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UPCOMING EVENTS

FULL EVENTS CALENDAR HERE

March Wine Tasting Club: California Cabernet Sauvignon

Tuesday, March 19th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Wine Tasting Club meets every third Tuesday of every month. Our staff will organize the tasting by varietal, appellation, or region. Each tasting will consist of 6 to 8 wines and will be tasted blind. The blind tasting format is guaranteed to provide ample opportunity for lively discussion and learning. Cost: $20 per person. Only 12 spots available per month.

Advanced reservation required over the phone or in person.

Orval Day 2024

Saturday, March 23 | All Day

Orval Day is a day to honor all that is Orval. Every year, Merchant du Vin, importers of the world-famous Orval Trappist Ale, donates 50¢ for every bottle of Orval sold across the country that day. This year's Orval Day benefits the National Forest Foundation.

Artale Whiskey Tasting

Saturday, March 23 | 4 - 6 PM

Join us for an evening of whiskey sipping with Four Gate Whiskey and selections from Adictivo, Barrell Craft, Four Roses, Joseph Magnus, Leopold Bros, MB Roland, Penelope, and more! Admission is $20 per person. RSVP over the phone or in person.

Last Friday Tasting Series Benefiting Safe Families for Children - Rockford Chapter

Friday, March 29 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for Safe Families for Children. We will sample a variety of different wine, beer, and spirits from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to Safe Families for Children.

First Friday Wine Tasting Benefiting Goldie Floberg

Friday, April 5th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for Goldie Floberg. We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to Goldie Floberg.

As we embark on some exciting plans for 2024, 

we are looking to add to our team.

Read more about it here!

ARTALE

FOOD & WINE

TOUR OF SPAIN WITH 

THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTER®

CLICK HERE or the image above for all the details of this Experience

ARTALE FOOD & WINE TRIP TO SPAIN

October 3rd -11th 2024

Ralph Velasco is a Rockford resident who has been organizing and leading tours around the world for more than 15 years (and his trips are all 5-star rated). He has a more than 50 percent client repeat rate and group sizes range from just 6 - 10 participants maximum. 

Rest assured that the main focus of these incredible trips is the food, wine, spirits, and other historical and natural highlights of each of the places he visits, as is meeting the locals and being immersed in the authentic culture.

Accommodations are in unique properties such as a private 11th-century castle in France's Dordogne; a former private family villa in the Spanish hilltown of Laguardia in the Rioja region; and/or a gorgeous wine estate in the Douro Valley or boutique hotel in the center of Porto, Portugal.

To meet the demand of charities interested in our popular

First Friday Wine Tastings, we are launching a new tasting series that will take place on the last Friday of each month.

If you are familiar with our First Friday tastings, then you'll be right at home with our Last Friday tastings.

In addition to wine, this new series will also offer beer and spirits.

Same 3 table format, same time frame, same donation price!

Full Details Here

Cheese Features

Cowda

SALE $13.99 Reg. $15.99

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.

Alpha Morning Sun with Black Truffle

SALE $10.99 Reg. $12.99

Nutty, buttery, and herbaceious with a sweet finish, a hint of classic cheddar notes of black truffle. This pairs well with Riesling.

Creamy Sexy Blue Brie

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 sparking wine.

Creamy Sexy Mushroom Brie

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.

Espresso Bellavitano

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

The cheese-makers hand rub freshly roasted coffee into sweet, sugary BellaVitano wheels aged to creamy perfection.

Irish Whiskey

Most of our Irish Whisky section is on sale for all your St. Patrick's Day needs!

Two Stacks Dram in a Can Irish Whiskey 4-pack 100mL cans

Sale $17.99 Reg. $19.99

Dram in a Can is a world first, combining our award-winning whiskey in an easy-to-pack solution.With over 500,000 cans sold globally since its launch in 2021. A 100ml serving and only 22g, easier to pack, easier to carry, and when empty over 8 times lighter than your conventional miniature 5cl glass bottle. Dram in a Can has proven that even the smallest of packages can bring the biggest surprises.

Sliabh Liag Silkie The Midnight Irish Whiskey

Sale $36.99 Reg. $39.99

No age statement. 92 Proof, 46% ABV. Mash bill: single malt triple distilled sherry & virgin 30%; single malt triple distilled imperial stout 20%; single malt triple distilled (peated 55ppm) bourbon 35%; single malt triple distilled Oloroso 5%; single malt triple distilled red wine 10%. The sourced blend is then finished in virgin oak and imperial stout casks.

