60 Days of Rosé #10 | Les Chemins de Bassac Isa Rosé | Côtes de Thonges

May 12, 2018 Jen

60 Days of Rosé #10 | Les Chemins de Bassac Isa Rosé | Côtes de Thonges | $17.99

The weather is looking absolutely perfect for Mother’s Day this Sunday, and what better way to complete brunch than with a beautiful bottle of French rosé? We highly recommend Les Chemins de Bassac “Isa” Rosé… for you AND your Mom 🙂

Made with Grenache, Mouvedre and Syrah grapes that are certified organic, this light ruby-salmon stunner tastes like a basket of perfectly-ripe strawberries, raspberries and cherries. It’s balanced on the palate, with medium body, a smooth mouth-feel and a crisp, dry finish.

At $17.99, it’s an affordable way to show your Mom how awesome she is, and what great taste you have!

More info on Les Chemin de Bassac from wonderful natural wine importers Jenny & Francois Selections:

Isabelle and Rémy Ducellier took possession of this 19th century estate in the mid-nineties and have been producing a stunning array of wines ever since. The Chemins de Bassac vineyards are 100 meters above sea level and located near the village of Puimisson, which is 12 km north of Béziers, hence the vineyards benefit greatly from the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

www.cheminsdebassac.com

Certification: Certified Organic, Ecocert & NOP.

Age of Vines: 15 years

Pruning Method: Eight-bud double Cordon de Royat

Soil: Limestone & clay, large stones across well-drained topsoil

Varieties: Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and Syrah

Vinification Method: The grape bunches are completely destemmed and each variety is vinified separately in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the fruit and all of the individual flavors and aromatics. The saignée method is utilized in making this cuvée and the final blend is racked statically. Fermentation lasts for a month at temperatures below 20° C. The wine rests in tank until early spring when it is bottled and released.

Tasting Note: A light ruby-salmon in the glass, it is fully loaded with depth, complexity and personality. On the palate rich, lively strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavors are present. It shows impressive balance, medium body, a smooth mouth-feel and a persistent, crisp, dry finish.

Pairing: Grilled fish dishes, as well as hearty garden salads and summer pasta dishes.

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Lawson’s Jade IPA | Sip of Sunshine | Super Session 8 | FRI 05/11 & SAT 05/12

May 11, 2018 Jason | Kraken

Bodacious bottles of beer bombers at the Bevie, blasted and brewed w/ beautiful bursting buds, brought to you by our buddies at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

Sip of Sunshine IPA Cans – 4pks – In stock!

Super Session Cans – 12pks & 6pks – In stock!

Jade IPA Bottles – $8.99/ea

FRI 05/11 – Sold out – more Saturday at 10:00 AM!
SAT 05/12 – 10:00 AM Release – 1 bottle to at least the first 36 people here!

Limits are per person of consumption age,
prices do not include VT tax/deposit.

From lawsonsfinest.com:

Brewed with Pacific Jade hops from New Zealand and named after our youngest daughter, Jade, I hope you enjoy the unique aromatics and flavor profile of this new hop variety.
ABV: 7%,

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Champlain Orchards Vermont Cider Tasting | FRI 5/11 3:00 – 6:00 pm

May 11, 2018 Jen

Try the line up from Champlain Orchards VT!

– Hard Cider
– Mac & Maple Cider
– Cranberry Cider
– Pruner’s Pride
– Honeycrisp – NEW in cans!!

From www.champlainorchardscidery.com:

We produce a variety of ciders – from everyday drinking ciders, to our rotating seasonal releases, to our single-varietal Estate Series, and are excited by new ideas and creativity when it comes to our recipes. With a nod to the early days of the cider scene and an appreciation for innovation and creativity, we take traditional hard ciders and put our own modern Vermont spin on them.

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60 Days of Rosé #09 | Wilde Farm | Native & Natural Dolcetto Rosé | Fox Hill Vineyard Mendocino

May 9, 2018 Jason | Kraken

60 Days of Rosé #09 | Wilde Farm | Dolcetto Rosé | Fox Hill Vineyard Mendocino California | $19.99

Wilde Farm Dolcetto Rosé is lovingly made with natural yeast, no sulfites are added, and it is 100% delicious!

