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Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are hosted in the store weekly on Saturdays from 1-5 PM

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December 21st 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $54.99/ea

2019 Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino
(sale price $54.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
This vintage in Italy is off the charts in both taste and quality. The Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino is extremely focused and round and ready to drink. In the mouth the soft, velvety tannins give this wine both length and grandeur, paired with its full-bodied style this wine will easily lead you into an intense and textured finish. This wine exemplifies Poggiotondo's commitment to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking in Montalcino. This wine is an excellent addition to any cellar.
@ $62.99/ea

2018 Giovanni Ederle Amarone Della Valpolicella
(sale price $62.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
A big, deep, and complex nose of preserved brandied cherries, violets, licorice and tobacco. On the palate, mouth-filling, complex flavors of black currants, cocoa, blackberries and scorched herbs complement round, ripe tannins and full-bodied texture.
@ $19.99/ea

2023 Von Kisel Gruner Veltliner
(sale price $19.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
A green and yellow color with notes of green apple and lemon. The palate develops a little spice of white pepper and an exotic aroma of well-supporting, fresh acid and round body is carried.
@ $29.99/ea

2021 Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso "Misobolo"
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Erbaluce is a grape native to Piedmont, Italy. The “Misobolo” is the most cherished vineyard on the estate, home to the 4000 of the oldest Erbaluce vines. The flavor profile of this wine shows off a straw-yellow hue with pronounced aromas of pear and honeydew. Well structured and balanced on the palate with a long mineral and savory finish. The crisp, dry taste makes it an ideal companion to fish, and also pairs excellent with vegetable pastas and mild cheeses.
@ $15.99/ea

Isotta Manzoni L'Essenza Prosecco Brut
(sale price $15.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
A delicate, well-balanced Prosecco, showing a good blend of baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, with a lightly creamy mineral texture on the palate. Medium froth, with some body and a pleasant lemon and mineral finish.

December 14th 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $59.99/ea

2019 Château Gloria
(sale price $59.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Robert Parker 93+ Points Parker Review: The 2019 Gloria has turned out very well, delivering aromas of blackcurrants, plums, burning embers and a deft framing of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and nicely concentrated, with a vibrant core of ripe and fleshy fruit, lively acids and powdery structuring tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish, this shows considerable promise.
@ $42.99/ea

2016 Goulée by Cos D'Estournel
(sale price $42.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Jeb Dunnuck 89 Points - Review: The 2016 Goulée by Cos d'Estournel is unquestionably the more forward, front-end loaded release. It has attractive tobacco and herbal notes as well as plenty of dark fruits, medium body, a supple, rounded texture, and a good finish. It’s a satisfying, balanced, high- quality wine from a great estate.
@ $54.99/ea

2021 Domaine Merlin Francois Condrieu Terroirs
(sale price $54.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
This exceptional Condrieu from Domaine Merlin is a blend of Viognier from four different sites all located within Condrieu. This emblematic varietal is well known in Rhone Valley, distinguished by its lively, and generous bouquet. In the mouth, this wine is marked by a beautifully tense palate with rich aromas of apricots and orange blossom honey.
@ $69.99/ea

2021 Tate Spring Street Cabernet Sauvignon
(sale price $69.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Tate Cabernet shows off a deep purple color filling your glass with aromas of raspberry tart and pomegranate. On the palate the wine has a wonderful viscosity with flavors of cola, black licorice and black cherry. The underpinning elements of crushed violets and charred cedar are also apparent. The tannins are present but not overbearing and mesh well with the wine's soft acidity.
@ $49.99/ea

2010 Château Coutet Sauternes Barsac
(sale price $49.99)

375ml - Half - In Stock
This Half Bottle vintage of Château Coutet Sauternes-Barsac shows off an incredible golden color with flavors of honey nut, ginger and baked peaches. The fleshy, round palate is enhanced by nuances of citrus and notes of apricot preserves leading you into a finish of dried fruit. This vintage is ready to enjoy with classic food pairings such as foie gras, oysters or your favorite country terrine.

