When we first tasted this unique product last November, we knew it was a winner.  That's why we ordered 20 cases of it!  Who knew that wouldn't be nearly enough?

 

Once you got a taste of it, we couldn't keep it on the shelves! And once we blew through that supply, we ran the supplier's stocks dry too!

 

Well, the wait is now over!

 

We are happy to announce that we have gotten our long awaited re-supply, just in time for Easter!  (At least if you want some for Easter, it would be wise to get it now!)

 

For those of you who weren't quite sure about this one and decided to wait, we can only say that you have a second chance - they don't come along often, so take advantage of it while you can.

 

And for those who have never heard about ChocoVine, it's a Dutch chocolate drink mixed with Cabernet Sauvignon. No matter what you might think this combination might taste like, you can't imagine it until you've tasted it! It's simply unbelievable!

  

And best of all, since we've ordered so much, the price has gone down... it's now just $12.99!  Get it while supplies last!

 

 

The Brewer's Art has just released their new Biere du Garde named in honor of the women of the Paris Commune of 1871, and is called "La Petroleuse"!  

 

This version of the popular "farmhouse ale" style known as Biere du Garde is a deep golden blond, and has a full-bodied malty flavor tempered by an earthy hop component and highlighted by a spicy note that characterizes the style.

 

If you are familiar with the Belgian Saison style, it is like its lighter, rounder, sweeter cousin - more focused on the malt than on the spicy tartness of a Saison, but with all of the goodness.

 

It weighs in at 7% ABV, but the alcohol is so well encorporated and the texture so smooth, it can be a bit deceiving.  All in all, Brewer's Art has done it again with a great example of the style!

 

Wine World was fortunate to get in on the limited bottle release, and we have them on our shelves now priced at just $10.49 for the 750 ml "cork-in-a-cage" bottle! At this price, they won't last long, so get yours now while supplies are available.

This is exciting stuff!  New American Whiskey! The Tuthilltown distillers are reviving a tradition of making small batches of distilled spirits from native New York fruits and grains.

 

Before Prohibition, over 1000 "farm distillers" in New York practiced this tradition with recipes handed down for generations. Since its repeal, there hasn't been a single legally distilled and aged grain spirit in New York.

 

Until now, that is!

 

Tuthilltown Spirits is leading the way toward reviving the small artisanal distillery, and we find ourselves wondering if this "small batch" renaissance will do for whiskey what the microbrew industry did for beer! 

 

Wine World is pleased to introduce 6 of their most prized products, presented in the 375 ml "Squat-Bottle" format.

 

These handcrafted whiskies bring a new depth of flavor and a certain "uniqueness" to every batch - each has its own distinct level of spiciness that can never be exactly duplicated, due to variations in the grist, the season and even the humidity.

 

Adding to the artisanal character, the batch number is shown on the label, and each bottle is individually numbered to list its rank within that batch. 

 

Here's our line-up:

• Tuthilltown New York Whiskey - $44.99
• Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey - $44.99
• Hudson Single Malt Whiskey - $44.99
• Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey - $44.99
• Hudson 4-Grain Bourbon - $44.99
• Hudson "Unaged" New York Corn Whiskey - $33.99

  
  

If you're ready for something truly new and unique, pick up one of these great new whiskies, and give it a try! You'll be glad you did!

 

DuClaw "Colossus"

Now On Our Shelves!

DuClaw Brewing Company head brewer Jim Wagner has been burning the midnight oil preparing this absolute work of art for release.

 

Every artist has his masterpiece for which he will be remembered - Michelangelo had "David", Leonardo had the "Mona Lisa", Rodin "The Thinker"... 

 

... now Jim Wagner has created "Colossus"!

 

Brewed in 2006, then aged like a wine or a brandy to allow its unique flavors to mature and its alcohol presence to mellow, Colossus was conceived to be emmense! It is dark amber in color, full-bodied, and outrageously flavorful.

 

It is perceptively sweet with notes of apple and a surprisingly tame alcohol presence on the palate in light of its staggering 21% ABV!

