New years celebrations tastings continue... 4pm-7pm

As we ramp up to the new year we'll offer 2 tastings today beginning at 4:00pm. Former employee and Winebow Key Brand Manager, Carl Vitale is at the tasting counter today showing a couple more house favorites. If you have never tasted Billecart Brut Reserve, you are in for a real treat. Billed as "Black is the new yellow" (an obvious poke at Veuve) they have drawn a line in the sand and are producing a well made Champagne at its price point. The other sparkler Carl will be showing is Zardetto Prosecco. The world is in love with Prosecco right now and with good reason. They are light and lively which makes them fun to drink. You still get the celebratory "pop" of the cork that always livens everyone up and it won't drain your wallet. Thats not all, scroll down to see what Renzo is up to!

Billecart Brut Reserve $44.99
With its fine blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, all sourced from the best vineyards in Champagne, this cuvée has remained largely unchanged for almost 50 years. Carefully crafted and lovingly matured, Brut Réserve is a real treat for the champagne lover: once you've tasted it, you'll long for more. Lively and sparkling with fine delicate bubbles and a creamy, long lasting fizz, the straw-coloured champagne has a nose of ripe pear with whiffs of new mown hay. It is full-flavoured and fruity, yet clean and fresh on the palate with a lingering aftertaste. Simply delicious and perfect for any occasion.

Zardetto Prosecco $14.99
This wine is from Italy, Veneto region, Prosecco Di Conegliano-valdobb sub-region. Crystal clear with a hearty white foam and fine perlage. Fresh fragrant aromas, a delicately soft and harmonious taste are the hallmarks of this quintessential aperitif wine. Prosecco is a wine to be enjoyed in the company of friends served with shellfish or in the local way with tasty fried fish. Ancient poets used to praise ”Fried sole and wine from Conejan...”, but lets not forget white meats and fresh cheese. Made from 95% Prosecco, 5% chardonnay Sparkling PROSECCO Wine


At the same time the wine counter is busy with Carl and his sparklers, Renzo, Not to be out done by the wine geeks on the other side of the store is taking command of the beer side of things with Sam Adams "Infinium" beer Champagne. Sam Adams is always trying new things at their Brewery and the past 2 years they have released this holiday special in limited quantities (more here).

Renzo was able to get his hands on a couple of cases so he has popped it open today and is sampling it.

Sam Adams Infinium $19.99
A completely new beer style with only the four traditional beer ingredients. That mission brought together European heritage and American ingenuity with a collaboration between the brewers of Weihenstephan and Samuel Adams. The innovation and new approach to brewing traditions resulted in the creation of this new and unique beer. A great collaboration!

New years celebration tastings start today 4pm-7pm

So first let us apologize for the lack of posts these last two weeks. It has been a bit crazy around here with the holidays and this is the first opportunity we have had to post.

We had a great holiday season and saw many of our loyal customers through the season. Thank you for all of your well wishes and encouragement as the store kicked into high gear over the past month. It is very rewarding when we see so many people in the holiday spirit. Our goal is to share in and help spread the holiday cheer at the store. I hope we did our part to make the season better for you.

With one more push this week we'll closeout a terrific 2011 and move into 2012. So, as we wind down 2011 we have a few fun things going on beginning at 4:00pm today when we are joined by Cami from Eder Brothers distributors. Pictured with her is Harrys own Georgina Heasman who came on staff at Harry's this past summer as an intern in our wine room and at the register. She came back to help us through the holidays while on break from her college courses and will be with us into January. Here you see her doing some "Homework" as she prepares for her upcoming wine appreciation course when she returns to school. Meanwhile, Cami is pouring our favorite domestic Champagne. Schramsberg Vineyards out of Calistoga California Boasts a great portflio and today we're tasting these sparklers...

Schramsberg Blanc de Noir 2007

Schramsberg Brut Rose' 2007

Schramsberg "Mirabelle" Brut Rose' NV

Worth the trip down to taste these ones! Then keep your eyes open for the special tastings we are doing both tomorrow and Saturday.

Happy New year!

-Harrys

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Dec 10

Your host will be Jim Kowalyshyn of Espirit du Vin. Otherwise known in the industry as "Jimmy the K", Jim has a wonderful understanding of France and its wines. He is also very approachable and loves to share his knowledge with anyone interested (Our kind of guy) If you are in the area and want to stop in for a taste we would be glad to have you. it is a nice diversion from the rigors of holiday shopping if your are so inclined.

Des Rochers Pouilly Fuisse 2009 $17.99
This is a bright, clean wine marked by lively acidity, and showing emerald gold tones to the eye. With aromas of grapefruit and lemon, it has flavors of hazelnuts with underlying notes of mineral and spice.

Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2009 $13.99
This classic Pinot Blanc really encapsulates the Trimbach style: fermented completely dry, with a firm structure, lovely lemony fruit with lots of breadth, a minerally backbone and a truly elegant poise and balance. Pinot Blanc is a versatile wine, suitable for any occasion. It is delicious on its own, as an aperitif, or with a light meal.

Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly 2009 $15.99
French winemakers are excited that 2009 is one of the greatest ever vintages in Beaujolais. This wine shows rich garden earth and savory raspberry fruit aromas, followed by flavors of blackberry wrapped in well-integrated tannins. It is the perfect match for a well-seasoned roast chicken dinner.

Paul Mas Carignan 2010 $10.99
All spice and blackberry on the nose with subtle background notes of cocoa and toasty oak. The palate is lush and full with dark fruit and licorice intermingled with velvety tannins.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Dec 9

Your host will be John from Brooklyn Brewing Company.

