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UPCOMING EVENTS
In-Store Beer Tasting
October 27th | 4 - 6:00 PM
Our buddy Brett from Heartland Beverage will be sampling a selection of new seasonal beers to get you in the Halloween weekend spirit. Selections include Eagle Park Demon Haze IPA; Cross The Streams: Ecto Cooler-inspired hazy IPA collab from Noon Whistle & Old Irving; Pollyanna Fun Size Milk Stout, SMRT SMRT Candy Sour, BA Hideaway Imperial Stout and more. Sip while you shop!
November First Friday Wine Tasting
November 4th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is $15!
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MontAmore Parmesan
Sale $10.99 Reg. $12.99
One year aged, robust; sharp and sweet; hints of pineapple and tropical fruits balanced by a playful, tangy but at the finish; classic profile of a young parmesan.
Rosemary Asiago
Sale $14.99 Reg. $16.99
One year aged, rich, nutty, and fruity; perfect balance of rosemary and italian olive oil.
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Ramazzotti Amaro
Sale $27.99 Reg. $29.99
A natural bitter liqueur made with a blend of roots, herbs, and orange peel. Serve Ramazzoti on the rocks or straight in a chilled glass or enjoy it with club soda and a twist of lemon in a tall glass.
Averna Amaro Siciliano
Sale $36.99 Reg. $39.99
Averna is dark brown, thick, and is best described as being bittersweet with an underlying caramel flavor. It is sweeter than many Amari and you will note hints of anise, citrus, juniper berries, myrtle, rosemary, and sage in the taste. These flavors may allude to more secret ingredients, though you can never be sure because some ingredients can mimic others.
Rucolino Amaro Alla Rucola
Sale $34.99 Reg. $39.99
"Rucolino” Amaro alla Rucola is made from Arugula leaves along with citrus peel, herbs, and roots. Amber, with dark orange hues, the liqueur recalls notes of citrus fruit, cedar, and subtle caramel. Lively on the palate and with a pleasingly bitter aftertaste.
B. Nardini Amaro
Sale $44.99 Reg. $48.99
Aroma balances the intense licorice fragrance with mint and toasted sugar. Bitter flavor with a well-balanced herbal and fruity taste and a pleasant licorice aftertaste. Enjoy straight up, or with ice and soda.
Montenegro Amaro
Sale $45.99 Reg. $49.99
Soft and silky mouthfeel with a satisfying balance between sweet and bitter notes. Its well- balanced sweetness merges with the other ingredients, fading in a pleasantly bitter finish. Citrus entry with a high level of complexity. Sweet and bitter oranges leave room for motes of lime and mandarin. The herbaceous aroma of marjoram and thyme is gently overcome by spiced, balsamic blends of incense and eucalyptus. Complex roasted notes complete an elegant finish reminiscent of undergrowth and mineral tones. Amber-colored and bright with delicate mahogany transparencies on the outer edges.
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
Sale $59.99 Reg. $64.99
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is a digestif amaro made in Friuli, in northern Italy. It is grappa based, and infused with a blend of many herbs, spices and roots, including gentian, saffron, licorice, rhubarb, sweet and bitter orange, tamarind, quassia bark, chinchona bark, and galenga, among other things. It is a light reddish brown color and 70 proof. Nonino is a bit less sweet, less bitter, and lighter in texture than other amari. It is aged for five years in oak barrels.
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Wagner Family Rebate
*EXPIRES 10/31/2022*
Must Make Purcahse Before 10/31/2022
Save Up To $30
By QR Code Or Mail
On The Purchase Of Any 6 Bottles
Of Elouan, BOEN, Belle Glos,
and Napa Valley Quilt Wines
Mix or Match 12 Bottles Get
An Additional 10% Discount
Elouan Oregon Pinot Noir $17.99
Dark magenta in color, this wine opens up with aromas of dark chocolate, dried plum, marionberry, and a hint of white pepper and clove. The palate is well-balanced and robust with notes of tart cherry, raspberry, wild bramble, and crushed violet. Remarkable depth and concentration complement rich tannins and lead into a smooth, medium finish. Pair with roasted pork loin with thyme and garlic, caramelized mushroom flatbread, or tuna.
