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October 2018
Ardbeg Bus Tour
Over the years Ardbeg has staged a mock rocket launch in the parking lot, driven a motor cycle in the store and hosted a 'space simulator' in front of the store. What's next, you ask? A giant, double-decker bus of course! Don't worry about what the driver can see through that image filmed windshield - the bus will be parked when you get here anyway. Inside the bus is where the fun is. The Ardbeg 'sensory experience' is sure to…
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Boston Winery: Wines from the City
Who knew Boston was a hotbed for winemaking? Someone did and they called it Boston Winery. Let us be honest; there aren't any grapes being grown in Boston, at least not like California. But the wines are being made in Boston. Californian grapes are shipped to Boston, then they are crushed, aged, and bottled right here in our home state. Making wine is not that difficult, it's making drinkable wine that is. We have seen many "crush" wines (no vineyards…
Find out more »Apothic Wines Tasting: The Mystery Unfolds
What is it about Apothic Wines that keeps us coming back for more? Apothic Wines is relatively new when it comes to wineries. That being said, their meteoric rise to stardom is the opposite of slow and steady. It's now 2018 and Apothic Wines can be found in red, white, and rosé variations. The red blend which is their primary offering is now available in Crush, a light red with soft fruit flavors, and Dark, a richer red with jammed…
Find out more »Wine Tasting with John Grange Wine Broker
Nothing beats a tasting with someone that knows what they are talking about. That's why we are hosting a wine tasting with John Grange. John Grange and his team are just those people. Wine tasting is unique because each bottle of wine has a story to tell. Which inevitably makes the person behind the table a storyteller. Wine isn't sold based on your decibel level, it is sold by the history each glass unravels. The story behind the wine isn't…
Find out more »Grand Wine Tastings: Fall 2018
Finally in writing is our Grand Wine Tastings for 2018. Our seasonal Grand Wine Tastings are events that look at what we have done and have to offer. These tastings represent the wine department because the encompass the breadth of the department. Unlike the Try Something New tastings that will be taking place, the GWT allow you to try old favorites alongside newcomers. And in a dynamic business like ours, taking time to try wines is important. With so many to…
Find out more »Testa Wines South American Tasting with Wendy
Testa Wines: Bringing the highest caliber wines to your dinner table. Testa Wines may be less known than Diageo and Moet Hennessey, but their impact in the wine industry resonates to this day. Having once been the importer for little brands like Veuve Clicquot, Antinori, and Mouton Cadet, it is easy to see why we are excited about working with them. Most recently, Testa has found their way to South America where they have discovered some gems. The first is La…
Find out more »Cleveland Underground Bourbon
Cleveland Whiskey has developed a truly innovative technology to create a line of revolutionary new flavor profiles that push the boundaries of traditional bourbon. For generations, oak has been used to age spirits simply because it has the right pore structure to hold liquid. It's hard, if not impossible, to make a barrel out of black cherry, sugar maple, or apple wood that doesn't leak like a sieve and yet there are so many untapped flavors that can come from…
Find out more »Berkshire Mountain Distillers
Come by for a taste of craft distilling from Berkshire Mountain Distillers. One of MA's early craft distillers with great local flavor. They will be showing a broad line up of Gin, Vodka, Whiskey and Rum, all locally made in MA.
Find out more »Featured Wines Tasting with Ken Hoggins
Ever wonder what it takes to become a professional wine reviewer? Well, Ken from KensWineGuide.com will be stopping by to talk about what he does and a few of his featured wines. Ken has been a long-time partner of ours. Having hosted a few dinners and wine tastings with him and his featured wines, it is easy to see why we keep teaming up. This time around, however, Ken is not alone. He has called on Nic Haegeli, our former wine…
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