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Artale Grand Tasting

15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Tony Artale Memorial Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, Nov. 11th 5:30-8:30pm


Dear friends and fellow soccer enthusiasts,


We have a heartwarming story to share with you, one that embodies the true spirit of the "beautiful game". It is a tale of a remarkable man named Tony, whose love for soccer knew no bounds. Today, we stand before you to humbly request your support for a worthy cause that honors Tony's legacy and keeps his passion alive.


Tony, a true Italian at heart, dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. But life had other plans for him, leading him to America as a teenager where he would eventually cross paths with his future wife at a soccer game. Love took hold, and while his dreams of soccer stardom were put aside, Tony found a new purpose in nurturing a loving family.


Throughout the years, Tony's devotion to soccer never wavered. He poured his heart into this community through coaching, inspiring generations of young players through his wisdom and unwavering support.


But Tony's passion extended far beyond his immediate circle. Countless miles were traveled to watch soccer games, rain or shine, as he cheered on not only his own children and grandchildren but also his beloved Juventus. Soccer became a symphony that played in the background of our lives, uniting us all with its beauty and exhilaration.


Today, we invite you to join us in honoring Tony's memory by supporting the establishment of a family foundation in his name. This foundation will serve as a nurturing ground for young talents, providing them with the resources, coaching, and opportunities they need to pursue their dreams on the soccer field.


Your generous donations will help us create a legacy of love and support, just as Tony did throughout his life. With your support, we can provide scholarships for underprivileged children to receive quality soccer training and establish programs that promote inclusivity and diversity within the soccer community.


Imagine the joy on the faces of young players as they step onto the field, fueled by the spirit of Tony's unwavering support. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in their lives, nurturing their love for soccer and empowering them to reach their full potential.


So, dear friends, I humbly ask you to open your hearts and wallets to this noble cause. Together, let us keep Tony's passion for soccer alive and create a lasting impact in the lives of aspiring players. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a difference and help us ensure that Tony's legacy remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.


Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in the power of soccer to transform lives. Together, we can continue Tony's remarkable journey and make dreams come true, one goal at a time.


With heartfelt gratitude,


The Artale Family


Artale Grand Tasting

15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Tony Artale Foundation Fundraiser

Saturday, Nov. 11th 5:30-8:30pm

The Artale & Co. Grand Tasting — more than 140 wines, two beer tables, and four spirit tables, one cheese table, and one chocolate table — not to mention all of the great food from Rockford’s best restaurants, all in the beautiful setting of

Nicholas Conservatory & Garden.


Tickets are $150 per person. This event is limited to 200 people.

Ticket includes the following:


$50 Donated to the Tony Artale Foundation, providing scholarships for underprivileged children to receive quality soccer training and establish programs that promote inclusivity and diversity within the soccer community. Rockford Raptors Soccer Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. A letter is available in order to deduct your contribution.


$50 Towards your order that placed evening. Over 180 items to choose from. Turn in your order form before you leave. Wait for us to call you. Pay and pick up at the store.


$50 To the Nicholas Conservatory & Garden for use of the space and food

Lino's, SALT, Green Fire, Alchemy


TICKETS AVAILABLE:

In person at our store

Over the phone at 815-877-9463

Online


Regular Business Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 6pm


UPCOMING EVENTS


Bhakta In-Store Tasting

Thursday, October 26th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Jeneé from Bhakta Spirits will be joining us in-store to taste some vintage spirits. Bhakta owns the largest stock of vintage Armagnac in the world but also has some stellar Rye and Bourbon offerings. We will be tasting their 1928 Rye Whiskey, 2013 Bourbon, and 1973 Vintage Armagnac. No charge for this tasting.


SHOP FROM HOME
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WE'LL BRING IT TO YOUR DOOR!
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Cheese Features

3-year Yellow Cheddar

SALE $9.99 Reg. $11.99

This cheese is concentrated with a pleasing balance. Taste it and remember why Wisconsin is the largest producer of cheese in the nation.


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.


Merlot Bellavitano

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

Berry and plum notes merge with the sweet, nutty crunch of Italian Farmstead Cheese. Rich and creamy with a melted butter finish, this cheese is sure to please.


Creamy Sexy Blue

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

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.

New Whiskeys

If you missed out on the events we have been doing lately do not worry, this week we are showcasing a few of the crowd favorites. Ranging from sweet to traditional, these bottles all struck a chord at our events and we look forward to hearing what you all think about them.


Starlight Blackberry Whiskey

SALE $29.99 Reg. $33.99

Our Blackberry Whiskey is a blend of bourbon whiskey and aged light whiskey, blended with sun-ripened blackberries, then bottled at 84 proof. The result is a small batch blackberry whiskey displaying distinctive hints of blackberry jam, caramel and vanilla beans. Which makes for a great spirit to be used in craft cocktails.