BOEN Tri-App Pinot Noir $22.99 reg. $27.99
The first sip of the California Böen Pinot Noir envelops the mouth with a velvety richness. Flavors of bright cherry, dried herbs, and hints of vanilla, is supple and sumptuous, to the finish.
Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir $39.99 reg. $54.99
Scarlet red in color with an aromatic medley of gooseberry, raspberry, and cranberry with hints of ginger, black pepper, and shaved milk chocolate. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, milk chocolate, toffee, black cherry, and ground nutmeg. Rich and structured, this wine has beautiful acidity that lingers through to a long, mouthwatering finish.
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir $39.99 reg. $54.99
Deep ruby red in color with scarlet highlights, Clark & Telephone opens with bountiful aromas of red fruits of cranberry and raspberry jam, laced with clove, cedar, and holiday baking spices. Bold and complex flavors of crushed ripe cherry, cranberry and blueberry pie linger on the palate. The texture is rich and lively and leads into a warm and structured finish.
Belle Glos Dairyman Pinot Noir $39.99 reg. $54.99
Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry, and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg, and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry, and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace.
Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir $39.99 reg. $54.99
Juicy and generous on the palate with baked cherry, fresh strawberry, cranberry, and baking spices. Perfectly balanced with bright acidity and a supple mouthfeel.
Quilt Napa Valley Chardonnay $34.99
Quilt Chardonnay is a medium-bodied wine offering a complexity of flavors and a silky texture. Aromas of crisp yellow pear, fuji apple, meyer lemon, honey, and a hint of caramel are supported and lifted by flavors of Meyer lemon zest, nectarine, ripe pear, yellow apple, and kiwi with intertwined notes of cantaloupe and pineapple. The finish is long and satiny.
Quilt Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $49.99
Aromas of cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves and charry meat with notes of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanillin. Flavors of chocolate brownie, yogurt and molasses in perfect balance with high-toned fruit.
Caymus Family Rebate
*EXPIRES 12/31/2022*
Must Make Purcahse Before 12/31/2022
Save Up To $24
By QR Code Or Mail
On The Purchase Of Any 6 Bottles
Of Conundrum, Emmolo, Mer Soleil, or
The Walking Fool Wines
Mix or Match 12 Bottles Get
An Additional 10% Discount
Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay $15.99 reg. $19.99
The alluring color of honeysuckle, this wine features scents of creamy citrus, calling to mind the meringue on top of lemon squares. The freshness of the nose evokes a walk through the vineyard or the minerality of wet granite encountered on a hike. Entry on the palate is round and soft, infused with flavors of apricot, Meyer lemon, and the crispness of the first peaches of the season. Initial broadness on the palate tapers into bright acidity on the finish, a lingering invitation to take another sip.
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc $19.99 reg. $22.99
A translucent yellow hue, this wine features clean, bright scents of wet stone and citrus blossom, with subtle notes of nectarine, newly ripened honeydew, tangerine, and a hint of guava. Entry on the palate is lean, then expands with flavors of lime zest and mouthwatering citrus. A racy acidity adds to this wine's enlivening freshness, while a steely graphite character imparts a final impression of distinct mineralogy.
Conundrum California White Wine $16.99 reg. $19.99
A light straw color, the 2019 vintage features scents of honeysuckle, wildflowers and lemon blossoms, layered with star fruit, honeydew and a trace of flinty gunpowder. Entry is crisp, with a vibrant acidity that flows into a rich roundness on the mid-palate. Citrus and pear mingle with exotic flavors of mango, coconut, and pineapple. This wine’s structure and texture give it multiple dimensions – lush yet fresh, subtle yet rich. A kick of bright acidity on the finish underscores its lively character, while notes of ripe fruit entice you back for another sip.
