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 - 6:30 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

2025 BORDEAUX FUTURES - AVAILABLE LIST HERE

 

 

UPCOMING TASTINGS + EVENTS

 

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Current Wednesday Tasting info there!

 

Wed July 15
South Africa - Perfect for Summer
There is a fascinating diversity in South Africa both in regional microclimates and
especially in the last few years between more traditionalist and younger wine makers
with newer ideas. We explored a bit of both.
Read about them here.

 

Wed July 8
Mediterranean Summer Whites
The warm, temperate Mediterranean gives us wines that are perfect for this season.
Read about them here.

 

Wed July 1
Well-Priced, Less-Usual Summer Whites
Try something new!
Read about them here.

 

 

 

Free Wednesday Tastings -  Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30....

Past Tastings

Domaine Verdant - July 22nd

You won't find Domaine Verdant reviewed by wine critics; nor will you find it listed on the Internet. Dr. Ron Sanchez’ beautiful folly of an estate makes a total of only about 800 cases a year. We were fortunate to have him join us last week. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

South African Wines - July 15th

There is a fascinating diversity in South Africa, both in regional microclimates and especially in the last few years between more traditionalist and younger wine makers with newer ideas. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Mediterranean Summer Wines - July 8th

The warm, temperate Mediterranean gives us wines that are perfect for this season. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Well-Priced, Less-Usual Summer Whites - July 1st

It's a great time to try something new and delicious! The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Contradas

2023 Rosso, 2024 Bianco

2025 Sancerre: The Bad, the Good, and the Beautiful

Lucien Reymond - Savory, rich and complex wine out of difficult circumstances.

I Custodi

Burgundy Inspiration on the Slopes of Mt. Etna

2023 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo

A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese

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

2023 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino

More Than a Baby Brunello

Valfaccenda in Roero

Top Arneis and Nebbiolo

Dirupi Valtellina DOCG

In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal Burgundy

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