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October 2016
19 Crimes Wine Tasting
In reference to all of the criminals that were shipped to Australia from mother England, 19 Crimes pays tribute to the "bold" gents that marooned on this deserted island nation. Regardless of how you may feel about these occurrences, the wine is as intriguing as the label and the stories behind the labels. For the first time in our history, we will be sampling through the 19 Crimes wine lineup which includes 19 Crimes Red Blend, 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon,…
Find out more »Mill River Winery Wine Tasting
Ever wonder what goes on behind the doors of wineries? Well, here is the opportunity. On this evening we will be hosting Michele from Mill River Winery out of Rowley, MA for a night of wine tasting and fun. These wines are a mix of Baystate and Sunshine Sate grapes, style, and innovation. From the standard Unoaked Chardonnay to something a bit more unique like the Shades of Grey Rosé, there is a wine for all tastes. These wines are…
Find out more »Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition.
You might have seen this in a Sam Adams commercial. A bunch of people standing in a circle, holding a full beer stein out in front of them for as long as they can. What you might not have known is that if you can hold a stein in front of you long enough, Sam Adams will send you to Las Vegas to compete in the National Stein Hoisting competition. The winner of that will be sent to next years…
Find out more »Old Pulteney and Speyburn Single Malts
Join host Erik Greenstein for a presentation of single malt scotches from two distilleries that you may have overlooked. The Speyburn distillery is a classic Victorian distillery producing beautiful aperitif whisky. Perhaps simplistic, the Speyburn 10yr is simply an unusual value. The Bradan Orach and Arranta are blended to offer more body and character. Old Pulteney is one of Scotland's northernmost distilleries and proudly displays its coastal location with a nautical theme and a distinctly salty character. Erik will present …
Find out more »Berkshire Mountain Distillers
Come by for a taste of craft distilling from Berkshire Mountain Distillers. They will be showing a broad line up of Gin, Vodka, Whiskey and Rum, all locally made in MA.
Find out more »Masciarelli Wines w/ John
How long has it been since we have been having these regularly occurring wine tastings with John? Years. John is both a Portfolio Manager and Sales Rep for Masciarelli Wine Co. so you can say he knows a thing or two about wine. But, unlike many wine experts, John doesn't throw his knowledge around as a way of intimidating you. Instead, he consoles you and guides you through his wines in a manner that allows you to grasp and understand…
Find out more »Italian Liqueurs- Canceled
Not exactly local, but Caffo liqueurs are just the type of products that we love to promote. Alessio and his family have owned small distilleries for generations and farm the natural ingredients that make their liqueurs so full of flavor and freshness. Each brands' heritage has a story and Alessio and Luca will be here to tell it on a Saturday afternoon. This is not a tasting to miss, even if liqueur isn't your regular drink. Everything they produce is…
Find out more »Bird Dog Flavored Bourbon
Unlike the flavored whiskies you are used to seeing Bird Dog offers a full-proof, Bourbon base for a true whiskey experience and bolder flavor. The lineup is impressive and the taste is fantastic.
Find out more »Goose Island Wild Ales
Goose Island has been taking over tap lines all over the place and takes over at the end of the year with Bourbon County. What is probably their least known, or maybe better would be least tried, line up is their collection of Belgian-inspired wild ales. So on October 27th, we will have a tasting to spotlight these beers. We will do ALL of the wild ales. Considering they range from $10-$32, this tasting is a rare opportunity to taste…
Find out more »Premium European Wines Wine Tasting
This is as fresh as they come - for distributors, I mean. Premium European Wines is a small operation based out of our hometown, Acton, MA. Paul and Oxana are the husband and wife team that founded the business, represent the wines, deliver and promote the wines. When it comes to boutique, family oriented, environmentally conscious wineries look no further. With only a handful of brands in their portfolio, you can say that they are starting small. Regardless of their size,…
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