Soriachi Ace $8.99/750mlBrooklyn Sorachi Ace is a classic saison, a cracklingly dry, hoppy unfiltered golden farmhouse ale, but featuring rare Sorachi Ace hop.Fermented with our special Belgian ale strain, we add Sorachi Ace hops post-fermentation. After 100% bottle re-fermentation with Champagne yeast, the beer emerges with a bright spicy lemon zest aroma. It tastes like sunshine in a glass, and that suits us just fine, especially with seafood dishes and fresh cheeses.

Winter Ale $9.95/6pbWe brew Brooklyn Winter Ale from heirloom Maris Otter malts to create a beer with roots in blustery Scotland. Brooklyn Winter Ale is richly malty, aromatic, full-bodied and perfect with stews, roasts and holiday dishes.

Black Chocolate Stout $9.49/4pbThis is the famous Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, our award-winning rendition of the Imperial Stout style once made exclusively for Catherine the Great. We use three mashes to brew each batch of this beer, achieving a luscious deep dark chocolate flavor through a blend of specialty roasted malts. We brew it every year for the winter season. It is delicious when newly bottled, but also ages beautifully for years.

Louis Roederer Champagne Dinner Thursday, December 8 – 7PM

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market, 55o Restaurant and
Maisons, Marques and Domaines Present:Louis Roederer Champagne Dinner
With Guest Host Devin McGarry,
New England Regional ManagerThursday, December 8 – 7PM
$100 plus tax and tip

First CourseChilled lobster salad with whipped avocado butter lettuce and marinated long chili

Brut Premier N.V.

Second Course
Gravlax and caviar with celery root confit and herbed creme fraiche
l’Hermitage 2002

Third CourseSeared diver sea scallops with parsnip ravioli
Blanc de Blanc 2004

Fourth CourseGrilled halibut with concord grape and five bean saladBrut Rosé 2005
Slow roasted veal loin with baby root vegetables and chervil hollandaise
Cristal 2004
Dessert

Champagne Sorbet

An Italian Truffle Dinner Monday, December 5 – 7:00PM

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market, Luca Ristorante and
Visco Imports Present:
An Italian Truffle DinnerMonday, December 5 – 7:00PM
$195 all inclusive

Toasted Italian bread with black truffle pasteLanghe Bianco 2010 DOC “Abriggo”
AntipastoCarpaccio di manzo alla Piemontese
Thinly sliced filet mignon served with chopped wild arugala dressed with light lemon vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and
shaved white truffle
Dolcetto 2010 DOCG “Abbrigo”
PastaTagliarini al Tartufo bianco:
Sandra’s homemade thin spaghetti tossed with butter, sage
And Parmigiano Reggiano served with paper thin sliced white truffle
Barbera 2008 DOCG “Gran Ducato”
SecondoScaloppina con porcini e tartufo:
Tender veal scaloppini sauteed with fresh Porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and thyme in a light barolo wine sauce finished with shaved white truffle
Barolo 2006 DOCG “Abriggo”
Barolo 2006 DOCG “Gran Ducato”
Formaggi:Misto di formaggi
Combination of cheeses (dolcelatte gorgonzola, pecorino di Fossa, taleggio and pecorino Toscano) finished with drizzle of truffle oil
Barbaresco 2006 DOCG “Gran Ducato”

2011 & 2012 Wine Classes

2011 & 2012 Wine Classes Wine Classes at Harry’s Wine School Our wine classes are always very popular.  You'll have a fun evening while learning some new and interesting information about these wines and the regions they come from.  As always, the Fairfield Cheese Company will provide a couple of cheeses that are a great match with the wines. Weds, Nov 30 and Dec 7 - High End Holiday Wines Yes, there are thousands of affordable wines on the market. We carry many of them and offer them to our customers with pride. BUT, when the appropriate occasion calls for something special and on the higher-priced scale, we have those too and are just as proud and very excited to pour them for you at this very special event!  We’ll taste whites and reds along with a few bubblies and dessert wines. Sells out fast, don’t wait.   $150 both weeks Wednesdays, Feb 8 and Feb 15 - Wine 101:  Introduction to Wine Tasting This is the most popular class at Harry’s Wine School.  We offer it several times per year, always to a packed house!  We will cover everything you need to know about the basics of wine but didn’t know what to ask.  You will learn the 5 S’s of wine tasting, the 4 taste zones of the tongue, the basic grape varieties, and much more.  A selection of wines from around the world will be tasted.   $60 both weeks

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Dec 3

Your host is Deidre Magnello.

Flaugeres Red 2007 $16.99
It displays smoke-wreathed black fruit aromas, and a satin-textured, deeply-rich palate, with beet root, peat, humus, stone, and saline-savory undertones. Not a bit of superficial sweetness or rusticity of tannin accrues to this Flaugeres’ polished finish. The epitome of 2007s ability to combine lift and vivacity with ripe richness and sheer density, Wine Advocate, 92 pts

Milcampos Ribera del Duero 2009 $15.99
The dense purple 2009 Milcampos Vinas Viejas was sourced from older vines and aged for 10 months in new American and Hungarian oak. Brooding black fruits, lavender, cinnamon, clove, soy, and pepper inform the nose of this powerful effort. It delivers greater density than the Milcampos bottling and will evolve for 2-3 years. Drink this lengthy effort from 2013 to 2021. Wine Advocate, 92 pts

Abad Dom Bueno Godello 2010 $16.99
Bodegas del Abad’s 2010 Abad Dom Bueno Godello was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Pear, apple, and mineral aromas inform the nose of this intense, nicely proportioned, spicy white. This lengthy effort will provide enjoyment for another 3 years. Wine Advocate, 91 pts

Dampt les Clos Bourgogne Blanc 2009 $19.99
Ripe, fulsome apple-pear fruit is firm and snappy; some subtle and somewhat unusual mineral notes contribute complexity.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Dec 2

Your host will be the Erin from Narragansett.

