Christmas Favorites!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy last weekend before Christmas! With the days buzzing by before some well deserved rest and celebrations with family and friends, as well as the inevitable last-minute scramble for presents, we’ll keep it brief and to the point. Wine. Lots of delicious, robust wines that enliven the senses. Wines with lip-smacking fruit, structure, and lively acidity to quench the palate and keep us coming back for more. Every day leading up to Christmas Eve we’ll be pouring some of our favorite wines in the house with something sure to please any taste out there; all hand selected and superbly produced. (And yes there will be bubbles too!) Among the selections for the next week: Sancerre, Vouvray, Chardonnay (California & France) Grower Champagne, Cava, Barolo, Priorat, Côtes du Rhone, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and Garnacha from Madrid. We have lots of great gift ideas available for wine, spirits and beer lovers; and there is still time to place gift box orders! Gift certificates are also available as great stocking stuffers. On the beer front we have new options from Rogue, Lord Hobo, Boulevard, Revolution, Founders, Mikkeler, 21st Amendment and Bear Republic. As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. Holiday Hours: Sunday Dec. 20 12:00-5:00 Monday Dec. 21 10:30-8:00 Tuesday Dec. 22 10:30-8:00 Wednesday Dec. 23 9:00-8:00 Open Early Thurday Dec. 24 9:00-6:00 Open/Close Early Christmas Day Closed After Christmas Closed Sundays & Mondays for the winter.

Cheers!

Holiday Wines!

Notes From the Cellar….. The winter weather is setting in…sort of... and the holiday party season is upon us. We have the perfect wines for all your celebration needs including bubbles, gotta have some bubbles this time of year! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday anytime as we sample a crisp & fruity Prosecco, a rich and aromatic white Bordeaux from the Graves region, and an intense, concentrated Super Tuscan. All are fantastically produced and downright delicious! For those hosting holiday parties, we can help to select the perfect accompaniments that are customizable for any taste and budget; allow us to help select any wine, craft beer or spirits for your holiday needs. Delivery is available to your location to help simplify matters for you. Also available are gift certificates that make great stocking stuffers and customizable gift boxes that make for great gift ideas for business associates and wine lovers! (Please allow 3 days for packaging) NV Valdo Prosecco, Veneto, Italy- Located right in the heart of the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG production area, the Valdo Winery has been cultivating this unique area for generations. The hilly vineyards are sheltered by the Dolomite Mountains and benefit from the cooling effects of the Adriatic Sea. With a fine perlage and an aromatic fruity fragrance highlighted by golden delicious apples and white fruits, it has a well-balanced structure and the fresh acidity to be a perfect aperitif or to be paired with appetizers & seafood. Also makes a great brunch mimosa! $13.99 2014 Château Graville-Lacoste, Graves, France – The dry white wines of Bordeaux, often overshadowed by the famous reds, are particularly noteworthy from the Graves region. Graville-Lacoste is a premier producer, only concentrating on dry and sweet white wine. The 2014 graves is blended from 75% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle grapes creating a dry, medium-full bodied wine with hints of citrus, pear, and apple on the nose. The palate has vibrant acidity from the Sauvignon and richness from the Semillon. These wines are fantastic with most fish, poultry, and curried dishes. $19.99 '12 Montepeloso A Quo Rosso, Tuscany, Italy- The Suvereto DOCG's challenge to Bolgheri as Tuscany’s premier source of Super Tuscans is led by 2 estates, Montepeloso being one. Climatically warmer than interior Tuscany, this locale naturally limits yields and is capable of producing wines with great concentration and perfume. Organically cultivated on a hillside of chalky gravel and clay, it is a blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Montepulciano, 20% Sangiovese, 10% Marselan & 10% Alicante. Aged 4 months in used oak, it displays dark red fruits, earthiness, tobacco and smoke accented with herbal, brambly notes. The palate weight is pure Cabernet Sauvignon- balanced by its acidity and lingering tannic finish. A wonderful pairing with steaks and roasted meats or stews. $23.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. Lots of new beers in this week from Wormtown, Jack's Abby, Rogue, Bear Republic, Anderson Valley, Magic Hat, Left Hand, Founders, Evil Twin, Oskar Blues, Uinta, Great Divide & Stone! Open Sundays through Christmas

Cheers!

'Tis the Season!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy December and the return of normal weather for these parts. With the holidays upon us and parties at home or work, let us help you find the perfect accompaniments for your festivities. Customizable for any taste and budget, allow us to help select any wine, craft beer or spirits for your holiday needs. Delivery is available to your location to help simplify matters for you. Also available are gift certificates that make great stocking stuffers and customizable gift boxes that make for great gift ideas for business associates and wine lovers! (Please allow 3-5 days for packaging) This weekend we will be featuring a few delicious, well-made wines that will help to liven up the holiday festivities and provide some needed respite from all the bustle of the season! Join Friday from 3-6 and Saturday anytime to sample these tasty selections. ’14 Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, North Canterbury, New Zealand- Sustainably farmed and grown on the cool, windy coast of New Zealand, this Sauvignon Blanc displays all the citrusy, tropical fruits we love from the region with a silky texture and crisp acidity that makes it food friendly and easy drinking. ’13 Mâcon-Péronne, Domaine de la Condemine “Tradition” Chardonnay, Burgundy, France- A mix of vines 35-100 years old, this sustainably farmed and hand harvested, unoaked Chardonnay shows lovely floral aromas and a bright fruit character balanced by fresh acidity. Rich and amazingly buttery you’d swear this was aged in oak! ’13 Valdibella Jaki Rosso, Sicily, Italy- A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the local Nero d’Avola that is Organically farmed at higher elevations, it displays ripe red and black fruits characteristic of both varietals with a dark tarry, meaty edge that gives it extra body and a smooth tannic finish. Also open we have a couple reds- a hearty Priorat and Langhe Nebbiolo that make for a great pairing for those Christmas roasts! As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. Lots of new beers in this week from Wormtown, Jack's Abby, Rogue, Bear Republic, Anderson Valley, Magic Hat, Left Hand, Founders, Evil Twin, Oskar Blues, Uinta, Great Divide & Stone...whew! Open Sundays through Christmas

Cheers!