Wine Room
Our temperature controlled wine room has a selection of wines from small vineyards from around the world. Peruse our selection in store, and consider joining us for our seasonal wine tastings!
Tastings are typically held throughout the fall and winter on predetermined Saturdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Wine tastings are always free events with discounts on wine purchases: 10% off all wine, 15% off 6+ bottles, and 20% off 12 or more during the event. Sign up for our mailing list or keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram to get notified about upcoming events!
Upcoming Tasting: Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 1-4PM
Eve’s Sparkling Perry
Eve’s Cidery makes cider (and perry) in a way that is most similar to making wine. Their resulting ciders are complex, food-friendly, age-able and utterly delicious. Eve’s is an orchard-based cidery producing Traditional Method ciders at the intersection of the Southern Finger Lakes and the Northern Appalachian Plateau. Autumn and Ezra grow their fruit on steep hillsides and roll them down to the cidery.
Sparkling Perry is a very special and rare release. It is not made in every vintage so we celebrate each release and cherish the experience. For the 2023 vintage; 50% of the pears were wild pears foraged in the hills and valleys of the region which were co-fermented with Bartlett pears grown by Francis Delemano.
This Perry expresses fresh notes of ripe melon, lemon balm and stony minerality. There are delicate and frisky bubbles that cleanse the palate and prime you for the next sip. Perfect pairings: pork with apples, BBQ, cassoulet, charcuterie, sausage, apples and onions, a variety of cheeses (creamy chevre, cave aged cheddar, ripe brie) and also curries, from mild to spicy.
Elisa Gueneau Terres Blanches Sancerre
Elisa’s family has lived in Sancerre for decades. For years the family farmed their land but it was Elisa’s father Alain who focused their farming solely on wine starting in 1970. The Gueneau family estate is comprised of 35+ acres of vineyards planted on the steep slopes that surround the villages of Sury-en-Vaux, Chavignol, and Sancerre. 80% of their vines are planted in the calcareous clay soils known locally as “terres blanches,” which give Elisa's aptly named "Les Terres Blanches" Sauvignon Blanc its body, richness, and complexity. Working the land daily Elisa finds the harmony between the vines’ needs and respect for her land. She farms her vineyard sustainably and responsibly, with minimal intervention.
This Sancerre delivers a firm citrus structure loaded with tension. Round citrus notes are prominent with lemon pith, under-ripe papaya, and cactus pear. The acidity is precise and prickly, with notes of bruised sage and lime zest, followed by white mineral stone finish.
Kinero Cellars ‘In Vain’ Old Vine White Blend
Sauvignon Blanc / Chenin Blanc / Chardonnay / Viognier
Kinero Cellars is a husband and wife team, Anthony & Hillary, who purchased a tiny piece of property high up in the Santa Lucia range in the historic, rugged and almost forgotten York Mountain AVA in Paso Robles, California. After planting their first vines in 2013 – own-rooted, bush vine Grenache – they started to discover the uniqueness of their incredible site. Hillary farms the land and Anthony makes their wines. They release small batch wines that reflect their growing region, made with a ‘gentle hand’. In Vain is an expressive blend, delivering brightly pitched aromatics of lemon zest, white peach, fresh rosemary, and flint. On the palate; notes of pomelo, fennel pollen, toasted brioche, and briny green olives. This wine finishes surprisingly light on its feet, with mineral-laced accents and a stunningly long finish. Perfect pairings: sushi, grilled chicken with herbs and pasta with creamy white sauce.
Grape Abduction Orange
Pinot Blanc / Pinot Grigio / Riesling
Grapes as diverse as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling thrive in the harsh environment of these rocky hills of Slovenia. This is a skin contact white wine, also known as an “amber wine” or an “orange wine”. After time spent in contact with the grape skins this white wine takes on more of the tannin, flavor and color of the grape skins so you get a chance to enjoy your white wine grapes with a different expression.
Why you'll love this wine: A light amber color with an aromatically rich nose of ripe golden apple, quince, sweet brown spice, and hints of honey. On the palate, the wine is round with flavors from the nose and a good minerality. The finish is smooth and lingering with highlighted notes of sweet brown spices. Perfect pairing: Thai chicken tacos.
Elicio Rouge
Merlot / Syrah / Grenache
One of our favorite cheerful countryside wineries has a whole new outfit. Head winemaker Didier Robert, affectionately known as 'the most interesting man in the world' for his resemblance to the Dos Equis man has released the fresh 2023 vintage Elicio Rouge with a new label design.
The new label art has synergy to the original but now includes an astronomical diagram of the moon, symbolizing the process of the grape harvest, which is under moonlight. This night harvest is done to preserve the grapes' freshness by harvesting in the cooler temperatures, ahead of dawn. Elicio Rouge is a favorite wine for many reasons; it epitomizes freshness and versatility. We adore the addition of Syrah to the new vintage. Chock full of ripe raspberry, fresh blackberry and blueberry notes, with a soft touch of earth and floral delicacy. A round and approachable blend that is great chilled and well-suited to smoky, spicy foods like BBQ.
Lola Mora Malbec
The organic project from family winery, Siete Fincas - this is a youthful, fresher style of Malbec. The wine is made in stainless steel tanks providing the experience of tasting the pure fruit characteristics of Malbec. Aromas of blackberries, plums and herbal notes. On the palate; flavors of red fruits, blackberries, plum and vanilla with silky smooth tannins. This Malbec’s spiciness still shines through and its medium body makes it perfect to pair with a variety of dishes (empanadas, grilled meats, pasta with red sauce and semi-firm cheeses).
How charming is this label? It is the hand writing of the two youngest members of the Stalloca family; Lola and Mora.
Victor Hugo Zinfandel
Coming from the Templeton Gap in Paso Robles, California this is a beautiful example of Zin that exudes full ripe and spicy fruit characteristics while also having grace and balance in its expression. Vintage 2022 was another drought year for Paso with the total rainfall in the region reaching only 50% of the normal amount. The moderate crop coupled with an extreme warm spell in the last half of August led to a divided harvest, some in early September with balance in late October & early November yielding a moderate harvest with excellent quality.
In this Zinfandel you’ll find: intense, explosive aromas of red raspberries, with notes of blackberry and bittersweet chocolate. Elegant tannins with vibrant berry flavors complimented by hints of oak and a softly spicy finish. While delightful now, this concentrated Zinfandel will continue to develop in the bottle with proper cellaring for another 4-6 years. The winery believes this cozy Zin enhances any number of meals with rich sauces (especially red). It is also a beautiful pairing alongside chocolate desserts.
Kiona Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet is king on Red Mountain in Washington State; here it is a powerful, balanced wine of distinction. For the 2019 vintage the winery picked Cabernet fruit from all five of their estate vineyard sites. Older, elegant, pyrazine-driven Cabernet blocks comprise the backbone of the wine, whereas burlier, densely concentrated, fruit-forward components from some their younger plantings are a complement to the palate. The resulting wine shows Red Mountain Cab at its finest. Fine-grain tannins, pure red and dark fruit, and deep color abound. A stunning Cab that pairs well with hearty cuisine and also makes a great glass of wine to simply enjoy. Cheers!
40 months aging in 46% new oak (combination of French, American & Hungarian barrels)
*92 points ~ Decanter
*91 points ~ James Suckling