Best Wine Purveyors

11/20/2024

Pick of the Week:
Montinore Estates
Borealis White Blend
Washington & Oregon 2022

Regular: $18
This week: $15 (until Mon., Nov. 25th)

Montinore Estate is a 210 acre property in the North Willamette Valley nestled in the foothills of the Coast Range, outside Forest Grove, Oregon. Proprietor Rudy Marchesi, his daughter, Kristin, and their team craft expressive wines.

Their Borealis white wine blend of 55% Riesling, 20% Pinot Gris, 15% Müller-Thurgau and 10% Gewurztraminer has a bouquet of tropical aromas on the nose, including notes of pineapple, passion fruit and lychee mingle with hints of lavender. The palate has flavors of white peach and green apple complimented by bright, mouthwatering acidity. The finish is fruity and moderately sweet with subtle notes of strawberry and guava. A great aperitif for your holiday gatherings!

Pairs well with: fish tacos, Thai dishes, shrimp quesadillas, light seafood dishes, salads, quiches, appetizers.

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11/12/2024

This Friday Night Tasting:
Wines for Thanksgiving
This Fri., Nov. 15th: 7:00-8:00 pm

Join Thierry to taste, compare and discover six excellent red and white wines that pair beautifully with turkey and all your favorite sides.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or email us.

11/07/2024

Pick of the Week:
Farina Bianco di Custoza
Veneto, Italy 2022

Regular: $16
This week: $13 (through Mon., Nov. 11th)

Located in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the original historic region of Amarone and Ripasso winemaking in the Veneto, Farina is owned by Claudio and Elena Farina, two cousins who represent the third generation of this winemaking family, with the guidance of Claudio's father, Sandro.

This white wine blend of 40% Garganega, 25% Trebbiano, 15% Fernanda, 15% Malvasia, 2% Riesling Italico, 2% Chardonnay and 1% Sauvignon Blanc has delicate floral aromas, vibrant, fruity, harmonic flavors of white peaches, pineapple, plum, hawthorn and green apples. Ideal as an aperitif and delicious with shellfish dishes.

Pairs well with: lobster rolls, crab salad in avocado boats, grilled shrimp on tossed salads, chorizo and shrimp paella, blackened shrimp tacos, California rolls, crab cakes, seafood lasagna, sea scallops and angel hair pasta, shrimp and scallop stir-fry, seafood fettucine, shrimp and scallop risotto, and appetizers such as bacon-wrapped scallops, Oysters Rockefeller, coconut shrimp, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, and shrimp cocktail.

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10/26/2024

Pick of the Week:
Donati Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, California 2020

Regular: $22
This week: $18 (through Mon., Nov. 4th)

Ron Donati grew up in South San Francisco, the son of a first generation Italian-American family, whose grandfather made his own wine. Ron became a successful entrepreneur who applied that same spirit to winemaking. The Donati Family Vineyard is located in Paso Robles.

This wine is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Petite Sirah with aromas of milk chocolate truffles on the nose, lingering notes of dark cherry and candied white raspberry, cranberry lingers on palate.

Pairs well with: hangar steak, beef stew, beef Stroganoff, crusted ahi tuna, mushroom risotto, bacon cheddar burgers, lamb kebabs, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with mushrooms, shallots and herbs, crusted Ahi tuna, pizza with bell pepper and onions, sautéed Portabello mushrooms, charcuterie, aged cheeses such as Camembert, Gouda, Vermont Cheddar, Roquefort, Gorgonzola or goat cheese.

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10/25/2024

Next Friday's Tasting:
White and Red Burgundy Wines
from Maison Champy
Fri., Nov. 1st: 7:00-8:00 pm

Join us to taste and learn about six excellent red and white wines from Maison Champy, three Chardonnay and three Pinot Noir from their birthplace: Viré Clessé, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Established in 1720 and the oldest continually operating négociant in Burgundy, Maison Champy's three centuries of owning, growing vines and/or buying grapes, juice or wine in the Côte d'Or have enabled its acquisition of plots in the most legendary of vineyards. Join Thierry to taste, compare and discover these excellent Burgundian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Maison Champy.

A reservation fee of $25 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or email us.

10/15/2024

Pick of the Week:
Château Roquefort Blanc
Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France 2022

Regular: $16
This week: $13 (through Mon., Oct. 21st)

Château Roquefort is a wine estate owned by the Bellanger family and managed by the second generation, Frédéric Bellanger. The estate is ideally situated in Entre-Deux-Mers, a region bound between two tidal rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne, best known as the largest Bordeaux sub-region. There are 3,700 acres under vine in Entre-Deux-Mers. Although both red and white wines are produced, only dry white wines carry the appellation d'origine controlée Entre-Deux-Mers. The red wines are sold as Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur. The average age of the sustainably grown vines at Château Roquefort is twenty-five years in soil composed of chalky clay.