She's passing out T's, Bumper stickers, Calanders, Koozies and ties along with you sample of this old school favorite. The popularity of 'Gansett has picked up dramatically over the past couple of years after we started carrying it a while back to help re-introduce it to the public. When we picked it back up the were still using the same branding from when it was popular in the "Jaws" era. Imagine that!

Narragansett $12.99/18pk $5.99/6pkRoll out the Barrel: 5.0% Alcohol by Volume and 12 IBUs. A classic American lager and the workhorse of the Gansett stable. Available all year long in bottle, can and on tap! Quality Supreme: We brew our lager with six row malt, seedless hops, corn from Iowa, our lager strain (the same one the brewery has depended on since just after Prohibition), and the purest water from Lakes Ontario and Hemlock. Taste & Enjoy: This beer is brewed just right for drinking—crisp and refreshing. It’s got more flavor than other premium lagers, yet it’s one of the most drinkable beers in the world. Narragansett has the highest rating of all domestic premium lagers on BeerAdvocate.com, and received the bronze medal for American Lagers at the 2008 World Beer Cup The History: The Lager is old reliable. It was the first beer brewed by “The Original Six” back in 1890, the bestselling beer in New England from the 1930s to the 1970s, and the official beer of the Boston Red Sox from 1944-1975.


Narragansett Porter $8.99/6pcRoll out the Barrel: 7% Alcohol by Volume and 22 IBUs. This American-style porter has robust malt flavor with a slight hop character. Available in the Winter Season on tap and in 16oz cans. Quality Supreme: Porter is crafted in small batches at Trinity Brew House in Providence, RI and Cottrell Brewery in Pawcatuck, CT under the supervision of Brewmaster Sean Larkin. It is brewed with summit hops, black malt, pale malt, roasted barley and ale yeast, and then dry hopped with Amarillo hops. Taste & Enjoy: Gansett Porter offers an extremely approachable craft experience that, unlike many of the other porters on the market, is not overly smoky or bitter. The Narragansett Porter has a deliciously mild chocolate flavor with just a hint of smokiness and hops to balance out the finish. The History: The Porter has been a part of the Narragansett Brewing Company’s lineup for decades, dating back to the 1916 (often found under the name “Narragansett Dark” in bars). Though it was beloved in the Portuguese fishing communities of Fall River and New Bedford, MA, Falstaff decided to abandon it in the ’70s because it was not a true porter. Now it is back and better than ever. As a tribute to the old “Gansett Dark,” today’s Narragansett Porter is milder and more refreshing than most, yet it is a true porter with greater flavor and complexity than its predecessor.

Chandon Tasting 4pm-7pm

Happening Now! Wendy has come by to do a special Chandon tasting in the store until 7:00. We've got the x-mas carols playing in the background and Wendy is pouring bubbles, I can't think of a better way to get in the holiday spirit. If you are out and about come by and have a taste and if you are sitting at home or at work it is a nice diversion this evening. Hope to see you!


At the tasting tonight...

Chandon Brut $17.99btl
winemaker's notes:
This wine offers the balance and elegance that has become Chandon's hallmark style. When you taste Brut Classic, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshing dry finish. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet.

critical acclaim:
"A nice, everyday bubbly that offers elegance at an affordable price. Chardonnay contributes crisp flavors of limes, wile Pinot Noir brings deeper flavors of cherries. A lovely wine that grows in the glass."
90 Points

Chandon Blanc de Noirs $17.99btl
TASTING NOTES
Chandon Blanc de Noirs is characteristically a delicate salmon color. Dark cherry, currant and strawberry dominate both aroma and flavor with hints of cassis and blackberry. These red fruit flavors build in the mid-palate and finish with a soft, lingering, creamy texture.90 points

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Nov 26

Your host will be Maria, the Wine Ambassador of Herdade Do Esporao.









Esporao Red 2008 $25.99
Slightly opaque dark ruby red blend opens with fragrant blueberry bouquet with a hint of raspberry and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, shows some good acidity and is fruit forward. The flavor profile is a mineral infused red currant and plum blend with a hint of black pepper. The finish is dry and the medium tannins are slightly prolonged.

Esporao White 2009 $17.99
This pale yellow colored wine opens with a ripe Bartlett pear bouquet with a hint of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and creamy. The flavor profile is an oak infused Bartlett pear with a hint of green apple. The finish is dry and pleasant.

Monte Velho Red 2010 $10.99
This dark ruby colored wine opens with a black raspberry bouquet with hints of black pepper and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and easy going. The flavor profile is an oak and black raspberry blend with hints of black pepper and black currant. The finish is dry and displays mild tannins.

Monte Velho White 2010 $10.99
This light yellow colored wine opens with a ripe Anjou pear bouquet with a hint of white grapes and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied and shows crisp mild acidity and some roundness. The flavor profile is a Granny Smith apple and Anjou Pear blend with notes of minerality and spice throughout.

Saturday tasting Ardbeg 10yr Scotch 5pm-8pm

Happening now...


The good folks from Ardbeg distillery have sent Tatiana to taste their 10 year old single malt Scotch with us. Big, smokey and peaty from the Isle of Islay. Great on a fall evening and on through the winter. If you have never tasted this one it is worth the trip.






Here is what you may have missed this afternoon (sorry we didn't get it up earlier but it has been busy here today)!...






Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Nov 19

Your is Jennifer Englert of T. Edwards.

Alhambra Malbec 2008 $14.99
This wine sees a combination of stainless steel (for freshness) and barrel (for richness) for 10 months. It’s a wine with medium-plus body and exacting purity of flavors. The Alhambra offers up clean, juicy raspberry, kirsch and plum notes with soft tannins and sneaky-long palate presence.

