Wines for a Long Weekend!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy long weekend and it's looking like a beautiful one! Just arrived are a couple of fantastic Italian wines that we have been dying to open and this seems like the perfect weekend! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample wines from two distinct regions of Northwestern Italy. Our beer fridge has been stocked with lots of great new options for days filled with Sunshine as well as the cheese cooler for snacking! Take 10% off any wine we are pouring this weekend: ’16 Bruna Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato Majé, Liguria, IT- Since 1970, Riccardo Bruna and his daughter Francesca have exalted the Vermentino grape (aka Pigato) of Liguria, creating finely‐crafted Organic wines from unique single vineyards and distinct soils. The Pigato Majé wine comes from vineyards grown on calcareous rock and blue clayey soils rich in micro and macro fossil fauna. The wine features elegance, freshness and minerality. Intensely scented with fine and varietal aromas: floral and fruity yellow peach, green apple & citrus with notes of aromatic Mediterranean scrub. Savory and elegant on the palate with a hint of salinity from the Mediterranean air this is a great accompaniment to seafood dishes- from whole roasted sea bass to seared scallops and shellfish. $19.99 ’15 Cordero di Montezemolo Barbera d’Alba, Piedmonte, IT- Since 1340, 19 generations have managed the Monfalletto property in the town of La Morra, the center of the production of Barolo wine. Even today, the property is entirely family-run. Their Barbera comes from a blend of grapes from various vineyards of the Monfalletto Estate in Lamorrese and Roero. Differing altitudes and exposures lend to a complexity of aromas. The wine comes from vines of varying ages planted in clay and sandy soils and aged in French and Slovenian wood casks for about 7-8 months. Intense violet color. Mature blueberry fruit, cacao, prune & a fragrant nose. Elegant & full on the palate with very soft tannins on the finish. Pairs with Italian cuisine, meat dished and charcuterie. $24.99 On the beer front we have new beers from Down the Road, Bunker, Aeronaut, Castle Island, Backlash & the Tap.

5% To The Red Cross

Notes From the Cellar….. With a couple weeks of natural disasters causing enormous devastation both at home and for our neighbors, we will be donating 5% of our sales this weekend to the Red Cross Disaster Relief fund. It's a great night to stock up and stay out of the rain while supporting those effected by these storms. Join us this weekend as we will be sampling a crisp, textured Gruener Veltliner and a rich, dark fruited Malbec. Stop by Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample these as well as check out the latest new beers! Take 10% off the wines we are tasting this weekend: ’15 Weingut Söllner Gruener Veltliner, Wagram, Austria- Toni Söllner is a small-scale producer of handcrafted Bio-dynamic wines in the hills of the Donauland now called Wagram, looking over the Danube valley just to the east of the Kamptal. The vines grow on terraces of loess (some of the deepest deposits in the world), mussel-chalk, and red gravel, amidst herbs, legumes and wild flowers. The wine is aged in large oak foudre in the traditional Austrian fashion; very well balanced and textured with expressive minerality, it is a light, refreshing & fruity wine. An wonderful pairing for seafood dishes- particularly white fish or shellfish, poultry and creamy cheeses. $17.99 (1ltr) ’15 La Posta Paulucci Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina- Argentina’s best small-family growers express their individual passions with single-grower, single-vineyard wines. This single vineyard Malbec is sourced from the region of Ugarteche located in the sub-appellation of Lujan de Cuyo, where soils are a mix of a sandy loam, sand, clay, and silt. Aged 12 months, 80% in mostly 2nd use French oak barrels. With aromas of red cherry, blackberry and some hints of violet followed by notes of toasted oak, this is a rich and creamy wine on the palate finishing with smooth tanning. Excellent with a range of food from pastas to meat and milder hard cheeses, this is a great wine to settle in with and stay warm. $19.99 On the beer front we have new deliveries from Night Shift, Banded Horn, Down the Road, Relic, Devil's Purse, Kelsen, and the Tap.

Wines for Cool Nights!