This white wine is 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillion with a delightful herbal style and intense, aromatic floral bouquet of jasmine, hawthorne and lemon blossom. Fruity and round corps on the palate (mandarin, pear, lychee, pineapple) with bright acidity. Crisp and refreshing with a touch of tangy salinity on the lengthy finish.

Pairs well with: seafood, crab, sea scallops, grilled sole, trout almondine, fish and chips, crab cakes, paella, tuna tartare, artichoke risotto, avocado shrimp salad, baked lemon chicken, pasta with asparagus, pesto pasta, Greek salad or garden salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.

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10/12/2024

Our Grand Autumn Tasting
Saturday, October 19th 2:00-6:00 pm

Join us for this grand tasting of thirty to forty different red, white and sparkling wines and spirits. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover new arrivals and new favorites. Free of charge. Invite a friend!

Novice or expert, we welcome you to explore our selection of quality wines. Free wine tasting all day

10/11/2024

The Next Friday Night Tasting: Great Tuscan Reds
Friday, Oct. 18th 7:00-8:00 pm

Join us to taste and learn about six excellent red wines from Tuscany. From Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to Super Tuscans, the hilly terrain and Mediterranean weather of hot, dry summers and mild winters makes for delightful wines. Join us to compare, contrast and discover these great Tuscan red wines.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or email us.

Novice or expert, we welcome you to explore our selection of quality wines. Free wine tasting all day

10/02/2024

Pick of the Week:
Paulo Conterno 'A Mont' Langhe Nebbiolo
Piedmonte, Italy 2021

Regular: $25
This week: $21 (through Mon., Oct. 7th)

The Conterno family have grown fruit and made wines in the Ginestra commune in the Barolo appellation since 1886. Proprietor and winemaker Giorgio Conterno visited us earlier this year. His hand-harvested grapes, carefully de-stemmed, with extended maceration and aging in large oak casks, consistently yield beautiful, classic wines of fine fruit, depth and finesse. The high concentration of limestone in the Ginestra soils produces highly structured wines.

This 100% Nebbiolo wine is bright garnet red in color with a floral bouquet of red roses and red fruit. Full-bodied with complex, elegant structure, slightly spicy flavors and a lingering finish on the palate. A wonderful pairing for autumn fare dishes with powerful flavors!

Pairs well with: Meat main course dishes with sauces such as veal osso bucco, beef stew with vegetables served over polenta, your favorite pasta with meat sauce, chestnut gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce, brisket and mushroom pie, mushroom risotto with truffle oil, mushroom pizza, chicken Marsala, duck breast, venison, lamb, foie gras, charcuterie platter with aged cheeses such as Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano, Gouda, Fontina.

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09/23/2024

This Friday Night's Tasting:
West Coast Cabernet Sauvignons and Red Blends
Friday, Sept. 27th, 7:00-8:00 pm

Please join us to taste and learn about six excellent West Coast Cabernet Sauvignons and blends from California and Washington State. You will delight in these fruit-forward beauties and their remarkable values.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or e-mail us.

09/12/2024

Friday Night Tasting:
Wines of Portugal
Friday, Sept. 20th, 7:00-8:00 pm

Please join us to taste and learn about six excellent red and white wines from Portugal, a country with a rich history of thousands of years of wine production, much of it in relative isolation. Its diverse climates, terroirs, scores of native grape varietals that remain unique, and a range of wines with different flavor profiles, styles and aging techniques make for many delightful discoveries. Join us to compare, contrast and discover these lovely value-driven wines from Portuguese winemakers.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or e-mail us.

09/11/2024

Pick of the Week:
J. Hofstätter Weißburgunder (Pinot Bianco)
Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy 2023

Regular: $22
This week: $18 (until Mon., Sept. 16th)

Tenuta J. Hofstätter is one of the largest privately owned wine estates in the Alto Adige with nearly 124 acres. Yet they manage to have a reputation for producing wines of incredible quality. Their white wines are considered the benchmark by which all others are measured in the region.

Rich and unctuous with mountain freshness and purity, this medium-bodied, well-structured and beautifully harmonious Weißburgunder (Pinot Bianco/Pinot Blanc) offers mouthwatering acidity. Its satiny palate features peach, pear, steely minerals, lemon, grapefruit, apple, and melon flavors. It's an excellent match for fish and seafood.

Pairs well with: Lobster risotto, Branzino, pan-seared halibut with cherry tomatoes and basil, Parmesan crusted baked cod, fish and chips, linguine alle vongole, pasta with a creamy gorgonzola sauce,

Pick up this excellent Pinot Blanc
today at a great everyday price!

09/05/2024

Pick of the Week:
Comte de Negret Cuvée Grande Réserve
Fronton, Southwest France 2022

Regular: $14
This week: $11 (until Mon., Sept. 9th)

Legend has it that the Négrette varietal, the black grape identified with the vineyards of Fronton, just north of Toulouse, was brought from Cyprus by the Order of the Knights from the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem. It is well established that the Knights Hospitaller were in Fronton, thus the appellation has been the home of this varietal since circa 1130.