Alloro Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009 $19.99
Vibrant cherries and raspberries, dried tea leaf, and spice, with subtle hints of mint espresso. This is a medium body wine that is very soft on the palate, finishing with a lingering potpourri of fresh cherries and dried leaf.

Robert Sinskey Pinot Gris 2010 $22.99
Brilliant platinum blonde color and clean, true aromas of melon, ginger-spiced pear and apple blossom exemplify purity. Upon a sip, aromas expand into vibrant flavors, bright and youthful, with a delicate touch of floral perfume and almonds. The wine snaps with citrus-like crispness rarely seen in a New World white, contrasted with a richness that makes for one satisfyingly mouth-watering wine.

Vinedo de los Vientos Alcyone N.V. -- Atlantida, Uruguay $29.99/500ml
This red dessert wine, made 100% from the Tannat grape, has an amber purple color and a honey-like texture. With the addition of just a touch of winter flowers, Madagascan vanilla bean, wild apple mint, and white cacao soufflé, it is a sweet after dinner wine the likes of which most folks have never tasted before. It always evokes smiles and raised eyebrows to all who taste it.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Nov 18

Your host is Sean O'Neill of Cisco Brewery and Distillery. We're just getting started on todays tasting and it will run until 7pm so if you are around and want to taste these beers stop in and talk with Sean for a few mintues. Sean is a good guy that knows his stuff when it comes to the selection in front of him today. BTW have you ever heard of Triple 8 vodka or Hurricane Rum? Do you want to know more about them? Ask Sean he'll fill you in!

Cisco IPA $10.99/6pb
Finally an American-style IPA from us... This beautiful red-orange ale has a full malty body balanced by a fruity apricot/grapefruit nose. Mounds of dank Summit hops in the whirlpool and dry-hop additions provide a deliciously quenching finish to this East meets West-coast ale.

Cisco Blonde $10.99/6pb
This is a hoppy blond ale named after our happy blonde labrador. It’s made with a bit of malted wheat and Centennial hops for a refreshing citrusy finish. It’s unfiltered and bottle-conditioned for freshness

Triple Eight Vodka $24.99/750ml
Introduced in the spring of 2001, Triple Eight Vodka is the flagship product of Triple Eight Distillery. Our super-premium vodka is triple distilled using organic corn from Holland and blended with ultra pure water from our Nantucket well # 888. We believe it is as good or better than any other Vodka in the super-premium category. Seek it out for yourself and we’re confident you will agree!

Hurricane Rum $33.99/750ml
First released in late summer 2003, Hurricane Rum was introduced during the Hurricane season. This is done in honor of the awesome storms that cause havoc from the Keys to Nantucket . The rum is over-proofed to match the strength of the most recent hurricane that season. It is aged in bourbon casks imparting a wonderful golden color and distinctive whiskey flavor. Hurricane Rum is truly small batch and quite difficult to find. If you see it, grab it!

Beaujolais nouveau celebrates 60th with vintage year

Le beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/nov/16/beaujolais-nouveau-celebrates-60th-birthday



The 2011 vintage of Beaujolais nouveau has arrived at the store is available for sale since 8:00am this morning. We will be tasting the newest release all day invite you to come by, taste and stock up on yours for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Harry's has these Nouveau's in stock:

Goerges Duboeuf $8.99

Domaine de la Madone $11.99

Joseph Droughin $9.99

Chateau Moulin Favre $10.99

Antonin Rodet $12.99

Some of them are in limited supply so don't be slow!

Elegant Red Wine for Thanksgiving Feast

For anyone who prefers pairing medium to full bodied reds with their Thanksgiving feast should consider one of the 2009 Chateaneuf Du Pape's(CdP). I am personally a big fan of wines from the Rhone Valley in France, especially the Chateaneuf's. The one thing that I am not used to is drinking them so young, I usually cellar them for at least 3 or 4 years before drinking them. After reading that 2009 was not only an exceptional year, but a warmer than usual growing season I was anxious to open one.

In warmer vintages the wines are usually very ripe and possess a "fruit forward" quality. What this means is that the tannin levels are lower than in cooler vintages and the herbal and spicy qualities are overshadowed by the fruit flavors.

So, on to the wine. This past weekend I opened a bottle of Domaine La Milliere's 2009 CdP. I planned on drinking it with dinner so I uncorked the bottle at around noon and poured off a glass so the wine could "open up". Initially the nose was not very revealing but over time the fruit and herbal characters really began to show. At around 5pm when we poured the wine and tasted it we were all surprised just how approachable it was. The wine was velvety smooth and showed rich flavors of cherry and Provencal herbs. There was a definite depth that other Southern Rhone wines just don't have. I love ordinary Cote du Rhone wines but they are less complex than the CdP's or even Gigondas wines. I was also very pleased with how well this wine carried the 14% alcohol level. One tip on serving this wine is to store it at cellar temperature (55-60 degrees) before serving. By doing this the wine will surely show much more balance.

Wine details: 2009 Domaine La Milliere Chateaneuf du Pape, Vielles Vignes, $50.99/bottle.

Grape varietals: 60% Grenache, 10% Mouvedre, 10% Cinsault, 10% Counoise, 10% Syrah

-Greg

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Nov 12

Your host will be Michael Kane of Rosenthal Wine Merchant. Known in the industry as "Professor Kane" or "Dr. Kane" for his vast knowledge of the wine world and all of its components. Michael is a very interesting man to talk to but be forewarned, it does take some time for him to pass along all that he knows and can easily spend 15 minutes talking about one subject or another. Pictured with Michael today are long time Harry's customers Doris and Don Eder.

Monpertuis Cotes du Rhone Red 2009 $16.99
This estate consistently produces some of the finest examples from the Rhone Valley. This wine has loads of black cherry and toast flavors followed by tar, vanilla and tobacco on the finish. The deep ruby/purple-colored wine is loaded with fruit and body and is a great value.