The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey 

Sale $38.99 Reg. $42.99

A blended Irish whiskey from Quintessential Brands, matured in bourbon casks. Oak devil plays on the fact that the Liberties, the somewhat raucous traditional home of distilling in Dublin, having been known as 'hell' back in the 18th century. An oak devil once met those entering the area but is said to have mysteriously disappeared, legend claiming that he oak found its way into whiskey casks...

Keeper's Heart Maple Syrup Barrel Finished Whiskey

Sale $59.99 Reg. $66.99

Barrel selected for Northern Illinois that is a cask strength Irish Whiskey finished in Maple Syrup barrels.

ROSÉ WINE SALE

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

SAVE ON ALL ROSÉ

FROM 2021 & BEFORE

-20% Off 6 Bottles

Mix or Match

-30% Off 12 Bottles

Mix or Match

Villaviva Cotes De Thau 2021

La Champs Grillons 2021

Rocim Mariana 2020

Villa Sparina 2021

Il Poggione Brancato 2021

Ferrari Carano Sonoma Dry Rose 2021

Bertrand Clos du Temple 2018

Rock Angel 2021

Whispering Angel 2021

AIX Rosé 1.5 Liter Bottle 2021

FEATURED WINES

Caymus

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$59.99

reg. $69.99

A small, inaugural release from Caymus Vineyards, this wine is a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon – supple, dark and rich, bearing the signature hallmarks of Caymus. It is sourced from sites throughout the state which feature climatic conditions, soils and topography that are ideally suited to Cabernet. This project stems from excitement over California's diverse vineyard land, often in lesser-known areas, with the potential to produce exceptional Cabernet.

Faust

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$56.99

reg. $61.99

95 Points James Suckling

Cabernet’s classic aromas and flavors star in the 2021 Faust Napa Valley. Delicate violet notes lift the dark fruit on the nose—black currant and briary blackberry—layered with pungent forest botanicals, leafy tobacco, graphite, and toasted spice. The velvet of fine-textured tannins backs expressive red fruit flavors on a complex palate, both sweet and savory with mocha and minerality, juicy ripe fruit and freshness.

Rodney Strong

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

2017

$39.99

reg. $49.99

Rich, lush and structured, the 2017 vintage displays intense aromas of black currant, cassis and crushed violet. This wine is velvety with a smooth, lingering finish of herbal notes, vanilla, and cocoa. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Beaulieu Vineyard

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2019

$36.99

reg. $39.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

Fresh, direct and focused, with red currant and cherry coulis notes that race through, dotted with savory, floral and tobacco accents. Judicious toast lets the fruit play out, and there's solid energy throughout. Drink now through 2030.

Obsidian

Volcanic Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$34.99

reg. $39.99

Estate Cabernet is the signature wine of Obsidian Ridge Vineyard and embodies the complexity and wildness of the site. The structure and intensity of upper blocks is complemented by aromatics and acidity of cooler blocks. The extreme climate, altitude, and volcanics of the site result a wine with distinct volcanic character—intense color, aroma and flavor, with a freshness and minerality that typifies the site.

Penley

Phoenix

Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra

2021

$19.99

reg. $21.99

92 Points James Suckling

A complex bouquet full of black fruits and varietal herbs. Blood plum, blackcurrant, anise and fresh thyme with a glimpse of purple flowers. Medium-bodied in structure with a juicy core of ripe fruit flavors. Integrated French oak notes complement the seamless powdery tannins giving rise to a long satisfying palate.

Alta Vista

Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon

Argentina

2020

$11.99

reg. $16.99

92 Points James Suckling

A complex bouquet full of black fruits and varietal herbs. Blood plum, blackcurrant, anise and fresh thyme with a glimpse of purple flowers. Medium-bodied in structure with a juicy core of ripe fruit flavors. Integrated French oak notes complement the seamless powdery tannins giving rise to a long satisfying palate.

WINE OF THE MONTH

MARCH WINERY

BEDROCK WINE CO.

Bedrock

Esola Vineyard

Amador County

Zinfandel

2020

$39.99

reg. $44.99

95 Points Vinous

The 2020 Zinfandel Esola Vineyard is one of the highlights in this range from Bedrock. It opens with fabulous aromatics that are so vivid and so inviting. Sweet red berry fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar, sage and earthy accents lend striking nuance throughout. This is so seriously impressive. 

Bedrock

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage

Contra Costa County

Red Wine

2020

$39.99

reg. $44.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

A Zinfandel with zest and snap, this delivers rich and briary notes of black cherry, orange peel and a touch of mint as this finishes with lively, ripe tannins. Zinfandel, Mataro and Carignan.