Only 70 cases of were made for the universe we exist in, so snag your bottle of this sumptuous stunner before they vanish!

wildefarmwines.com

The Winery:
Wilde Farm was a place long before it was a wine. Built in 1907 on the estate of Samuel Wilde, a successful coffee and spice trader, Wilde Farm began as a horse farm, with a generous kitchen garden of vegetables and herbs. It is of the Colonial Revival style popular at the time. The edifice itself is purposefully constructed, with hand-hewn floorboards, chestnut moldings, high, plastered ceilings and strong, honest lines. Much like its eponymous wine, the house was expertly crafted of honest materials and made to age gracefully. About twenty years ago, my wife and I took over custody of Wilde Farm. There we have raised three beautiful boys, in the only home they have ever known.

Wilde Farm makes wines from old vines and exceptional vineyards. Quantities are very small. Our wines are bright, balanced and made by hand. They emphasize a balance of acid and fruit. As an added bonus they age great.

Pax Mahle makes Wilde Farm wines. He has a light touch and a craftsman’s approach. Together, we work hard to ensure that Pax has the best materials available and that as a team we screw it up as little as possible. We source grapes from old vine, low yield sites, where soil, climate and honest farming practices allow for a full expression of the type of grape and the place the grapes come from. We only offer vineyard designated wines (so far).We pick when the grapes are ripe and ready. Yeasts are ambient, oak is neutral and fermentation happens at its own pace. We sometimes include stems in the primary fermentation, when it makes sense. We bottle our wines unfined and unfiltered. We sell them when we think they are delicious.

Winemaker’s notes:
Vibrant and fresh with a compelling depth of aroma of effusive cinnamon laced black red & blue fruits. The palate is loaded w/ fresh fruit, spice and a supple core of spicier fruit. Weighty and textural this is really delicious served w/ a chill.

Alcohol: 12.4%
pH: 3.48
Cases Produced: 70

Fox Hill Vineyard:
Wilde Farm Dolcetto comes exclusively from The Fox Hill vineyard, located just south of the town of Ukiah on the Talmage Bench. The soils are well-drained, with high concentrations of gravel and sandstone. Fig, apple and plum trees dot the grounds, as well as an acre of olive trees. The Dolcetto we source comes from the cooler, tree-shaded, north-west facing slopes. This wine goes through complete carbonic fermentation with native yeasts and is raised naturally for only 6 months in neutral french barrique with no sulfur added.

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Long Trail Brewing Co. Tasting FRI 5/11 3:00 – 6:30 pm

May 6, 2018 Jen

Free Long Trail Tasting! Friday, May 11 | 3:00 – 6:30 pm

Come sample some Vermont craft goodness! Check out the all-new Long Trail VT IPA, and sample seasonal faves including the Long Trail Cranberry Gose and Blackbeary Wheat.

Details on VT IPA from www.longtrail.com:

Introducing our take on the hazy, hoppy style coming from the Green Mountains! Our brewers have been developing this recipe for the past year; playing around with yeast strains and hop combinations in search of a smooth, juicy offering that pleases palates.

With VT IPA they found the perfect balance of tropical fruit and citrus flavors through a heavy dry-hopping of Citra and Amarillo hops, which give distinct tangerine, mango, pineapple and grapefruit character.

The juicy hop profile is complemented by the grist, which features a heavy hand of flaked oats and aromatic Munich malt to deliver a smooth mouthfeel and hazy appearance. What sets this beer apart -aside from the soft bitterness – is the introduction of a new yeast strain that provides the beer with more neutral notes and juicy esters that enhance the hops.

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Tin Hat Cider – Free Tasting of Local Cider | Friday, May 4 | 3:30-6:30

May 4, 2018 Jen

There are some tasty ciders coming out of Roxbury Vermont these days! If you haven’t had a chance to try Tin Hat Cider, drop by the Beverage Warehouse on Friday May 4 from 3:30 – 6:30 for a sample of Teddy Weber’s traditional farmhouse ciders.

Cidermaker Teddy uses applied organic and permaculture techniques on his 25-acre heritage orchard, respecting the land and cultivating good soil and biodiversity. His goal is to find ways to work with nature, not oppress it, and focus on making cider in the orchard more than in the cellar.

Teddy himself will be on hand to answer your questions about cider, and to share these delicious bottles:

Fipenny Bit Dry Cider
Farmhouse Dry Cider
Old Pomme Traditional Dry Cider

Beverage Warehouse