Nov 17 2008
Old Man Winter
A liquid “winter wonderland”. With the onset of winter, a brewer’s thoughts turn to providing warmth. For their winter seasonal, Southern Tier offers a rich and complex brew that clings to the glass and invites warmth. Because of its high alcohol content, Old Man Winter is a heady brew that encourages sipping and pondering its essential richness. Drink it fresh now or cellar a few bottles to see how this old man becomes wiser with age. 8% abv.
Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive -
DON’T FORGET – Every Thursday until Thanksgiving we will be sampling wines that will help make your Thanksgiving dinner the best ever! Stop by this Thursday (anytime between 5 & 7pm) and sample the Nouveau!!!!
By French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released on the third Thursday of November, making it the perfect wine to add to your Holiday dinners. Beaujolais Nouveau is made from 100% Gamay grapes, which have thinner skins than most grapes, causing a lower tannin level. Beaujolais Nouveau owes its easy drinkability to a winemaking process called carbonic macerbation, or whole berry fermentation. This technique preserves the fresh, fruity quality of the wine without extracting bitter tannins from the grape skins. Approxiamately 1/3 of the entire crop of the Beaujolais region is sold as Beaujolais Nouveau. Beaujolais Nouveau is meant to be drunk young (within 12 months of bottling) and can be served slightly chilled, making it taste more fruit forward than if you were to drink it at room temperature. More than 65 million bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau are expected to be drunk within the next few months — making it an awesome wine to have on your Thanksgiving table. Perfect with pizza, cheeses, dim sum, turkey, ham - you name it!
Nov 10 2008
Gritty McDuff’s Christmas Ale
From Portland, Maine comes Gritty’s Christmas Ale, a robust E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter) full of holiday cheer. Christmas Ale has a lovely dark red/amber color and a rich, full-bodied malty taste with a slightly roasted undertone. It’s the perfect brew for holiday gatherings and beer lovers on your “nice list”! Gritty’s Christmas Ale has no additives, fruits or spices. It’s just a good, honest ale - perfect for the season.
Which Pinot Noir is right for your Holiday table?
DON’T FORGET – Every Thursday until Thanksgiving we will be sampling wines that will help make your Thanksgiving dinner the best ever! Stop by this Thursday (anytime between 5 & 7pm) and decide which Pinot Noir is best for your dinner.
Laboure-Roi Pinot Noir is one of our biggest selling reds every day of the week so Thanksgiving will be no exception. With its black cherry / raspberry aromas and rounded fruit flavors, this wine is priced right for every day and pairs perfectly with a variety of foods, including turkey and even fish.
Wyatt Pinot Noir is another fave from California. Possessing earthy, ripe currant, strawberry and spicy notes with a ripe, sensual style and plush mouthfeel, this wine tastes like it cost you $25+ but is really less than $20!
Nov 03 2008
Mean Manalishi Double IPA from Hoppin’ Frog
Life is measured by experiences! Explore the extremes of hops, and experience all of their bitterness, flavor and aroma with this Double IPA. An extreme, super-assertive and satisfying amount of American hop character is balanced with a toasty, caramelized, intense malt presence. 8.2% abv
Thanksgiving’s ultimate friend - Gewurztraminer
No better wine pairs with Thanksgiving foods like Gewurztraminer. It’s light, spicy with a touch of sweetness and lots o’ fun. Every Thursday until Thanksgiving we will be sampling wines that make the Thanksgiving dinner cut & Covey Run Gewurztraminer ranks up there with the best of them. Stop by this Thursday between 5 & 7 pm to try this awesome wine.
Intense floral aromas of rose petal and honeysuckle coupled with the subtle perfumed spice notes of ginger and green tea. In the mouth this wine confirms its floral and spice character and shows zesty citrus and concentrated lychee-nut. The mouthfeel is crisp but hints at a broad and zesty finish.
