Federal Wine & Spirits

29 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Federal offers free tastings every week. 2012 Winner of Icons of Whisky Award

Boston's premier wine shop, offering an 8,000 bottle cellar of fine and rare wines from around the world. Join us for our free tastings Wednesdays, 5 - 7 pm.

We also carry a full line of spirits, ales and beers for all tastes and budgets, including a splendid selection of single malt Scotch. Please call 617.367.8605 for latest availability. Voted one of Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky": 2011 and 2012 Scotch Retailer of the Year, USA.

Open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, and Saturday 11am - 6pm

 

2023 BORDEAUX FUTURES - AVAILABLE LIST HERE

 

 
JOE HOWELL

We are very saddened to announce the passing of Joe Howell on February 3, 2026,
after a long illness and many health challenges. His colleagues here at Federal
past and present, his many friends and his family will miss him greatly.

Joe's Memorial Gathering will be Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at
2pm at the Omni Parker House Hotel in the Press Room.
All who knew Joe are welcome to attend.
More about this, and Joe's life, here:

Good-bye, Joe

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENT

 

Friday, March 27, 2026

Robert Foley Dinner at Catalyst

 

 

Good-bye, Joe... -  Memorial Gathering Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Omni Parker House, 2pm until whenever. All who knew Joe are welcome. Read more about Joe and his life by clicking the link.

Bordeaux En Primeur 2024: Second Offer - I have received the final pricing for the 2024 en primeur. I have removed the concern over having to pay a tariff on top of the quoted price. Read on ...

Free Wednesday Tastings -  Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30... Click "Free Wednesday Tastings" for upcoming tastings...

Past Tastings

Last Week's Tasting - February 18th

Sangiovese The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

West Coast Winter Warmers - February 11th

Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, for which he deserves to be roasted on a spit. The reds below will partner that dish, but if your local restaurant does not feature groundhog, equally well with winter stews, roasted red meats, or cheese. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Selected Wines, Big Discounts - February 4th

In a delightful surprise to me as well as to the tasters, Michael Terrien, the winemaker of US Grant, appeared unannounced and gave a concise, thoughtful explanation of what he does to make the wine as good as it is. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Ports After The Storm - Warming from the Inside - January 28th

Centuries before central heating, the English employed rich, warming Port to fight winter's chill. Today this fortified wine is just as effective and even more delicious than before. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

I Custodi

Burgundy Inspiration on the Slopes of Mt. Etna

2023 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo

A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese

2021 Murgo ‘Tenuta San Michele’ Etna Bianco

Sicilian White with a Harmonious Symphony for the Senses

2021 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Fourchaume 1er Cru

A Premier Cru Value Not to Be seen Again

A Great Rose From Tuscany

2024 Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosato

2023 Punta Crena Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato Ca Da Rena

Five Centuries of Family Winemaking on The Ligurian Coast

Les Equilibrists

Perfectly Balancing Flavor and Value

2019 Grifalco Damaschito Aglianico Del Vulture

An Italian Red of Power and Sophistication

Sophie Schall

Her Vivacious and Joyful Alsatian Whites and Reds

New and Rare

Birthday-Anniversary Wines

Kosuge and Guiberteau

Great Roses at Their Price

2022 Santini Vignaiolo

Well-Made Bolgheri Super Tuscan That Overdelivers

2022 Kuen Hof Eisacktaler Sylvaner

Standout Sylvaner from Alto Adige is an airy and refreshing Italian White wine, the perfect go-to for your summertime white.

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 – 2018 - 2021

A rare opportunity to purchase up to three vintages of one of the finest cabernets in South America and the World

Château Le Puy

Bordeaux Unmasked: A Wine with Nothing To Hide

The other Pouilly: Domaine Corty Artisan

2022 Pouilly-Fume Caillottes + 2022 Pouily-Fume Silex

Sa Raja “Inkibi” Cannonau di Sardegna

The Perfect Italian Red to Kick Off Your Grilling Season

La Mesma Indi Gavi Di Gavi

Raising the level of Piedmont’s Cortese grape with elegance and a distinctive natural expression

2024 La Spinetta Il Rose di Casanova

A Glass of Tuscan Spring

Adami Col Credas Valdobbiadene Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Brut

A Prosecco That Stands Apart From The Rest

2024 Sancerre: The Bad, the Good, and the Beautiful

Lucien Reymond

2023 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino

More Than a Baby Brunello

2022 Beau Vigne Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa -Style Class & Substance Above Price

2022 Pierre-Jean Villa St. Joseph Blanc Saut de l’Ange

The Best of Two Wine Worlds

Fratelli Alessandria

Classic Piedmont Wines of Place - Second Chance Offer

Luigi Maffini

Elegant and Classic Wines of Cilento - a Different Side of Campania

2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino

Fine Wines in a Great Vintage

2019 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Poggio ai Frati Riserva

Special Price on a Classic Wine

2019 Monchiero Carbone Barolo

Soft and Savory for Summer (spring and fall too)

Valfaccenda in Roero

Top Arneis and Nebbiolo

Dirupi Valtellina DOCG

In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal Burgundy

Upcoming Events

March 27th: Robert Foley Dinner

A Fun, Delicious Robert Foley Catalyst Dinner Mar 27, 2026! Read on...

Spirits

Takamine Whisky Tasting Event

I first tasted this whiskey at a very large event with hundreds of others. Hands down, Takamine 17 was “The Best in Show” Join us... Thursday, May 8th, 5:30pm. Read on...

From the Vault: Compass Box - Hedonism MMXVI-C

For our first whisky offer of the fall season, we thought it would be cool to give you access to an older release of Compass Box’s signature Blended Grain Scotch Whiskey, Hedonism.

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