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

Cheers!

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