Wines to Warm Up With!

Notes From the Cellar….. Its fair to say the holiday season is in full swing with Christmas music playing everywhere, cold weather setting in and the mountains already getting piles of snow. We are your source for great quality, unique wines & spirits for parties and gift giving and our craft beer selection is second to none! This weekend we will be sampling 3 wines perfect for entertaining with friends or enjoying a relaxing evening at home. Our holiday gift baskets are back- this year Italian baskets loaded with gourmet goodies straight from Puglia, Italy and a couple of wines to match! Choose from our ready made assortments or customize for any of your gift giving needs! We are always happy to work with you to make great selections for any holiday parties. As always we have a great selection of artisan cheeses and local charcuterie and are happy to make recommendations for cocktail and dinner parties. This Friday from 4-7 and Saturday we will be pouring 3 excellent selections from around Europe that are sure to please: ’15 Ottella Lugana, Veneto, IT- From the Veneto region in Northeast Italy around Lake Garda comes this 100% Trebbiano hand harvested by Brothers Francesco and Michele Montresor. Slow fermented in tank with 5 months on its lees, it is aromatic with white flowers with hints of candied citrus. Subtle on the palate with light weight and fresh acidity it makes an excellent pairing with a variety of seafood dishes or white meats. $16.99 ’15 Macedon Pinot Noir, Tikves, Macedonia- This Pinot comes from the ancient wine-growing region of Macedonia & named for Alexander the Great (the original “Macedon”). The vineyards fall at the same latitude as Burgundy & Russian River Valley where these 40+ year old vines receive virtually no rainfall, yielding concentrated fruits. This Pinot is remarkably rich yet still maintains wonderful elegance and complexity. $16.99 ’13 Colliano, Cuvée Red, Primorska, Slovenia- Just over the border of Italy on the northern end of the Adriatic Sea in the rolling hills of Slovenia comes this lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Produced by a cooperative from local farmers using both stainless steel and oak in fermentation, the Colliano is a rich and elegant wine with a warm mouth-coating feel to it. Perfumed with violets and dark berry fruits it maintains softness on the palate and the body & structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon on the finish. $14.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Banded Horn, Singlecut Queen City, Nightshift,Jack's Abby, Bear Republic & 21st Amendment. Cheers!

Weekend in Wine

Notes From the Cellar….. We hope that everyone is having a great start to the holiday season as December has quietly arrived. With upcoming holiday parties, gifts and well-needed time to unwind we are here to help with great wines & spirits to celebrate with, give to friends and clients and enjoy at home. Our holiday gift baskets are back- this year Italian baskets loaded with gourmet goodies straight from Puglia and a couple of wines to match! Choose from our ready made assortments or customize for any of your gift giving needs! We are always happy to work with you to make great selections for any holiday parties. As always we have a great selection of artisan cheeses and local charcuterie and are happy to make recommendations for cocktail and dinner parties. This weekend we will be pouring Burgundy’s forgotten white- Aligoté and a Tuscan red- both are great for the dinner table or for enjoying on the couch! ’14 Domaine Marc Morey & Fils Bourgogne-Aligoté, Burgundy, FR- With vineyards holdings mostly concentrated around the renounded Chassagne-Montrachet, this 100% Aligoté is vibrant and crisp on the palate but with a an undercurrent of Burgundy’s trademark creaminess. Floral on the nose with green apple and lemon aromas and a hint of hazelnut on the palate it maintains crisp acidity that makes it an excellent pairing with many dishes. ’13 Fattoria Montecchio Rosso, Colli della Toscana Centrale, IT- From one of Tuscany’s great Chianti producers comes this IGT blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo aged in cement tanks shows a big nose of rose petals, cherry and a hint of cedar. With rich fruit on the palate and medium tannins balanced by its fresh acidity this is a great pairing for pasta dishes with ragout or even mid week pizza night! A warming wine it is easily enjoyed by the fire on these colder nights. As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Jack's AbbyBear Republic, 21st Amendment, Dogfish, Dark Horse, Mikkeller, Nightshift, SoMe, Rhinegeist, Mystic, Singlecut & Avery.