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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
Lighter Medium Bodied Spring Reds & Whites
April 1, 2026
This week, six wines, mostly lighter to medium bodied that, struck us as lovely to drink in the upcoming warmer weather. (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Hartford Court Pinots, Chardonnay & a Zin
March 24, 2026
with Don Hartford (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 - 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
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, March 27, 2026
Robert Foley Dinner at Catalyst
Past Tastings
South American Values - March 18th
There were some delightful winners here, at pre-tariff prices. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtCreamy 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 thoughtGiving Washington its Due - March 4th
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. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSale 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 thoughtNew & 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. Etna2023 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo
A Clear New Voice in SangioveseDon 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 Hide2023 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino
More Than a Baby BrunelloValfaccenda in Roero
Top Arneis and NebbioloDirupi Valtellina DOCG
In Alpine Lombardy, Nebbiolo Turns Toward Ethereal BurgundyUpcoming Events
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