Take a Break from Raking!

Notes From the Cellar….. It’s been yet another another beautiful …er November week?? here in New England with more totally normal weather that we’ve come to expect! This weekend we will be sampling a lively Chardonnay from one of the more respected winemaking families of Alto Adige as well as a delicious Cabernet from one of California’s up-and-coming winemakers that we have been fans of for years! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample these new wines. ’14 Elena Walch Selezione Chardonnay, Alto Adige, Italy- In the far northern reaches of Italy, in the alpine regions close to the Austrian Alps, Alto Adige boasts hilly vineyards at higher elevations surrounded by the Alps. A melting pot of sorts, German is more commonly spoken than Italian and French varietals are more commonly planted. The Elena Walch estates have been family run for generations- with Elena and her 2 daughters at the helm of vineyards driving modern concepts and sustainability in the vineyards. The Chardonnay is produced to display its lively fruit quality and fresh acidity, fermented in stainless steel and spending several months on its lees for added mouthfeel. $18.99 ’13 Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA- One of the great values from California, the Foxglove wines from twin winemakers Bob & Jim Varner- who makes some stunning Chardonnays under the Varner label, is made from organically grown grapes sourced from Paso Robles. Big advocates of minimal oak aging of their wines in order to showcase the fruit character, their Cabernet Sauvignon is stainless steel fermented- displaying the dark fruit, cassis, cedar and savory herbs typical of Cabernet. The 2013 vintage benefitted from a drier growing season, giving it ripe fruit, great structure and a smooth tannic finish. $17.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have new beers from Brewmaster Jack, Innis & Gunn, Maine Beer Co. Revolution Brewing, Two Roads and Harpoon!

Cheers!