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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 Return! - We look forward to seeing you! Our first post-Covid tasting was Wednesday, June 23, 2021, and will continue every Wednesday from 5 - 6:30pm, free and open to the public. For now, our regular hours will continue to be: 9am - 6pm M - F, and 11am - 6pm Saturdays.
This Week's Tasting
Gems from Southern Italy, Sicily + Calabria
July 21, 2021
Peter writes, "This week we have selected six wines of ancient origin that are unique to their lands of origin. Three are from Calabria, originally called “Enotria Tellus” (Land of Wine) by the ancient Romans. The other three are from Sicily, where they have been growing vines for 5000 years." (Continue reading)Last Week's Tasting
Affordable Delicious Burgundy
July 14, 2021
Our Best Tasty Value Picks (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
Focus 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 thoughtMake It a Federal Case - December 8th
Our annual Federal or Executive Case will make the perfect gift for anyone, or for your own household! The wines, what we said, what the tasters thoughtNew & Notable
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-SublimeTwo Great Burgundy Producers = One Lovely Rosé
2020 Triennes Rosé de MediterraneeDomaine 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 Domaine Pousse d'Or Red Burgundies
Precise Sensuality2019 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 BetterQuelle Elegance! A Luxuriant Provencal Rose
2019 Clos Cibonne Tibouren Grand Cru Classe2017 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
July 29th: Wine Dinner- Department 66, Thursday, July 29th 2021, 6:30pm
Catalyst Restaurant - come on out, it's time! 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
