Federal Wine & Spirits

29 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

Federal offers free tastings every week. 2012 Winner of Icons of Whisky Award

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 - 6:30 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. Please call 617.367.8605 for latest availability. Voted one of Whisky Magazine's "Icons of Whisky": 2011 and 2012 Scotch Retailer of the Year, USA.

Open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, and Saturday 11am - 6pm

 

2023 BORDEAUX FUTURES - AVAILABLE LIST HERE

 


 
JOE HOWELL


We are very saddened to announce the passing of Joe Howell on February 3, 2026,
after a long illness and many health challenges. His colleagues here at Federal
past and present, his many friends and his family will miss him greatly.

More about Joe's life here:

Good-bye, Joe

 


 

 

SPECIAL EVENT

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

Winderlea Willamette Dinner at Catalyst

 

 

Good-bye, Joe... -  Memorial Gathering Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Omni Parker House, 2pm until whenever. All who knew Joe are welcome. Read more about Joe and his life by clicking the link.

Free Wednesday Tastings -  Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30... Click "Free Wednesday Tastings" for upcoming tastings...

Past Tastings

Lighter Medium Bodied Spring Reds + Whites - April 1st

Lovely to drink in the upcoming warmer weather.
The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Hartford Court Pinots, Chardonnay + a Zin - March 24th

with Don Hartford
The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

South American Values - March 18th

There were some delightful winners here, at pre-tariff prices.
The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Creamy Savory White Rhone Grapes - March 11th

The Shaps and the Upside down sold out. The others are still available.
The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

2025 Sancerre: The Bad, the Good, and the Beautiful

Lucien Reymond - Savory, rich and complex wine out of difficult circumstances.

I Custodi

Burgundy Inspiration on the Slopes of Mt. Etna

2023 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo

A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 – 2018 - 2021

A rare opportunity to purchase up to three vintages of one of the finest cabernets in South America and the World

Château Le Puy

Bordeaux Unmasked: A Wine with Nothing To Hide

2023 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino

More Than a Baby Brunello

Valfaccenda in Roero

Top Arneis and Nebbiolo

Dirupi Valtellina DOCG

In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal Burgundy

Upcoming Events

May 8th: Winderlea Willamette Dinner

Finely wrought, elegant pinots and chardonnays along with Chef William Kovel’s brilliant menu pairings. Catalyst Dinner May 8, 2026! Read on...

Spirits

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