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10AM - 3PM

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Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

First Friday Wine Tasting
July 1st | 5:30 - 8 PM
Sample from 24 different wines from around the world.
Admission is a $15 donation to Crusader Clinic

Cody Road Whiskey Sampling
July 6th (Wednesday) | 4 PM - 6 PM
Sam from Iowa's Mississippi River Distilling will join us to sample out a selection of Cody Road whiskeys including our latest Single Barrel pick.
SHOP FROM HOME
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WE'LL BRING IT TO YOUR DOOR!
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BEST SELLING CHEESES
ON SALE!
Creamy Sexy Blue
SALE $13.99 Reg. $15.99
This decadent Triple Creme Blue is the pride of GACC's Private Collection. Truly inspired by the classics of Europe. It is rich and decadent with a mild blue bite. Try it with sparkling wine.

Creamy Sexy Mushroom
SALE $13.99 Reg. $15.99
This cheese is inspired by the classics of Europe but is entirely American in spirit and flavor. Pairs well with Syrah.

Merlot Bellavitano
SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99
Berry and plum notes merge with the sweet, nutty crunch of Italian Farmstead Cheese. Rich and creamy with a melted butter finish, this cheese is sure to please.

Espresso Bellavitano
SALE $11.99 Reg. $13.99
The cheese-makers hand rub freshly roasted coffee into sweet, sugary BellaVitano wheels aged to creamy perfection.

Cowda
SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99
This Gouda presents intense, concentrated parmesan-like flavor tones with sweet caramel notes. Due to its superior aging, this cheese is creamy on the palate yet crunchy with umami crystals.
LEOPOLD BROS SINGLE BARREL BOURBON IS HERE!
Leopold Bros Single Barrel Bourbon
Collaboration Single Barrel Pick by Artale and Baker Street Burgers
$59.99
Todd and Scott Leopold are the Bros of Leopold Bros Distilling. They originally opened their distillery in Michigan in 1999 but relocated to their home state of Colorado in the mid-2000s. A few years later, they opened their ideal distilling location, a zero waste facility which has the space for their distillery malting floor and kiln, 8 stills of various style to accommodate different types of distillation, dunnage-style barrelhouse, and tasting room. After settling into their new location in 2014, Leopold Bros have produced some of the highest quality spirits in the market and created a world class whiskey program. Everything at Leopold Bros Distilling is done with a purpose and razor sharp focus on details. They have quickly become a favorite of ours and we were thrilled to learn we could work with Leopold Bros on a bourbon single barrel selection.

For this barrel, we reached out to our friends at Baker Street Burgers, Randy and Betsy Baker. Baker Street Burgers (1603 N Alpine) is the go to place in Rockford for elevated burgers, handhelds, mac and cheese, and salads. Along side the food, their outstanding full service bar, warm and friendly staff, and the best bourbon selection in town create an environment that is hard not to enjoy! And if anyone loves Leopold Bros Distilling more than us it might be the Bakers.

Aged for 4 years and 8 months, bottled at cask strength of 50% abv (100 proof), with a mash bill of 64% corn, 21% malted barley, and 15% abruzzi rye, this bourbon is very different from all the other single barrel picks we have done. On the nose, cantaloupe, apricot, honey, black pepper, and toffee sweetness stand out. The floral character combines perfectly with the spicy rye aromatics. There is a hint of dusty corn on the nose that we love as well. The first sip follows the nos
8e, warm notes of molasses, melon, and fresh biscuit greet the drinker. Rye spice joins force with that signature floral character found in Leopold Bros whiskeys. Possibly the most enticing part of this whiskey is the finish. The lower starch, higher oil content grains Leopold Bros uses delivers a finish that sticks to the palate, leaving behind flavors of toffee, honey, and spice. We just happened to also pick a short barrel so only 144 bottles of this bourbon exist, so don't miss out on this one!
WINE OF THE WEEK
Cambria
Julia's Vineyard
Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley
2019
$19.99

91 Points Certified Susutainable

 Julia’s Vineyard, named for Julia Jackson in 1988, consists of ancient soils with fossilized seashells, shale, limestone, and sand, with fog-swept vines that have endured since the 1970s. This unique piece of land thrives in the cool, maritime in­fluences that funnel in from the Pacific Ocean, allowing for the longest growing season in the state.

Ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors are followed by notes of cranberry, cherry, and pomegranate. With a balance of earth and baking spice, this wine offers firm tannins and a long finish.
CARLISLE WINERY SPOTLIGHT

The Story of Carlisle Winery
I started with five gallons of Zinfandel in my kitchen. Over the next several years, I made a barrel of Zinfandel each vintage with the help of some friends and my wife, Kendall Carlisle. The results were encouraging. Kendall and I moved to Santa Rosa in Sonoma County to be closer to the “source”. I found myself increasingly drawn to the old-vine vineyards of Sonoma County. There was something special, even magical, about those ancient, twisted vines with their deep roots and long histories. By 1997 we were producing over 300 cases of “garage” wine, mostly vineyard designated old-vine Zinfandels, and winning numerous gold medals in amateur competitions.

Hence, it was with our meager savings and some family support that Kendall and I launched Carlisle Winery & Vineyards in 1998, concentrating on our two loves, old-vine Zinfandel and red Rhône varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah). Our goal was simple but ambitious: to create small lots of distinctive, world-class wines from some of California’s most exceptional vineyards. With the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard, we sought out Zinfandel from some of the finest vineyards in the county, planted between 1888 and 1934, including our own vineyard planted in 1927 by Alcide Pelletti. For our Rhône varieties, we contracted with small, family growers, just as dedicated and passionate about growing grapes as we are about making exceptional wine. 

Using vacation from my “real” job in San Francisco, we produced 650 cases in our first vintage, 1998. However, after growing to nearly 1000 cases in 2000, I found myself over-extended in trying to balance the demands of our growing business and my career as a software developer. It was obvious that if I wanted to be a full-time winemaker, production needed to increase. The catch, however, was that in order to increase production, my salary was needed! The solution? Enter Jay Maddox, an old college friend who had just finished getting a second degree in viticulture and enology (with honors!) from U.C. Davis. Jay joined Carlisle in February 2001, bringing a wealth of knowledge, a keen palate, and a desire to produce nothing but the best without compromise. Together, we have been able to grow to nearly 10,000 cases, garnering high praise from wine critics and consumers alike. With the increase in production, I finally shed myself of the commute, saying goodbye to corporate America in March 2004, with Kendall following suit soon after.

Carlisle
Steiner Vineyard
Gruner Veltliner
2020
$34.99
Medium straw-yellow. Intense, fragrant aromas of green apple (I’m reminded of Laffy Taffy!) Crenshaw melon, and white pepper. This is classy stuff! On the palate, medium bodied with flavors of quince, green apple, and quinine. Finishes with a pleasing chalky minerality. We’re finding our whites to be more age-worthy than we anticipated so this can be enjoyed over a number of years.

Carlisle
Radiant Ridge Vineyard
Syrah
2018
$39.99
93 Points Wine Spectator
Very dark magenta ruby. A heavenly nose of all kinds of yummy goodness – licorice allsorts, violet pastilles, a bit of olive tapenade, smoked game. This is classic Syrah! The party continues on the palate with black raspberry, savory herbs, and a touch of mocha and black pepper. Fabulous texture (a reoccurring theme amongst these 2018s) in this refined, mid-weight Syrah. Age-worthy but enjoyable now, the bottle opened for this tasting note disappeared embarrassingly quickly. Drink through 2032.

Carlisle
Sonoma County
The Integral
2017
$48.99
94 Points Wine Spectator
Medium-dark to dark ruby-purple. Lifted aromas of black olive, smoked game, and spice. Smells quite savory and delicious. Medium-full bodied on the palate, notes of spice and earth weave in and out of the black and blue fruit flavors. Tannins are quite fine at this early stage but with the high percentage of whole cluster and Mourvèdre, this wine is definitely built for aging. 
Blend: 62% Syrah, 38% Mourvèdre

Carlisle
Sonoma County
Zinfandel
2019
$33.99
92 Points Wine Spectator
Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Zinfandel Sonoma County offers plush red and blue fruit on the nose, with loads of floral perfume. Medium-bodied, the palate explodes with intense, perfumed fruits and a grainy, fresh frame. The long finish is loaded with bright, spicy accents. This Sonoma County Zinfandel overperforms for the price this vintage

Carlisle
Piner-Olivet Ranches
Russian River Valley
Zinfandel
2019
$42.99
92 Points Wine Spectator
Medium-dark ruby-garnet. Very lifted, perfumed aromas of cherries, red licorice whips, sandalwood, and blood orange. The nose provides everything you could hope for in a Russian River Valley Zinfandel. Impeccably balanced, flavors of red cherry, mulberry, and baking spices build through the mineral-laden, zesty finish. A beautiful wine but as a blend of Carlisle, Papera, and Montafi, how could it not be? Give it another year in bottle and then enjoy from 2019 through 2028.