Notes From the Cellar….. Welcome autumn and football season! We have all the great beer and wines you need for cool evenings and lazy Sundays watching the games. Join us this Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample a couple great full bodied wines from France that will help keep warm and complement heartier meals. 10% off wines we are tasting this weekend! ’12 Verget Bourgogne Blanc -Terres de Pierres’, Burgundy, France- Verget is the name of the négoce owned and run by Jean-Marie Guffens in the Maconnais. He also has a small Macon domaine, Domaine Guffens-Heynen, which makes some of the greatest Chardonnay in the world. His conviction was and still is that the best wine is made using the best grapes. He buys only handpicked grapes. His focus is on the use of lees, on the gentlest-possible handling of the fruit and the young wine, and on barrel fermentation. The resulting wine is a minerally Chardonnay with beautifully balanced pear and apple-blossom fruit with beautiful textured richness. $19.99 ’14 Château le Bonnat Graves Rouge, Bordeaux, France- The Lesgourgues family are among the most dynamic in the French wine world; Denis make traditional wines that are the opposite of flashy that aren’t made for quick tasting at competitions. Well regarded by the locals of Graves for their great expression of the local terroir their vines average 35 years of age and are planted on the silty/clay gravel of the region. A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged for a year in oak. With a fresh fruity nose of blackberry, cassis and plum, there are hints of black cherry and baking spice on a round, balanced palate that is structured and finishes with lingering, rounded tanins. $18.99 On the beer front we have new deliveries from Aeronaut, Banded Horn, Devil's Purse, Night Shift, Kelsen, Down the Road and the Tap.

Wines for Your Labor Day Weekend!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy Labor Day weekend and by the looks of it this week, fall is here. Time to enjoy beautiful warm, sunny days and refreshing cool nights. For this long weekend’s barbecues and final get togethers to say goodby to summer, we are opening a handful of wines great for backyard enjoyment and entertaining. This weekend we will pour two great deals from Italy- light and easy drinking as well as offering spectacular value. Also this weekend is one of our favorite, crisp rosés from Corscia, a lean, mineral drinking Sauvignon Blanc from Australia and a smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California. Join us this Friday from 3-7 and Saturday to sample these wines and see what other goodies we have in stock! 10% off wines we are tasting this weekend! '16 Domaine Petroni Rosé, Corsica, France- $15.99 '15 Gavi di Gavi, Picollo Ernesto "Rovereto", Piedmont, Italy- $14.99 '14 DAndelion Vineyards Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia- $18.99 '13 Castel Sallegg Pinot Nero, Alto Adige, Italy- $14.99 '14 Caparone Cabernet Sauvignon, California- $19.99 On the beer front we have new deliveries from Aeronaut, Banded Horn, Devil's Purse, Night Shift, Kelsen, Down the Road and the Tap. Please note we will be maintaining normal business hours this weekend: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00 Monday- Closed

Tastes of the Mediterranean

Notes From the Cellar…..

The summer days continue as we get ready to head into Labor Day weekend and the beautiful month of September. Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample 3 organically grown wines- a Provence rosé and two Italian wines from the center of the country. All from 3 small, family held wineries that make their wines by hand with care and love.

10% off wines we are tasting this weekend!

'15 Mas de Gourgonnier, Les Baux de Provence Rosé, Provence, France- Organically grown for over thirty years, all wines are made with a minimal use of sulfites. A blend of mostly Grenache with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault & Mourvedre. The grenache gives the wine beautiful strawberry notes while the Mourvedre lends spicy notes and adds complexity. $18.99

’14 Montenidoli Fiore Venaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy- Made from the Vernaccia grape, produced in and around the Italian hill town of San Gimignano in Tuscany. Since the Renaissance, it has been considered one of Italy's finest white wines-being the first Italian wine to be awarded Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in 1966. Winemaker Elisabetta Fagiuoli is the soul of the place, in 1971 she produced her first wine, one that caught the imagination of Italy’s greatest critics & to this day she produces the very best Vernaccia di San Gimignano following strict Organic practices. Fermented in steel on its lees for added texture, her wine is crisp and dry with a round medium body that is elegant on the palate with orchard and citrus fruits. Pair with lighter dishes, white fish or white meat. $19.99

’14 Fattoria Nicodemi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Le Murate, Abruzzo, Italy- The wines from Nicodemi, a family owned winery in the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo appellation, and more specifically from a new DOCG called Colline Termane. They have 38 hectares of vineyards which are certified organic and today is run by brother and sister team Alessandro and Elena Nicodemi. The family's vineyards, at more than 900 feet above sea level in the chalky, clay-rich hills, enjoy a slow cook, with warm afternoons and cool evenings. All hand harvested, the wine is full bodied and silky on the palate with blackberry and blueberry fruits and a touch of baking spice. With mouthwatering acidity and concentrated fruit, it finishes with smooth, lingering tannins. $18.99

On the beer front we have new deliveries from Aeronaut, Night Shift, Kelsen, Down the Road and the Tap.

