~We will be sampling easter/passover beers from around the world~

NEW ARRIVALS:

W I N E

Amity Vineyards Dry Gewürztraminer- Willamette Valley, OR.

03′ Falcor Le Bijou- Honestly the best value in Napa red blends, period.

05′ G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo- A blend of three vineyards from the highest plots in Langhe. $35.99!!

B E E R

Het Anker Lucifer special blonde- Mechelen, Belgium

MOA Brewing Company Noir dark lager- Marlborough, New Zealand

Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron- an unfiltered Brown Ale, aged in hand-made wooden barrels

Brooklyn Brewery Monster Ale 09′- English Barleywine.

Bell’s Brewery Expedition Stout- Russian Imperial Stout

Next week:

Clipper City Brewing Co Heavy Seas Siren Noir- Imperial Chocolate Stout

Hoppin Frog Hop Dam- Triple IPA hoppy, malty and thick

Wine:

Yvon Mau Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne - Gascony, France. 50% Colombard, 50% Chardonnay. The first installments of this luxurious blend produces wines that can seem saturated in their depth of fruit, one of the shining stars of Gascony. Chardonnay grown in the sun of the Southwest can also produce wines of great texture and fruit. Combine them, pair it with great friends, any rustic cuisine and there you have the quintesential wine experience. Shelf $9.99   Sale $7.99

Castle Rock California Cuvée Pinot Noir- Various vineyards in California. Castle Rock Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown in a carefully selected group of California vineyards, at which the climate and soil conditions provide excellent growing conditions for this Burgundian varietal. The wine is elegant and medium-bodied, offering aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate it is smooth with a silky texture and mild tannins, giving flavors of black cherry, plum and spice, and finishing long and harmoniously, This versatile food wine pairs well with lamb, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes. Winemaker  August Briggs.
Shelf $11.99     Tasting $10.79

14 Hands Winery Cabernet Sauvignon- 78% Cab, 8% Cab Franc, 6% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 4% other.  Appalachian Vintner has sold the wines of 14 Hands since day one. They are well-made, decently structured and affordable. This is all possible do to the winemaker, Keith Kenison. Keith has been the winemaker at Cht Ste Michelle, and now is the assistant winemaker at Columbia Crest, both worldclass wineries. Ripe red stone fruit, toasty and full in the mouth. Excellent value. Shelf $11.99  Sale $10.79

Geoff & Charles