Devils River Agave Bourbon

SALE $29.99 Reg. $34.99

We start with our award-winning, Devils River Bourbon Whiskey and add a touch of organic, unfiltered Blue Agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico to create a truly one-of-a-kind Texas-Mexico whiskey experience, Devils River Agave Bourbon Whiskey, 80-proof 40% ABV. Rich golden amber with honey highlights. Spiced gingerbread and honey on the nose. Flavors of ripe fruit, spicy sweet pepper and whipped butter. Warm lasting finish with a hint of sweetness.


Devils River Coffee Bourbon

SALE $29.99 Reg. $34.99

The road to Devils River Coffee Bourbon Whiskey starts by sourcing a Vienna Roast blend of “free-trade” coffee beans from a local San Antonio coffee roaster. Responsibly sourced from Honduras, Colombia, and Brazil, the coffee beans are roasted to extract the most flavor. The Vienna Roast is the most difficult roast to achieve on a consistent basis, so of course, Devils River Whiskey had to take on the challenge. After trying a variety of roasting styles, we found that Vienna Roast best compliments our whiskey, adding another layer to its deep flavor profile. Besides being darker, richer and more aromatic, this blend has a full body that features caramel, citrus and berry notes with a rich, satisfying finish.


Ben Holladay 6yr Bonded Missouri Straight Bourbon

SALE $59.99 Reg. $66.99

Ben Holladay Bourbon is classified as a Real Missouri Bourbon under a 2019 law requiring that any whiskey labeled as Missouri bourbon must not only meet the federal standards for bourbon, but also be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled in the state; aged in oak barrels manufactured in the state; and—beginning January 1, 2020—made with corn exclusively grown in the state. It is also Bottled-in-Bond, a rare and prestigious designation in the distilled spirits industry, signaling that the product is distilled, aged, and bottled in the same location and assuring a mark of authenticity.

This six-year-old, Bottled-in-Bond, Real Missouri Bourbon is crafted with the same mash bill that was developed by Ben Holladay in 1856. This whiskey represents the perfect union of distilling tradition and modern-day production.


Dancing Goat A Quirky & Humble Blend

SALE $69.99 Reg. $74.99

Uniquely aged in Quercus Humboldtii (Colombian oak) Notes of crème brûlée, mixed dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and sweet tannin. The finish hangs and gives way to fruity spicy lingering bourbon notes with suggestions of cream and cacao on the breath.


Backbone Bourbon The Forge Blended Bourbon Whiskey

SALE $79.99 Reg. $89.99

Backbone “The Forge” is blended bourbon where at least 51% or more of the blend is Straight Bourbon. We spent several months coming up with the blend. Our starting point was simple – how could we use our older barrels of whiskey to create something that was outstanding and stood apart from other high-end American whiskeys. The bulk of the blend is some of our best Straight Bourbon barrels between 5 & 7 years old. We also included some older Straight Rye and some wonderful barrels of Light Whiskey that were barreled in 2006. The right combination of these mature whiskeys including a stout proof of 110 allowed us to create a rich and decadent blend.

WINE OF THE MONTH

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Paso Robles

Cabernet Sauvignon

2019

$21.99

reg. $25.99


Dense purple in color, this wine opens with aromas of dark cherries, blackberry preserves and a dusting of coco powder and clove. On the entry, ripe, dark fruit flavors hit the palate before rounding out to earthy, rich chocolate covered cherries complemented by lively acidity and fine tannins that lifts the wine and suggests a long life. The finish is long, supple, and mouthwatering.

96 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR

Castello di Bossi

Chianti Classico

Grand Selzione

2019

$39.99


Deep ruby in color with garnet lights that hint at the wine's extended barrel aging, Castello di Bossi Gran Selezione is explosive in its intensity and yet the wine manages an astounding complexity and finesse. Aromas of rich black cherry and plum integrate well with cedar, sweet cooking spices, chocolate and saddle leather. On the palate the wine is fleshy and dense. The finish achieves great balance and very pronounced length. This is a wine that will age with grace for many years.

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CALIFORNIA ROYALTY

Beaulieu Vineyard

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2019

$39.99


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. 

92 Points - Wine Spectator

NEW WINE!

Caymus Vineyard

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$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.

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RIDICULOUS QUALITY

Edmeades

Mendocino

Zinfandel

2020

$13.99

reg. $15.99


 The 2020 Zinfandel is once again one of my favorite wines in this vast range. Dark and sumptuous, with great density, the 2021 dazzles right out of the gate. Black cherry, gravel and dried flowers are some of the many notes that inform this deep, flavorful Zinfandel. The price? Ridiculous for this level of quality and pedigree.

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SARAH JESSICA PARKER"S NEW ZEALAND WINE

Invivo

New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc

2022

$17.99

reg. $19.99


 The Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of five estates in Marlborough, spanning both Wairau and Awatere Valleys with vines ageing from three to eleven years. Sarah Jessica loved the intensity of style from the Waihopai Valley and has blended that with pure fruit aromatics from the Western Wairau and the power and purity found in the Westhaven Vineyard in the Dashwood. The Westhaven vineyard is one of the last blocks of Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough to be harvested and so has an extremely long season to develop flavor and power. Wine Spectator 93 Points

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EASY DRINKING ITALIAN

Zenato

Pinot Grigio

delle Venezia

2021

$14.99

Lemon-green in color, aromas of Key limes and white peaches complement undertones of green apples and grains of paradise. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish. A great choice for any occasion, but it is ideal with hors d'oeuvres, vegetable soups, fresh garden salads, and grilled sole.


