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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.
Free Wednesday Tastings - Plan to join us! In-store 5:00 - 6:30... Click "Free Wednesday Tastings" for upcoming tastings...
This Week's MONDAY Tasting
Cantina Terlano's Fine Italian Alpine Whites
May 9, 2026
with Julia Springeth of the winery (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Tenuta Ormanni
May 5, 2026
Francesco Daddi has brought to Ormanni, his wife Paola Brini Batacchi’s estate, the expertise he developed over two decades working at La Leccia, his own family’s estate. (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 EVENTS
Past Tastings
Wines of Character and Place - April 29th
A Diverse Assortment of Very Individual Wines. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtWell-priced Roses of Different Hues and Flavors - April 22nd
We tried six rosés this week with different hues, weights, and flavors to suit a variety of uses and occasions. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtLast Week's Two Tastings - April 15th
Smooth, Suave Value Portuguese Whites and Reds + Champagne Ayala The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtLighter Medium Bodied Spring Reds + Whites - April 1st
Lovely to drink in the upcoming warmer weather. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Contradas
2023 Rosso, 2024 Bianco2025 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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