Vercesi del Castellazzo Pinot Noir Bianco “Guigarolo” 2010 $17.99
Aromas of white flowers, peach, and apricot. The wine has weight and structure on the palate, showing subdued spice, minerality, and white stone fruits. It is dry, rich, and full bodied.

Chateau Massiac Minervois Rouge “Sentinelle de Massiac” 2010 $11.99
Composed of equal parts of Syrah and Carignan, the wine sees no oak. A very spice driven wine as it evokes notes of fresh cracked black pepper, herbs and dark cherry aromas on the nose. It softly coats the palate with more of the pepper spice and mineral notes.

Gour de Chaule Gigondas 2005 $25.99
Fresh, seamless red and dark berry flavors display an intriguing combination of depth and vivacity, with silky tannins adding support. There's a graceful, pinot noir-like character to this wine that's really captivating.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Nov 11

Your host is the Bill O'Brien of Beaver. Harry's is proud to host Beaver Brewing as they do their first ever tasting! Brand new to the market Beaver is introdcuing their line right here tonight and our opinion is that they do a good job so come down and taste. Let renzo know if you agree.

Big Red $8.99/6pb
Crafted from a heady blend of English & domestic style malts, combined with a bodacious infusion of Pacific Northwest hops, Big Red is a sinfully delicious session brew. Big Red’s malt backbone lends a smoothness and balances the impressive hoppy tones added through the kettle & dry hopping process. Its citrus aroma, brilliant medium-copper color, and long standing foam provide a most satisfying sensory impression. Not astringent or sweet, Big Red Beaver is an IPA you can enjoy day or night . After one taste you’re sure to say "bottoms up".

Blonde 8.99/6pb
The brewing process begins with a proprietary yeast strain. Unlike most pale ales, this yeast provides a mellow estery aroma that enhances the malty flavor aroused from 2-Row and Cargill Europils malts, as well as lending a subtle crispness. Beaver Blonde is characterized by its balanced hop bitterness and noticeable citrus hop nose which is crafted by generous "dry hopping" of lusty Simcoe & Amarillo hops. A touch of white wheat malt enhances the drinkability of this gorgeous brew for a refreshing blonde that goes down easy time after time. This is one Beaver you won’t forget.

Brewnette 8.99/6pb
Beaver Brewnette is brewed with a combination of high quality domestic 2-row and specialty malts. True to style, Beaver Brewnette is bittered and finished with Noble variety hops. Slowly fermented with lager yeast, it is conditioned for weeks to round the flavors for a toasty malt character. Medium bodied with an off-white, clinging head, Beaver Brewnette satisfies from first taste through its incredibly smooth finish. A pleasure to enjoy, after just a little time together you'll be going steady.

Variety Pack 15.99/12pb

The Best Wine Country?

As most of you know Italy produces some of the best wines in the world hands down. From their extravagant elegant reds to their relaxing crisp whites, Italy has it covered. As my colleague Patrick always states, the best wines produced do come from Italy. Dating back to the Early Greeks in Sicily and especially to the Romans, the Italians have always been producing wine. There are a few thousand different grape varieties that grow in Italy but only about 700 are used to actually make wine, making Italy one of the most diverse wine making countries in the world. With the holiday season fast approaching us, I have picked out a few reds that I feel could make your Thanksgiving dinner that much better!

Antinori Peppoli Chinati Classico- This DOCG Chianti Classico represents intense fruit aromas with hints of vanilla and coffee. It is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and Syrah. It has an inviting structure with soft to mild tannins that help produce a well round finish. This wine is meant to be enjoyed young while the ripe fruit is still present. $26.99

Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2008- This is beautiful Tuscan blend that incorporates 70% Sangiovese 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. With hints of darker fruit such as Blackberries and currant, this wine has a full body and a silky soft finish. Definitely a great wine to pair with Turkey! %29.99

Pio Cesare Barolo 2006- A wine not to be messed with, this barolo is not for the faint of heart. Hailing from the famous Piedmont region(where all barolo's are produced)this wine has a complex structure with firm ripe fruit and touches of roses, raspberries and licorice. The wine has a gripping feel on the mid palate that lasts throughout the finish. Overall a delicious wine that could be saved for many years to come. $64.99

Chris OB

WINE DINNER: Piedmont Wine Dinner Thur, November 10th 2011 7pm

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market,
Paci Restaurant & Mark Taylor Imports Present:
Paci Wine Dinner
Thursday, November 10, 7PM
$95 all-inclusive

ANTIPASTI

Cappesante
Seared Diver sea scallops with sweet corn
purée and applewood smoked salami
Langhe Bianco, Cascina Ballarin, 2009

Melanzane
Roasted “Violetta di Firenze”eggplant topped with housemade
fennel pollen sausage, fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Dolcetto Pilade, 2009
Barbera Pilade, Cascina Ballarin, 2008

INTERMEZZO

Merluzzo
Black Cod with a chili vinaigrette and zucchini scarpace
Barbaresco, Valgrande, Cadel Baio, 2006


PRIMO PIATTO

Agnolotti
Agnolotti filled with oven roasted veal
cheeks and ricotta with a light veal demi-glace
Barolo Bricco Rocca, Cascina Ballarin, 2006

SECONDO PIATTO

Costata d’Agnello
Niman Ranch T-bone Lamb chop marinated in extra virgin
olive oil, white wine, garlic, rosemary, mint and lemon, grilled,
with creamy mint polenta and mint chiffonade
Barolo Bussia, Cascina Ballarin, 2006

DOLCE

Lemon Cheese Cake
Moscato, San Sole N.V.


