Spring Is In The Air!

Notes From the Cellar….. Welcome back warm days and sunny (mostly) skies- how we have missed you! This weekend we will be tasting more seasonable wines great for warm evenings on the porch with the grill fired up and maybe some fresh local fish! Stop by Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample these new selections as well as something from our cheese case! That’s right, we now offer a great selection of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and crackers, excellent for appetizers or picnics on the beach! This weekend’s selections: ’15 Château de la Selve Maguelonne Rosé, Coteaux de l’Ardeche, France- Biodynamically produced in the south of Ardèche- known for its hot days, chilly nights, wild landscapes and the smells of Provence. The nutrient-poor clay soil here results in naturally low yields giving this blend of cinsault, grenache and syrah aromas that are bright and vivacious with dried strawberry notes. $13.99 ’14 Château Rives-Blanques Dédicace Chenin Blanc, Limoux, France- AOP Limoux is the only white wine appellation in France requiring some fermentation in oak barrels and that the grapes must be picked by hand. Dédicace, winner of the gold medal of the Grands Vins de France comes from uncloned 40 year-old vines. This Chenin is very pure and crisp, with bright acidity and strong green apple and citrus, minus the heavy honey of a Vouvray. $18.99 ’13 Azienda Agricola Gillo, Cabernet Franc, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy- Colli Orientali is one of the great sub-regions of Friuli located in the hills just south of Slovenia. Primarily known for lighter, crisp white wines, an increasing percentage of farmers are planting international red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from vines averaging 30 years and are hand harvested. Dry and full bodied, showing dark berries and violet notes, it is well balanced with grainy tannins on the finish. $16.99 Shelburne Farms 2 Year Aged Cheddar- From their sustainably farmed lands, this Vermont farmhouse cheddar uses only the raw milk from their grass-based dairy herd of purebred Brown Swiss cows. Matured for two years, this extra sharp cheddar has a rich, creamy texture and savory flavors. As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Lost Nation, Castle Island (Duxbury kid!), Von Trapp, Allagash, Boulevard, Citizen Cider, Brewmaster Jack, and Berkshire!

Cheers!