Wine for Your Weekend

Notes From the Cellar….. The beautiful summer weather continues to beckon us outdoors and only requires good company and something to quench the thirst. Stop by this Friday from 3-6 or Saturday to sample a summertime staple Provence rosé, a lean Chardonnay and a delicious Sicilian red! We will also be sampling an Organic rich and creamy Triple Creme from Champlain Valley Creamery! Don’t forget about our wide range of gourmet cheeses, charcuterie and other goodies for an afternoon on the beach or snacks for a gathering! We have plenty of ice, cold beer and cocktail fixings for whatever your taste. This weekend's lineup: '15 Mâitres Vignerons de la Vidaubanaise, Le Provençal Rosé, Côtes de Provence, FR- Established in 1922, the Mâitres Vignerons de la Vidaubanaise today controls 600 hectares of vines in the heart of the Côtes de Provence. Located on limestone foothills between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps, the terroir benefits from the Mediterranean climate beneficial for Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan and Rolle. The various vineyard parcels are vinified separately, allowing for more character and complexity. In typical Provence style, it is pale in color with notes of rose petal, red berries, melon & a hint of herbs balanced by quenching acidity. Chill this and take it outside! $16.99 '14 Hervé Azo Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, FR- Produced by renowned Chablis winemaker, Jean-Marc Brocard, this Chardonnay is grown in vineyards situated just outside of the designated Chablis region, yet nevertheless Chablisian in in its intense stony/mineral scent and taste derived from its clayey, chalky soils. The nose offers intense notes of melon, green apple, citrus and a clean minerality. Crisp and refreshing with a decidedly steely aspect, it maintains a round texture on the palate without being weighty. Enjoy with shellfish, most seafood- especially lobster or chicken dishes that feature rich sauces. $17.99 '13 Poggio Graffetta Nero d'Avola, Sicily, IT- After a long period of stagnation & over-production, Sicily is becoming a much more vital and serious wine region more concerned with quality over quantity. Sicily's most popular grape, Nero d'Avola performs well in its hot, dry climate producing dark colored wines with dark fruit characteristics. With ripe blackberry fruits, prunes and a little note of black olive and pepper, this wine has a juicy, savory character while retaining richness. With firm tannins and plus acidity, this wine can be enjoyed on its own or with food. Pairs with grilled meats & vegetables or roasted game birds. $14.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Cambridge Brewing, Oskar Blues, Revolution, Victory, Castle Island. Also a limited quantity of a Trillium collaboration with De Proefbrouwerij Lochristi!!

Cheers!