Bottle Shop of Spring Lake

11/15/2024

Tomorrow, November 16, Hugel Day 2024 celebrates its 16th anniversary! 🇫🇷🌶️♥️

•STOP BY THE BOTTLE SHOP ON SATURDAY BETWEEN 3-5 PM 🕒🕓🕔
•WE THROW THIS FUN LITTLE HUGEL PARTY EVERY YEAR!!! 🎉🎉🎉
•AND….. WE ARE LAUNCHING GORGEOUS GOAT CHEESES FROM WESTERN NJ AT THE EVENT! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS TASTING THESE UBER-FRESH ETHEREAL GOAT’S MILK CREATIONS 🐐🐐🐐

First started in the USA in 2009, Hugel Day is celebrated by wine merchants, consumers and restauranteurs, putting a spotlight on the great wines of Alsace made by the Hugel family. At the heart of Riquewihr since 1639, the 13th generation of Famille Hugel continue to represent the Alsacian identity with wines of the purest expression of Alsace Terroir using sustainable & organic farming methods and Hugel wines are sold ALL OVER THE WORLD 🍃🍇💛

We will taste Hugel’s famous Gentil white, a blend of all the local grapes of Alsace and the perfect ‘everyday’ dry French white; followed by Hugel’s Classic Pinot Gris which is super fresh and zippy packed with underlying apricot and yellow peach fruit flavors. And as a real treat, we will taste Hugel’s 2019 Classic Gewürztraminer from a cool and long growing season which gave this unique dry wine superb finesse and unequalled intensity. All of these whites would make gorgeous pairings on Thanksgiving day 🦃👨🏻‍🌾🎃

10/24/2024

6 Questions with our amazing staff member Keith St. Lawrence!!!

• WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I’m a bonafide Jersey Boy. Born & raised in East Brunswick, graduated from Rutgers and now I live Manasaquan

• WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH WINE?
I’m someone who greatly values when people are dedicated to their craft. Learning about the arduous work and unique challenges vintners face when farming grapes and making wine, has earned a lot of respect from me for what winds up in a bottle of wine

• WHAT WINE OR WINES ARE YOU CURRENTLY CRUSHING ON?
In whites, I love the Chablis from Chartron & Trebuchet. People are still surprised when I tell them it’s Chardonnay because it’s so clean, mouthwatering and crispy. For reds, I enjoy Rhônes a lot, in particular a Gigondas from the Lançon family at Domaine de La Solitude. Rich in taste yet clean, it’s also organic, a real plus for my taste and the planet

• WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?
Writing. Reading. Watching great movies as well as good TV. My best friend and I actually have a podcast named ‘Take Us to the Pilot’ that we started in 2023 in which we choose TV shows to dissect and review from the very first pilot. We turn our listeners onto some old shows that they never, and in some cases, that even we never, watched at the time, but are truly top quality television. The one that stands out the most is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I was shocked at how good that show is, vampires and all

• WHAT ARE YOUR 6 ALL TIME BEST MOVIES?
1) 2001 A Space Odyssey 2) The Apartment 3) Who Framed Roger Rabbit
4) Jurassic Park 5) The Truman Show 6) The Sting

• IF YOU HAD A SUPERPOWER WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Talking to the animals

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10/19/2024

She’s Baaaaaackkkkk!

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Mrs. Zuehlke, a famed cheese lover, is behind the creation of the Red Witch. In February, when people in Switzerland celebrate the carnival prior to Lent, they dress up (like we do on Halloween). She thought that a cheese that goes well with wine or beer or spirits would be nice for the long evenings, so she contacted acclaimed cheese maker Christian Oberli in Northeastern Switzerland. They met in the restaurant of the main train station of the capital Berne to discuss proceedings.
He created the recipe for Rote Hexe (“Red Witch”), and with the paprika-rubbed peppery red rind, as well as the “scary” label with the witch on her broom - a visually attractive cheese was born.

Made from raw unpasteurized whole cow’s milk, the paste is creamy, easy melting, mild yet flavorful. He has increased the aging in his cellars from the original 5 up to 8 months when the Red Witch gets aromatic and nutty. Think of it as an artisanal Gruyére-type cheese with added flavors that is frighteningly delicious!!!

