Fast Forward to Spring!!

Thursday March 5th, 2020

Its Daylight Savings this weekend!

There is actually hope we will see Spring full time soon! And with that, means lots of new wines., spirits and beers to celebrate the change of seasons!!!

We have over 30 new wines that have arrived this week and we will list most of them below. But make sure to stop by the shop and check out all of our new selections-including the new 2019 Roses!

Highlights of New wines arrived!!

Land of Saints Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Land of Saints Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Ian Brand 'La Marea' Albarino 2018

Teutonic 'The Chronic' Pinot Noir Rose 2019

Teutonic 'Seafoam' White Pinot Noir 2019

Banyan Gewurtztraminer 2018

Paetra Gewurtztraminer 2019

Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir 2016

Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Slo Down Wines 'Send Nudes' Rose 2019

Arnot-Roberts Touriga Nacional Rose 2019

The Fableist Rose 2019

King Estate Pinot Noir Rose 2019

Protos '27 Ribera del Duero 2016

Leitz Dragonstone Riesling 2018

Jean-Paul Brun L'Ancien Beaujolais 2017

Pierre-Marie Chermette 'Les Trois Roches' Moulin a Vent 2018

Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2018

Pra' 'Morandina' Valpolicella 2017

Tommaso Bussola Amarone 2013

Occhipinti SP68 Bianco 2017

Argiolas 'Costamolino' Vermentino 2018

Argiolas 'Costera' Cannnonau 2017

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2017

Saint Cosme 'Les Deux Albion' Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2017

Pere Caboche Rose 2019

ON THE TASTING TABLE - Staff Picks all weekend!!

Friday's Tasting: 4pm to 8pm

Librandi Ciro Bianco 2018

Field Recordings Skins 2019

Mont Gravet Rose 2019

Pinyolet Garnacha 2016

Vietti 'Tre Vigne'Barbera d'Alba 2017

Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Saturday's Tasting: Staff Picks from 3pm to 7pm

Still deciding. Will be inspired by whatever is looking good to us that day-after all it is 60 degrees!

Check the Facebook in the afternoon to see the lineup.

and a special Thursday tasting-March 12, 5-8 pm

Thomas Bertrand-Rouge Bleu will be here from France pouring his wines. Some of you may remember that our Patti and Madison spent time in France working a harvest with him 2 years ago!

As usual, all wines from the tasting table are available to purchase at a 10% discount.

STAFF WINE PICKS

What we're busy drinking this week.

2018 Cardedu 'Praja' Monica, Sardegna Italy - $23.99

Just in time for Spring comes this delicious gulper from Sardinia. The grape is indigenous to the island. It shows mediterranean fruit like sun-baked black cherry and a little blueberry fruit on the palate. The wine is medium bodied with delicate tannin and would be great with a chill. Try this tasty red with grilled sausages.

-Rob

2017 Udaca 'Adro da Se' Encruzado, Dao, Portugal - $21.99

Here's a palate refresher, literally and otherwise. Encruzado, the Portuguese white wine grape could be your next wine crush. This wine expresses quince and floral notes with a bit of exotic spiciness. There's enough body to support small amounts of oak but, none the less, finishes with a fanfare of crisp citrus fruits and minerality.

-David Mathiason

2018 Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy - $17.99

Dedicated to Biodynamic farming practices, Alois Lageder is committed to bringing to your table un-tampered wines of a real place.

This refreshing wine starts with floral aromas with apple and a hint of fresh herbs leading to a palate of tangy acidity, pear, apple, and light citrus. The clean finish is perfect for a fruit and citrus salad on the back deck or patio, as you imagine yourself taking in the scenery of the Dolomites in Northern Italy's Alto Adige, were this wine was born and raised!

Salute!

-Patrick

Chris' Spirit Picks & Recommendations

Benromach 10yr: Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Malty on the nose followed by peaches and ripe apples with a hint of smoke. full and round in the mouth with vanilla and honey notes backed up by a touch of burnt matches. Very approachable and easy drinking. Great entry level single malt scotch.

Cocktail: Rob Roy

2oz Benromach 10yr

1oz Carpano Antica

2 dashes Cherrybark Vanilla Bitters

Stir all ingredients on ice. Strain into a stemmed glass

garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange peel

Don't Miss out on our Basement Event:

Welcoming Andrew Jones-March 31st!!!

He's the winemaker behind many of our favorite mainstay labels here at the shop: Field Recordings, the Fableist, Alloy, Fiction and Wonderwall. You have the chance to hear his story and learn the wines. Get your tix while you can: link here.