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UPCOMING EVENTS

February First Friday Wine Tasting
Friday, February 3rd | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Join us to help raise money for the Rockford Area Arts Council. We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is a $15 cash or check donation to RAAC.

Valentine's Wine, Whiskey, and Chocolate Tasting
Friday, February 11th | 4:00- 6:30 PM
Join us Saturday the 11th for a fun Valentine's Tasting of the finest wines, whiskies, and CacaoCuvee Small Batch Chocolates. Admission is a $25 per ticket or $20 per ticket if you buy 2. Call the store (815-877-9463) or stop in to purchase tickets.

Wine Tasting Club
Third Tuesday of the Month, February 21st | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Wine Tasting Club will meet the third Tuesday of every month. More information will be provided in the next email. Save the dates!
SHOP FROM HOME
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WE'LL BRING IT TO YOUR DOOR!
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MEAT WEEK
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Brooklyn Cured Rye Whiskey and Orange Zest Pork Salami 5oz
Sale $10.99 Reg. $12.99
A classic Old Fashioned garnished with an orange twist is the inspiration for this new take on a whiskey salami. Rye, orange zest, and warm spices make this salami stand out.

Brooklyn Cured Bourbon and Sour Cherries Pork Salami 5oz
Sale $10.99 Reg. $12.99
This unique pork salami is inspired a classic Manhattan cocktail with bourbon and a maraschino cherry garnish.

Brooklyn Cured Mezcal and Lime Pork Salami 5oz
Sale $10.99 Reg. $12.99
Mezcal's rise in recent popularity is understandable; it's like tequila's smoky cousin. The smoke combined with lime and garlic make this a truly special salami.

Creminelli Prosciutto 2oz
Sale $5.99 Reg. $7.99
Silk thin slices of all-natural pork aged with sea salt.

Creminelli Sopressata Salami 5.5oz
Sale $10.99 Reg. $12.99
Inspired by the Veneto region, this salami is perfectly seasoned with organic garlic and Sangiovese red wine.

Creminelli Barolo Salami 5.5oz
Sale $12.99 Reg. $15.99
Uncured Italian salami inflused with Barolo red wine.
GIN SALE!
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Take advantage of these sale prices
while supplies last!

Green House Artisan Gin
Sale $22.99 Reg. $27.99
Greenhouse Gin is a complex blend of dry Gin mixed with the freshness of cucumbers and the sweetness of acai berry. This Gin is light and refreshing, unlike any Gin you've had before!

Finn's Gin
Sale $23.99 Reg. $29.99
Finn’s Gin has a creamy spice to it on the nose. Cardamom is the star, but hibiscus and orange round things out. On the palate, the entry is creamy and rich. Suggestions of vanilla custard and fine grated orange zest early. The mid-palate of Finn’s Gin is where the spice really comes through. Fresh opened cardamom pods burst forth, and then evolve to become a bit more suggestive of chai tea with spicy background notes. Now the finish is where I get a piquant spice that almost cools the palate like eating a Szechuan peppercorn. Cooling illusion aside— the flavor of the peppercorns is loud and clear with a peppery base that calls to mind Tellicherry peppercorns.

Dry Town Gin
Sale $26.99 Reg. $33.99
For 73 years Fort Collins, CO was a dry town. This prohibition was finally repealed in 1969, and today, we at Old Elk Distillery pay homage to this liberation by crafting spirits that prevail over tradition. Dry Town Gin is a spirit of accessibility and is founded in freedom. Dry Town Gin is made with 10 botanicals through an 18-hour soak and vapor extraction process. The 10 botanicals include – juniper, orange, orris root, lemongrass, French verveine, ginger, black pepper, lime peel, angelica root and Colorado grown sage.

Ford's London Dry Gin
Sale $26.99 Reg. $33.99
Distilled in London at Thames Distillers, Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell and Simon Ford at the 86 Company. A modern take on a classic London Dry Gin, Fords starts with a traditional base of juniper and coriander seed and is balanced by citrus, florals and spices that are steeped for 15 hours before being distilled. Each botanical blends together to create the perfect, versatile base for any gin-inspired cocktail.

Oppidan American Botanical Gin
Sale $24.99 Reg. $34.99
We deviated from the standard London Dry style to create a unique and refreshing perspective with floral and citrus notes unseen in this category. For citrus we use freshly peeled pink grapefruit. Elderflower, hibiscus, and chamomile give Oppidan American Botanical Gin a light floral nose balanced by the spice of ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. The result is a superbly balanced gin that works well neat or in your favorite gin cocktails.

Few American Gin
Sale $29.99 Reg. $37.99
Tastes like triumph with a hinter of Juniper. Upon first blush, you'll discover notes of lemon peel and warm vanilla. THen, the profile shifts. And you'll finishe with the familiar nip of Juniper on the edges of your tongue. That's what a better gin feels like. And that's why every batch is distilled from the very best grains, bottled in-house, and handled with the utmost care. 

