1 ½ parts St-Germain elderflower liqueur

2 parts club soda

Simply pour each measure into a flute, in the order listed, add a lemon twist and enjoy!