For reservations please contact:
Paci Restaurant
96 Station St, Southport, CT
Reservations: 203-259-9600
pacirest@aol.com
http://www.pacirestaurant.com/

For wine info please contact:
Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market
2094 Post Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-4692
Email: harrys@snet.net
http://www.harryswine.com/

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Nov 5

Your host will be Mark Taylor of Mark Taylor Selections. Mark will be pouring a great selection of Italian wines.









Varaschin Prosecco Brut Rosé N.V. $15.99
A blend of 84% Prosecco and 16% Moscato Rosé, this is a delicious “pink” bubbly to enjoy for something different. The short, minimal Charmat method of vinification retains all the fresh fruitiness of these two grapes and provides for maximum aromatics of strawberries and raspberries. It has a persistent bead of bubbles in a flute glass and will pair beautifully with grilled seafood, chicken, or veal.

San Sole Amanda Tai 70%/Pinot Grigio 30% 2010 1 Liter $10.99
From the Veneto, Italy comes this easy drinking and delicious dry white wine to enjoy with seafood, chicken, or pork. The bouquet is complex with hints of citrus, pear, apple and dried wild flowers, and the flavors are crisp and clean.

Cascina Ballarin Cino 2007 $14.99
Cascina Ballarin is a family-run farmsince 1928. The vineyards are mainly located in the villages of La Morra and Monforte d'Alba. Deep, bright ruby red, with purplish highlights; rich bouquet of plums, fruit of the forest, and fleshy, ripe cherries. Lush fruit in the mouth, with delicate tannins backing a medium body; wonderful finish.

Cascina Ballarin Barolo Tre Ciabot 2004 $39.99
This Tre Ciabot is a blend of vineyard holdings in La Morra, Monforte d’Alba, and Novello. Showing shades of ruby-red with orange highlights, this wine has a rich, elegant nose with overtones of roasted red cherries, roses, violets, and liquorice. It has a refined, spicy taste that lingers in the mouth.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Nov 4

Your host is Kristen from Innis & Gunn. Kristen is tasting through the next few hours so if you are around stop and and join us! We're tasting three good ones from the portfolio



Original Oak Aged $6.69/22oz
Bottle: Pasteurised.
Brewed by Belhaven for Innis & Gunn
Ingredients: Golden Promise and crystal malt; Phoenix hops.
For 30 days this honey-hued beer sleeps in hand selected oak barrels, locked inside a bonded warehouse, gradually assimilating the subtle flavours that reside in the wood. Barrels are then emptied and maturation continues for a further 47 days in a marrying tun where these natural flavours infuse and fall into perfect balance. This 77-day process is unique and produces a delicious, refreshing beer: Aromas of vanilla and toffee, hints of citrus, with a malty, lightly oaked,palate. Deftly balanced and light in texture, soothing and warming in the finish

Rum Cask $12.29/4pb
Bottle: Pasteurised.
Brewed by Belhaven for Innis & Gunn
Ingredients: Golden Promise and Crystal malt; Phoenix hops.
We are delighted to present this unique limited bottling of Innis & Gunn finished in oak barrels which previously contained navy rum. Maturation in special oak barrels imparts Navy rums with the sweet, spicy character for which they are renowned. We have long wondered what flavours might be imparted to our beer by finishing it in these same barrels and earlier this year we decided to find out. We brewed a special batch of Innis & Gunn beer and matured it in oak for 60 days. Every single drop spent half of that time in American oak barrels before being refilled into selected navy rum barrels to finish the lengthy maturation. Once the beer had absorbed the unique character the barrels were emptied, the beer blended and then maturation continued for a further 47 days until all of the flavours had married together and mellowed. We think the result is absolutely delicious!

Highland Cask $13.99/4pb
Bottle: Pasteurised.
This Innis & Gunn beer has been matured in rare 21 year old single malt Scotch Whisky barrels to create a complex beer with a classic Highland character.

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Oct 29

Your host is Philippe Newlin of Vintus Wines. Pictured today are two of the Pollack family. Saul Pollack who owns the store got a visit from his son and daughter today, David, tasting wine and Kira to his right are enjoying the days selections. How about that snow out there? Haven't even raked my leaves and we're getting snow! not good.

Wines of Errazuriz:

Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2010 $16.99
A light yellow colour with greenish tints, our Chardonnay Wild Ferment 2010 has an expressive nose with subtle notes of toast from the barrel aging combined with mineral tones and expressive tropical fruit aromas. The palate features a lively acidity that balances the wine’s creamy extravagant texture from the malolactic fermentation, and a prolonged and persistent finish.


Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010 $13.99
A bright straw-yellow colour with greenish tints. With a great elegance, this wine displays fresh fruit notes with subtle tones of passion fruit intermingling with notes of green chili, tomato leaf and fresh-cut herbs that give it a great typicity. The palate is crisp and minerally, with citrus and herbal notes. A very elegant and balanced wine with a small portion barrel-fermented to lend a slight creaminess that complements the vibrant acidity of this Sauvignon Blanc.


Single Vineyard Carmenere 2009 $16.99
Deep purplish ruby-red in colour, our Carmenère Single Vineyard opens with aromas of sweet spice and chocolate that lead the way to black fruits that meld with the variety’s characteristic black pepper notes. Exuberant and intense flavours reveal excellent typicity on the palate with a touch of roasted red pepper, soy sauce, cinnamon, and blackberries complemented by a touch of tobacco and pencil lead. The palate displays very sweet, soft, and ripe tannins with firm acidity that refreshes and guarantees a long life in the bottle.