Summer Wines from New Zealand & Provence!

Notes From the Cellar….. Summer isn't over yet and we're still pouring the most tasty and refreshing selections from our cellar! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample a couple of great wines from a New Zealand winemaker that practices sustainable farming methods on grapes sourced from Marlborough & the Waipara Valley just to the south. For rosé this weekend we have another crisp, refreshing selection from Provence where rosé finds some of its greatest expressions. ’16 Chateau de L’Escarelle Côteaux Varois Rosé, Provence, France- Yann Pineau owns this magnificent estate in ‘La Provence Verte’ in the hills an hour’s drive from the yachts of Saint Tropez.This is de nitely the vineyard’s oldest wine. Having received the Château owner’s stamp of approval and even sporting their signature, it’s one of the stars of the estate. These ancient vines of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah are planted in a calcareous rock soil. The best parcel are planted at mid- altitude of the Loube mountain with exceptional sunshine and warm Provencal climate. Beautiful light pink color with powerful floral aromas on the nose and fruits of melon and white peach it is lean and mineral on the palate with bright acidity. $14.99 ’16 Greenstone Point Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara Valley, New Zealand- Established in 1997, Greenstone Point constantly endeavours to offer the best of New Zealand wine by selecting only the finest fruit from the most renowned vineyard regions, such as Marlborough and Waipara- just a short drive to the south. Their wines show the extraordinary purity and intensity of flavours set around impressive aroma, distinctive fruit characteristics and appealing balanced acidity. This Sauvignon Blanc shows rich gooseberry, citrus and tropical fruit aromas with an edge of complexity. The palate is lively and refreshing with a long, lingering finish. $17.99 ’16 Greenstone Point Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, New Zealand- Produced from selected parcels of grapes grown in in the Waipara Valley, New Zealand. Malolactic fermentation and four months oak maturation were completed prior to blending and bottling. It displays rich berry fruit aromas, violet floral notes and supported by a hint of oak. The palate is beautifully textured, rich and balanced with a rounded finish. $17.99 Store Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Wine for Summer Days 1

Notes From the Cellar….. The beautiful summer days keep rolling along with no end in sight! This weekend, as always, we will be sampling wines ideal for lazy summer days and evenings on the beach or in the backyard. Join us Friday from 3-6 and all day Saturday to sample a crisp but spicy rosé from Corsica and two full bodied California wines. 10% off wines we are tasting this weekend! ’15 Domaine Vaccelli, Juste Ciel Ile de Beauté Rosé, Corsica, FR- Roughly translates as "Good Heavens!”, this rosé has been family farmed since the 1960’s on wheathered granite slopes with vines averaging 50 years. Farmed organically since 2008, this blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan & Sciacarello is a light salmon colored wine that displays its berry & melon fruit framed by fresh acidity and a lean, mineral mouthfeel followed by a lingering, spicy finish. Enjoy as a starter or lighter salad and vegetable dishes but also grilled white meat like chicken or pork. $17.99 ’14 L’Oliveto Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Sonoma County, CA- Sourced from old vine vineyard sites throughout the Russian River Valley, the Brack Mountain Wine Co follows strict sustainable farming practices in their vineyards as well as the growers they partner with. Fermented using indigenous yeasts followed by long malolactic fermentation and lees stirring in mostly used French oak, this chardonnay displays ripe fruits- apricots, melon, apple and lemon on a creamy, buttered toast palate and well balanced acidity. Pair with chicken or denser white fish like swordfish as well as lobster or crab. $22.99 ’15 À la Carte Winemaker’s Red Blend, CA- Another great wine from Brack Mountain Winemakers, a next generation winery focused on producing hand-crafted, premium wines with grapes sourced from two vinyards in seperate California AVA's. The Zinfandel and Carignan come from the Dommen Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, while the Montepulcinao hails from Foxhill Vineyard in Mendocino County. Aged for 6 months in neutral barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Deep purple in color, the nose is full of dark berry and dark cherry fruits with a rich palate that is spicy with flavors of black fruit compote, orange zest and crushed peppercorn. Balanced and well structured it is rich and round in the mouth without being jammy and finishes with soft tannins. Enjoy with grilled meats, BBQ or chili dishes and hard cheeses. $17.99 Store Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Wines to Beat the Heat!

