Gobble Gobble!

Thanksgiving is SO close!

Are you ready for the big day?

Here are a few tips and tricks on how to pair wine with your Thanksgiving feast:

1. You can never go wrong with bubbly. Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Pet-Nat -- they're all wonderful on their own and pair well with just about anything.

San Venanzio Gold Label Prosecco

Bohigas Cava Reserva

Domaine Rolet Cremant du Jura

Overnoy Crinquand Crement du Jura Rosé

P. Gimonnet 1er Cuis Champagne

Champagne Corbon Grand Millesime 

Domaine Bruno Dangin Blanc De Noirs NV

Patton Valley Riesling Pet Nat 

Onabay Vineyards Blanc De Blancs 

Jacky Blot La Taille Aux Loups Triple Zero NV

2. When looking for white wines, balance is key. Gravitate toward whites that are refreshing, tangy, and fruity. Avoid whites that are too light or too oaky.

Riesling is an extremely versatile varietal and is at the top of my list for Thanksgiving. Its dynamic fruit and crisp acidity will refresh and invigorate your palate.

Sauvignon Blanc from Loire Valley has a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to food. Its bracing acidity and minerality add depth to savory dishes.

Raul Perez Atalier Albarino

Cameron Guilano White Blend

Cameron Ramato 

Domaine Daniel Reverdy Sancerre Blanc 

Patton Valley Nutmeg Chardonnay

 Liquid Farm Ancona's Cuvee II Santa Rita Hills 

Chateau Yvonne Saumur Blanc 

Picollo Ernesto Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi 'rovereto' Docg 

Schmelzer's Weingut Gruner Veltliner Tafelwein 

Forge Cellars Finger Lakes Riesling 

3. If reds are more your style, look for wines with ample acidity and a good amount of fruit. Avoid reds that are too tannic.

Pinot Noir is the perfect party guest. Balanced acidity and generous fruit make it the classic "Turkey Wine". Gamay provides a refreshing burst of energy with piercing acidity and bright berry flavors. Say it with me, Hooray for Beaujolais!

Cabernet Franc makes an excellent alternative to Pinot Noir. It offers mellow tannin and a festive array of autumnal flavors.

Zinfandel is a great option if you prefer a heartier red. It has the complexity to stand up to savory dishes but will not overpower the rest of the meal.

Yann Bertrand Julienas

Lapierre Raisins

Lapierre Julienas

Patton Valley Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Deux Moulin Pinot Noir

Cameron Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir

Mondavi Divining Rod Cabernet Sauvignon

Teira Zinfandel 

Bedrock Winery Old Vine Zinfandel 

 Chateau Le Puy 'duc Des Nauves' Cotes De Bordeaux 

4. Rosé is not just for Summer sipping. Falling somewhere between a red an a white, Rose has a versatility that makes it the perfect choice for your turkey-day table. 

Ruth Utah Rosé

Baptiste Nayrand Rosé

Kelley Fox Rosé

Kivelstadt Cellars Twice Removed Rosé

Overnoy Crinquand Crement du Jura Rosé

Clos Signador Patrimonio Rosé A Mandria

Pierre Yves Colin Morey Rosé De Pinot Noir

Cameron Ramato 

King's Carey Rosé

Please note our holiday hours below:

Saturday, November 17
Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wine Tastings In All Three Stores. See below for details!

Sunday, November 18
Branchville 10:00am - 5:00pm, Wilton 10:00am - 5:00pm, Ridgefield 10:00am - 5:00pm

Monday, November 19
Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday, November 20
Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm,Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, 

Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm.

Wine Tastings In All Three Stores. See below for details!

Wednesday, November 21
Branchville 8:30am - 8:00pm, Wilton 9:00am - 8:00pm, Ridgefield 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wine Tastings In All Three Stores. See below for details!

Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving)
Branchville, Wilton & Ridgefield CLOSED

Turkey Day Tasting Day Part 1

Saturday November 17

Ridgefield Location

17b Governor Street Ridgefield Ct

Paul Burne of Slocum Wines

1:00PM-5:00PM 

Drappier Brut Nature Champagne

Jean Paul Brun Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay

2017 Villemade Cheverny Rouge 

Two Kings Pinot Noir 

Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir 

Bedrock Zinfandel 

Branchville Location

Keely Abbott of Wine Trust

1:00pm-5:00pm  

Chateau de Birot Bordeaux Blanc 

Chateau de Siran Saint-Jacques de Siran Bordeaux Superieur

Chateau Malescasse Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois

Chateau de Fieuzal L’Abaille de Fieuzal Pessac Leognan

Wilton Location

Branden of Murphy Representing Frank Family Winery

1:00pm-5:00pm 

Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay

Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir

Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel

Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

 BONUS!

Our new single barrel bourbon will be released and available to purchase in all three locations!

Turkey Day Tasting Day Part 2

Tuesday, November 20

Ridgefield Location

17b Governor Street Ridgefield Ct

Ines of Terra Nostra Imports

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bohigas Cava Reserva NV

La Val Albariño 2017

La Val Albarinño 'On the Lees' 2011

Temperamento Bobal 2015

1564 Laude Red Blend  2015 

Branchville Location

Doug of Missing Link

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

Patton Valley Riesling Pet Nat 2017

Patton Valley “Nutmeg State Cuvée” Chardonnay 2016 

Evan Landowski “Ruth” Fox Hill Utah Rosé 

Patton Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2014 

Lopez De Heredia Tondonia Reserva 2005

Wilton Location

Al Lasorda of Foley Wines

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Rickshaw Sauvignon Blanc

Banshee Chardonnay

Rickshaw Pinot Noir

Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon

Banshee Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Turkey Day Tasting Day Part 3

Wednesday, November 21

Ridgefield Location

17b Governor Street Ridgefield Ct

Mark Ancona of Golden Vines & Fountainhead Selections

3:00PM-7:00PM 

Cameron Giuliano Pinot Blanc 2017

Le Clocher Valle D'aosta Gamay 2016

Cameron Ramato Pinot Gris 2017

Cameron Winery Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2016

Domaine Roche-Audran Chateauneuf du Pape 2015 

Branchville Location

Jim Fast of Winebow

3:00pm-7:00pm  

Pascal Janvier Jasnieres 2017

Marcel Lapierre Raisins 2017

Marcel Lapierre Julienas 2017

Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017

Wilton Location

Peter Slywka of Skurnik Wines

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

P. Gimonnet Brut 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Champagne NV 

Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir

Donnhoff Estate Riesling 2017

Raul Perez 'Atalier' Albariño 2017

Domaine Remejeanne 'un Air De Remejeanne' Cotes Du Rhone 2016

Bishops Peak Pinot Noir 2016 

Anthill Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2016

BEER! BEER! BEER!

Never in the history of our business (85 years this month) have we carried as many different beers as we do right this moment. If you haven't noticed, the package of choice nowadays is 4 packs of 16oz cans with really colorful labels. Question: How many of you have taken a leap of faith with a 4pk only to be left with 3 beers pushed to the back of the fridge because you didn't care for it very much? Never fear! We have a solution to keep you from the "orphan" beer syndrome. We now have "make your own 4pk" sections in all three of our locations. Each store has a variety of over 30 different beers to mix and match to create your own sampler 4pk. The selections are constantly changing with a focus on the newest additions going into the mix. 

#nomoreorphanbeers

SAY CHEESE!

Major props to Todd and Monica from 109 Wine and Cheese for doing an awesome job curating our cheese cases in both Branchville and Ridgefield. They provide us with a wonderful mix of artisanal cheese, olives and crackers.

And of course.... the ever addictive

Ancona's "Secret Recipe" Cheese Spread 

is available in all three locations.

Gobble, Gobble it up!

CIGARS!

We just added cigars to our repertoire in all three locations. A nice mix of everyday smokers and special occasion stogies.

"Smoke 'em if you got 'em."