Colonial Spirits Bordeaux Wine Dinner at Rapscallion

Bordeaux Wine Dinner @ Rapscallion
The Evening’s Menu

Together with Rapscallion, Aquitaine, and Colonial Spirits of Stow, we are inviting all to join us for our 3rd Wine Dinner this year.

Rapscallion is one of the kings of local, fresh food.  Aquitane is one of the best-known importers of Bordeaux.  These are NOT your average food and wine pairings, folks.  Don’t miss out on this huge opportunity.

When & Where: Monday, October 2nd, 2017.  Rapscallion Table and Tap will be opening up their doors to host a Bordeaux-centric wine dinner. 5 courses, 6 glasses of wine, and all for the fair price of $75 per person (Tax and Gratuity not included). If you would like to RSVP call Rapscallion at 978.429.8161.

To learn more about Aquitane, Click Here

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Fall Beer at Colonial Spirits, Your Local Liquor Store!

Colonial Spirits has the best fall seasonal beer selection in your local area!

Whether you’re looking for a malty amber ale, your favorite German Oktoberfest from Munich or even something that might resemble liquid pumpkin pie, Colonial Spirits has you covered for fall seasonal beers!  We have these and so much more to choose from, don’t be shy to ask one of our personable store associates!

 

**Swing by on Saturday between 1-5 p.m. to sample many of these at our own personal Oktoberfest!  Food and beer samples are Free!

 

Spanish Wines Vinolution: More than La Rioja

Spanish Wine Regions

Spanish wines have been on the forefront of the wine industry for the last two decades.

However, it wasn’t until the last 5 years that Spanish wines have truly flourished. Once only known for Rioja or Tempranillo, Spain has become so much more than that. With regions like Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and Rias Baixas and grape varieties like Albariño, Garnacha, and Mencia seen splattered on wine lists across the nation, Spanish wines are making a comeback in a big way.

Most wine enthusiasts know and recognize Rioja and its wines. They also know that Tempranillo is the preferred varietal in the region. But did you know that Tempranillo’s reach extends outside of Rioja and into regions like Ribera del Duero and Toro? More importantly, did you know these other regions existed? With around 79 D.O.s (Denominacion de Origen) and 2 D.O.C.s (Denominacion de Origen Controlada), Spain is almost in a category all to its own.

Due to Spain’s numerous of wine producing regions we will focus on a few select regions to expand our knowledge of one of the leading wine countries in the world.

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