American sparkling wines just keep getting better and better! Winemakers have sought out the best regions (cool, almost chilly, regions make the best sparkling, see Champagne as the classic example) and are learning to adapt the Read more about American Sparkling for New Year’s with Jenalyn[…]
If there’s a summer rule that we love, it’s that it’s important to stay hydrated! Whether your beverage of choice is wine, cider, beer, or gourmet soda, we have you covered, but today we got Read more about Wine Cocktails with Jenalyn[…]
“Millstone cider is rustic cider.” It is cider that recalls age-old processes and the craft of farmers/cider makers who made cider, not for sale, but to survive. Millstone strives to not reproduce these ciders, but Read more about Local Cider with Kysela![…]
Are you ready for the 4th? It will be here soon! Have you started to pick up your barbecue beers and grilling wines? Have we got some suggestions for you: Narragansett Clam Shack Variety Pack: Grab a selection of cool sessionable beers from a historic brewery that has just started brewing in Rhode Island again! Read more about This Week at the Shop: 4th of July is coming![…]
I know that everyone says it is time to drink rose, but that is not what this is about! There are plenty of other pink options out there for those that still want to enjoy a tasting beverage without sacrificing a bunch of grapes … and we are here to help … Eden Imperial 11° Read more about This Week at the Shop: Drink Pink![…]
At some point during the 20th century, the word cider was reclaimed by apple juice companies to mean fresh-pressed juice, but cider, by its original definition, implies that it’s fermented, and therefore alcoholic. ~ Why you should stop calling cider ‘hard’ Okay, history has made this topic confusing for Americans. In colonial America, cider was the alcoholic Read more about Cider vs. Hard Cider vs. Sweet Cider[…]
Tonight, one of our smaller importer/distributors will be behind the Tasting Bar sharing wine from two of their lovely estates! We have a great value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and three wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards Read more about Salveto Imports, featuring Stellenbosch Vineyards[…]
Castle Hill Cider has been called some of the best in the world and they take an apple-centric approach to their ciders. They aim to bring out the best of each year’s harvest and to Read more about Castle Hill Cider[…]
Parallel 43 is a local family-owned importer and wholesaler that specializes in wines from Eastern Europe, mainly Bulgaria – a country with a long and storied history of wine production. There wines are a great Read more about Parallel 43 – Bulgarian Wines for Summer![…]
Special Event with Eden Ciders from Vermont! New to Virginia! Today, we are proud to have Eleanor Léger, Founder and Co-Owner of Eden Specialty Ciders behind the tasting bar! Their specialty ciders reflect the cold winter Read more about Eden Specialty Cider[…]