Conundrum California Red Wine $22.99 reg. $25.99
We believe in being both serious and playful, and this wine fits the bill. A rich, dark red, it offers aromas of ripe berries and plums, warmed by a hint of cocoa. Dried fruit and the taste of chocolate-covered cherries come through on the palate, while a wisp of smokiness makes this wine – created from dark red varietals including Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon – the perfect complement to grilled meats and full-flavored dishes. Tannins are rounded out by the ripeness of the berries for a texturous but smooth mouth feel. The finish makes us think of lingering at the end of a long evening and still not wanting to go home, with layers of rich flavor that teasingly trail off.
Caymus Suisun The Walking Fool Red $42.99 reg. $47.99
A silky scarlet red with luminous highlights, this wine opens with a lean earthiness—the scent of rustic wood mixes with sweet spice, a whiff of cigar box, dusty pavement and old leather, infused with garden ripe strawberries and cherries. The palate is smooth and lively, featuring flavors of juicy raspberry, the subtle tartness of cranberry, and notes of espresso and smoked meat. Underlying acidity makes this wine mouthwatering, while its tannins lend a gritty yet softly fine texture. On the finish: a trace of vibrant cranberry, luxurious cocoa and an extra kick of spice.
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Frank Family
Napa Valley
Zinfandel
2019
$39.99
reg. $45.99
This beautifully balanced and deeply concentrated Zinfandel boasts elegant, complex layers of crushed clove, fresh blackberry, and creamy mocha on the nose. A velvety texture of fine- grained tannins provides structural weight to the ripe fruit flavors of plum compote as well as violet, thyme, and black pepper.
Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah
THE WINERY
Take a trip back in time at the Frank Family Vineyards. First constructed as the Larkmead Winery in 1884, the building was refinished with native sandstone from the nearby hills in 1906 and still stands tall today. The massive stone edifice is considered an archetype of California’s wine country; it appears on the National Register of Historical Places and is listed as a Point of Historical Interest in the state of California.
Owner Richard Frank focuses his energies on making superb still wines. The winery produces Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and several distinctly different Cabernet Sauvignons. The highly regarded Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, which is barrel aged for two and one-half years, is emerging as one of the most sought-after wines in the valley and their Napa Carneros Vineyards produce some of the finest Chardonnay available. The Sangiovese, a rising star, is created entirely from grapes grown on Rich’s property and the Zinfandel comes from the Brown Vineyards in the Chiles Valley. Once owned by wine legend Hans Kornell, the winery originally secured its reputation with sparkling wines. Five sparkling wines are handcrafted today in the old building: Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, occasionally the Rouge and Reserve. All of these are made in the traditional French methode champenoise style.
Frank Family Vineyards wines are produced in small quantities and currently sold only at the winery and a handful of select retailers. A visit to the winery is not complete without a story-filled tour or at least a walk through the historic building where the thick stone walls, high-stacked barrels and rich bouquet of aging wines create the utmost in winery ambience. The winery provides separate tasting areas for sparkling wines and still wines. Just outside, to the south of the building, visitors are welcome to sit under the giant oak trees, relax at the wooden picnic tables and enjoy spectacular vineyard views.
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TURLEY WINE CELLARS
Turley Wine Cellars was founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and makes forty-seven wines, the vast majority of which are single vineyard designate Zinfandels and Petite Syrahs. By focusing on old vine vineyards in particular, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture.
All of Turley’s vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or somewhere in the process, and the winery uses all natural yeasts in the fermentations.
Turley aims to be stewards of some of California’s most distinctive vineyards, producing authentic wines that reflect their heritage.