This blend of Négrette, Cabernet Franc and Syrah is delightful with a deep purple hue, aromas of violets and ripe summer berries, intense flavors of ripe blackberries and raspberries, well-balanced tannins, followed by a subtle hint of licorice on the finish.

Pairs well with: Cassoulet, duck magret, grilled steaks, roasted chicken, pork loin, charcuterie, grilled sausages, ratatouille, aged cheeses such as Cantal, Salers, Ossau-Iraty, and Fourme d'Ambert.

Pick up this delightful red wine
today at a great everyday price!

09/04/2024

This Friday Night's Tasting:
A World Tour of Pinot Noir
Friday, Sept. 6th, 7:00-8:00 pm

Please join us to taste six Pinot Noir wines from around the world, regions such as France, California, Oregon, Germany, Italy and Argentina. Since the 1980s there has been a revolution around the globe in the production of Pinot Noir which has brought about the varietal's current Golden Age. Join us to compare and contrast these six marvelous wines.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or e-mail us.

08/15/2024

Aug. 23rd: Friday Night Tasting
Red Wines from the South of France
7:00-8:00 pm

Fri., Sept. 6th: World Tour of Pinot Noir

Please join us to taste six different red wines of various varietals from across the South of France. Reserve your seats promptly for this sit-down tasting.

A reservation fee of $10 per person will be collected and applied as a store credit towards purchases made the evening of the tasting only. If you must cancel, please avoid forfeiting your credit by canceling your reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, call us at 1-914-579-2280 or e-mail us.

08/14/2024

Pick of the Week:
Clos de Nouys Vouvray Blanc Sec Loire Valley, France 2022

Regular: $21
This week: $17 (until Mon., Aug. 19th)

Clos de Nouys is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Vouvray appellation, recognized for its exceptional quality. The vineyards of the Loire Valley were born in the fifth century with the advent of monasteries. The river valley region flourished with the Kings of France establishing grand châteaux residences and spurring further development of viticulture. The Clos de Nouys estate appears on geographical maps from 1907 with its parcels of vineyards noted as being among the best sites in Vouvray. Its wines were served on the SS Normandie transatlantic liner in 1936, the same year the appellation was established.

Domaine Chanier was founded in 1973 and acquired Clos de Nouys in 1997. The second generation, François and Philippe Chanier, now head the firm and its multiple Loire Valley estates. This fifty acre estate has vines averaging thirty-five years old. The terroir consists of south and west facing hillside vineyards on clay, limestone and silex soil with a thick layer of tuffeau, a soft, mineral rich limestone with water retaining properties, the combination of soils act like a sponge, most helpful in periods of drought and the terroir of choice for Chenin vines.

This Vouvray Blanc Sec wine is 100% Chenin Blanc. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on the fine lees for three months. Pale yellow in color with silver tints, it is fruity on the nose with white flower, currant, pear, apple, apricot and citrus notes. Flavors of dried apple, pear and apricot fruits. Dry and rich on the palate, with well balanced acidity and steely minerality on a clean finish. A marvelous expression, this is as good and affordable as Chenin Blanc gets!

Pairs well with: seafood, lobster, scallops, crab, sushi, fish and chips, baked salmon or halibut and vegetables, goat cheese soufflé, your favorite goat cheese.

Pick up this exquisite Chenin Blanc
today at a great everyday price!

08/01/2024

Pick of the Week:
Château Sainte Roseline 'Prestige' Rosé
Côtes de Provence, France 2023

Regular: $18
This week: $15 (until Mon., Aug. 5th)

Château Sainte Roseline is one of a few and the first classified growth vineyards in Provence. Located thirty minutes from both Saint Tropez and Cannes, the estate has over 270 acres of vineyards that benefit from exceptional terroir with well draining clay and limestone soils, abundant sunshine, the moderating influence of the Mediterranean Sea and Mistral wind taking care of pests and mildew.

This rosé wine is a beautiful blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 10% Syrah. The result is an elegant, complex wine with bright, balanced acidity, a long, silky finish, aromas of rose petals, elderflowers, strawberry, raspberry and concentrated flavors of peach, citrus and melon, the authentic typicity of Provençal rosés.

Pairs well with: seafood dishes, composed salads such as taboulé, shrimp salad, crab salad avocado boats, Salade Niçoise, Caesar salad with anchovies, Caprese salad, radicchio and stone fruit salad, baked or grilled fish, grilled white meats, lobster rolls, tuna tartare, prosciutto and melon, black olive tapenade on sliced baguette, as well as Greek, Mexican and Thai dishes.

Pick up this excellent Provençal rosé
today at a great everyday price!

08/01/2024

Our GRAND SUMMER TASTING
Next Saturday, August 10th, 2:00-6:00 pm

Join us to taste from scores of wines: red, white, rosé
and sparkling and discover your new favorites.
Bring a friend! Free of charge!

Novice or expert, we welcome you to explore our selection of quality wines. Free wine tasting all day