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2020 Bordeaux Futures -Variable but Limited Quantities of Some Very Fine Wines
2019 Bordeaux Futures - Update 6/29 -A Fine Vintage with Reduced Prices
Wednesday Tastings Suspended Again... - The CDC now recommends masks indoors in Boston. Straws through a mask don't work (We have tried). So we are sorry to suspend our in-store tastings until a better time. Our regular hours will continue to be: 9am - 6pm M - F, and 11am - 6pm Saturdays. Please come visit us then!
This Week's Tasting
Favorite French Roses + a Wine We Couldn't Resist
July 28, 2021
Len writes, "This week, some of our favorite French roses, together with a delightful, very well-priced quasi-rose that took us by surprise." (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Southern Italian Gems
July 21, 2021
Peter writes, "Last week combined a lot of interest and a lot of fun. We began the whites with the 2019 StattiCalabria Greco. Good start." (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 for phone and email orders Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm, and Sat 11am - 6pm
Past Tastings
Affordable Delicious Burgundy - July 14th
Our Best Tasty Value Picks The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtFocus Group Favorites, including the extraordinary Maritana Chardonnay - July 7th
Last week they came, they swirled. This is what they liked. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtLast Week's Tasting - June 30th
Grill Wines - Red, White + Pink for the Red, White + Blue The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtSummery Value Wines from Subtle to Vibrant - June 23rd
We were glad to see several old friends. Downtown is still largely depopulated, but some came quite a distance, and we always appreciate seeing them and you. The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
2019 Casanova di Neri “Giovanni Neri” Rosso di Montalcino
New and Special2016 Ollier-Taillefer Faugeres
Schist Speaks in a Deliciously Satisfying RedRevisiting Valle Reale, Showing What “Terroir” Really Means
2017 Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vigneto di Sant’Eusanio + 2015 Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vigneto di PopoliTurn On Your Discovery Channel
2018 Bussoletti Ciliegiolo Brecciaro Rosso + 2017 Bussoletti Colle Murello Bianco2018 Clos St Fiacre Orleans
An Intriguing Red at a Great Price2016 Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva Bucerchiale
Elegance Elegance EleganceJohan Vineyards
Connoisseur's Pinots at Reasonable Prices2018 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
Distinctive and Great2016, The Perfect Brunello di Montalcino Vintage
Poggiotondo Brunello di Montalcino + Pietranera Brunello di Montalcino + Piancornello Brunello di Montalcino + Celestino Pecci Brunello di Montalcino2020 Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Moussiere
Fine Sancerre from "One of the Best in the World"A Tale of Two Chiaras, Pure Expressive Wines
2018 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Predappio + 2020 Chiara Clavolich Pecorino Aries2019 Remi Jeanniard Morey St. Denis and Chambolle-Musigny
Fine Old Vine Vineyards2018 Royal Tokay Furmint The Oddity
Dry White Distinctive and Strong, Not StrangeNew From Dievole
2016 Dievole Vigna di Sessina Gran Selezione + 2016 Dievole Chianti Classico Tocca Stelle + 2018 Dievole Campinovi Bianco Toscana - Divine Wines from a Magical PlaceRoberto Voerzio
Celestial Barolo2019 Tenuta Capofaro Malvasia Bianco Secco Didyme
Enhanced Aromatics from Paradise2017 Pinha Ribeiro Santo Dao Reserva
Carlos Lucas - "Ella Baila La Portuguesa"2017 Valle Reale Montepuliano d’Abruzzo Vigneto di Sant’Eusanio
This One's For You2017 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera + 2017 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Mate
Once Again-SublimeDomaine Ninot Rully Gresigny 1er Cru
Burgundian Chardonnay Both Appealing & ComplexDefining Tradition Since 1870
2018 Barale Fratelli Barbaresco Serraboella + 2016 Barale Fratelli Barolo CastelleroPieropan Soave Classico, 2018 La Rocca and 2017 Calvarino
Elevating a Region to Greatness2017 Bodegas Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva
Historic Quality PersistsNew Release - Thomas Perseval's Superb Hand-Crafted + Bold Champagnes
"Generous with a capital G, full of gourmandise and authenticity."2017 Lorenzo Negro Albarossa
Who Needs Another Red From Piedmont? We Do.2020 Ch. Roquefort Cotes de Provence Corail
Our Most Popular Provencal RoseObservations on New Offers
2020 Bordeaux2016 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Poggio a Frati Riserva PLUS: 2020 Ciacci Piccolomini Gourmet Tuscan Olive Oil
Exquisite and Lingering2017 Boggione Barolo Brunate
Layered Subtle MysteryFlavien Nowack Assemblage S A Extra Brut
One of the Brightest Stars of Champagne's Newest Generation2019 Perrachon Julienas Roche Bleu - Vignes des Centenaires Cuvee Special
Exciting New Vintage of Two Fine Cru Beaujolais2020 Negro Lorenzo San Martin Rosato + 2020 Cantina Valenti Poesia Rosato
Mineral Rosato Plus2018 Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon Morogues Les Blanchais
A "Top French Sauvignon Blanc" Gets Even Better2017 Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Ripasso
Distinct Equilibrium2018 Maison l'Envoyé Willamette Pinot Noir
"Delicious, Lovely, Well Balanced – Terrific"2020 Peyrassol Cuvee des Commandeurs Cotes de Provence Rose
Pretty in Pink2017 Complant Cabernet Sauvignon Beller Vineyard
A Cabernet Master's Elegant New Hand-Crafted Napa CabernetThe Best from Garofoli, the Maestro of the Marche
2016 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Superiore Podium + 2015 Rosso Conero Riserva Grosso Agontano2017 Valle Dell’Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Civilized Complexity and A Ridiculous Value2015 Giovanni Rosso Barolo + 2016 Giovanni Rosso Etna Rosso
Table For Two?2018 Raquillet Mercurey Chamirey
Delicious Affordable Red Burgundy2017 Dievole Chianti Classico
A Magical Place in the Tuscan Hills2018 Feudo Montoni Grillo Della Timpa + 2017 Feudo Montoni Perricone Vigna del Core
Discovered and Rediscovered in SicilyUpcoming Events
October 7th: Wine Dinner at Catalyst, Thursday, October 7th 2021, 6pm
Three Delicious Reasons to Join Us in Cambridge... The Two Rocks, The Cook Who Heard the Siren’s Call + The Duets of a Talented Chef. Reserve now! Read on...Single Malt Scotch
Dailuane 11 YO 59%
Fine Under the Radar Speyside. Read on...Torabhaig Distillery, Isle Of Skye - First Release - 2017 Legacy Series
"If you manage to get a bottle, for Christ’s sake open it." - Dave Broom read on...Introducing GlenAllachie
Billy Walker Back at Last. read on...Subscribe to Feed