10/10/2024

Check out our article in the October issue of !!! It’s all about our passion for CHEESE 🧀🧀🧀

We paired 3 of our favorite cheeses with 3 beautiful, unique, ORGANIC whites from France that are perfect for Fall drinking 🍃🍃🍃

When creating a cheese plate we highly recommend serving ‘a Sheep, a Cow and a Goat’ 🐑🐄🐐

This article highlights D’Affinois Brebicet; Comté Gruyére and Balarina Aged Gouda with François Baur Dry Riesling; Roulerie Anjou Chenin; and Bastide Dominique Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - YES they also make whites in Châteauneuf!!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

Also if you just want to enjoy a nice cheese one evening, we suggest serving yourself ONE lovely fromage, whether it be soft or hard, with a little dollup of jam or honey after dinner - we love making CHEESE our dessert at home 🏡🏡🏡

Stop by and check our our FRESH selections, curated with CHEESY Love 🧡🧡🧡



PS we also want to give a BIG shout-out to the two wonderful, beautiful Spring Lakers on the cover of Spring Lake magazine this month : Mary D’Arcy and Karl Jurman. These two are Broadway royalty with endless talent and boundless creativity running through their bones! Plus they’re two of the nicest people we have ever known! Love you guys!!! 🥰🥰🥰

10/04/2024

Meet Mary McAuley TODAY :: Friday October 4 and taste her sustainably grown Ripe Life Wines 🇺🇸🥂☀️🍇

STOP BY 4-6 PM 💃🏽

09/05/2024

VIP WINE TASTING 🍷🍷🍷
FRIDAY SEPT 6 from 4-6 pm
Join us for this spectacular event featuring the award-winning wines of the Caparzo estate in Tuscany, Italy. Our guest VIP is Mirco Biliorsi, a Montalcino native who will take us on a tasting trip to Tuscany with Caparzo wines including a fresh Tuscan Chardonnay; a bright, effusive Rosso di Montalcino; the estate’s standard bearer Brunello di Montalcino from 2018; and the double 95-pointer Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from the outstanding 2016 vintage. We will serve fresh fabulous European cheeses and charcuterie from our renowned Food Market
** This is a complimentary Bottle Shop event **

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Cheers! the Murray family

08/10/2024

Our newest Register Leader, and the third generation of the Bottle Shop family with her dad Kevin ♥️♥️♥️ We LOVED having Kiley here on the weekends. She’s a real chip off the ole block ~ she did a FANTASTIC job this summer!!! 🔅🔅🔅

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08/01/2024

Check out our latest article ‘It’s Summer Cocktail Time!’ in the August issue of featuring our good friends on Main St.
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When we crave a delicious craft cocktail we love to pop into R BAR for their colorful creations. ‘Dearly Beloved’ is a fave which tastes & looks like a Mojito met a G&T and fell in love! 🍃💚🍋‍🟩

Honestly ALL of mixologist Lindsey Taylor’s cocktails are balanced and noteworthy to match her partner Casey’s menus, cool wines & live music 🍷🍾🎹🎼 and partner Kelly’s sexy sultry New Orleans- inspired décor and beautiful sunny upstairs Green House 🌸🌿☀️

Hope to see you there!!!
Cheers! The Murray family
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07/02/2024

Have you seen the July issue of ? Check out our article ‘Perfectly Paired : Burgers & Wine’ with spectacular wine selections from Spain, France, California and Slovenia. For details on each wine, keep sliding!

If there is one food that screams summer fun, it’s got to be BURGERS! We teamed up with local chef Kristen Blendinger, from Ray’s Cafe Catering. She created three ‘foodie-style’ burgers : the Bang Bang Shrimp with sweet chili aioli and Asian slaw; the Chimichurri Chicken with
6-month Manchego and grilled pineapple; and the French Onion Burger made from Dutch Hill Farm’s brisket, short rib and chuck O.G. blend topped with Comté Gruyère and caramelized onions. Each of these burgers is insanely flavorful with epicurean ingredients to elevate your next grilling session. Pair them with the wines we curated for each, and you will create some unforgettable summer memories in 2024!

The wines, cheeses and cornichons are available ; pick up fresh shrimp ; go to for prime meats ; and have brekkie all summer long, and if you are looking for a caterer, ask for Kristen in Ray’s catering.

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OPEN EVERY DAY ALL SUMMER
4th of July ‘Week’ We are Open and Stocked with Everything You Need!
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06/27/2024

Pop-Up Tasting Alert! 🥂🍷🇫🇷
Meet 9th Generation vigneron Virginie Baur-Sellar from Domaine François Baur in Alsace. This organic/biodynamic estate is one of our all-time favorite wineries. Virginie’s family produces delicious, terroir-driven sparkling, white and red wines. We will taste Crémant d’Alsace, Dry Riesling and two great Pinot Noirs ~~~ all are perfect for Summer 🔆

One of the Pinots is called SANG DU DRAGON, and not only is 2024 the Year of the Dragon, Virginie was also born in a Dragon year!!! So lots to celebrate at this special VIP event! 🐉
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Friday June 28
4 - 6 pm
François Baur Tasting

06/24/2024

Since this is National Prosecco Week✨
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We want to highlight two exceptional examples of naturally-made, authentic Italian Prosecco curated by the Murray family!