Notes From the Cellar….. Summer is in full swing with a week of fun in the sun and we are loving it! This weekend we will be pouring some lighter, more refreshing wines and we have a new shipment of beers from Nightshift and Down the Road! Also we will be sampling Prufrock semi-soft cow’s milk cheese from Grey Barn on Martha’s Vineyard! 10% off the wines we are tasting this weekend: Cotes de Provence Rosé 'Corail' Chateau de Roquefort, Provence, France– Provence has become synonymous with rosé wine with good reason. Many producers set out to make rose as their only wine, rather than as an afterthought. The Corail is blended from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Vermentino, and Clairette grapes from Organically grown vineyards at over 1200 feet elevation. The resulting wine has a delicate spicy nose of citrus fruits followed by white fruits, & citrus on the palate. The finish is clean and refreshing. It is an excellent match with Mediterranean style dishes, particularly with garlic and olive oil, seafood, and wood grilled meats. $18.99 Cordero di Montezemolo, Langhe Arneis, Piedmonte, IT- Grown in Piedmont since the 1400’s, Arneis shared a historical relationship with Nebbiolo, often blended in Barolo to soften its harsh tannins. With over 200 years of family winemaking in and around Barolo, the Montezemolo family has converted to Organic farming. With a highly aromatic bouquet of peaches, flowers and citrus, it is medium bodied with mouthcoating fruit and lip-smacking acidity. Excellent as an aperitif, with seafood or rich pasta dishes. $19.99 Murgo Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy- Arguably Sicily's center of concentrated quality is Mount Etna, where some 50 producers of, um, dubious sanity work vineyards that wind three quarters of the way around the active volcano; where the Murgo family has been making wine since 1860. A blend of the indigenous Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio (90%/10%) de-stemmed and aged in a combination of steel and ultra rare chestnut barrels, this is a lively wine that is fresh and perfumed. Lightly textured, showing soft red fruits and minerality from the volcanic soils, it possesses refreshing acidity to maintain its simple elegance. $14.99 On the beer front we have brews from Down the Road, Night Shift, Lord Hobo, Aeronaut, Nightshift, SixPoint & Banded Horn.

This Week in Wine!

