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...
by Heather Fear | Oct 13, 2020 | Recipes, Wine & Beer
Concocted by Joel and Amanda on the first really chilly October night and sure to be repeated many more times this fall. Recipe below! 3oz Bourbon 1oz Cider 4 Dashes Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters Stirring Spoonful of the Royal Rose Barrel Rested Maple Syrup Pour...
by Heather Fear | Jun 18, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Whether dad likes to have a beer while he’s at the grill, needs gluten-free options, prefers California reds, or you want to surprise him with something new to enjoy—we have you covered in our beer & wine room. And in case you want to browse our wine and...
by Heather Fear | Jun 15, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Joel and Louisa talk about some frequently asked rosé questions. And in case you want to browse our wine and beer options, linked here is a list in progress of our most popular wines and beer (subject to availability) that Joel has started to put together and will...
by Heather Fear | May 27, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Here at Now You’re Cooking we have 800+ rotating labels of wine & beer. This leads to many exciting opportunities to find new favorites. While it’s impossible to have a fully complete list of every label we currently have on our shelves, below...
by Heather Fear | Apr 28, 2020 | Wine & Beer
Colleen Callahan from South Portland Wine Co. was kind enough to put together the following tasting notes on some of our favorite wines from SoPo:
by Heather Fear | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Wine & Beer
We hope you’re hanging in there and we’re sending you good wishes wherever you may be. You’ve probably heard by now that events in the near future have been postponed. You’ll be the first to know when we are able to reschedule. You may have...
