Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!

Thursday, November 21 2019

HAPPY BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY!

(one week to Thanksgiving!!)

TONIGHT: Sharon Kahler with Bellboy will be here from 4:30 until 7:30 pouring fall cocktails and spirits. Stop by for a taste!

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Today's the day - we're celebrating the 2019 harvest with a fresh glass of newly fermented juice from the Beaujolais and also some from our favorite Crus. The old favs Drouhin and Jean-Paul Brun are our Nouveau picks. Cru Beaujolais from Descombes, Foillard, Dutraive, and the like are lined up on the shelves. Any excuse for a good party, right?

We're doing extra tastings to help you out with your Thanksgiving feast prep - we have special guests from our favorite local distributors pouring today through Sunday, including an early start to Friday's tasting at 1pm with an extra lineup.

And if you need extra help coping with holiday stress... we're now stocking Modist's Dream Oil, a Dreamyard hop blend infused CBD oil. Grown, produced, tested, and sold by all Minnesota companies - its definitely the first product of its kind.

DON'T RUN OUT OF WINE ON THANKSGIVING

A QUICK TIP ON PLANNING AHEAD: We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) - open normal hours on all other days. So get your wine day before, don't wait until day of. And...

Don't forget to come out for Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday.

TASTING ALL WEEKEND - STARTING TODAY.

This weekend will be a blast around the shop! Come in and check out what's new and sample some great libations poured by a series of industry rock stars including a double header on Friday.

Thursday's Lineup with Shannon from Bellboy

Friday - Two Tastings!

2pm to 5pm with Pat Sharp of Grape Beginnings

Simonet Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Cooper Mountain Chardonnay Willamette Valley

Trouchard Rousanne Carneros

Gehricke Pinot Noir Carneros

Argiolas 'Senes' Cannonau di Sardegna

Smith and Hook Red Blend Paso Robles

5pm to 8pm with Ryan Rasset of Southern Wine & Spirits

Poema Prosecco

Latour Les Genievres Chardonnay Macon

Alta Mora Etna Bianco Sicily

Walt 'Blue Jay' Pinot Noir Anderson Valley

Cune Vina Real Rioja

Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec Mendoza

Don't forget to ask for the Secret Sipper:

Nickel & Nickel Rock Cairn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

We will be pouring Staff Picks du Jour on Saturday (3pm until 7pm) with a bonus round on Sunday (12pm until the wine runs out) and on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm with Staci from Bourget. Check the Facebook day of to see the lineups.

Staff Picks: Turkey Wine.

Things to drink on Thanksgiving - a wine for every part of your day, from breakfast to the feast to the leftovers dinner.

2016 Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot Noir, $28.99

Crowd pleaser anyone? This is a fuller bodied pinot noir, mouth pleasingly fruit-forward without being a candy bomb. The superior silky texture is enhanced with some oak aging.

-Mary Kennedy, our newest brilliant wine connessieur

2016 Fontanabianca, Barbera d'Alba Superiore, $21.99 - As of writing this (5:53 pm on Monday November, 18), this Barbera could be the winner for my dinner table next Thursday. It has mouthwatering acidity and bright fruit flavors with a touch of oak that'll pair with just about anything my kitchen can throw at it.

-Doug Hultgren, the really tall wine guy

2015 Domaine Maubernard Bandol Rouge. $29.99

This charming winter warmer doesn't give up all of its qualities immediately. This noble French red starts a bit restrained but with each sip reveals a bit more brambley dark fruit and slight meatiness. The structure is elegant throughout, a perfect choice for hearty stews or relaxing by a fire.

-Dave Matthison, the other really tall wine guy

2018 Cruse Wine Co. Sparkling Valdigue California, $37.99 - A favorite part of Thanksgiving is opening that first bottle at 10am. This is going to be my breakfast wine, without a doubt. Its bright, floral, and bursting with red fruit. Will definitely pair well with waffles. This Pet Nat or any Pet Nat - guaranteed to be a perfect breakfast wine.

-Madison Pettit, that wine girl with the dogs

2018 Domaine de Font-Sane Veilles Vignes Ventoux, $13.99

Mostly grenache (with syrah blended in) from vineyards in the large Ventoux region of Provence, this is a highly satisfying fruit-forward red with soft tannins for any meaty fall dish.

A steal of a deal for a French blend under $14. Salut!

-Patrick, the regular night time wine expert

The Holidays are busy enough - it's a good time to remember that we deliver. Free delivery in the downtown area with purchases over $25 pre-tax; delivery for a fee to any area further. Think of us when you need a big haul for that holiday party - no limit on delivery size.