Bedrock

Bedrock Vineyard Heritage

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County

Red Wine

2020

$49.99

reg. $54.99

93 Points Wine Spectator

Deeply structured and rather brooding at the moment but jammed with personality, offering currant and cherry flavors highlighted by cracked pepper, star anise and other dark spices. Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro. Drink now through 2031.

Bedrock

Monte Rosso Vineyard

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County

Zinfandel

2020

$74.99

reg. $84.99

Not Yet Rated

In typical Noma fashion, this scraggly and ancient Eastside Lodi situated vineyard eked out a scant .5 tons/acre of vibrant fruit in 2020. The low-yields, sandy soils and small canopies on these 100+ year old vines make for a sunshine-filled expression of Zinfandel filled with dark plum, spice and loam balanced by remarkable natural brightness. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in puncheons to retain freshness, this is a wonderfully distinct example of how good Lodi Zinfandel can be.

Forest & Main Brewing

Ambler, PA

Just north of Philadelphia in the small town of Ambler, PA, Forest & Main hangs their hat on British-style pub ales, European lagers, and mixed-fermentation saisons. Founded in 2011 in a cozy house-turned-brewery-turned-pub at the corner of its namesake streets, Forest & Main has since outgrown that corner house with multiple locations in Ambler: a taproom within their larger production space, and a pub location in the heart of town, both offering hand-pulled casks and side-pull drafts.

We consider it a real treat to be able to offer these exquisite beers from Forest & Main for the first time in Illinois.

Altered Fates American Wild Ale

$15.99 | 750ml

Barrel Aged Saison Collaboration with Bissel Brothers Brewing Co. We had a great day brewing this beer with Noah and Eric from Bissel Brothers in Portland, Maine. We mashed in pale malted barley from Deer Creek Malt, hopped it with Saphir and Tettnang hops, fermented with our Foraged Yeast Culture, aged it in one of our oak foeders with our mixed culture, and conditioned it in bottled for extra flavors and lots of tiny bubbles. We are currently tasting notes of clean ripe donut peaches, wild brettanomyces, tamarind Jarritos, zebra-style Fruit Stripe Gum, apple pie baking, a refreshing acidity, and wet white oak.

Bitter

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

We brewed this lovely pubber with British Golden Promise, dark crystal, and a solid portion of dark rye crystal, ooolala. We hopped it entirely with U.K. Challenger and fermented it with our favourite London ale yeast. It pours a deep old copper color with a nice khaki head. It has notes of mixed citrus cottage marmalade, apple pie with minimal spicing, Heath Bars, ethereal Twizlers, and a sassy British bitterness. We’re real stoked on this one!

House Lager

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

We love this beer so dang much. This one features a lovely base of German Pilsner malt and layers and layers of Saphir and Saaz hops. Fermented slow and cold. We’re tasting notes of barley crackers, lemon verbena, when herbs get that citrus flavor, sparkling pear cider, apple strudel, and drifting clouds to carry you to a happy place.

Solaire Reserve American Wild Ale

$11.99 | 750ml

Our beloved saison brewed with barley and spelt from Deer Creek Malthouse, hopped with lots of our favorite Hersbrucker, and fermented with our 2020 Foraged Yeast Culture. It was conditioned in the bottle with our mixed culture for maximum tiny fluffy bubbles and extra character. This batch reminds us of others, and presently has notes of lemon bubble gum, yellow or green SweeTarts, wild cherries, tamarind soda, and some dusty dried pineapple wedges.

Great Lakes

Conway's Irish Ale

$10.99

6pk bottle

A pint for Pa Conway! Our co-owners’ grandfather and policeman who’d likely uphold that an Irish Ale with full-bodied caramel malt flavors is just the ticket. Stationed at the intersection of sweet and toasty, where biscuit and caramel malt flavors always have the right-of-way.

6.3% abv

Around the Bend Vera Pistachio Cream Ale

$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Beachwood Amalgamator IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Beachwood Citraholic IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale

$10.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Hopewell Tankbeer Unfiltered Czech Lager

$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Middle Brow Yard Work Kolsch

$7.99 | 4pk 12oz can

Other Half Big Riwaka Vibes Hazy IPA

$5.50 | 16oz can

Pollyanna Pils

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Triptych Backpack Full Of Bees Hazy DIPA

$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Triptych Dank Meme Hazy Pale Ale

$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Triptych STAN Dry Hopped Lager

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Triptych A Wizard Is Never Late DDH DIPA

$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

-CIDER-

Eris Blush Cherry Cider

$13.99 | 4pk 12oz can

-MEAD-

St. Ambrose Cellars Star Thistle Traditional Mead

$17.99 | 750ml

St. Ambrose Cellars Wild Ginger Hydromel

$16.99 | 4pk 12oz can

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