Something to Warm Your Bones!

Notes From the Cellar….. Winter is in full effect and we have a couple things to pour this weekend to help you keep warm. We have a full bodied Bordeaux blend from the Côtes de Bordeaux region and from our friends at Down the Road brewers in Everett we have their newly released Imperial Stout full or dark chocolate and coffee malt goodness. Join us Friday from 4-6 and Saturday as we sample these great winter warmers. '10 Château le Doyenné Côtes de Bourdeaux, FR From one of the great recent vintages, this blend of Cabernet and Merlot is full of dark fruits, vanilla and cedar notes with full, gripping tannins. $21.99- This weekend. 10%off! 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, Base Camp, Wash Ashore, 21st Amendment Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

Sweet Deal Rhone for Your Table!

Notes From the Cellar….. It's all clear skies and sunshine here no matter the gloomy outlook today! As we all get back to the grind coming off a great holiday season, come join us as we sample a much needed value Rhone blend from a passionate winemaker committed to the care of his vineyards. Farmed biodynamically/organically from vineyards in Gigondas and Vacqueyras, his Vin de France receives the same care and attention as his appellation wines at a far more friendly price. Soft & fruity on the palate with some spice & garrigue, it is a medium bodied wine with wonderful aromatics, well balanced acidity & soft tannins, the Tire Bouchon is a great wine to enjoy any evening and with a variety of meals from pizza & pasta dishes to stews or chili. '14 Domaine d'Ourea, Tire Bouchon, Rhone Valley, France. $13.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. 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 Dark Horse, Backlash, Idle Hands, Mikkeller, Nightshift, Mystic & Singlecut. Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00

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.

Countdown to Thanksgiving!

Notes From the Cellar….. Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé! That’s right- the freshest of fresh wine is in the store marking the official countdown to Thanksgiving! Make no mistake about this selection- it is NOT that insipid juice found in stacks at grocery stores everywhere, but a traditionally crafted wine- produced in a record 4 weeks using natural yeasts and no added sugar; embodying all the juicy, terroir-driven deliciousness of Gamay- light, fruity and pure joy to slurp down on Thanksgiving! We will be open this Monday Nov. 21 leading up to Thanksgiving for your convenience and pouring wines everyday with lots of great suggestions to stock your holiday table! So much wine- so little time; here is what we can look forward to this week: Friday - '15 Vidaubanaise Le Provençal Rosé, Provence, France - '14 Portlandia Pinot Gris, Oregon - '16 Pierre Chermette Beaujolais Nouveau, France Saturday- Amar from Charles River Wine will be here from 2-5 pouring a great line-up from around the world including: - NV Rosi Mosi Sparkling Rosé, Austria - ’15 Cordero di Montezemolo Arneis, Piedmont, Italy - ’14 Andreas Diehl Gewürztraminer Kabinett, Pfalz, Germany - ’14 Fleur Pinot Noir, Monterey, California - ’13 Domaine des Escaravailles Rasteau “La Ponce”, Rhône Valley, France Monday- Wednesday- in no particular order so stop by and be as surprised as we will be! There will be Gamay (Cru Beaujolais and Village), Rosé, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay, Riesling, Côte du Rhone, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and maybe some Gamay!! As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Bear Republic, Dogfish, Dark Horse, Foley Brothers, Mikkeller, Nightshift, Mayflower Thanksgiving, Down the Road, Maine Brewing, SoMe, Rhinegeist, Mystic, Singlecut & Avery.

Cheers!

Thanks to the Veterans & Our 3rd Birthday!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy Veterans Day and a special thanks to all who have and continue to serve our country! With Thanksgiving around the corner it’s hard to believe its been 3 years since we opened our doors here in the Duxbury Marketplace. As a thank you for all of the support and a way of helping to stock up for the holidays we are offering 10% off all wine purchases with 15% off case purchases this weekend through Sunday! We will be sampling lots of wines as we get closer to Thanksgiving and are always happy to help select the best offerings for your family feasts! Next Saturday we will have a guest pourer showing off a great selection perfect for your dinner table. Also we will be open Monday Nov. 21 for your convenience! This weekend we are sampling wines that are excellent values and make a great go-to for any night- perfect for the cooler weather. ’14 Mossback Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California- A creamy, buttery Chardonnay with bright fruit flavors of melon, peach and lemon citrus, with fresh acidity to balance and a hint of vanilla and toast from the oak aging $17.99 ’14 P-U-R Beaujolais Villages, France- Mmmm…Gamay! We can never say enough about how delicious and simply fun Gamay is to drink. Organically farmed, no additives or oak, it bursts with juicy red fruits, violet flowers, refreshing acidity and smooth, soft tannins. Pair this with just about everything or just enjoy! $15.99 ’14 Black Sheep Pinot Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, France- From the hilly regions of Southern France where the hotter climate and higher elevations contribute to creating a richer, rounder style of Pinot Noir. With ripe black cherry and dark berry fruits, a touch of spice and vanilla on the finish from the 6 months it spends in oak, this is a well balanced and easily enjoyed Pinot. $13.99 ’11 Haras de Pirique Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile- This estate is a project of the Antinori Family in the heart of the esteemed Maipo Valley. All estate grown it is a deep purple & aromatic with dark fruits, hints of tobacco & herbs and a full, rich palate with a lingering finish. $19.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Aeronaut, Foley Brothers, Banded Horn, Mikkeller, Nightshift, Mayflower Thanksgiving, Down the Road, Maine Brewing, SoMe, Rhinegeist, Mystic, Singlecut & Avery.

Cheers!

Get Out, Vote & Taste Wine!

Notes From the Cellar….. We are finally here- the last weekend before Election Day! This weekend’s wine selections come from the good old USA- a couple of Willamette Valley wines perfect for cooler weather and seasonable meals. Join us Friday from 4-7 & Saturday as we sample a Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir perfect for the coming holiday season! This weekend we will be pouring Night Shift Whirlpool Pale Ale Don’t forget about our freshly stocked selection of artisan cheeses and charcuterie- locally produced NE Charcuterie salamis made from Massachusetts Heritage Pork! ‘15 Kings Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR– As with most Oregon Pinot Gris, this offering is made from the Alsatian style clones, as opposed to the Italian clones (known as Pinot Grigio), resulting in a medium bodied white with aromas of ripe pear, nectarine, and melon. The wine shows a rich palate with great intensity and a long, lingering finish. This is great wine to serve with mild, soft cheeses and many fish dishes. $16.99 ’14 Illahe Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR- With vineyards over 300ft above sea level, Illahe Vineyards practices Organic farming with no irrigation to help develop concentration of flavors. Hand harvested and fermented with native yeasts, it is then barrel aged for 10 month in new French & Oregon oak. With strawberry and blackberry fruits and hints of cocoa it is soft on the palate and maintains fresh acidity. $24.99 As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. On the beer front we have newer arrivals from Aeronaut, Foley Brothers, Banded Horn, Mikkeller, Nightshift, Mayflower Thanksgiving, Down the Road, Maine Brewing, SoMe, Rhinegeist, Mystic, Singlecut & Avery.

Cheers!