Notes From the Cellar….. With a break from the heat this weekend and a chance for our gardens to get some needed rain we figured we’d open a of couple hearty bottles of wine to keep warm and enjoy with a variety of meals. This weekend we will be featuring wines from Brack Mountain Wine Co. out of Sonoma County, California. Founded in 2008, they are a next generation winery focused on producing hand-crafted, premium wines sourced from great growers and follow sustainable winemaking practices both in the vineyard and in the cellar. This weekend’s wines (10% off all tasting wines): ’15 Barrique Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA- The Barrique Chardonnay is sourced from three of Sonoma County’s most prestigious growing regions: Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Sonoma Valley. The grapes are whole cluster pressed to tank & gets full malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeast to dryness. Aged for 14 months in 50% Stainless steel and 50% barrel (30% new) to preserve the wine's bright aromatics, the wine maintains bright fruit aromas & flavors of lemon curd, green apple & orange citrus well balanced by lively acidity, a round, rich palate and a lingering finish. $18.99 ’15 Barrique Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA- The 2015 Barrique Cab is sourced from two noteworthy California AVA's: Dry Creek Valley and Knights Valley. De-stemmed before fermentation, the wine is fermented dry on indigenous yeasts and then left on its skins for an extended period to develop a deeper color, mouthfeel and structure. Aged for 14 months in French oak (some new), their Cabernet is deeply colored with classic nose of black cassis & plum with rich dark fruits on the palate complemented by hints of vanilla, toffee & some spice. With soft, dusty tannins on the finish, it is balanced and structured.. $18.99 On the beer front we have brews from Exhibit A, Dogfish, The Tap, Lord Hobo, Aeronaut, Nightshift, SixPoint & Banded Horn. Store Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Bring on July 4th!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy July 4th weekend and we hope it’s a long, relaxing one for everyone! The weather looks all set for a perfect weekend and a great summer for getting outside and sitting on the beach, and we have you covered for all your entertaining needs! We will be open extra hours including Monday for your convenience and will be pouring lots of refreshing summer wines for a weekend of fun! We’ll skip the lengthy details this week, but we have a couple of delicious rosés, a crisp, light Gavi di Gavi, a rich barbecue friendly Shiraz, a great box of Côtes du Rhone (sold by the bottle too) and we’ll be cracking open some cans of sparkling wine that have been a huge hit already! We are fully stocked with tons of excellent new beer options, ice and the best craft spirits and mixers around. The cheese fridge is full and we have all the goodies to accompany the tasty cheeses and charcuterie! This weekend’s tasting wines will be 10% off all weekend: Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Cistercien Rosé, Osterreich, Austria- One of our absolute favorites! $19.99 Bodegas Olivares Rosado, Jumilla, Spain- We love their reds- now a tangy, berry filled rosé that is dry, light and oh so easy drinking! $12.99 Picollo Ernesto Gavi di Gavi, Piedmonte, Italy- Need a light, crisp white for the beach or evenings on the deck- this is your go-to! $14.99 The Winner’s Tank Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, South Australia- Dark fruited and rich but without being one of the overripe, juice-bombs that have become all too common- perfect with grilled meats! $17.99 VRAC Côtes du Rhone, France- Medium bodied with delicious berry fruits, balanced acidity and grainy tannins- a great deal by the bottle but even better wine out of the box. Four bottles worth of wine that stays good for close to a month and perfect for entertaining groups of people! $29.99 On the beer front we have new offerings from Exhibit A, Relic, The Tap, Dogfish, Lord Hobo, Harpoon, 21st Amendment as well as a few others… also plenty of ciders, 12packs & ice. Also new to the store we have official Cellar d’Or cooler bags and wine coolers bags- a perfect way to keep your beer and wine cold for the afternoon and show off your impeccable sense of taste & style! Store Hours: Monday July 3. 10:30-8:00 Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Wines for Dad!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy Father’s Day! While dad generally is happy with getting the big piece of chicken at the dinner table why not go the extra mile and get him something to wash it down with? :) This weekend we will be pouring a lovely rosé from Provence vineyards off the Mediterranean Sea (because yes, real men drink pink!), a rich, textured Chardonnay from southern Burgundy and a full bodied, concentrated Napa Cabernet Sauvignon! As always we have a great selection of craft spirits that are a great treat for dad as well as the best selection of beers around along with charcuterie and cheeses to keep him fed and happy! Also just in are Cellar d’Or beer and wine coolers perfect for an afternoon on the golf course or boat! This weekend’s wines (10% off all tasting wines) Mas de Pampelonne Rosé, Côtes de Provence, FR- From vineyards just outside the famous Pampelonne Beach near the idyllic Saint Tropez, a delicate blend of Grenache, Cinsault & Tibouren, a classically pale colored rosé showing berry and melon fruits and floral notes on the nose. $19.99 Verget “Grand Elevage” Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Burgundy, FR- The 2015 vintage for Burgundy is one of the best in recent years. While the reds benefited most from the hot growing season, the whites fared very well as well offering a more full bodied and textured Chardonnay. While unoaked, as is the custom for the Mâcon, this year’s Chardonnay drinks very rich and round while still maintaining fresh acidity. $21.99 Cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA- A second label to Casper Winery this latest vintage of their Cabernet is exceptional. A much more full-bodied release with concentrated, dark fruit, balanced acidity and well integrated tannins on a long finish; it is a classic example of what Napa is renowned for producing without the price tag that often accompany ones of lesser quality. $32.99 New Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Something for Mom!

Notes From the Cellar….. This weekend we celebrate all the mothers in our lives and remember everything they do for us- we will be sampling 3 exceptional wines that we are sure will bring a smile to her face and can be enjoyed anytime. We are pouring Friday from 3-6 and Saturday so stop by to sample these and find some great Mother's Day gift ideas. This weekend’s wines & the latest in new beer arrivals: '15 Sancerre Rosé, Henri Bourgeois Les Jeunes Vignes, Loire Valley, France- The Bourgeois family is in their 10th generation of family winemaking in the Loire Valley making exceptional wines from Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir. Using only Organic fertilizers their young vine Sancerre Rosé spends 3-4 months on its fine lees for a longer fermentation and intense aromas. Soft & fruity, this refreshing rosé has a delightful bouquet of ripe red fruits & a well balanced structure. $22.99 '15 Champ Divin Chardonnay, Jura, France- This is a Chardonnay that absolutely blew us away when we tasted it. Situated at the foot of the Jura Mountain’s first plateau, Champ Divin is an organically and biodynamically farmed vineyard on soils of shale, silty-clay and limestone. This is not in the oxidized style typical of Jura, rather a rich & round Chardonnay that is opulent and textured on the palate with low oak presence, bright fruits and a smooth, balanced finish. $27.99 '15 Valpolicella Classico, Ca' La Bionda, Veneto, Italy- The Castellani family are wine-growers through and through, and their sensitivity to terroir is unrivalled. They allow the limestone soils to express themselves in lively but elegant wines. While the family takes enormous pride in their Amarones, it’s fair to say that their ‘normal’ wines are unusually serious. Far from the over-extracted style, their wines are distinguished by their purity & balance. With a nose of fresh red cherry fruits and floral notes of violets, this wine is elegant and light, and pairs with a wide variety of Italian style foods from pasta to roast meats. $16.99 This week new arrivals from Exhibit A- Goody 2 Shoes Kolsh Ale, Mindset Project Pale Ale & more Cat's Meow IPA. New beers from Banded Horn, Wormtown, Aeronaut, The Tap & Relic.

