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 "To live in the past is to die in the present."
Bill Belichick
I can’t lie with the way my Patriots started off the season I was beyond hopeful for another Super Bowl appearance. But as Jim McKay used to say we watch sports for
“The Thrill Of Victory and the Agony Of Defeat.”
So instead of yelling at the TV on Sunday (giving instructions to players and coaches as if they could hear me) I will do my second favorite thing on Super Bowl Sunday….cook. eat and drink wine.
If you’re not ready for the Big Game tomorrow we can help, on to the weekend.
With the chill in the air (sort of) doesn"t a warm bowl of the regions best Cream of Crab soup sound perfect?
This cream of crab soup is the bar that I rate all other cream of crab soups. Creamy, spicy, not too thick, not too thin, lump crab meat, great flavor.
Come sample!
Today"s Tasting Table 1:00 - 5:00pm
No French Tariff Tasting II
with Liz Van Wazer
and Tim from Shore Boys Soups!
Monmousseau Vouvray 2018
These vineyards between Tours and Blois have existed since the Roman occupation. Since the 14th century, wines coming from the Vouvray region were present on the French Kings" tables. Monmousseau winery dates back to 1886.
Vouvray is almost universal when it comes to food pairings. It is best enjoyed as an aperitif. Monmousseau Vouvray also works incredibly well with fish, shellfish, poulty, along with any creamy or spicy sauces.
Albert Bichot Macon-Villages 2018
The first traces of the Bichot family date back to 1214. They settled in Burgundy in 1350, in their fief of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. The family’s coat of arms has not changed since nor has its symbol, a doe (biche). Tasting Notes: The nose is fragrant with beautiful floral notes (acacia and honeysuckle) against a slightly mineral background. The palate is lively, fruity and floral with a refreshing finish.
Albert Bichot Mogon Les Charmes 2018
Located to the west of the hamlet of Morgon, in the southernmost part of the appellation, the vineyards cover gentle, south-east facing slopes at altitudes of between 350 and 400 metres. The highly eroded soil is very stony, giving this Morgon “Les Charmes” all of the fleshy fruitiness of the great Beaujolais wines, and rich, elegant expression typical of Burgundy wines. Its nose is redolent of jam with nuances of spice and a discrete touch of smoke. It offers tannic structure and lovely fullness with a slight limestone profile. On the palate, this wine features exceptional volume, fleshiness and pleasing length.
Chateau Bellevue Lussac St Emilion 2015
The good-natured proprietor of the Château de Bellevue, André Chatenoud, seems more at home in his cellars than anywhere else. Though he and his family have owned the property since 1971, the history of the château dates back to at least the 18th Century. One needs only to explore the incredible limestone caves and see the rich range of old graffiti engravings to be impressed: from harvest workers of the 1700s to American G.I.’s of the 1940s, so many of its visitors have been eager to mark their place in time through the walls of this small yet refined estate The terroir here is characterized by exceptional quality – only surprising because the great, low prices here at Bellevue stand to shift the perceptions of what good Bordeaux should cost. All twelve hectares of the clay and limestone vineyards are farmed organically and were certified through the French agency, Ecocert in 2002.
Olivier & Lafont Gigondas Rouge 2016
93 Points Wine Enthusiast:
Notes of salt, baked earth and crushed stones act as base notes to this succulent but restrained Gigondas. Aged entirely in concrete tanks, it"s subtle and nuanced, suggesting a transparency of black fruit flavors and a deep earthiness that lingers. Ripe, integrated tannins ring the finish. A lovely wine to enjoy now–2030.”
Firestone Walker Brewing Company Fly Jack Citrus Hazy Crisp 4.0% ABV Paso Robles, CA
Everything you want from a hazy IPA with nothing to weigh you down. Citrus, hazy, crisp. This is Flyjack, Firestone Walker"s new 96-calorie beer. Maximum flavor, minimal calories, no compromises.
Von Trapp Brewing Company Keller Lager 5.0% ABV Stowe, Vermont
Our Kellerbier (cellar beer) is a smooth drinking, unfiltered, German classic lager, that is naturally cloudy and vitamin rich. Grüngeist (translation: Green Ghost) hops gives our Keller a unique combination of peach and passion fruit balanced with traditional noble hops. Dry hopping this beer lends a hint of lemon and floral essence in the aroma.
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery Rum Barrel Aged Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale 11.0% ABV Goodland, VA
Rum Barrel Carrot Cake Imperial Amber Ale is made with hundreds of pounds of freshly grated carrots and aged in Nicaraguan Rum Barrels. Spice notes of cinnamon, all spice, cardamom, clove and vanilla compliment the fresh carrot flavor. Five specialty malts, fresh rum flavor, American grown hops and our house American Ale Yeast meld with the carrot cake flavor we all know and love.
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Up Coming
Tastings & Events
Special Open Bottle Thursday
February 6, 4:30-7:30PM
Meet the Winemaker
with Alessandro Locatelli of Rocche Costamagna, La Morra Italy
Rocche Costamagna represents the efforts of  Alessandro Locatelli, one of the most personable and engaging individuals we had the pleasure to meet. Alessandro produces Barolo in a traditional style, maturing the wines in large casks in his cellar near the main square the the top of the large hill that marks the entrance to the town of La Morra. Aside from his Neibblo based wine wines we also love his Barbera D’Alba and of course his Arneis is one of our favorite Itlian whites.
The Wine Club February 18 7PM
Euro-Centric
with Hughes Beaulieu of Elite Wines
Explore what the Europeans drink! A brief history and extended tasting of everyday wines from Spain, France and Italy! $25/$40
The Wine Club March 17 7PM
My hometown: the Wines of Puglia
with Fabio Marrone of Bravo Imports
The heel of the boot is a diverse landscape surrounded by the Adriatic Sea that produces some of Italy’s most interesting and diverse wines. $25/40
The Wine Club April 21 7PM
Move over Napa: Washington State Wines Shine
with Jim Futrell of Republic National
With over 300 days of sunshine and the angle of the sun being similar to the great wine regions of Northern Europe the wines show both elegance and power. $30/$50
Special Sunday May 17th 1-4PM
Meet the Winemaker Leo Hillinger
 We welcome back Leo! Come meet the man who put Austrian wines to the forefront of the European and US wine scene. Come learn and taste the different wine regions of Austria at this large three table tasting event. Special discounts that day only, free of charge.
The Wine Club May 19 7PM
Wines of the Iberian Peninsula: The Underrated Stars of Portugal and Spain – with Karen Hayes of Mundo Vino
These wines have an intriguing combination of wildness and sophistication that is reflected in its geographies. For the wine drinker, it has great diversity and often offers great value. $30/$50
Thank you for shopping local!
Always Drink Responsibly.
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Bill, Steve, Rande and Mike
We have everything that you"ll need at The Wine Cabinet!!
Just to remind you of the ongoing Tasting opportunities:
Thursday Evening Open Bottle 4:00 - 8:00 pm - 1 wine rated highly and discounted generously.
Friday Evening Tasting 5:00 - 8:00 pm - 3 Beers, 5 wines discounted 10% from the first bottle.
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 pm - a different group of beers and wines and sometimes soup or chocolate or something else of interest!
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