…ert who gives a lesson in their drink. And that’s on top of the regular in-store tastings. In the fall and through the holidays, a rep from a wine company can be found each Friday evening in the store pouring two or three vintages from his or her portfolio. When the warmer weather rolls around, the parking lot outside the store becomes the festive site for “Grill and Chill”. A wine rep will come in each week to work behind a grill set up under a t…
…ophy, considered the highest honor in the retail liquor industry. Only one store in Massachusetts receives this honor each year. This trophy is awarded to a person and store that excels in advocacy, commitment to responsible sales and service practices, community engagement, and customer service.Balboni also received a salutation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, presented by Rep. Mathew Muratore, recognizing Balboni and Pioppi’s fo…
…in Vermont, a certified organic facility that is in the process of being restored to the type of farm it was back in the 1790s. Art in the Age Root Liquor “Here at Art in the Age, we thought it would be interesting and fun to turn back the clock and recreate a true pre-temperance alcoholic Root Tea. We’ve even made it certified organic, since back then, everything was organic. This is the opposite of corporate culture. It’s a genuine experience ro…
…end No. 40 is the carefully curated result of countless hours of testing & tasting and is exactly what you’d expect – a premium whiskey that speaks for itself. Authentically crafted to be there whenever you find yourself in good company, Traveller Whiskey is Easy to Drink, Hard Not to Love. TASTING NOTES Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetnes…
…n Lager. Add a lime wedge and enjoy anytime. Heineken Zero Brewing a great tasting 0.0% alcohol-free beverage. Is it even possible? Yes. Our master brewers started from zero and spent years exploring, brewing, and tasting before they finally created a recipe defined by its refreshing fruity notes and soft malty body. Heineken 0.0 is not only delicious, but it’s fully deserving of the Heineken mark. Blue Moon® Non-Alcoholic​ Belgian-Style Wheat Bre…
Join us for a tasting this friday August 15th from 3-6 p.m. we will be trying some fabulous New Amsterdam cocktails! We will be giving away a free 2 Liter of soda with a purchase of a New Amsterdam Vodka 1.75L. Here are a few fun ideas for shaking up the weekend! Bellini on steroids 1 Part New Amsterdam Peach Vodka 3 Parts LaMarca Prosecco Combine all liquid in a Champagne Flute and serve New Amsterdam Lemon/Berry Twist 1.5oz New Amsterdam Citr…
…emperature swings between day and night, leading to super-flavorful, fresh-tasting grapes. Deep Violet Color. In the nose, pure and intense blackberry and red berry fruit. On the palate is a refreshing interplay of vibrant fruit, leavened with a touch of herb, spice, and violets. Reserve Pinot Noir A step up from the premium varietal line, these blends of Domaine Bousquet estate-grown grapes from plots with low yields offer more of everything – mo…
…, but with paler colour than usual, a consequence of a lower ph. The first tastings reveal fresh and dense aromas, accompanied by a nice complexity on the palate, full of flavours and saline at the same time. Tangy and fruity, without any harshness, particularly pleasant and easy to drink. Terroir Studio by Miraval is strongly influenced by the sea sprays and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. These salty soils give the wine a unique characte…
…per-premium wine cloaked in a premium bottle, Piattelli Premium Reserve Malbec inspires even the most passive wine consumer to sit up and take notice. The elegance of this sleek, iconic bottle is only surpassed by the excellence of the flavorful, fruit-forward wine it contains. ​ TASTING NOTES A striking, slightly smoky wine with a deep burgundy hue, Premium Reserve Malbec’s fruity bouquet delights the senses and warms the palate with notes of bla…