by Heather Fear | Jan 17, 2022 | Wine & Beer
All About Wine & Beer January 2022 Terre Rouge Fiddletown Viognier (Shenandoah Valley, California, USA) | $22.99 The husband and wife team of Bill Easton and Jane O’Riordan make some of our favorite Californian wines. They created the Terre Rouge label in the...
by Heather Fear | Dec 27, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Happy New Year! It’s been quite a year and we’re ready to turn the page to 2022. We have excellent stock in sparkling wine (in large format, too!) and we’re here to help you pick out a bottle that will compliment your celebration of the new...
by Heather Fear | Nov 26, 2021 | Recipes, Wine & Beer
Holiday Egg Nog Deck the halls! And while you’re decking, make yourself some sweet and festive homemade Egg Nog – without all those pesky preservatives you get in store-bought. It’s a really easy recipe, which you should make ahead and chill – then drink...
by Heather Fear | Nov 17, 2021 | Wine & Beer
A Wine for Every Holiday Table Whether you’re a traditionalist, looking for a Pinot Noir from Burgundy to drink with a big turkey dinner, or you’re headed to a Friendsgiving and want something unique to intrigue the crowd on a budget, or you’re...
by Heather Fear | Nov 16, 2021 | Wine & Beer
A gift for the person who has everything and loves to try new wines. A chance to expand your palette and learn about new regions and grapes. Details below! Wine Club for $400/year A monthly bottle of wine curated by Heather and Mike. This price point gives us the...
by Heather Fear | Oct 15, 2021 | Wine & Beer
If you’re feeling shocked that it’s the middle of October, you’re not alone. With the days getting increasingly shorter we’re reaching for more medium to full-bodied reds to accompany heartier fall meals, but with the sprinkling of warmer days...
by Heather Fear | Oct 12, 2021 | Wine & Beer
The days are still warm and bright, but the sun is going down earlier and the ends of the leaves are starting to look autumn kissed. The temperature at dinnertime might require a sweater. Fall is upon us and we’re thinking about wines that complement the change...
by Heather Fear | Sep 3, 2021 | Recipes, Wine & Beer
Cheers to fall cocktails and mocktails! We’ve invited co-owner of Vena’s Fizz House & Bitterest Man in the World, Steve Corman, to be our guest for this week’s demo. Vena’s offers a wide variety of drinks for the whole family; from...
by Heather Fear | Aug 12, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Pierre Floral de Melgaco Old Vines Vinho Verde 2020 (Minho, Portugal) | $14.99 Not your typical Vinho Verde, this old vine Alvarinho sees extended lees aging with batonage and is fermented dry, yielding a wine of considerable density and power. Forward aromas of...
by Heather Fear | Jun 7, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Ottella “Roses Roses” Rosato Alto Mincio IGT | $17.99 Most of the wine made by brothers Francesco and Michele Montresor in the Lake Garda region of northern Italy is Lugana, a mineral-driven and textured white wine made from Trebbiano di Lugana (actually local strain...
by Heather Fear | Jun 7, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina $21.99 Txakolina (cha-koh-LEE-na) is a high-acid and low-alcohol style of wine that is traditional in the Basque province of Getaria. Ameztoi, now under the direction of fifth-generation winemaker Ignacio, makes their Txakolina only from...
by Heather Fear | Jun 2, 2021 | Recipes, Wine & Beer
Cheers to summer cocktails and mocktails! We recently invited co-owner of Vena’s Fizz House & Bitterest Man in the World, Steve Corman, into our demo kitchen to show us how to make some of his favorite cocktails using Vena’s Spirit Sippers. Vena’s...
by Heather Fear | May 20, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Temperatures are rising, the smell of lilacs is in the air, boat traffic on the Kennebec is picking up, and we’re reaching for more rosé, Maine pale ales, and bubbles to pour in our glasses. While the aforementioned drinks are all fantastic options to wet...
by Heather Fear | Apr 2, 2021 | Wine & Beer
As the saying goes, April showers bring new wines to our shelves. We have a lot of wine we’re really excited to talk to you about and we’re constantly updating our wine and beer list as things are always changing due to availability. Step out of your wine...
by Heather Fear | Mar 4, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Women in Winemaking Celebrating International Women’s Day by raising a glass to the following female winemakers and brewers: Laurence Féraud | Chateau Pegau Côtes du Rhône Rouge | $18.99 In addition to managing the legendary Domaine du Pegau in...
by Heather Fear | Mar 2, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Although current circumstances are preventing us from physically traveling out of the country, we’re being creative about how we can learn about and experience other cultures all while staying safe at home. Let us picture ourselves in the German-speaking alpine...
by Heather Fear | Feb 9, 2021 | Wine & Beer
Although current circumstances are preventing us from physically traveling out of the country, we’re being creative about how we can learn about and experience other cultures all while staying safe at home. Let us picture ourselves in the German-speaking alpine...
by Heather Fear | Dec 31, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Cheers to 2021! After the year we’ve had it feels like we really need to usher in 2021 with a big ol’ bang. Below you’ll find a variety of my current favorite options for sparkling wines that are flavorful and unique. In case you’re looking for...
by Heather Fear | Nov 16, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Alain Gras Saint-Romain Blanc 2016 | $39.99 The relatively new Burgundy appellation of Saint-Romain is quickly becoming one of those “hidden gems” of the wine world, as the wines from this village get better and better but the prices are not soaring to the heights of...
by Heather Fear | Nov 16, 2020 | Wine & Beer
To celebrate the harvest in Beaujolais, vignerons have a long tradition of making a certain amount of wine using full carbonic maceration, which allows the wine to be ready for consumption within a few weeks from the harvest and showcases the bright, fruity qualities...