Yahara Bay Premium Gin
Sale $29.99 Reg. $37.99
Madison... the heartbeat of Wisconsin. A place where ideas ignite and products evolve... where reality meets fantasy and anything is possible... Thus, Nick Quint, a noble distiller and Yahara Bay; a small, micro distillery standing tall in the midst of Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, focusing the mission on local products, local people and local history... to be shared with the world. Yahara Bay celebrates the heartbeat of Wisconsin and is the spirit of Madison- YB left out?

Letherbee Vernal Gin
Sale $32.99 Reg. $39.99
In the wake of Winter, we’re all looking for a little heat. What better way to usher in Spring than to saddle up with some green chiles – savory, bold, and warm flavors emblematic of Mexico and the USA’s Southwest. Fresh poblanos and green bell peppers bring a vegetal and grassy palate to our 2019 Vernal. Simple and straightforward, this recipe features a pared-down botanical distillate of juniper, coriander, and lemon peel with nearly a ton of poblano and green bells. Juicy and bright in body, it delivers a subtly spicy finish from our jalapeno and green hatch chile maceration.
WINE OF THE WEEK

Arrowood
Sonoma Estates
Cabernet Sauvignon
2018
$23.99
reg. $26.99

90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 vintage of the Sonoma Estates offers generous layered aromas of bright cherry and black forest fruit. Ripe fruit character carries through on the palate along with undertones of caramel and cedar. Bright and juicy with a plush and velvety texture, it is readily enjoyable on its own and versatile enough to be paired with anything from casual pub fare to a classic ribeye.
Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot
VISKI SMOKED COCKTAIL SET
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Viski
Smoked
Cocktail Kit
$79.99
 Harness the unparalleled fusion of wood smoke and spirits with the Smoked Cocktail Set by Viski. The Smoked Cocktail Set is designed specifically for cocktails to achieve ideal smoke infusion without wasting smoke. This kit allows you to create the perfect environment for imparting smoke flavor with the least amount of effort or fuss. Our smoke rinse method requires no mechanical parts and saves space over bulky alternatives. We refined the process to create a reliable infusion system with a better end result. No blowing smoke. Since our Smoked Cocktail Set is purpose-built, it’s more efficient than DIY alternatives, but each component fits right into your home bar kit. Smoking Pellets: The provided smoking pellets are designed to impart rich smoky flavor with minimal space and effort. Smoking pellets can be reused up to 3 times each, depending on size. Cocktail Smoking Set comes with enough pellets for approximately 50 cocktails. We recommend lighting new pellets for up to 30 seconds to ensure they smoke efficiently.
ORANGE WINE SALE

Klet Brda
Krasno
White Wine
With Maceration
2020
$15.99
Orangish with golden reflection. Gentle aromas of ripe white fruit, spices, field flowers, cedar, almonds, and fresh bread crust. Dried fruit, spices, quince, tropical pineapple, avocado aftertaste dried grass- hay. Medium bodied.

Bonny Doon Vineyard
Le Cigare Orange
Skin Contact Wine Of The Earth
2021
$14.99
Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris fruit, picked separately at low brix. Destemmed into rotary fermenters for 4-5 days of cold soaking the must on skins. Fermentation on skins in the rotary fermenter for gentle extraction, another 8-10 days, then pressed to stainless steel tank. Small amount of sulfur added before bottling.

Stolpman Vineyards
Love You Bunches
White Wine With Skin Contact
2021
$24.99
The Pinot Gris and Orange Muscat co-ferment provides a redish orange tint while the Gewürztraminer brings a pink peach tone. The Semillon adds a bright yellow tint to bring the final blend back to an orange hue. Pinot Gris lends savory rich layers, while the Gewürztraminer brings ripe aromatic aromas and feathery mid-palate stuffing. The tropical orange muscat becomes integrated into the gewürztraminer while the Semillon brings the finish of the wine to a high-acid crunch. Over-all the wine shows firm, quenching citrus fruit with loads of mashable, mouth-filling tactile yumminess.

Oenops Wines
Vidiano Dots
2017
$32.99
 In this case, Nikos Karatzas, the man behind Oenops, has crafted a fine, expressive Vidiano. The portion fermented in oak brings a kiss of almond complexity to the core of citrus fruit and lemon thyme that is emphasised by the portion made in stainless steel. A third portion is made in amphorae. After blending, the wine is matured in amphorae too, for six months on the lees, giving an attractive texture and perhaps some gentle salinity to the mid palate.

