Valentine's Day Wines!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy Valentine’s weekend! As it looks like we will be heading into some frigid weather for the weekend, we thought that we would pair up two things everyone loves that are perfect for Valentine’s Day ideas and keeping warm- Chocolates and Red Wine! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample two big reds with locally made, Organic Taza Chocolates and as an added treat- chocolate covered strawberries with a Brachetto d’Acqui! '14 Owen Roe Abbot's Table Field Blend, Columbia Valley, WA- From one of our favorite winemakers in Washington State is the Abbot’s Table Field Blend- mostly Zinfandel with Sangiovese, Blaufrankish and Malbec blended in lesser degrees; it pays homage to the simple act of sharing a meal and wine with guests. An ever-changing blend, the Abbot’s Table shows big, ripe dark fruits- plums, dark cherries and baking spice. Balanced with fresh acidity and smooth tannins, this can handle spicy dishes, grilled or BBQ meats and Valentine's Day chocolates! $26.99 ’12 Hardin Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA- The Hardin Cabernet is a fantastic expression of Napa Valley Cabernet and one that we have carried at the store since we opened as it provides tremendous value for its quality. Sourced from a number of great Napa vineyards, it delivers with rich cassis and dark fruit, with layers of tobacco leaf and cocoa and minerality. Powerful and concentrated, it maintains balancing acidity and firm, mouth coating tannins on its long finish. Pairs with lamb, steak, grilled veggies and aged cheese along with concentrated dark chocolate. $36.99 ’12 Brachetto d’Acqui, “Pineto” Marenco, Piedmont, Italy- Made from the Brachetto grapes that have been around the Acqui region since Roman times. Most notably produced as a sweet, lightly sparkling wine known as “frizzante”, the Pineto is delicate ruby red in color with an aromatic nose of raspberry, strawberry and rose petal. With its fine bead, bright acidity and soft palate, it is delicious and quenching as an aperitif or as a natural dessert pairing for strawberries and other red berry fruits. $16.50/375ml $24/750ml On the Beer front we were lucky enough to get a case of Foley Brother's Fair Maiden! (1 per customer) as well as newer offerings from Shed, Newburyport, Long Trail, Shipyard, Two Roads, Jack's Abby, Baxter & Avery! As always take 10% of any 3 wines from our tasting table. Short President's Week Vacation: We will be closed Tues 2/16- Thurs 2/18 for some R&R on the slopes (and Vermont beer hunting)! Winter Hours: Now open Sundays 12:00- 5:00! Tuesday-Saturday 10:30-7:00

Cheers!