Turley
Old Vines
California
Zinfandel
2018
$29.99
93 Points Wine Spectator
93 Points Robert Parker
Savory herbs & spices like white pepper play first fiddle here, with the brambly red fruits not too far behind. Bright, pure, with excellent grip and texture from the granitic soils, the wine finishes with mouthwatering acidity and a feeling of freshness. May benefit from a light decanting.
Turley
Kirschenmann Vineyard
Lodi
Zinfandel
2019
$39.99 reg. $44.99
92 Points Robert Parker
Dark red fruits, black oolong tea, chaparral, and succulent roast meats. Deeply layered and complex while remaining nimble on the palate, with extremely well-integrated, fine-grained tannins. Profound and deep without being heady or brooding; like a pedigreed intellectual who is perpetually in a good mood and not afraid to get their hands dirty. Will benefit aromatically from a quick decant or can be laid down for several years in your cellar.
Turley
Dusi Vineyard
Paso Robles
Zinfandel
2019
$51.99 reg. $56.99
93 Points Robert Parker
Plenty of lush, opulent brambly fruits abound on the nose and palate. Juicy, mouthwatering acidity, pleasantly soft at the start and finishing with a strong mineral backbone. The darker, more hedonistic cousin to the Pesenti Zinfandel, with a hint more heft. Can age, but unequivocally enjoyable now.
Turley
Fredericks Vineyard
Sonoma Valley
Zinfandel
2017
$49.99 reg. $64.99
92 Points Robert Parker
The Fredericks vineyard is located very close to the Napa border in the Moon Mountain AVA, planted in 1937 on terraces at an elevation of 900 feet. Deep ruby-purple in the glass, the 2017 Zinfandel Fredericks Vineyard gives aromas of preserved peach, blueberry, boysenberry, cinnamon toast and warm baking spice, with a black cherry liqueur and baked blackberries core plus a rocky hint. Medium to full-bodied, it's youthfully coiled in the mouth with dense layers of fruit and earthy nuances, firm, fine-grained tannins and great freshness to lift the long finish. 1,450 cases produced.
Turley
Ueberroth Vineyard
Paso Robles
Zinfandel
2018
$55.99 reg. $59.99
94 Points Robert Parker
Ueberroth is one of the oldest of the Zinfandel vineyards at Turley. Located just a few miles northwest of Pesenti, you can smell the Pacific Ocean air from the top of the vineyard hill. These ungrafted, head-trained vines are planted on very steep limestone slopes. Typical Ueberroth structured chalky tannins coated in silky, luscious red fruits and framed by racy acidity.
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Brewery Spotlight:
Birra Baladin
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Italy's Pioneering Craft Brewery
The Baladin farm brewery was originally created in 1996 as a brewpub in Piozzo - a small village in the Langhe area in the province of Cuneo - by its founder and master brewer Teo Musso. Over the past 25 years Baladin has seen remarkable growth including several brewery expansions, multiple tasting rooms all over Italy and beyond, and the development of their own estate farm from which they produce much of their raw ingredient needs. Teo Musso was also instrumental in the development of the now iconic Teku beer glass. With countless awards and accolades attributed to their beer, make sure to pick up a couple bottles from this trailblazing Italian brewery.
Baladin Wayan
This deep yellow, slightly hazy saison has a fine, persistent head with a beautiful light cream color. The very complex scents immediately evoke flower fields and make you gently land on a sea of thyme and rosemary.
As soon as the beer warms up, the vegetal scents evolve into a wonderful floral bouquet, which finishes with clear notes of ground pepper. When sipped, it releases an allegory of tastes: from sweet malt to citrusy flavors and brighter notes of spices and fresh pepper, which make you want to take a second, pleasant sip, and a third, and a fourth...
$4.99 | 11.2oz
Baladin Leon
With its classic brown color, reminiscent of a monk’s tunic, Leön has a nice thick and persistent, hazelnut-colored head. At first smell, the fruity scent of fruit cooked in a wood oven fills the nose. Then, coffee aromas blend with woody nuances, which turn into fuller notes of chocolate as the beer becomes warmer.
