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Bordeaux En Primeur 2024: Second Offer - I have received the final pricing for the 2024 en primeur. I have removed the concern over having to pay a tariff on top of the quoted price. Read on ...
Free Wednesday Tastings - Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30... Click "Free Wednesday Tastings" for upcoming tastings...
Please Help Joe Howell Fight Another Killer - Cancer - Update, and how you can help.
This Week's Tasting
West Coast Winter Warmers
February 11, 2026
Tonight, wines that go equally well with winter stews, roasted red meats, or cheese - and roasted, shadow-seeing groundhog! (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Selected Wines, Big Discounts
February 4, 2026
In a delightful surprise to me as well as to the tasters, Michael Terrien, the winemaker of US Grant, appeared unannounced and gave a concise, thoughtful explanation of what he does to make the wine as good as it is. (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
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.
We will send out an email when time and place of Joe's memorial service
are finalized. If you are not already on our mailing list and
would like to receive this email, please contact us at
info@federalwine.com.
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Valentine's Day Dinner at Catalyst
This Valentine’s Day, escape to Tuscany—the land of rolling hills, iconic cuisine,
legendary wines, and undeniable romance.
WEEKLY FREE TASTINGS ...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, for which he deserves to be
roasted on a spit. These reds will partner with that dish, but if your local restaurant
does not feature groundhog, equally well with winter stews, roasted red
meats, or cheese.
PAST TASTINGS
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Ports After The Storm - Warming from the Inside
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Select Spanish Wines with Victor Ordonez
Wednesday, January 7
Selected Wines from our Offers
Past Tastings
Ports After The Storm - Warming from the Inside - January 28th
Centuries before central heating, the English employed rich, warming Port to fight winter's chill. Today this fortified wine is just as effective and even more delicious than before. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSelect Spanish Wines with Victor Ordonez - January 21st
Heartier wines to warm you and partner the meats and stews of a New England winter. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSelect Spanish Wines with Victor Ordonez - January 14th
Forty years ago Jorge Ordonez was a pioneer in bringing smaller independent Spanish estates to our country. Today, in an age of international conglomerates, his is still a family firm recognized for the selectivity and quality of its artisanal estates. We were happy to welcome his son Victor to present six fine examples of their wines. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSelected Wines from our Offers - January 7th
It had been too long since we tasted Hamilton Russell in-store. In this tasting, we enjoyed one of Hamilton Russell's wonderful Chardonnays, along with five other favorites from our past offerings. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
2021 Murgo ‘Tenuta San Michele’ Etna Bianco
Sicilian White with a Harmonious Symphony for the Senses2021 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Fourchaume 1er Cru
A Premier Cru Value Not to Be seen AgainA Great Rose From Tuscany
2024 Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosato2023 Punta Crena Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato Ca Da Rena
Five Centuries of Family Winemaking on The Ligurian CoastLes Equilibrists
Perfectly Balancing Flavor and Value2019 Grifalco Damaschito Aglianico Del Vulture
An Italian Red of Power and SophisticationSophie Schall
Her Vivacious and Joyful Alsatian Whites and RedsNew and Rare
Birthday-Anniversary WinesKosuge and Guiberteau
Great Roses at Their Price2022 Santini Vignaiolo
Well-Made Bolgheri Super Tuscan That Overdelivers2022 Kuen Hof Eisacktaler Sylvaner
Standout Sylvaner from Alto Adige is an airy and refreshing Italian White wine, the perfect go-to for your summertime white.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 WorldChâteau Le Puy
Bordeaux Unmasked: A Wine with Nothing To HideThe other Pouilly: Domaine Corty Artisan
2022 Pouilly-Fume Caillottes + 2022 Pouily-Fume SilexSa Raja “Inkibi” Cannonau di Sardegna
The Perfect Italian Red to Kick Off Your Grilling SeasonLa Mesma Indi Gavi Di Gavi
Raising the level of Piedmont’s Cortese grape with elegance and a distinctive natural expression2024 La Spinetta Il Rose di Casanova
A Glass of Tuscan SpringAdami Col Credas Valdobbiadene Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Brut
A Prosecco That Stands Apart From The Rest2024 Sancerre: The Bad, the Good, and the Beautiful
Lucien Reymond2023 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino
More Than a Baby Brunello2022 Beau Vigne Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa -Style Class & Substance Above Price2022 Pierre-Jean Villa St. Joseph Blanc Saut de l’Ange
The Best of Two Wine WorldsFratelli Alessandria
Classic Piedmont Wines of Place - Second Chance OfferLuigi Maffini
Elegant and Classic Wines of Cilento - a Different Side of Campania2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
Fine Wines in a Great Vintage2019 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Poggio ai Frati Riserva
Special Price on a Classic Wine2019 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 BurgundyUpcoming Events
February 14th: Valentine's Day Dinner, at Catalyst Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, escape to Tuscany—the land of rolling hills, iconic cuisine, legendary wines, and undeniable romance.Spirits
Takamine Whisky Tasting Event
I first tasted this whiskey at a very large event with hundreds of others. Hands down, Takamine 17 was “The Best in Show” Join us... Thursday, May 8th, 5:30pm. Read on...From the Vault: Compass Box - Hedonism MMXVI-C
For our first whisky offer of the fall season, we thought it would be cool to give you access to an older release of Compass Box’s signature Blended Grain Scotch Whiskey, Hedonism.Subscribe to Feed
