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Tasting News

Friday, March 21, 2025

5:00-7:30pm

New: Francis Coppola Shimmer 2024


Country: USA

Region: California

Grape: 50% Pinot Grigio, 50% Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 11%


Winery notes: Experience the refreshing union of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio with Shimmer by Francis Coppola Diamond Collection.


Tasting notes: In the glass the wine is pale, sunshine yellow. The aromas are of golden apples, white plum and fresh citrus zest. On the palate there is fresh citrus zest, apple and pear with just the right amount of acidity making for a wine that is balanced, vibrant, crisp and refreshing.


Pairings: This wine is perfect for seafood! Steamed mussels, oysters, crab salad, poached scallops, or fried clams. Also great with white pizza, salads and chicken dishes.



Our Price: $13.00


New: 90+ Cellars Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2022


Country: Italy

Region: Abruzzo

Grapes: 100% Montepulciano

Alcohol: 13%

Aging: Stainless steel & Oak

Note: Organic


Winemaker Notes: This flavorful Italian red is made from organic grapes grown on hillside vineyards in the central Italian wine region of Abruzzo. There, warm and dry summers allow for the perfect ripening conditions for the classic Montepulciano. Cool breezes from the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic Sea provide relief from the intense sunshine. This cooling factor preserves acidity in the grapes and freshness in the wine. The grapes are fermented under strict temperature control in stainless steel tanks resulting in a smooth and elegant red wine that is uniquely expressive. The wine is matured for 6-8 months in a blend of tank and barrel before being bottled.


Tasting notes: Medium ruby in color, this wine has aromas of black cherries, dried figs and thyme. Undertones of roasted chocolate give way to smooth tannins and a perfectly balanced finish and a lasting freshness.


Pairing: Enjoy with savory short ribs, spaghetti Bolognese, sautéed mushrooms, hearty beef stews or a juicy cheeseburger with Parmigiano Reggiano.


Our Price: $11.00


O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey


Proof: 80 Proof

Mashbill: Corn & Malted Barley

Aging: 3 Years in bourbon casks


“Raise a glass to the past & drink a toast to Ireland’s wild Atlantic spirit”.


Inspired by history, crafted by experts.

Crafted by the direct descendants of the ancient O’Driscoll Clan. A tribute to their famous Pirate & Smuggler ancestors from Baltimore, West Cork who patrolled Irelands Wild Atlantic Coast.


Our Whiskey: The liquid is an exceptional blend of golden grain (corn) and malted barley, triple distilled and aged in bourbon casks for a minimum of 3 years, giving the signature smoothness of Irish whiskey.


Maturation of whiskey is an art form: The influence of 100% bourbon cask maturation beautifully enhances the sweet vanilla profile of the whiskey.


Whiskey Raiders Review

NOSE: Light, sweet, full of pears, honey and grain. A pang of youth and graininess is here but nothing off-putting.

TASTE: Easy-drinking and sweet, it’s devoid of ethanol and full of honey, apples and pears. Light graininess but nothing overbearing. Sweet and easy.

FINISH: Light rising bread on the finish, flaky sweet pastry, honey, almond and a touch of lemon zest.

OVERALL: Overall, O’Driscolls is an easy-drinking whiskey. It’s sweet, and mildly complex and sits well-poised to compete with competitors like Bushmills and Jameson on the shelf when it comes to pleasant Irish bottlings.



Irish Old Fashioned

1 teaspoon sugar

1 small orange rind

5 dashes orange bitters

2 ounces O'Driscolls Irish whiskey

Dash of cherry juice, optional

Ice, for serving

Luxardo Cherry, garnish


Muddle sugar with bitters and a small piece of orange peel until it turns into a paste.

Stir in whiskey and a spoonful of cherry juice if you want it a little sweeter.

Add ice and stir for 20 seconds.

Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.


Our Price: $23.00

Special Price: $20.00

Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC
382 Center Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-5298
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