May Days- Cinco de Mayo & The Kentucky Derby

Notes From the Cellar….. It’s a cool start to the month but with Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend along with an intense Celtics playoff series, there is plenty to keep us occupied around the house. Stop by Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample some wines and get suggestions for great Mint Julep and Margarita mixers. As always we have a great selection of craft beers for your weekend needs and a fully stocked selection of cheese & charcuterie to snack on! This weekend’s wines & the latest in new beer arrivals: Dm. de la Chapelle St. Victor Rosé, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, FR- Family owned since the 1940's by the Breban family who started making sparkling wines in their garage, this organically farmed blend of Grenache, Cincault & Syrah is a classically styled Provence rosé- pale pink with sweet berry fruits, rose petals and refreshing acidity. 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 Château Lanessan Haut-Médoc, FR- Based in the Village of Cussac Lanessan sits on the border of St, Julien and the Haut-Médoc. Lanessan counts the famed hateaux Gruaud Larose and Beychevelle as its neighbors. Grown in gravel based soils typical for the region, the vineyards are planted with about 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and lesser amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the wine is traditionally fermented in concrete before seeing a year in a mix of new and used French oak. A classically styled Bordeaux, it is deeply colored showing ripe cassis and black cherry fruits with notes of cedar & tobacco. Concentrated with balanced acidity and firm tannins on the finish. $24.99 New on the beer front we are excited to be carrying beer from Exhibit A in Framingham- currently in stock the Cat’s Meow IPA and Opus 3 a rotating (slightly) Sour. New in and super fresh! Also The Tap, Aeronaut, Bunker Brewing, Relic & the latest Nightshift releases! Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Summer On Our Minds!

Notes From the Cellar….. Finally after a month of April showers, the sun is shining and the temperatures are going up! Nothing reminds us of the warm days to come like a cold bottle of rosé and the chance to finally fire the grill back up! This weekend we will be featuring a rosé and some new sparkling summer pounders named for one of the iconic beaches of Saint Tropez in Southern Provence- Pampelonne, as well as a soft, easy drinking Malbec from its home in Cahors, France. New on the beer front we are excited to be one of the only stores on the South Shore to be carrying beer from Exhibit A in Framingham- currently in stock the Cat’s Meow IPA and Opus 3 a rotating (slightly) Sour. New in and super fresh! Also The Tap, Aeronaut, Bunker Brewing, Relic & the latest Nightshift releases! This weekend’s wines we will be pouring Friday 3-6 and Saturday: Mas de Pampelonne, Côtes de Provence Rosé, France- A blend of Grenache, Cinsault & Tibouren- Fresh and elegant on the palate with rose petals and stone fruits and a hint of mouthwatering salinity from the proximity of the vineyards to the Mediterranean. $19.99 (10% off this weekend) Pampelonne Rosé Lime- A refreshing blend of dry white wine infused with grapefruite juice, lime & sparkling water $12.99 4/pk (10% off this weekend) Pampelonne French 75- A St. Germain cocktail in a can! White wine, elderflower, sparkling water & citrus $12.99 4/pk (10% off this weekend) Georges Vigouroux Gouleyant Malbec, Cahors, France- Le Gouleyant (in French, it means easy to drink) is a selection of the best Malbecs grown on the highest gravely and clay terraces of the Cahors Appellation. With notes of ripe red and black fruits- cherry, blackberry, raspberry, its mouth is also very fruity and finishes with soft and elegant tannins. A great wine with BBQ meats and soft cheese. $14.99 (10% off this weekend) We have lots of new cheeses in stock as well as some great charcuterie and plenty of great crackers and fixings to make a great cheese board! Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

April Showers Bring May Flowers??