The first is BRANCHER from the hills of Veneto, specifically the DOCG of Valdobbiadene, the most exclusive sub-zone for Prosecco. Made from very old vines with 50 years of age, Brancher Extra Dry is fine & fruity in a natural way with wonderful complexity and a cashmere texture. 100% Glera, ripe pear, white flowers, citrus and melon abound. They also use very low sulfites and organic methods in the vineyards. All of the photos in this post are from their healthy lands full of thriving biodiversity 🍃🌻🌳🐞

Our second feature, REZZADORE, is the most mouthwatering, tangy, fresh minerally PINK Prosecco from Giuseppe Rezzadore , the sixth generation of his family to farm these lands in Veneto on an ancient seabed of compacted fossils, shells, sand and mud. Birds like the hoopoe and pheasant live on the property and are featured on his labels. Giuseppe is also fully organic and his pink Prosecco is made of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir 🌸💕🦪🍓

Both selections are $19.99 for super high quality artisan sparkling wines 🍾

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06/19/2024

We’ve been having a blast contributing pro wine tips to this summer! This issue featured our piece about Spanish wines ‘having a moment’ 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 So try to stop by this weekend and pick up a few new bottles including Chatxo Rioja Alavesa for under $20. We curated this particular red from our old friend & Spanish wine expert Carlos who owns

06/16/2024

We miss you always but especially today on Father’s Day 🤍🤍🤍 You were such a passionate pioneer as a Wine & Spirits Merchant, and an incredibly loving, supportive Guiding Force as a Dad. We love you so much, we miss all the fun & laughs, and we know we were so lucky to have a dad like you 🙏🏻

🕊️ Thomas Francis Murray Jr. 🕊️

06/11/2024

Want a job at Monmouth County's most prestigious wine and liquor shop? We have a few year-round opportunities available for stock/clerks. Fun Fact - We are open daily until 7:00 PM - not like most liquor stores which are open until 10 PM. It may be time to leave your current liquor store job. Celebrating our 52nd year, we are a busy wine, beer, & liquor store nestled in Downtown Spring Lake. Responsibilities include general stocking, internet order packing, being able to find specific cases in our extensive basement, and helping customers bring their purchases to their car when needed. Be able to consistently to lift 35+ pounds Applicants must be able to work week days and weekends but we can also work with a flexible schedule. Prior Liquor store experience is helpful and those candidates will get preferential treatment. Great pay plus tips. Please come in to fill out an application or drop off a resume to The Bottle Shop of Spring Lake, 1400 Third Ave, Downtown Spring Lake.

We are a 2nd generation wine & spirit merchant with roots dating back to 1972. Celebrating 51 Years!

06/10/2024

Talk about a Sunday Funday!☀️🌊🦪
We made a pilgrimage down to Barnegat to visit and enjoy ultra fresh oysters, scallop ceviche, and seaweed & octopus salads with an oyster-loving squad in this new laid-back oyster & beer garden on the bay. These guys take you on a gastronomic tour of our local New Jersey oyster growing regions, ranging from northern Barnegat Bay down to Great Bay. Supplying all of our best local restaurants, the BOC is made up of independent oyster farms in Mantoloking, Little Egg Harbor, Northern and Southern Barnegat Bay, and now they have this cool spot to hang out at on the weekends! .0

05/20/2024

Did you see our WINE ARTICLE in the May issue of Spring Lake magazine? 🍇🍇🍇 The featured photo of winemaker Javier Arizcuren was wonderful for our clients to see after meeting him in April at one of our VIP tasting events. Javier has been named a RISING STAR OF RIOJA by Decanter magazine and we have 3 beautiful organic reds from him in stock & ready to discover! 🍷🍷🍷

We have been raving about Spanish wines for years and right now these wines are really on FUEGO 🔥🔥🔥

Stop by the Bottle Shop to see what’s new in Spanish wines 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 and to pick up Spanish food specialties in our fresh food market including : Marcona almonds, Manchego & Tres Leches cheeses, Iberico & Serrano Jamón, Dark Chocolate covered Yellow Cherries, White Truffle & Sea Salt Potato chips and our favorite Spanish EVOO 🫒🫒🫒

THE BOTTLE SHOP IS ALWAYS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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05/02/2024

We ♥️ Burgundy!!! 🇫🇷 Yesterday we attended Frederick Wildman’s Annual Burgundy Barrel Tasting in NYC and tasted the new, exciting 2022 vintage. A very good quality vintage for both reds & whites, we loved the purity of fruit, floral perfumes and balance of these wines.

Tomorrow Friday May 3 we are hosting a Burgundy tasting at the Bottle Shop with winemaker Antoine Vincent from Château Fuissé where we will taste his 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé plus wines from 2021, 2020 and 2019. We hope you will stop by to taste and meet Antoine!!! .fuisse .fuisse .dominique.gruhier .co

04/26/2024

** VIP WINE TASTING ALERT ** Meet the Winemaker Friday May 3 ** ONE WEEK FROM TODAY ‼️‼️‼️

Stop by between 4-6 pm to meet Antoine Vincent of Château Fuissé in Burgundy, France. Founded in 1604, this illustrious estate has been owned by the Vincent family for five generations. They craft ultra high quality white Burgundies and reds from Juliénas. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 exceptional wines.

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