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April 2017
Masciarelli Wines: Tasting with Nic Haegeli
Nic Haegeli, a long-time co-worker and good friend, will be gracing us with his presence and pouring a sampling of wines from Masciarelli Wines. Some background info... Having worked at Colonial Spirits of Acton for over 5yrs, Nic not only knows the store inside and out, he also knows our customers. With a palate that many would say favors old world wines, but with the knowledge of a modern wine enthusiast, Nic's tastings is not an event you want to miss.…
Find out more »Sombra Mezcal
It's time to try Mezcal! Like Tequila but a unique representation of the distinguished history of agave spirits in Mexico. Sobra is made from organically farmed, high-altitude agave and fermented with wild yeasts.
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Colonial Spirits’ Homebrew Competition
Ever wonder what it takes to homebrew? Then this is the event for you. Home brewing, at the heels of craft brewing, has exploded. More and more basement/garages are turning into brewing stations and more and more homebrewers are becoming bonified brewers. However, not every homebrewer is looking to expand past the limits of their current walls. But who doesn't like to think they could make it BIG? Who doesn't want to see their homebrew make it? This is the event…
Find out more »May 2017
Montinore Estates Wine Dinner at Great Road Kitchen
That's right, Wine Dinner numero 2. We head into spring with one thing in mind, change. After years of not having wine dinners and focusing on the in-store events, we are reshifting our focus. The wine dinner that Red Raven hosted was a success. Off the heels of the Red Raven event, we have reached out to Great Road Kitchen in Littleton to host our second wine dinner. A collaboration between Dendor Wine, Montinore Estate, Great Road Kitchen, and Colonial Spirits…
Find out more »Absolut Oak
Reminiscent of whiskey, but born out of the world's most popular mixing spirit, Absolut Oak offers a new take on vodka. After oak aging, the classic vodka develops a character of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak.
Find out more »Beefeater Gin
Beefeater Gin - Gin and Tonic is the classic summer cocktail and Beefeater is the classic London Dry Gin. Along with an unusually good tonic, like Fever Tree, Beefeater creates a G&T like no other.
Find out more »Spanish Cider, Sparkling cider, & Ice Cider with Ken
Looking for something unusual and pleasing for mom? How about Spanish cider? Spanish cider which stylistically is incredibly white-wine like is a great way to impress mom. Whether mom loves Champagne, Prosecco, dessert wine or lush pears, we will have something sure to satisfy from bubbly and dry to dessert wine and sweet - and a few things in between. Come join us and learn just how different, complex, pleasing and refreshing this beverage can be when it comes from…
Find out more »Masciarelli Wine Tasting w/ John
The 'Dynamic Duo' is what I like to call them, John and Nic that is. Both work for Masciarelli and both regularly pour wines for us. John has been a long time Sales Rep and Portfolio Manager for Masciarelli. Over the years his experience in the industry has guided his decisions in regards to inventory and pricing and has brought us some great gems like Trentadue and Monte Volpe. You can always count on John to teach you a thing…
Find out more »Artifact Cider Tasting
It's a fact that making cider is an art and Artifact Cider is the proof. From Everett, Massachusetts this cidery uses only locally sourced apples and has a creative selection of unique and tasty ciders. With a market saturated with hard ciders, Artifact Cider has distinguished itself as a craft cider willing to go against the grain, using techniques such as barrel-aging, and wild yeast fermentation.
Find out more »AVA Grace Wine Tasting: Come See What’s New
A newcomer to the block that is making headway, AVA Grace wines are catching people's attention. The name is a play on words as it sounds like someone's name, but it could also be AVA (American Viticultural Area) Grace, meaning best areas. The labels are spot-on and bring to mind spring and beauty, while the wines exemplify the styles. However, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Whether you enjoy a nice Californian Chardonnay or an ever fresh…
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