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Gourmet White Truffle Tours of Piedmont This Fall - Have you ever dreamt of indulging in white truffles right where they grow, with perfectly matched food and wines that are part of storied traditions? Read on...
2023 Bordeaux First Growths Futures - A price perspective
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This Week's Tasting
Burgundy with Jeanne-Marie Deschamps
October 2, 2024
Our old friend Jeanne-Marie Deschamps is an experienced wine broker in Burgundy. She represents some famous names but takes special pride in her smaller growers. (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Spain from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
September 25, 2024
The exceptional Piedra Fluida is a thrilling example of the Canary Islands wines that have been all the rage recently. (Continue reading)
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 - 7 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 - FULL LIST HERE
Past Tastings
Greatly Reduced Prices on Carefully Selected Wines - September 18th
We came. We saw. We tasted. Rampaging through their warehouses, we found some character-filled but overlooked wines and chose these great values for you. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSottimano - September 10th
From top to bottom, this is an impressive set of wines from Sottimano. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtExpressive Chardonnays - August 28th
Importer Rick Messier showed his newly minted Areni Selections. Rick brought experience, a refined palate, and a fresh, young perspective to his wine imports. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtFresh, New Italian Wines - August 21st
Importer Rick Messier showed his newly minted Areni Selections. Rick brought experience, a refined palate, and a fresh, young perspective to his wine imports. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
2023 Stein Weihwasser Feinherb Riesling
Heavenly Riesling2019 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Poggio ai Frati Riserva
Special Price on a Classic Wine2022 Chandon de Briailles Reds
"at the Summit of Burgundy" - PrearrivalTwo Right Bank Bordeaux to Drink Now (or Hold)
2019 Le Seuil de Mazeyres, Pomerol + 2019 Ch Canon, Canon FronsacAlbino Rocca - 2020 Barbaresco + 2019 Barbaresco Cru Ronchi
Hugely Discounted Special PurchaseA Wine Critic’s Revelation
2022 Adamswein Ingelheim Weissburgunder + 2022 Adamswein Ingelheim Chardonnay Lohfpad2023 Rafael Palacios Louro Godello Do Bolo
Best in ClassThe Complete Provencal Rose
2023 Chateau Ste Roseline Lampe de MeduseDiscounted Prearrival Offer
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Contradas - 2022 Rosso, 2023 Bianco2019 Monchiero Carbone Barolo
Soft and Savory for Summer (spring and fall too)Valfaccenda in Roero
Top Arneis and NebbioloDirupi Valtellina DOCG
In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal BurgundyBodegas Teso La Monja
Taking Toro to the next level2021 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo
A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese2022 Gueguen Chablis Cuvee 1975
Much More than a Pretty Face2020 Ch. Pierre 1er St. Emilion Grand Cru
Juicy and Delicious For Now or LaterAcclaimed Mastrojanni Brunellos, Discounted and Ready to Drink
2018 Brunello di Montalcino + 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino2019 Casanova di Neri “Giovanni Neri” Rosso di Montalcino
New and Special2020 Ch. Lafon Rochet
An Exceptional SuccessSottimano Barbaresco Cotta + Sottimano Barbaresco Fausoni
The Wines of the 2020 Vintage2020 Ch. Tour St Christophe
St. Emilion on the AscentZiereisen - Wunderkinden in Baden
In the southernmost part of Germany, wife and husband team Edeltraud and ex-carpenter Hanspeter Ziereisen have become one of Germany’s most talked-about star winemakers.The best clone for Cabernet Sauvignon?
2019 Marietta Cabernet Sauvignon Game Trail Clone 6Upcoming Events
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GlenDronach Whiskey Tasting Event, June 13, 2024
We are thrilled once again to be joined by brand ambassador Dereck Grimm, who will guide us through the wonderful whiskies from the GlenDronach Distillery. In-store, June 13th, 2024 - One session only, 5:30pm. Read on...Summertime Spirits; Rum and Gin
Now at Federal, special rums and gins to make your summer evenings perfect. Plus, save the day - Thursday 6-13 - Glendronach Tasting. Read on...Hatozaki Whiskies Tasting In-store
This Thursday May 23, 2024. First Pouring: 5:00-6:00 PM. Second Pouring: 6:30-7:30 PM Read on...Benriach Tasting In-store
This Thursday May 9, 2024. First Pouring: 5:00-6:00 PM. Second Pouring: 6:30-7:30 PM Read on...Bruichladdich Distillery Specials
The Bruichladdich Distillery creates thought-provoking whiskies. Bruichladdich is their unpeated label, unusual for its origin in Islay. Read on...Mossburn + Torabhaig Distillers, Tasting Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, in-store, 4:30pm or 6pm
with Brian Johnson. The Mossburn Distillers have been around for many years. Although you may not have heard of them, they have been buying casks and laying them down until they are ready to bottle. This tasting will introduce Mossburn Foursquare. Read on...Glen Moray 21 Y.O. Portwood 46.3% Non-Chill Filtered
Great Deal, Best Price in the Country. Read on...The Macallan - The Harmony Collection Arabica Limited Release
A Sensory Journey Begins. Read on...Good Spirits are Always Welcome
A Sampling from our Extensive Collection - Scotch, Bourbons, Brandies + Tequilas - read on...Hatozaki Small Batch 12 Y.O. Umeshu Cask Finish
The Hatozaki Small Batch 12 is delightful. A blend of 12-year-old single malts spends six more months in bespoke barrels that previously held superior Umeshu plum liquor. - read on...Smokehead Sherry Bomb 48 percent
Fasten Your Seat Belt - read on...Two - no, Three from Bunnahabhain
This was going to be about two of my favorite Bunnahabhain whiskies, but...Pinhook Rye + Bourbon Selections
Proofed and blended to be singular and remarkable - read on...Hatozaki Distillery
Omakase Pure Malt Edition First Release 46 percent - read on...Michel Couvreur - Blossoming Auld Sherried Whisky 45%
Rare and Intricate - read on...Torabhaig Allt Glean
Well-Tempered Peat, Well Crafted Malt - read on...Subscribe to Feed