Late Harvest 2010 $16.99
A Late Harvest with a beautiful bright golden yellow colour and a lively style. Citrus notes stand out on the nose along with fruit such as apricots and papaya, elegant oral notes and ginger-like tones. Smooth textured on the palate with an impressive creaminess that balances the crispness from its lively acidity with the sweetness typical of this style of wine. With its excellent persistence and pleasing acidity, this wine promises a lengthy cellaring potential.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Oct 28

Your host is Brendan McLane of Oskar Blues Brewery. Brendan brought by some giveaways so come on by and taste through todays lineup.








Dale’s Pale Ale $10.49/6pc
Brewed with hefty amounts of European malts and four kinds of American hops, it delivers a blast of hop aromas, a rich middle of malt and hops, and a thrilling finish. It weighs in at 6.5 % alcohol by volume. Why squeeze such a big brew into a little can? Because we think fun in the great outdoors calls for great beer. Our cans go where bottled beers can't, where flavorless canned beers don't belong. And no matter where you drink Dale's Pale Ale, our can protect it from light and oxidation far better than bottles do.

Mama’s Little Yella Pils $10.49/6pc
Our first lager produced with the 20 bbl brewhouse. This pilsner is a clear golden color. Four additions of Saaz hops lend a spicy-floral hop component.

Old Chub $10.49/6pc
Old Chub is a Scottish style ale brewed with copious amounts of crystal and chocolate malts, and a dash of beechwood-smoked malts. While Dale's Pale Ale ("the best-tasting canned beer I've ever had," according to many brewers and beer experts) is a showcase of both hops and pale malts, Old Chub is a celebration of malts. The cola-colored beer features a dense, tawny head, a creamy mouthful and flavors of caramel, chocolate and lightly roasted malt. Complex and rich, it finishes with a whisper of smokiness that calls to mind a fine single malt scotch. Old Chub weighs in at 8 % alcohol by volume

Wine Tasting 12-3pm then 3:30-7pm Saturday, Oct 27

Your hosts are Francois Thienpont and Jones Winery.
So as we get started today we have Francois (pictured) along with Alain Blanchon (not pictured) showing some french selections on this beautiful fall day. Later we will have local winery, Jones Family winery with some terrific local flavors. Lots going on at the store as we celebrate 70yrs. Thanks to all of our fiends for stopping in to see us these past few weeks and we look forward to continuing the celebration for the next week or so. Check last nights post from the beer tasting for your chance to win an adirondack chair by saying something fun or nice.

Saturday 2 Special Tastings

Special Saturday Tasting 12-3pm With Owner Francois Thienpont

From the family of the famous
Chateau Le Pin and Chateau Vieux Certan of Pomerol.
His Terrabordigaia wines and the
Gravette de Certan 2006 www.terraburdigaia.com

Special Saturday Tasting 3:30 – 7pm with Jones Winery

Only 15 minutes from Fairfield
Voted Best Winery in Connecticut
2010 and 2011 by Connecticut Magazine
http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com/

Pinot Gris 2010
Woodland White N.V.
Harvest Time N.V.
Raspberry Rhapsody

This time in the picture we have the entire wine staff along with Saul (owner) and Jim Jannson who used to work here and brought with him a magnum of Bollinger to toast Saul on his success through the years. Interesting side note... Jim is an artist in his own right and has two pieces of his work in the store, Do you know where they are?
*hint- one is a painting and the other is a drawing he did. They are always visible to the public :) good luck

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Oct 21

Your host is Brian of Saranac. Pictured with Brian are staff members Janice and Christelle celebrating our 70th anniversary with a beer tasting break.
Ok so here is what we have on deck today,
This is only for our Facebook friends and the followers of our blog. Brian brought with him today an authentic Adirondack chair (picture below) for us to give away on the anniversary weekend so here is how it works. Go to our facebook page "Harrys Wine" (for those of you that came here a different way)and reply to our post that includes this tasting. and finish this thought...

My favorite thing about Harry's is...

Be creative, have fun and we'll pick the best reply. Thanks to all of you that support us and make our store what it is.



Beers of Winter $14.49/12pb
You are sure to be a hit with this years Saranac 12 Beers of Winter™. Everyone’s favorite winter variety package is back for another successful season. Where else can you get six award winning beers in one great holiday package? Enjoy one at home, with your friends or give it as a gift! Whatever you decide, you won't be disappointed!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Saranac Vanilla Stout-NEW!
Saranac India Brown Ale-NEW!
Saranac Bohemian Pilsener-NEW!
Saranac Extra Special Bitter
Saranac Season's Best
Saranac Belgian Ale

Lake Placid Camp Collection $18.99/12pb
Since we have always had a special relationship with the Adirondacks, when the opportunity came to work with the Lake Placid Craft Brewing Company it was a natural connection. Through our agreement, we will be working together to create a win/win situation for beer lovers everywhere!

Imperial IPA $9.59/6pb
The First in our series, Saranac Imperial IPA, is brewed with ten different malts and ten different hops to make a delectably flavored and complex Imperial IPA. AT 85 IBU’s and 8.5% alc/vol This is a beer that is truly meant to be savored.

Continuing the anniversary celebration with a great complimentary tasting

Pictured is Mike Tobin from Worldwide Wines with David Newman a good friend to Harry's

. You might recognize Mike from his days working here at Harry's in the wine room. When we asked him to come by and help us celebrate 70 years he said "sure"! Then he volunteered to show some of the best wines available in the market today, To top it off todays prices are the best allowed by law so come down and help us celebrate!




Here is the line-up:

Olivier Leflaive Chassagne Montrachet 2009         Reg $59.99     Sale     $49.99

A slight hint of sulfur mildly lessens the appeal of the fresh white peach, resin and faintly earthy nose that gives way to voluminous, punchy and delicious middle weight flavors that possess good weight and depth on the moderately long finish.  Burghound

Louis Roederer Cristal 2004                                     Reg $230.99   Sale $199.99

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today will find a super-impressive, complete Cristal. The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. This is Lot L033331E100008, disgorged January, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.  Wine Advocate, 97 pts

Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2006                   Reg  $89.99    Sale $69.99

Powerful, with a round, almost creamy core of blackberry and raspberry fruit all layered with cocoa, sweet toast, mesquite and fig paste. Long and rich through the finish. Still quite primal, with lots in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2030.  Wine Spectator, 95 pt


Are you still reading this? Come down and try the wines, they're brilliant and this type of opportunity doesn't happen every day!

