Effective March 25th We Will Be Closed On Mondays For The Foreseeable Future!

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Easter Sunday:

Closed



UPCOMING EVENTS

FULL EVENTS CALENDAR HERE

April Wine Tasting Club: Vertical Tasting of Castello di Bossi Corbaia 1996, 1997, 2008, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019

Tuesday, April 16th | 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

Pecorino Romano

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

Vibrant, young Italian tones; sweet with an impressive acidic backbone; clean and fresh.

Havarti Plain

SALE $7.99 Reg. $9.99

Creamy Havarti that is sweet with a slight lemon tone and fresh dairy nuances. Goes well with just about al white and sparkling wines.

Goat Gouda

SALE $16.99 Reg. $19.99

Intense and concentrated; meaty, like a baby lamb chop cooked rare; excellent balance of acid and fruit; lots of persistent notes in a long, complex finish.

Goat Cheddar

SALE $16.99 Reg. $19.99

Semi-firm buttery cheddar has a mild yeasty quality that hints at fresh bake sourdough bread and fresh grass. It is sure to melt your heart as it melts in your mouth.

Pie-Eyed Goat

SALE $15.99 Reg. $17.99

Meaty or gamey with a sweet, pleasant acidity to balance the butter notes; capped by a smooth, elegant finish. It's firm enough to grate or shred, yet supple and creamy on the palate.

Brand Feature: Volans

Sit back. Relax. Sip it slowly. This is a very special tequila made to be savored.

We only use the most mature and sweetest Blue Weber Agave, matched with a blend of spring, rain and deep well water (+450 feet). Our Agaves are then cooked in a traditional stone oven for 22 hours and crushed by an innovative handmade tahona named “Frankenstein.” We use copper pot stills for both distillations. Our Volans ultra premium Blanco tequila is unaged, our Volans ultra premium single barrel reposado is aged for under a year. Plus, our tequila is verified 100% additive free by Tequila Matchmaker – with no added flavors, colors, aromas or chemicals. We are a small family business, bringing the best tasting craft sipping tequila to spirit lovers like yourself who enjoy a more refined taste.

Volans Ultra Premium Blanco Tequila

Sale $54.99 Reg. $59.99

Volans Blanco tequila unaged and made from fully mature Blue Weber Agave & a mix of three sources of water – Rain, +450ft deep well, and spring water. It has been oxygenated or aerated. It is a truly enjoyable Blanco tequila to sip slowly. AROMAS: Sweet Cooked Agave, minerals, floral notes, citrus, black pepper, apple, and pear. FLAVORS: Cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, smokiness, and floral notes. The aeration helps create a very lovely rounded mouthfeel.

Volans Ultra Premium Reposado Tequila

Sale $63.99 Reg. $69.99

The newest member of the Volans Family is our Reposado Tequila. It is ‘rested’ in used American white oak bourbon barrels for under one year. This imparts complexity, aromas, & flavors. AROMAS: Fruity & earthy aromas along with oak, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, & minerals. FLAVORS: A rich and buttery mouthfeel with flavors of agave, minerals, subtle oak, caramel, and a sweet & peppered finish.

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.

Belgian pale ale? Saison? The debate lives on…

One thing is certain, Orval is iconic. Dry-hopped and bottle-conditioned with Brettanomyces, Orval is a Trappist beer continually bucking the Abbey Ale trend. Superbly effervescent with ever changing floral, herbal, and earthy tones, we’ll let you sort out the specifics.

Each year Merchant du Vin, importers of Orval, designates one day in which they donate 50 cents for every bottle of Orval sold in the United States. This year Orval Day is Saturday, March 23rd and will benefit the National Forest Foundation.

$5.99

Hopewell

Tankbeer

$10.99

4pk 16oz can

Tankbeer is an unfiltered, naturally carbonated Lager inspired by the rich traditions of Czech Republic bar culture. With notes of fresh dough, fragrant noble hop spice and a pleasantly pillowy body, this beer transports you to the brewer’s cellar, where the beer is always fresh.

4.4% abv

Central Waters Vanilla Bean BA Imperial Stout

$15.99 | 4pk btl

Half Acre Reef Know Summer Lager

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Noon Whistle Bruski Czech Lager

$9.99 | 6pk can

Noon Whistle Gummypocalypse Hazy DIPA

$3.99 | 19.2oz can

Noon Whistle Rhyme of Resin West Coast IPA

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Perennial SUMP Imperial Coffee Stout 2024

$7.99 | 16oz can

Perennial SUMP: Vanilla Latte Imperial Stout 2024

$7.99 | 16oz can

Revolution Cold Time Premium Lager

$18.99 | 12pk 12oz can

St. Bernardus Belgian Tripel

$21.99 | 4pk btl

Stone Enjoy By 4.20.24 Hazy DIPA

$15.99 | 6pk 12oz can

WarPigs Raze The Dawn Xocolotl Stout

$13.99 | 6pk 12oz can

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