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