Notes From the Cellar….. This weekend’s featured wines both hail from Italy, where rolling hills and sunny Mediterranean climate are all you need to picture while sipping them to take you far from these gloomy spring days. Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample a Tuscan rosé from a fantastic Chianti producer as well as a dark fruited, juicy Nero d’Avola from the hot climate of Sicily. On the beer front we have lots of new additions from the latest Night Shift releases to The Tap Brewing, Finback, Banded Horn, Aeronaut, Bunker, Relic & Down the Road. We have lots of new cheeses in stock as well as some great charcuterie and plenty of great crackers and fixings to make a great cheese board! Poggio al Sole Primavera IGT Rosato Toscana, Italy- Located in the heart of the rolling hills of Tuscany, Chianti covers a large area full of many producers, with the best vineyards located in the Classico sub-region. Giovanni and Kathrin Davaz are the proprietors of Poggio al Sole, a small, quality conscious producer with about 18 hectares of vines. 100% Sangiovese, this “Super Tuscan” rosé is a flat-out delicious bottle of wine. Aromatic, with notes of wild strawberry and tangerines it is fresh on the palate with a lingering elegance on the long finish. A perfect aperitif, it pairs well with salads, salmon and grilled chicken. $15.99 Bacaro Nero d'Avola "Terre Siciliane", Sicily, Italy- After a long period of stagnation & over-production, Sicily is becoming a much more vital and serious wine region as they have become 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. These vineyards are located in a slightly cooler microclimate that helps building acidity in the wine. With ripe blackberry fruits, prunes and a little note of liquorice and pepper, this wine has a juicy character while retaining richness. With firm tannins and medium acidity, this wine can be enjoyed on its own or with food. Pairs with grilled meats & vegetables or roasted game birds. $10.99 Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Easter Wines!

Notes From the Cellar….. Here’s to a beautiful Easter Weekend and a great Marathon Monday! We have wines lined for sampling this weekend that make excellent pairings for traditional Easter dinners as well as grilled favorites. Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample these offerings from around the world that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and cuisine. Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris Rosé, Corbières, France- Consistently one of our favorite rosés from Corbières apellation in Southwestern France. This rosé is crystal salmon colored, with red berry and cherry fruits and a mineral palate backed up with mouthwatering acidity. A wonderful pairing with sunshine, salads, appetizers, shellfish and a great option for ham dinners. $17.99 (10% off this weekend) Biegler Pinot Blanc, Thermenregion, Austria- this gem of a winery is located just south of Vienna with vineyards in perfect alignment with sun and soil. Bright yellow in color with intense stone fruit & floral aromas and green apple flavors. Zesty and bright with medium palate weight, it is versatile partner for a variety of dishes from vegetables including asparagus to honeyed ham and Asian cuisine. $13.99 (10% off this weekend) Von Winning ‘Winnings’ Riesling, Pfalz, Germany- The fact that this estate is crafting some of the very best dry wines in Germany is no fluke, rather a result of nearly obsessive winemaker Stephan Attman’s commitment to both Organic cultivation and meticulous work in the cellar. With just a pittance of sweetness on the front palate it is bursting with aromatic fruits and refreshing acidity. This is an impressive offering from one of the region’s best estates. Pairs seamlessly with food- complementing the saltiness of ham, the spice of Asian and Indian cuisine and possessing the depth and structure to enjoy with meat dishes as well! $22.99 (10% off this weekend) Oregon Trails Wine Company, Willamette Valley, Oregon- 2015 was another exceptional year for Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs with a hot, dry growing season and a cool turn into fall that allowed for ripe fruit growth and well balanced acidity. Richly colored and full or raspberry and strawberry fruits, it maintains a rich, smooth palate with vibrant acidity and structured balance. Pinot Noir is always a versatile food wine pairing well with a variety of meat dishes from poultry and pork to red meat. $19.99 (10% off this weekend) Domain Charvin Le Poutet Côtes-du-Rhone, France- Regarded as one of the top talents in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Laurent Charvin is one of the few winemakers using traditional methods like whole cluster fermentation in concrete tanks. This CDR is a blend of 80% Grenache, with about 7% each Mourvedre, Carignan & Syrah with vines an average of 40years old and farmed Organically. Silky and elegant on the palate, this drinks like a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape with red and blackberry fruits, hints of lavender and herb, balanced acidity and long, smooth tannins on the finish. A perfect pairing with red meats and Easter lamb without being too overpowering for ham dishes. $26.99 (10% off this weekend) We have lots of new cheeses in stock as well as some great charcuterie and plenty of great crackers and fixings to make a great cheese board! On the beer front we have a new delivery of Bunker Brewing, Founders, Banded Horn, Down the Road as well as a few other treats... Please note we will be Closed Easter Sunday. We still have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay, Jordan & Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon on sale for 20% off! (While supplies last; does not combine with any other discount) Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Dreaming of Spring Wine Tasting