The heat of its 9% alcohol content immediately hits the palate, with a touch of sour cherries in brandy. This is quickly replaced by the taste of roasted cereals, which gently fill the mouth with notes of chocolate, cocoa beans and coffee. A rather sweet beer with a strong body, complex but very enjoyable.
$4.99 | 11.2oz
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Some ghastly cauldron bubble to boost the Halloween spirit!
3 Floyds Zombie Dust Undead Pale Ale
$13.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Alesmith Evil Dead Red
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Brewing Projekt Caramel Applocalypse
$4.50 | 16oz can
B Nektar Black Fang Mead
blackberry, clove, orange zest
$13.99 | 4pk 12 oz can
Drekker Make It Spooky Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Drekker Chonk: Pumpkin Spice Latte
$5.50 | 16oz can
is/was Saison Effrayant Rye Saison w/ Sage
$9.99 | 500ml
MoRE Loose Candies DDH DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Knock Knock Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pig Minds Jampire Fruited Gose
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Spice Latte
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
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Southern Tier
Pumking
Imperial Pumpkin Ale
$14.99
4pk bottles
AND
4pk Nitro Cans
Brewer's Notes:
All Hallow’s Eve is a time of the year when spirits can make contact with the physical world, and when magic is most potent. It is thought that we harness this magic to brew our powerful pumpkin ale. Not so, but it is with great respect to the magic of their trade that our brewers produce this fine beer. Take a whiff of this complex ale and your journey has just begun. At first sip, a magical spell will bewitch your taste buds, yet another victim enraptured by the Pumking.
Deep copper color with aromas of pumpkin, pie spices, buttery crust, vanilla, and roasted pecans. Malty sweetness on the palate with vanilla, clove, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pie crust.
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Beachwood Citraholic West Coast IPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Brewing Projekt Dare Mighty Things: Mosaic Hazy IPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Birra Baladin Leon Belgain-style Strong Dark Ale
$4.99 | 11.2oz
Birra Baladin Wayan Belgian-style Saison
$4.99 | 11.2oz
BFM Brut des Franches Biere Brut 2015
$31.99 | 750ml
BFM SqRt 225th Historical Saison
$7.99 | 11.2oz
Drekker Brains: Orange Banana Smoothie Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Drekker Make It Spooky Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Drekker Neon Phenom Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Drekker Slang du Jour: Raspberry Cheesecake
$5.50 | 16oz can
Half Acre TEND Winter IPA
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
is/was It Is What It Was Saison (Funkytown Collab)
Clean Version
$8.99 | 500ml
Brettanomyces Conditioned Version
$9.99 | 500ml
is/was This & That Saison (Afterthought Collab)
Brettanomyces Version
$8.99 | 500ml
Afterthoughts House Mixed Culture Version
$9.99 | 500ml
is/was Saison Effrayant Rye Saison w/ Sage
$9.99 | 500ml
is/was Will Be Saison w/ Spelt & Triticale
Clean Version
$7.99 | 500ml
Brett Conditioned Version
$8.99 | 500ml
J Wakefield Hyphy In Miami DDH Hazy West Coast IPA
$5.50 | 16oz can
Maplewood Brunch Punch: Bramble Berry Sour
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
MoRE Loose Candies DDH DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
One Trick Pony Stormcat Hoppy Red Ale
$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Bold Hazy DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Cherry Apple Ale
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Aspect Ratio IPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Bokeh Orbs DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Hover & Flow DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Knock Knock Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Neumorphism DDH DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pig Minds Jampire Fruited Gose
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Rhinegeist Hop Box Variety Pack
$16.99 | 12pk 12oz can
Schlenkerla Eiche Oak Smoke Doppelbock
$5.99 | 500ml
Transient The Juice Is Loose Hazy DIPA
$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can
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Artale & Co.
815.877.9463
6876 Spring Creek Rd. #128 Rockford, IL
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