Saturday, June 18th
12-3pm
Grill and Chill with Sam Adams
Beer and BBQ with FREE hot dogs and 8 styles of Sam Adams beer!
Sam Lager, Light, Summer, IPA, Kolsch, Rustic Saison, Cherry Wheat and Irish Red are all being poured.
All 2-12 pack cases of Sam Adams will be on sale for only $23.99!
We would like to thank everyone who stopped by on Saturday to put their vote in at the California Chardonnay Blind Tasting. Due to a three way tie between wines 1, 3 and 5, we will not be adding any of the Chardonnays into our line-up at the moment. We will attempt another tasting later on using the three wines, and at that time select a winner. We will keep you posted as to when the next tasting will take place.
I imagine the look on Mr Pasanau’s face as being that of a parent whose small child has just won the school talent show playing the bagpipes. Yes, there is pride in recognition, but the true source of that pride is recognition for doing something both unusual and gutsy. Mr Pasanau makes Priorat, one of only two DOCa in Spain (the highest level of their classification system, the other region that holds it is Rioja), and his wines clearly illustrate the intersection of tradition and modern technology that has become a hallmark of the region. Indeed, finding the balance between the push and pull of the two concepts is becoming the reputation of Spain in general. Continue reading Part Two – Owner Albert Pasanau
I have been surprised by Spain once again. When it comes to Old World wines, Spanish wines often take a back seat to those of France and Italy. That is changing as more and more consumers realize what Spain has to offer. Most are familiar with Rioja and they may have heard of or tasted Ribera del Duero. But how about the wines of Catalunya like Cava (I’m talking about the stuff not named Cordoniu or Freixenet), Penedes, Priorat, or Montsant? Did you know that Cava is originally from the hills of Penedes south of Barcelona? Do you really know what Priorat is? Or Penedes? Don’t worry, like most consumers, I have been relatively ignorant about these wines and what they’re all about for far too long until recently. Since returning from Spain last year I have been very enthusiastic about Spanish wines. I’ve made every effort to learn about them in any way possible through tasting, reading and talking with others knowledgable on the subject. Continue reading Le Coin du Vin : Surprised by Spain…Again
Joan (pronounced joo-on) Huguet laughs pretty hard when someone suggests signing his wine bottles while at our store. He laughs even harder when we take to calling him “rock star” for the night, and harder still when he insists on my taking a picture of him signing a bottle so he can show his friends back in Barcelona.
Joan produces Cava first and foremost, and he brings with him his “Huguet de Can Feixes Brut Gran Reserva,” a lean, tautly balanced blend of Macabeo, Parellada, and Pinot Noir. Cava, the flagship sparkling wine of Spain, is produced by the same method as Champagne, but is rarely of equal quality. The Huguet, however, possesses an elegant complexity free from the angry mouthfeel of lesser sparkling wine, and does so with absolutely no dossage; that is to say, there is no sugar in this wine. Zero. Continue reading Part One – Interview with Winegrower Joan Huguet
Every year I see more and more beer coming in cans. About 2 years ago I wrote about good beer coming in cans and how excited I was about this. At that point it was mainly Oskar Blues from CO spearheading the craft can movement. 21st Amendment from CA was another early adapter and has been doing well on the shelves since. Today there is much more and the selection keeps growing.
Beer in cans is awesome. Cans protect beer from light absolutely, and with light being beer’s worst enemy this is a nice feature. Cans cool down quickly, pack well, crush well, and are just so convenient. Cans travel and store better than bottles. Consider the quality we enjoy out of kegs… just a giant can. Continue reading Cantastic!
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