Anatolikos Vineyards
Organic Orange Wine
2018
$44.99
 IOrganoleptic characteristics: rich and generous with amber color, earthy and complex with aromas of nuts such as walnuts and almonds, dried fruits, jams citrus, acacia honey, tea and spices. Gentle tannins, balanced acidity, complex and exuberant aftertaste.
Try it with seafood, raw oysters, sushi, smoked fish, roe, fatty fish, stewed red meats, lamb, sweetbreads, hunting, wild mushrooms, truffles, cheeses and sausages.
BEER OF THE WEEK
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Hopewell
Ride or Die
American Pale Ale
$10.99
4pk 16oz can

Brewer's Notes:
A Pale Ale you can depend on — a bona fide fridge staple. Bright neon flavors of grapefruit and pine give way to a pleasantly soft malt base and a quick slice of balancing bitterness. Reliably tasty without a fuss.
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER SPOTLIGHT
Big Drop Paradiso IPA
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Non-alcoholic IPA.
This Citra-hopped IPA radiates citrus fruit from the moment you pour it to the second you finish that last sip with a satisfied sigh. The bright, sharp twist of bitterness on the end makes you want to dive back in for one more.

Big Drop Pine Trail Pale Ale
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Non-alcoholic Pale Ale
A delight for the senses, this brew delivers on all levels. Rosy floral aromas are immediate as you pour, with a light and limey citrus bite on the palate and a balanced but obvious bitterness to finish.

Guinness "0" Zero Irish Stout
$8.99 | 4pk 16oz can
The Guinness with everything except the alcohol. Guinness 0.0 boasts the same beautifully smooth taste, perfectly balanced flavor, and unique dark color of Guinness, just without the alcohol. The resulting product is a stout that is unmistakably Guinness, just without the alcohol, featuring the same dark, ruby red liquid and creamy head, hints of chocolate and coffee, smoothly balanced with bitter, sweet and roasted notes.

Krombacher NA Weizen
$9.99 | 6pk btl
Premium German Wheat innovatively dealcoholized.
Krombacher Weizen NA pours a cloudy amber with a fizzy, creamy texture. Full-bodied, fruity and effervescent with that renowned wheat beer flavor. Refreshing and isotonic.

Untitled Art NA Italian Pilsner
$9.99 | 4pk 12oz can
Salute! An Italian Pilsner is a hoppier version to your standard Pilsner, and we love them! We made this non-alcoholic version with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Strata Hops.

Untitled Art NA Mango Dragonfruit Fruited Sour
$9.99 | 4pk 12oz can
Non-alcoholic version of a malt beverage. Brewed and fermented with real mango, pink guava, and red dragon fruit. All flavor, minus the alcohol.


-Sparkling Water-

Lagunitas NA Hoppy Refresher
$5.99 | 4pk 12oz btl
This IPA-inspired sparkling beverage is a fresh take on an old tradition... a zero-alcohol, zero-carbohydrate, and zero-calorie refresher made using everything we know about hops. It's a variation on a theme of 25 years of edgy brewing at the edge of brewing. Beer listens!
It's chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops, as well as some natural flavors and a pinch brewer's yeast to biotransform-ate the hops to just the right flavor.

Noon Whistle Hop Water
$8.49 | 4pk 16oz can
Months of recipe formulation, rigorous quality testing and multiple design revisions have led us to this very moment. Our Hop Water is here! We hand selected hops with very fruit-forward flavor profiles, leading us to this zenith of refreshing, juicy zero calorie, zero alcohol beverages.
NEW BEER ARRIVALS
2nd Shift Dissatisfied TDH DIPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Ayinger Jahrhundert Export Lager
$3.99 | 500ml

Drekker Chonk: Funky Monkey Sundae Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can

Drekker Freak Parade Hazy DIPA
$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Drekker Prrrty-O's Peach Ring Candy Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can

Eagle Park DDH Citra on the Dock of the Bay Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can

Half Acre Deep Space Imperial IPA
$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hopewell First Pils
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hopewell Going Places IPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hopewell Pub Culture English Porter
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hopewell Ride of Die American Pale Ale
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hopewell Stay Frosty Winter Lager
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hubbard's Cave Fresh Hazy IPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Mikerphone Lunches Brunches Interviews Hazy DIPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Mortalis Gemini: Raspberry Banana Parfait Smoothie Sour
$7.50 | 16oz can

Mortalis Mind Flayer Smoothie Sour
$7.50 | 16oz can

Noon Whistle Gummy Vortex Hazy IPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three DDH Crome DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three DDH Double Pixel Density DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

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

Phase Three Pixel Density Lite IPA
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three Pressed: Reserve Imperial Coffee Porter
$6.50 | 16oz can

Saint Errant Dodging Lions DDH IPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Tighthead Bear's Choice IPA
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale
$5.99 | 11.2oz

Westmalle Trappist Dubbel
$5.99 | 11.2oz

Zundert Trappist 8 Tripel Trappist
$6.99 | 11.2oz
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