December 7th 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $47.99/ea

2018 Le Petit Ducru De Ducru Beaucaillou
(sale price $47.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Jeb Dunnuck Review - 91 Points - The Merlot-dominated Le Petit Ducru De Ducru-Beaucaillou (there's 40% Cabernet Sauvignon) is another dense ruby/purple-hued effort offering lots of cedar, green tobacco, damp earth, and darker currant-like fruits to go with a medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured mouthfeel. It has ripe tannins and plenty of baby fat that hides solid underlying structure. It's well worth seeking out and is going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming decade as well.
@ $49.99/ea

Champagne Louis Nicaise Brut Reserve
(sale price $49.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Champagne Louis Nicaise is located in the Vallee de la Marne village of Hautvillers, the same village that Dom Perignon made famous. This grower champagne enjoys a light golden yellow color and bright effervescence. Delicate floral undertones, fine white tropical fruit, a touch of mango, fresh orange zest& an inviting bouquet. Juicy, elegant, white apple, finesse, rich acidity, lemony touch on the finish, balanced and fresh. Makes a second glass very desirable.
@ $49.99/ea

2015 Château Potensac
(sale price $49.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Robert Parker Wine Review - the medium to deep garnet-purple colored Chateau Potensac features chocolate box and Sichuan pepper scents with a core of cassis, warm blackberries, kirsch and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it has a great core of expressive black fruits, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing with a red fruit lift.
@ $19.99/ea

Mionetto Alcohol Free Apertivo
(price $19.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Mionetto has crafted this original Italian alcohol-free recipe made with 100% natural flavors for a unique character that is expressed by the sweetness of the red orange and the licorice, the fresh acidity of the citrus and the bitterness of botanicals make for the perfect Alcohol-Free Spritz.
@ $15.99/ea

Mionetto Alcohol Free Prosecco
(sale price $15.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Mionetto Non Alcoholic Prosecco is a delicious sparkling wine with the alcohol carefully removed. Delicately styled with floral aromas balanced by flavors flush with golden apple notes..

November 30th 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $15.99/ea

2022 Isola del Satiro Rosso
(sale price $15.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Sicily strikes gold with this amazing red blend of Nero d’Avola and Perricone. The striking red and violet color is the first inviting characteristic of this wine followed by aromas of dark berry. On the palate, ripe raspberry, red cherry and a light note of spice stimulate your tongue. The soft, delicate tannins carry through to a smooth, long, satisfying finish.
2022 The Verge Chardonnay
(sale price $24.99)

750ml - Bottle - Inactive
The Verge Chardonnay hails from California's Russian River Valley. This wine offers up fragrant aromas of passion fruit, melon and nectarine lead into complex flavors of citrus, peach, fig, honey and spice. Mouthwatering, savory minerality appears and lingers in the long finish. The lightly oaked wine is well balanced with a creamy texture and a firm structure.

November 23rd 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $26.99/ea

2023 Camille & Laurent Schaller Chablis
(sale price $26.99)

750ml - Bottle - New Stock
Domaine Camille & Laurent Schaller is a family estate located in Préhy in the heart of Chablis. The Chablis from this father/son duo comes from 30 year old Chardonnay vines from their vineyard sites around the village of Préhy. On the nose, this wine enjoys intense aromas of white flower, lemon and stone fruit. On the palate, an exceedingly well-balanced wine with exceptional minerality comes forward and the exceptional finesse and purity make for a lingering and solid finish. While this wine has many meals that it can accompany, its best qualities come forward with a fresh piece of fish in a simple beurre blanc with a squeeze of lemon.
@ $39.99/ea

2020 Domaine Bernard Delagrange Beaune
(price $39.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Domaine Delagrange is a classic example of a Beaune Burgundy. This wine has a striking and vivid color - a luminous scarlet, introducing aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) and red (cherry, gooseberry), as well as humus and underbrush. When older, it is redolent of truffle, leather, and spices. In youth, it charms the palate with the taste of crunchy fresh grape. Firm, upright and full of juice, it evolves with time, revealing a solid and absolutely convincing structure.
@ $37.99/ea

2023 Drew Mid-Elevation Pinot Noir
(sale price $37.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The vineyard for the Drew Mid-Elevation is a rather extreme coastal site in Northern California. This site resides just north of the Sonoma Coast border and immediately south west of the Anderson Valley. Grapes grown at this elevation produce low yields and intense concentration that are overall refreshing. Smaller berries and thick skins on the fruit produce flavors with deep tones and mouthwatering aftertastes. This richly colored wine has an intense nose of black cherries, heirloom plum all along a forest floor base. In the mouth the flavors of pomegranate and hint of persimmon are balanced out by a long, mineral finish.
@ $24.99/ea

2022 Willm Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling
(sale price $24.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Willm Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling offers up yellow hue with hints of green, the nose is fine and delicate, elegant and racy, presenting the aromas of fresh fruit. The attack is supple, suggesting notes of lemon. The final reveals hints of ripe fruit and candied fruit with a finish that is fat and long.

