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Upcoming Tastings -In-store, 5-7pm: WEDNESDAY, Feb 26th - Extraordinary Dry German Whites.
This Week's Tasting
Revelations in Dry German Wines
February 26, 2020
German wines are a blank slate for many people., in no small part because the labels are anything but. They can be multi-word and polysyllabic with more information than most people want or need, and in a language you don't understand. That's too bad because people miss out on some of the best white wines being made in the world today. (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Affordable but fine wines from Michel Chapoutier
February 19, 2020
The two Marius wines were solid and serviceable, nice for their price. The 2017 Bila Haut Cotes de Roussillon Blanc was even better, an extraordinarily rich and fruity wine for its price. There are only a few cases left. (Continue reading)
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. Voted one of Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky": 2011 and 2012 Scotch Retailer of the Year, USA.
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, and Saturdays 11am - 6pm
Past Tastings
Love, Love, Love - an Eclectic Assortment of Wines for Lovers - February 12th
Bachelors and bachelorettes left last week's tasting in the same state in which they had arrived, but several people found a pairing with the wines, in a couple of cases even love.. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew Arrivals: Interesting, Value-driven Wines - February 5th
Divided opinions last week, but one wine seemed to appeal to all the fanciers of new world style wines. Tasters found the 2017 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Napa surprisingly focused with layered and well-articulated fruit rarely found at its sub-20 price. We recommend it unreservedly. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtA Surprise Favorite - January 29th
And Good Deals on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtWines from M Chapoutier with Lambert Rollat - January 22nd
Lambert Rollat from Chapoutier conducted two events last week, the tasting at Federal and dinner at Bar Boloud, with all the aplomb the wines deserved. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
2018 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis
Limited Release OfferVincenzo and the Legacy of Valdicava
2015 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino + 2004, 2007, 2010 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vertical PackSimply Amazing
2008 Gabriele Scaglione Barbaresco Come Un Volo MagnumCantine Rao
Peace in the Ecosystem2016 La Spinetta Langhe Bianco Limited Edition
An Extraordinary WineImpeachment Special- 2012 Trump Blanc de Blanc
A Sparkling Wine for this Political SeasonMartin Krajewski's Real Things
Clos Cantenac + Ch. Seraphine2016 Tascante Etna Rosso Contrada - Exciting New Etna Wines
A Tribute to Italian Elegance at its BestA Limited Offer of a Fine Premier Cru White Burgundy
2016 Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru2015 Fratelli Alessandria Barolos
Rare and Historic2015 Iota Vineyards ‘Not One Iota’ Pinot Noir
Quality and Richness2018 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir + 2017 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
Don’t Miss them. There will be no 2019New Older Burgundies
1s and 2sNew, Notable and Not Much of It
2017 Burlotto Mores Langhe Rosso + 2018 Burlotto FreisaPoggio La Noce
Crazy Tuscan Wine and Olive Oil2016 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
Simply the Best2015 Clos du Moulin aux Moines Pernand Vergelesses Les Combettes
Very Good White Burgundy at a Very Fair Price2017 Smith + Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
Comfort Wine for Comfort Food2016 Ca Viola Barbera d’Alba Brichet
A Little Magic in the Bottle2016 Dievole Chianti Classico + 2015 Dievole Chianti Classico Vigna di Sessina Gran Selezione
A Magical Place in the Tuscan Hills2014 Ch. Bouscasse Madiran
Come for your health, Stay for the hearty flavorsRémi Jeanniard Morey St. Denis
Fine, Precise and PoisedNew Chablis from Thomas Pico’s Domaine Pattes Loup
2017 Chablis Vent d’Ange + 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux2014 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Russian River
Great Deal on a Fine Chardonnay Coming into its Own2014 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo
Great Wine, Great Value from the Kings of VerdunoTenuta Capofaro 2018 Didyme Malvasia Bianco Secco + 2016 Malvasia Bianco Passito
Heaven on Earth2010 Ezio Cocito Barbaresco Baluchin Riserva
Rare and Amazing BarbarescoUnique Mastroberardino
And Now for Something Completely Different-Twice2017 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Premier and Grand Cru Etna2012 Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio
Piedmont's Past & Future2013 Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva
One of the Best Wines of Tuscany for a Song2014 Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva
Sophisticated Quality2015 Cantine Gulino Nero d’Avola Drus
An Important Style of Nero d’AvolaUpcoming Events
March 5th: Gianfranco Bovio Barolo Dinner
Thursday March 5, 2020, 6:30PM at Mamma Maria. Read on...Single Malt Scotch
Single Malt List
The list is currently under revision as of January 16, 2020. Back soon!Single Malt Prices to Rise at least 25% due to Tariff
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