Federal Wine & Spirits

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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.

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...

This Week's Tasting

Creamy Savory White Rhone Grapes

March 11, 2026

It's spring; if you say that without adding “maybe,” you are not or not yet a native. Hope springs eternal and it's been a while since we've done white wines There are none better than Rhone grape varieties for this season of ice or steam. (Continue reading)

Last Week's Tasting

Giving Washington its Due

March 4, 2026

Last week, we were happy to welcome wine geek extraordinaire Howard Gold, who seeks out some of the more interesting, small winemakers who make wines of individuality and character. (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

 

 

Past Tastings

Sale on Selected Wines - February 25th

Several wines sold out at the tasting. We do have small quantities left of the others. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Sangiovese - February 18th

Not just Chianti, whether in Tuscany or neighboring Umbria the Sangiovese grape shows different faces depending on growing circumsances. A wonderful range here... The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

West Coast Winter Warmers - February 11th

Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, for which he deserves to be roasted on a spit. The reds below will partner that dish, but if your local restaurant does not feature groundhog, equally well with winter stews, roasted red meats, or cheese. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

Selected Wines, Big Discounts - February 4th

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. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thought

New & Notable

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

March 27th: Robert Foley Dinner

A Fun, Delicious Robert Foley Catalyst Dinner Mar 27, 2026! Read on...

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