Wines for the Return of Football!

Notes From the Cellar….. Football is back and so is the heat! Stop by Friday from 3-6 to sample a few new wines great for warm fall nights by the grill and even better gathered around the TV for the long awaited return of football! We also have plenty of great beer options for enjoying these last days of hot weather. September is National Bourbon month and we have a great new Bourbon from Wyoming Distillers to sample (and help keep warm as the nights get cooler) ’15 Domaine Labbé Rosé, Savoie, France Savoie is the alpine region of France by Lake Geneva that can barely produce enough to meet the demands of winter sports enthusiasts and summer hikers. Typically producers light, aromatic, exquisitely balanced wines from the Jacquère grape, they produce very small amounts of rosé from 50% each Pinot Noir and Mondeuse. One of our happier surprises of the season it is likewise aromatic and light while maintaining crisp acidity on the palate. $13.99 ’16 De Wetshof ‘Limestone Hill’ Chardonnay, Robertson Valley, South Africa – The de Wet family is dedicated to producing world class white wine from the ideal terroirs found in Robertson Valley. The Chardonnays have balance and structure rarely found outside of Burgundy. The Limestone Hill is rich in chalk and clay, giving this unoaked Chardonnay aromas of grapefruit and pear, with flavors of grilled nuts, lime, and mineral, followed by buttery richness and nuttiness on the finish. This is a great pairing with lobster, shrimp, or crab dishes. $16.99 ’14 Valdibella, Acamante Rosso Perricone, Sicily, Italy- Once the most widely planted grape in Sicily, Perricone is now grown only on 816 acres. It was in serious danger of going extinct, but fortunately some growers preserved this grape on small parcels around the island. Valdibella's Acamante is 100% certified organic Perricone grown on 12 acres of hillside vineyards in northwest Sicily. Unlike heavier, rustic, or mass produced Sicilian wines of the past, Acamante is an elegant, hand-made wine. Medium-bodied & dry with a perfumed, floral nose and vibrant fruit, followed by a palate of earthy spice and dark berries and smooth tannins on the finish. Pair with salumi, grilled meats with herbs and baked pasta dishes. $16.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Singlecut, Aeronaut, Mayflower, Kona, Dogfish 120min, Citizen Cider, Cambridge Brewing & Oskar Blues! ...(and yes we have some fall beer too)

Cheers!