New and Dynamic Rosés!

New and Dynamic Rosés! It’s no secret how we feel about rosé—we believe it can and should be enjoyed year-round in any weather, but we will admit that the best time to enjoy a chilled crisp glass is on a hot summer day. Here’s hoping we get some more of...

Italian Wine for Fishy Occasions

Italian Wine for Fishy Occasions or what to drink with seafood   Andrea Felici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC | Marche, Italy | $24.99 A fantastic aperitif served with marcona almonds, or paired with fish. Verdicchio is a high acid, crisp wine that is often...

Falling for the Wines of Sicily

A Mediterranean destination that many of us dream of visiting one day. Sicily has well-preserved ancient ruins, famous Mediterranean cuisine, and of course, wine! See below for some wines that will have you falling in love with this special island’s distinct wine...

Wines to Drink with Loved Ones

Wines to Drink with Loved Ones It’s the season when we’re hunkered down, bundled up, and snuggling in. Here are some wines we recommend opening to share with your Valentines and your Palentines during the winter months. Ronco Calino Franciacorta Brut (Santa Barbara,...

January 2023 Wine & Beer News

Koehler-Ruprecht Kallstadter Riesling Kabinett Trocken (Pfalz, Germany) | $21.99 If you’ve made a resolution to broaden your wine horizons this year, we strongly encourage you to consider a deep dive into the land of Riesling. Koehler-Ruprecht has been around since...

Wine Gift Ideas

The Gift of Wine We’ve pulled a few bottles that we think would make an excellent gift to someone on your list, or yourself! Don’t see anything that appeals to you whether it be taste, price, location, or other? Give us a call at 207-443-1402 or reply to...

Wines for the Thanksgiving Table

Wines for the Thanksgiving Table If you’re feeling overwhelmed by menu planning, grocery shopping, pie crust making,…etc. etc. let us help you take the stress out of the wine selection for your Thanksgiving table. We have some crowd-pleasing suggestions...

October Wine News

Knowing Where to Look  Here are a few wines that can be read into a little bit deeper. They might be as some might call it, “punching above their weight”, more than meets the eye (or label), or just a wine that we want to make sure you’re paying attention to this time...

September Wine News

Cheers — Wine Tastings are Back! After a 2+ year hiatus we’re opening up our kitchen for select fall wine tastings. We have a ton of new wines and old favorites we can’t wait to share with you. See below for dates and times. Here’s what you can...

Classic Maine Summer Food Pairings

Classic Maine Summer Food Pairings August may be the bittersweet Sunday of Summer, but there’s still so much fun to be had this month. It’s also the time when the produce is coming in fast and furious, people who haven’t yet are squeezing in a last vacation...

Super Sippers Under $20 for the Midsummer Swelter!

Angelo Negro Unfiltered “Vino Bianco” 2020 (Piedmont, Italy) | $18.99 Our first wine features the hand-picked noble white grape Arneis grown organically in some of the most coveted vineyards in Roero, Italy. From the legendary Angelo Negro, the “Vino Bianco” is a...

April 2022 Wine Recommendations

Spring has Sprung! As we emerge from our winter slumber into the gradually warming days of April, it’s a great time to start sipping something refreshing to celebrate spring’s rebirth. From light reds to rosés and orange wines, all the way to a special Brew for...

Valentine’s Virtual Wine Tasting

Valentine’s Virtual Wine Tasting with Colleen from SoPo Wine Co.  Tuesday, February 8 at 5pm on Facebook Live Colleen from SoPo Wine Co. will be back for another free virtual tasting via Facebook Live on Tuesday, February 8 at 5pm. She’ll be opening 3...

What to Drink When the Temparture Dips

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...

New Year’s Eve Wine Recommendations

  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...

Holiday Egg Nog

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...

2021 Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations

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...