SAVE $30 MAIL IN REBATE

SAVE $30 WHEN YOU PURCHASE

6 OR MORE OF THESE WINES

Mix or Match


Conundrum Red $22.99

Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc $19.99

Caymus-Suison Walking Fool Red Blend $42.99

SAVE $24 MAIL IN REBATE

SAVE $24 WHEN YOU PURCHASE

6 OR MORE OF THIS WINE


Rodney Strong Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon $16.99


SAVE $24 WHEN YOU PURCHASE

6 OR MORE OF THESE WINES

Mix or Match


Duckhorn Napa Valley Chardonnay $29.99

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot $46.99

Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $69.99

Goldeneye Sparkling Brut Rosé $39.99

FOOD & WINE TOURS WITH 
THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTER®

CLICK HERE or the image above for a 

quick video overview of our Experiences.


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.


More information can be found at Continental DRIFTER® Experiences


UPCOMING TOURS


Northern Spain's Basque Country & La Rioja - May 15 - 23, 2024


Cuba: Support for the Cuban People - October 25 - 31, 2023, and March 27 - April 2, 2024


Cambodia: Kingdom of Wonder - November 25 - December 8, 2023


Antarctica: Fly & Cruise - February 1 - 8, 2024


A Taste of Northern Portugal (Porto & The Douro Valley) - May 26 - June 2, 2024


France's Magical Dordogne in a Private Castle - September 20 - 26, 2024



Use Code ARTALE when booking your tour!

BEER OF THE WEEK

Stone

Enjoy By 10.31.23

Hazy DIPA

$15.99

6pk 12oz can



Stone Enjoy By 10.31.21 Hazy IPA is here to haunt your beer fridge with a hazy look and a heavy helping of Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo and Nelson Sauvin hops. But the refreshing dryness and huge tropical fruit flavors in this double IPA are nothing to be afraid of. The only thing that would truly be terrifying is missing out on this frighteningly fresh creation…

9.4% abv

IT'S OKTOBERFEST SEASON

Alesmith Aleschmidt Oktoberfest Marzen

$13.99 | 6pk can


Bell's Octoberfest Marzen

$11.99 | 6pk btl


Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Marzen

$10.99 | 6pk can


Generations Red Oktober Marzen

$11.99 | 6pk can


Half Acre Lager Town Octoberfest

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Noon Whistle Festbier

$10.99 | 6pk 12oz can


Penrose Oktoberfest Marzen

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Revolution Oktoberfest

$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can


Tucher Festbier

$10.99 | 4pk 500ml can


Urban Chestnut Okatz

$6.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Weihenstephan Festbier

$14.99 | 6pk btl

RECENT ADDITIONS

2nd Shift Technical Ecstasy Czech Pilsner

$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can


3 Floyds Broodoo Harvest Ale

$12.99 | 6pk btl


3 Floyds Variety Pack

$21.99 | 12pk 12oz can


3 Floyds Zombie Dust Pale Ale

$13.99 | 6pk 12oz can


Afterthought Faible Saison: Whole Cone

$8.99 | 500ml bottle


Alarmist Le Jus Hazy IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Alarmist Pantsless Pale Ale

$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen

$12.99 | 4pk btl


Coniston Bluebird Bitter

$6.99 | 500ml bottle


Drekker Bobbin' For Prrrts Caramel Apple Sour

$5.50 | 16oz can


Drekker Brains: It's The Berries Smoothie Sour

$5.50 | 16oz can


Drekker Make It Spooky Hazy DIPA

$5.00 | 16oz can


Equilibrium dHop 2 Hazy DIPA

$5.00 | 16oz can


Fair State Eternal Shrug Black IPA

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Fair State The Key To Happiness Dunkel Lager

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Fair State Stranger In The Alps Alpine Lager

$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Great Lakes Nosferatu Imperial Red IPA

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can


MoRE Morever and Ever DDH DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can


MoRE Strawberry Banana Double Marbles Milkshake DIAP

$18.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Noon Whistle Antique Synthesizers Hazy TIPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three Bounded Sounds Hazy IPA

$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three DDH Low Ceilings Hazy DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three DDH Synchrophaser Hazy DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three Double Strawberry Chantilly Milkshake DIPA

$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three P3 Rye Lager

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three Seamless Pattern American IPA

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Phase Three TDH Triple Citra Creme TIPA

$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Pollyanna Dreamsicle Flurries Orange Vanilla Wheat Ale

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can


Pollyanna Rye Whiskey BA Hideaway Imperial Milk Stout

$9.99 | 16oz can


Weldwerks Juicy Bits Hazy IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can



-ALCOHOL FREE-


Fair State Hop Water: Citra & Mosaic

$8.99 | 4pk 16oz can

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