Weekend Wine Picks!!

Notes From the Cellar….. Spring is definitely in the air and May is just around the corner! With our thoughts turning to warmer weather, patio parties and barbecues we are featuring 3 fantastic deals you can put on your table any day. This weekend we turn our glasses to the Pacific Northwest for a refreshing, mouthwatering Rosé from Oregon, a single vineyard Washington St. Chardonnay, and a full bodied, Cabernet from one of Washington’s great producers. And get this- they’re each only $14.99! We will be pouring Friday from 3-6 and Saturday, so stop by and see what else is new! ’15 Underwood Rosé, Oregon- From the winemakers at Union Wine Co. comes this rosé that is everything you look for in a summer sipper great for backyard parties or the beach; luscious melon and berry fruits, quenching acidity and a total lack of pretense! ’13 For a Song Caliche Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA- A single vineyard from the Ancient Lakes AVA of Washington St. this Chardonnay shows bight fruit character of green apple, tropical fruit and citrus well balanced with racy acidity and a wonderfully creamy mouthfeel that doesn’t overwhelm. Is it oaked? Unoaked?...It’s oaked just enough to give it a little extra body and toast! ’14 Sharecropper Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA- Sourced from local farmers and produced by winemaker David O’Reilly of Owen Roe Winery, is this extremely solid Cabernet that bursts with ripe blackberry, blueberry and candied fruit, a warming, savory palate and balanced acidity with lingering tannins. Supporting local farmers one bottle at a time! As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Wormtown, Victory, Woodstock, Cisco, Von Trapp, Brewmaster Jack, 21st Amendment and Fullers!

Cheers!

Wines for a Spring Day!

Notes From the Cellar….. With a forecast of beautiful Spring weather, we are nothing but optimistic for the season ahead and have been hard at work hunting for new wines for the spring and summer. The make-over is well on its way with lots of new finds filling the shelves and more coming every week! Stop in Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample some new selections perfect for this glorious weekend! ’14 Saget La Pierre “La Petite Perriere” Rosé, Loire Valley, France- Saget La Perrière, one of the premium Loire Valley wineries is renowned for their Sauvignon Blanc expressions from both Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. Family owned and managed for 9 generations, they source their Pinot Noir grapes from both their estate vineyards as well as from partners in the south. With a pale hue, their Pinot Noir Rosé has delicate aromas of rose petal and red raspberry with a soft palate and fresh acidity. $11.99 ’14 Henri Bourgeois, Quincy Haute Victoire Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France- Of no less renown, the Domaine Bourgeois is now in its 11th generation of family-run winemaking. With vineyards laying on some of the most rugged hillside terrains, offering the best exposures in the Loire Valley, the family strives to showcase the purity of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Likewise producing some of the greatest examples from Sancerre & Pouilly Fumé, the Haute Victoire Sauvignon is sourced from their vineyards just east of Sancerre in Quincy. With citrus and white flower aromas, it has a wonderful, round palate that is well balanced- showing tropical fruits, citrus fruits and clean minerality. $18.99 ’07 Rioja Reserva, Castillo de Maetierra, Dominum QP, Spain- Quatro Pagos is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache varieties. The grapes used comes from low yielding, old vines selected from four different districts in Rioja- hence the name Quatro Pagos or ‘Four Estates’. The QP is aged in new French oak barrels between 15 and 18 months and then sees extended aging in bottle. More modern in style, it is intensely aromatic with dark fruits and toast from the oak. Showing its ripe black fruits and dark chocolate on the palate, it is full bodied and meaty, with excellent acidity and integrated tannins on its long finish. $16.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Woodstock, Cisco, Von Trapp, Brewmaster Jack, 21st Amendment and Fullers!

Cheers!

Marathon Weekend Wines!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy spring days! We finally have some beautiful weather ahead, a long weekend and Marathon Monday to look forward to. This is the perfect weekend to get the yard cleared up, clean off the grill and procrastinate and extra day on filing taxes thanks to Patriot's Day! We have a few wines open this weekend, perfect for afternoon sipping and as a break from yard work; stop by Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to give these a try. Our wine sale* is on this weekend which is a great opportunity to restock the shelves ahead of the long weekend and holiday week! Through Sunday 4/17 take 15% off cases of wine and 10% off half cases! We are also closing out the winter beers and offering 15% off any winter seasonal beer through Sunday! This weekend's selections: ▪ '15 Juste Ciel! Rosé, Corsica, France ▪ '14 Cheverny, Domaine du Salvard, Loire, France ▪ '11 Pali Wine "Riviera" Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Califonia ▪ '14 Valpolicella, Giuseppe Lonardi, Veneto, Italy As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from SixPoint, Blue Point, Victory, Jack's Abby, Avery, Long Trail, Maine Beer & Heavy Seas, Firestone Walker and Evil Twin. *Sale cannot be combined with any other offer; while supplies last

Cheers!

Wines for Your Table

Notes From the Cellar….. Spring is in the air! Our recent spat of rain and cold aside, we're remaining optimistic that we are in for wonderful spring days ahead. It's that time of year that we are in full fledged restocking mode, finding new wines for the warmer weather and the rosés are filling in week by week, so there’s plenty to get excited about. This Friday from 3-6 and Saturday we will be opening a few wines to sample and, as always, we are happy to recommend something to suit your desires! ▪ Shebang Cuvée III Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California ▪ '14 Elena Walch Chardonnay, Alto Adige, Italy ▪ '13 Château de la Selve Palissaire, Coteaux de l'Ardèche, France ▪ '13 True Grit Petit Syrah Reserve, Mendocino, California As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Jack's Abby, Long Trail, Maine Beer & Heavy Seas, Firestone Walker and Evil Twin. Winter Beer Close Out Sale! Take 15% off any winter beer through 4/17! While supplies last

Cheers!

“We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.”

Notes From the Cellar….. This weekend's forecast: 60 degrees and cloudy with a mix of snow and rain to follow…haha- good one! None of Mother Nature’s little pranks can get us down over here- too much good wine to drink! We are hard at work sampling new wines, beers and spirits to bring in for the spring and summer seasons. Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample a few of our new finds that will keep you thinking happy thoughts of warmer days and flowers in bloom! This weekend's wines: ’14 Domaine Pajot “Les 4 Cépages”, Côtes de Gascogne, France- A dry, well-balance white blend with expressive aromatics and the pronounced tropical fruit character of its Sauvignon Blanc. Organic. Excellent as a porch wine before dinner or with mild cheeses, white meat, and seafood dishes. ’13 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Giuliano Rosati, Verona, Italy- Dark cherry fruits with the richness and raisiny quality from the reuse of dried grapes from Amarone production backed up by big, food- loving acidity. Pairs with braised and stewed meat dishes, Italian dinners and aged cheeses. ’12 Minervois, Zazou, Languedoc-Roussillion, France- Syrah/Mourvedre/Grenache- Dark fruit with medium body and medium tannic finish. Mouthcoating fruit with a silky texture and a touch of earthiness. Pair with roasted chicken, pork dishes, chili and grilled meats. On the beer front we have new in- Wormtown Be Hoppy, Long Trail Green Blaze IPA and Smash Project #3, Maine Beer & Heavy Seas collaboration, Two Roads Road Jam, Avery Out of Bounds and a bunch of beer from Evil Twin. As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting.

Cheers!