Carlisle
Sonoma County
Dry Creek Valley
Zinfandel
2017
$39.99
92 Points Wine Spectator
Bright, medium-dark ruby-red. A very perfumed and precise nose of red berry fruit, iron, and tobacco. On the palate, cool red cherry and raspberry fruit mingle with notes of bramble and anise. Perfectly balanced with suave tannins in the long, long finish. Less dark and powerful than the 2016 but no less striking, displaying incredible grace, harmony, and purity. Enjoy 2019 through 2027.

Carlisle
Papera Ranch
Russian River Valley
Zinfandel
2018
$54.99
94 Points Wine Spectator
Balances harmony and subtle torque with compelling raspberry and blueberry flavors that are laced with orange peel and smoky pepper notes, taking on richness toward the supple finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,008 cases made.
BEER OF THE WEEK
Illuminated
Watermelon Gun
Watermelon Farmhouse Ale
$12.99
4pk 16oz can

Brewer's Notes:
A pilsner malt & wheat farmhouse base conditioned with a bunch of fresh cut watermelon
6.3% ABV
HOLIDAY WEEKEND BEER COOLER
Brooklyn Summer Ale
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Summer Ale is a light and zesty beer brewed with warm weather adventures in mind. It’s the perfect companion for long summer days by the pool, in the yard, or anywhere else people unwind.

Firestone Walker 805 Cerveza
$8.99 | 6pk 12oz
Cerveza is a premium lager with a touch of lime making this a great tasting beer. Crisp, clean, dry, and approachable.

Illuminated Watermelon Gun
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pilsen & Wheat farmhouse base refermented with 24 watermelons for one ten-barrel batch. The result is a bright and beautiful ode to the blazing days of summer and the perfect solution for easing those days.

Luna Bay Watermelon Sea Salt
Hard Kombucha
$13.99 | 4pk 12oz can
Watermelon Sea Salt was envisioned as a redolent, refreshing flavor, with a blend of fresh melon, pinch of sweet sea salt, and Luna Bay’s signature Yerba Mate tea base, creating an elevated taste profile unlike any other.

Pipeworks Cold Crispy Lime Lager
$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Rice lager with key limes. Cold Crispy Lime is cold, crispy, and has a bright pop of sunny key lime juice. This beer is summer. It's ultra refreshing and brewed to hit the spot on a hot day. Like all of our lagers, Cold Crispy Lime was brewed with one of the rarest ingredients - time - and lots of it! We let all of our lagers ferment for long periods of time to ensure an incredibly clean lager.

Pollyanna Lunchbox Tactics Lager
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
We took our multi award winning American Lager, "Lite Thinking," and added Orange and Amaretto making it reminiscent of our favorite day drinking cocktail, The Lunchbox. It also reminded us of the detailed tactics of trading lunch items as a kid. Pudding cup for a cookie, anyone?

Reissdorf Kolsch
$11.99 | 4pk 500ml cans
Iconic and classic. Reissdorf Kolsch is soft on the palate but crisp on the finish. Clean with subtle fruitiness and a touch of grassy floral aromatics.
NEW BEER ARRIVALS
3 Floyds Barbarian Haze IPA
$13.99 | 6pk 12oz can

3 Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale
$3.99 | 19.2oz can

Drekker Brains: Mango Orange Banana Smoothie Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can

Drekker Chonk: Hydra Sundae Sour
$5.50 | 16oz

Drekker Long Haired Freaky People Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can

Equilibrium Hydrophilic Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can

Equilibrium Mosaic Function Hazy TIPA
$5.50 | 16oz can

Hubbard's Cave Drippin Dew Hazy DIPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hubbard's Cave Hazy Triple IPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can
 
Jolly Pumpkin Aquamarine Dream Saison
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Mikerphone Hey Mambo...Italian Pilsner
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

MoRE Orange Cream Double Marbles Milkshake DIPA
$18.99 | 4pk 16oz can
 
Noon Whistle Bruski Czech Lager
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Noon Whistle Gummypocalypse Hazy DIPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Noon Whistle Hop Prism Blue IPA
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three Double Strawberry Double Chantilly Milkshake DIPA
$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three P3 Helles Lager
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Pipeworks Excellent Expedition Hazy Cryo IPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Sixpoint Resin DIPA
$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Sunner Kolsch
$4.50 | 500ml

Tighthead Everybody Loves Cryo Amarillo DDH Pale Ale
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Tighthead Irie IPA
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Tripping Animals Hippo Hooray Hazy TIPA
$6.00 | 16oz can

Whiskey Hill Queen of Bines Hazy IPA
$18.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Young Blood I Got My Cicerone on Untappd Hazy TIPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

-KOMBUCHA-

Luna Bay Watermelon Sea Salt
$13.99 | 4pk 12oz can

-CIDER-

Right Bee Dry Cider
$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can