Beer and Wine of the Month: Our February Picks

As winter coasts into February, we’re enjoying a brand new beer from Maine brewery Rising Tide and a full-bodied Portuguese red.  Our wine of the month is Vidigal Vinho Tinto, a deep ruby red with hints of raspberry. With notes of red berries, ripe bing cherries, woodsy earth, and cocoa, this solid choice from Lisbon

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Beer and Wine of the Month: January Picks

Happy New Year! We’re starting this year off fresh with a great wine and beer pick for you to try. Our wine of the month is Domaines Comte de Malet Roquefort, a silky, juicy red with soft tannins and a long finish. With notes of blackcurrant, plum, rose petal, and chocolate, this classic Bordeaux blend

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Do You Have Bubbles?

Need to stock up on champagne, cava, prosecco, and bubbles for your New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight? We have a great selection this year. Stop in before we close at 8 p.m.!  We carry champagnes from Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, and Taittinger, proseccos from La Marca, Ca’ Furlan Cuvee Beatrice, and Mionetto, M&R Asti

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Our Guide to Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

Merry Christmas Eve!  Do you need some last minute gift ideas or recommendations for what to bring to all your parties? We’re open until 6 p.m. tonight! Stocking Stuffers Nips, canned and on-the-rocks cocktails, canned wine, and canned bubbly – we have it all! Bluet Wild Blueberry Sparkling Wine cans, liqueur-filled chocolates, nips of Baileys

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Beer and Wine of the Month: Our December Picks

Tis’ the season for new wine and beer picks!  It’s that time of year – the days are getting shorter, the holiday parties are filling up your calendar, and you need lots of gift ideas. Why not bring a lovely bottle of wine or a great local beer to your next party or gift swap?

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The Best Wines to Bring to Your Thanksgiving Day Feast

The most anticipated meal of the year is just a few days away, so it’s time to stock up on plenty of adult beverages. Whether you’re gathering with relatives or chosen family, here are our recommendations for what to serve and bring to your Turkey Day feast. Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau is always a wonderful accompaniment

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We Now Have Beaujolais Nouveau!

International Beaujolais Nouveau Day was on Thursday the 17th and today we have it in stock! To honor this classic French red wine and its annual release here are some brief tidbits about the wine. Ever year it’s released on the third Thursday of November (hence Beaujolais Nouveau Day on the 17th) and distributors are known to

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Beer, Wine, and Liquor of the Month: Our November Picks

With spooky season coming to a close, we’re heading into cold weather months and Thanksgiving time. Here are our wine and beer picks to keep you warm and cozy this month. Our wine of the month selection is Pike Road pinot noir, a juicy red from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. With flavors of black fruit, plum

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3 Cocktails to Serve at Your Halloween Party

Get creative this Halloween with a cleverly spooky cocktail. Here are three cool recipes to serve at or bring to your festivity.  The Frankenstein  While this is a fairly simple-to-whip-together cucumber margarita, its bright green color and “blood” rim makes it a very visually pleasing cocktail to offer partygoers.  What You Will Need: A good

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National Pumpkin Day Is October 26th!

The hills are aaaaaalive with the taste of pumpppppppkin…. So many good pumpkin beverages to choose from, so few days of glorious fall. Here are our top picks for maximum pumpkin enjoyment: Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale – The classic pumpkin beer. You must also try this in a pint glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar and a

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