 

This astounding alcohol content (independantly verified by the Siebel Institute) was achieved solely through fermentation; no alcohol was introduced to fortify it, nor was the product distilled.

 

Make no mistake, this beer is everything it's name implies:  Colossally flavorful, colossally potent, colossally good beer!

 

This vehemoth has just been released, and is on our shelves today priced at just $22.49 per 22 oz bottle.  As you can imagine, with nearly 4 years in production, this one is in very limited supply, and when it's gone, it's gone. 

 

Don't be left out, get yours today and show your appreciation for true art!

Four Great New Brews 

The talented brewers at Allagash Brewing Company have been staying up nights, working their malt mills relentlessly, putting together the latest brewing of some of their most popular beers:

• "Interlude" - $21.75,
• "Oddyssey" - $17.49,
• "Hugh Malone" - $17.49, and
• "Four" Ale - $17.49

Each is now available on our shelves in the 750 ml bottle, with the classic Allagash "caged cork" closure.

 

Okay all of you tea partiers out there, we've got your party supplies!  It's new, it's here, and it's got an attitude!

 

Now Absolut "Boston" Vodka takes its place alongside Absolut "New Orleans" and "Los Angeles".

 

This one is infused with black tea and Elderflower for a unique flavor profile that provides some one-of-a-kind cocktail mixtures.

 

Try the "3-2-1 Boston Tea Party" Martini - 3 parts Boston, 2 parts lemon juice, 1 part simple syrup.

 

Or if you're a Red Sox fan, try the "Fenway Homer" with 1 part Boston, 2 parts white grape juice, topped with ginger ale and served in a highball glass!

 

This one's so new, the recipe book is still being written, so put on your mixologist cap and make some magic of your own. Who knows, you might be immortalized with your very own cocktail!

 

As with the others in the "city" series, a portion of the sales goes to a local charity. In this case, that charity is Charles River Conservancy. 

 

Absolut "Boston" is here now in the 1-Liter bottle, and is priced right at just $23.99.

Get the tea party started!

 

This one is sure to hit the spot! The 2006 "Green Valley" Pinot Noir from Orogeny Vineyards is one of the nicest new examples of this finicky varietal we've tasted in quite some time!

 

Perhaps it is one silver lining to an otherwise dismal economic picture, but some fantastic small production wineries that may formerly have allocated their wares exclusively to fine dining establishments are becoming more available to retail outlets. 

 

Elizabeth is always on the lookout for great opportunities when they occasionally present themselves, but rarely does one this nice come along at this price! It can be yours for just $30.99, and she wanted to make sure that word got out to our readers!

 

The fruit is the shining star for this beautiful wine. It comes from a small section in the southwestern part of the Russian River appellation called "Green Valley". Already steps are being taken to dedicate this area as its own viticultural area based on its distinct climate, foggier and cooler than the rest of the Russian River region. 

 

The name "Orogeny" actually refers to a geological shift that created the Green Valley, but one taste and, who knows, the earth may move for you! 

 

The flavor profile is a big part of what makes this wine so very special.  Lots of Bing cherry, pomegranate and toffee notes lead the way, with a hint of spicy oak layered with ginger, nutmeg and coriander. On the palate, the bright cherry flavors dominate, supported by lively notes of blackberry and blueberry that linger on the candied-cherry finish.

 

The lush fruit continues to develop with time in the glass, so that by the end of the meal, you realize that the wine has evolved with every bite! Perhaps it is this aspect that makes this wine so special!

 

Some lovely pairings for this wine that spring to mind include seared duck breast with cherry sauce, herb crusted salmon, pork tenderloin with pear-ginger chutney, or simply a wild mushroom risotto. Each of these will pull its own accompaniment from the flavors in Orogeny.

 

As I implied earlier, this one was somewhat of a fluke that we just happened to come across based on a situational anomaly, and although we hope to be able to continue stocking it, supplies are limited. Try it, and if your assessment agrees with ours, you might consider laying a couple bottles down in your cellar!