November 16, 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $24.99/ea

2022 Nicolas Delfaud Macon Verze
(sale price $24.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Nicolas Delfaud Macon-Verze from Newcomer Nicolas DelFaud is grown on eastern-facing clay limestone slopes in the appellation of Macon-Verzé. Currently in organic conversion, Nicolas farms 4 hectares of Chardonnay and Gamay vines ranging in age up to 55 years old. Fresh and nervy with citrus fruit notes and a mineral core, this Chardonnay reveals the natural verve and mineral tension in the terroir of this under-the- radar village.
@ $29.99/ea

2022 Holloran Pinot Noir
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - New Stock
The grapes for the Holloran Pinot Noir are blended from carefully selected barrels from several of the Holloran vineyard sites. These sites are a mix of volcanic-based sites, and vineyards planted on sedimentary soils. All sites are farmed in an organic/biodynamic manner. Brimming with bright cherry aromas on the nose, once in the mouth, undercurrents of black fruit surround the elegant and structured core.
@ $21.99/ea

2023 Clear Skies Fear No Bolts
(sale price $21.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
“Clear Skies” draws from the Greek folk phrase for “purity”, delineating the character of this no-intervention organically grown blend of three indigenous Greek grapes, Malagousia, Xinomavro & Assyrtiko. These grapes have a 15 day maceration with skin contact, then vinified with no additives and bottles unfiltered and unfined, all of which gives this wine its signature orange hue. This dry wine enjoys a fruit-forward nose with notes of wet stone, baked citrus and persistent minerality.

November 9, 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $36.99/ea

2022 Louis Jadot Chateau Des Jacques Moulin a Vent
(price $36.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Chateau Des Jacques Moulin a Vent is one of the Cru Beaujolais from Louis Jadot. This full, robust Beaujolais offers a fleshy texture and greater longevity than any other Beaujolais cru. Its exceptional structure supports vivid red fruit aromas.
@ $29.99/ea

2023 Lafon Mâcon Villages Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon
(sale price $29.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
Considered one of the finest winemakers in France, Dominique Lafon produces some of the most coveted white Burgundies. His Mâcon-Villages is fleshy, with a mélange of citrus, melon and mineral aromas and flavors, a bright profile and good persistence. Following certified biodynamic farming practices, this wine is made from 30+ year old chardonnay vines that thrive in the deep clay/limestone soil.
@ $24.99/ea

Croft Reserve Tawny Port
(sale price $24.99)

750ml - Bottle - In Stock
The Croft Reserve Tawny Port is light brick red, with an amber hue. On the nose, rich red fruit, notes of caramel, raisins and cloves. On the palate, cardamom, spice, butterscotch and elegant redcurrant, interwoven with attractive nutty aromas. Smooth and round on the palate, full of luscious strawberry jam flavors and an elegant finish.

November 2, 2024 Wine Tasting

@ $34.99/ea

2021 Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay
(sale price $34.99)

750ml - Bottle - New Stock
Winemaker Darrin Low (previously at Flowers Vineyards) is now winemaker at Domaine Anderson and brings you this incredible Chardonnay. The Domaine Anderson Estate Chardonnay is alive with aromas of tangerine peel and grilled peaches. The palate is crisp with a focus on Meyer lemon and baked apple notes. This Chardonnay has depth, energy and balance and completes is journey with a long and refreshing finish.
@ $22.99/ea

2022 Three Otters Pinot Noir
(sale price $22.99)

750ml - Bottle - New Stock
Balanced and smooth, Three Otters Pinot Noir brings both the flavor and scent of fresh red fruits to the table. With playful hints of leather, mushrooms, sassafras, sage, and rosemary, it is best paired with light cuts of meat, charcuterie, and cheese.

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