Notes From the Cellar….. As we head into the Final Four of March Madness and Opening Day for the Sox be sure to stock up on the necessary provisions! We've got you covered with an array of craft beer selections as well as our unique, locally made spirits. In addition to libations that are great for game day, this weekend we will be pouring a soft & supple Pinot Noir from the Givry region of Burgundy. ’15 Domaine Parize Givry Rouge Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy, FR- The Parize family have been making wine in Burgundy for six generations. The estate started to bottle in 1975, and from one hundred bottles a year, it now bottles over 4,000 cases. Awards and critical acclaim have followed the qualitative progression of the wine. The average age of the vines is now thirty years. Organic fertilizers have been used for some years, and organic practices are embraced. Yields are limited by extreme pruning & hand harvesting. While their oak aged 1er Cru wines can age for up to 12 years, the Vieilles Vignes drink better young. Showing red raspberry and red cherry fruits and violets on the nose, it is soft and round on the palate with soft tannins and fresh acidity. $22.99 We still have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay, Jordan & Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon on sale for 20% off! (While supplies last; does not combine with any other discount) On the beer front we have a new delivery of Bunker Brewing, Aeuronaut, Single Cut and Night Shift! New Morph, One Hop and we were able to score 1 case of the Bennington Stout just released! Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00 Cheers!

Weekend Wine Pick!

Notes From the Cellar….. It’s been a frosty start to spring so we thought that we would open a great value Bordeaux to keep things warm and lively on these cool evenings. This blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cab Franc & 25% Merlot comes from an organization of 5 independent cooperatives in the Gironde region grown in soils of clay & limestone. Fermented in steel to highlight its intense, ripe red & black fruits it is balanced, full bodied and well structured with smooth tannins on its lingering finish. A great everyday Bordeaux, it pairs well with red meats, barbecue, lamb and hard cheeses. This weekend’s wine: '14 Chateau le Clairot, Bordeaux, France- $12.99 (this weekend 10% off) We still have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay, Jordan & Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon on sale for 20% off! (While supplies last; does not combine with any other discount) On the beer front we have a new delivery of Aeuronaut, Single Cut and Night Shift! New Morph, One Hop and we were able to score 1 case of the Bennington Stout just released! Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

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Bunde Up With This Wine!

Notes From the Cellar….. The snowflakes are falling and we have what is shaping up to be a cold weekend ahead of us which makes it the perfect time to stop by and grab something to help keep toasty! This Friday from 3-6 and Saturday we will be sampling a rich and dry Rioja Reserva that comes as a steal! We still have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay, Jordan & Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon on sale for 20% off! (While supplies last; does not combine with any other discount) On the beer front we have a new delivery of Aeuronaut, Single Cut and Night Shift! New Morph, One Hop with Ella Hops and we were able to score 1 case of the Bennington Stout just released! 2007 Rioja Reserva, Castillo de Maetierra, Dominum QP, Spain- Quatro Pagos is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Grenache varieties. The grapes used come 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 (10% off this weekend!) Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Rioja for Your Weekend!

Notes From the Cellar….. For this weekend's featured wine we will be pouring a rich, medium bodied Rioja from one of Spain’s older winemaking family estates. We also still have limited quantities of our special wine sale left- see below! ’13 Familia Eguren Ugarte Crianza, Rioja, Spain- The Eguren family has been making wine since 1870 and are now on their 6th generation of winemakers. All grapes come from their vast estate that boasts older vines and higher elevations that the vines work to secure water and produce grapes of great concentration. The Crianza is predominately Tempranillo with a small amount of Garnacha blended in. Aged for over a year in French & American Oak before spending 6 months in bottle before release, the wine displays a nose of ripe cherry fruit and a palate that expresses its fruity character of of dark cherry, vanilla and toasted oak. Smooth with ripe tannins, the oak character is well integrated and not overdone. $12.99 (10% off this weekend) 20% off the following while supplies last: 2014 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay (reg. $53- on sale $42.40) 2012 Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (reg. $62- on sale $49.60) 2012 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (reg. $72- on sale $57.60) While supplies last; does not combine with any other discounts Don't forget about our great selection of artisan cheeses & charcuterie from local producers and all over the world. We also have a great selection of gourmet treats to take home and cover you for appetizers and cocktails! On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Down the Road, Aeronaut, Banded Horn, Bunker Brewing, Night Shift, Rhinegeist, 21st Amendment Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00