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Oct 15

Your host is Marian Cherrone of Slocum and Sons. Tasting with her is Jim Jansson who is a former employee of Harry's and the artist of several pieces on display around the store. Next Saturday Jim will be representing a local wine producer, Jones Farm Winery, and pouring several of their fine selections from 4-7pm. So come on down and taste some delicious wines today!

Mionetto Sergio Prosecco N.V. $15.99
Here’s a refreshing and luminous sparkler with easy aromas of citrus, peach and white mineral. This Prosecco would match perfectly with finger foods and fried calamari thanks to the wine’s floral flavors and crisp acidity.

Von Schlinitz Weissenberg Kabinett Riesling 2008 $14.99
This wine is elegant and well-integrated. Peach, nectarine and grapefruit flavors hold court with the essence of mineral. On the finish are hints of spice and honey.

Talbott Logan Pinot Noir 2009 $24.99
Crafted using carefully selected all estate grown grapes from Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, this wine combines fruit from both mature vines and youthful elite Pommard and Dijon clone vines, to create a lush medium bodied Pinot Noir with flavors of ripe cherry and blueberry.

Badia Coltibuono Chianti 2009 $16.99
Intense bright ruby red, cherry and blackberry nose with cinnamon and clove nuances. Full and well-balanced, soft but tasty, with good structure. Pleasant acidity, clean and persistent aftertaste.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Oct 14

Your host is Jared of Harpoon, With Jared today is our own Renzo Kian and a good Harry's customer and suds appreciator, Dan Carlucci, you might recognize him from his band String fingers. They are a good Folk/Americana band out of Easton, more on them here and if you sit and listen for a minute that is them playing in the background.

On another note... Renzo just finished nailing down the beer dinner that we are doing with Barcelona. Scroll down for some specifics-


Tonights line-up:

Harpoon Docesna Czech Hop $5.59/22ozBeer has inspired traditions and celebrations across the world. As brewers, there is one festival in particular that has intrigued us because it is devoted to a single beer ingredient: hops. The Doèesná hop festival celebrates the harvest of hops, grown in the area surrounding the Bohemian city of Zatec. The area has a long history as one of the world’s eminent hop growing regions. This is commemorated annually with music, dancing, hop-picking competitions, and beer drinking. An inspiration indeed for brewing a beer! This deep chestnut colored ale uses Sládek hops imported from the Zatec region. The Sladek hops provide a clean, slightly bitter but smooth finish. With a medium body, it is well balanced beer. A great choice for celebrations.

Leviathan IPA $10.29/4pbOur Imperial IPA is loaded with big, juicy American hop character and balanced by a strong, malty backbone. A massive hop profile dominates.

Leviathan Triticus $10.29/4pbOne of the special barrel-aged versions, aged in Buffalo Trace straight bourbon whiskey barrels. A strong and dark wheat wine style ale. Brewed with 50 percent malt and 50 percent wheat; including German chocolate and caramel wheat and Munich malt; spiced with four hop varities (57 IBU), and fermented clean with the Chico yeast strain

The beer dinner presented by Harry's Wine & Liquor, along with Bacelona Restaurant and features Berkshire brewing will take place on Monday November 7th at 7:00pm. The cost will be $42 per person + tax and tip. That includes 5 courses paired with 5 different beers! Stop by and talk to Renzo about the specifics of the pairings and get a copy of the menu for the evening, it looks great.

Click on the Play button to listen.

WINE DINNER: Cote du Rhone Ferraton Wine Dinner

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market,
Brasserie Restaurant & Ferraton Pere & Fils Present:
Cote du Rhone Ferraton Wine Dinner
Tuesday, October 18 – 7PM
$65 plus tax and tip


Entrance Wine
Cote du Rhone “Samorens” Blanc 2009


Pâté de Campagne et sa Salade verte
Country Pate with Green’s
Cote du Rhone “Samorens” Rouge 2009
Crozes Hermitage “La matiniere” Rouge 2007


Filet de Truite Sautée, Sauce Meunière
Sautéed filet of Trout served with Meuniere Sauce
Crozes Hermitage “La Matiniere” Blanc 2008


Filet de Bœuf Grillé, Sauce aux Champignons Sauvage
Grilled Filet Mignon served with Wild Mushroom Sauce
St. Joseph “La Source” Rouge 2007
Chateauneuf du Pape “La Parvis” Rouge 2006


Assiette de Fromage des Regions du Centre
Cheese Plate from Center of France
Condrieu “Les Mandouls” Blanc 2008
Hermitage “Les Miaux” Rouge 2006


Tarte aux Pommes Chaude, Sauce Caramel et Glace a la Vanille
Warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Café, Espresso or Cappuccino


For reservations please contact:
Brasserie Restaurant
52 Sanford Street, Fairfield
(203) 254-8094 thebrasseriect@hotmail.com
http://www.thebrasseriect.com/

For wine info please contact:
Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market
2094 Post Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-4692
harrys@snet.net
http://www.harryswine.com/

Cult Wine - Pleiades XX

The mention of highly allocated cult wines usually makes you think of labels such as Harlan Estates or Screaming Eagle which fetch several hundreds of dollars for a single bottle. At a much more affordable level is the wine named Pleiades from the mysterious winemaker Sean Thackery of California.

Pleiades is a truly unique blend that starts you guessing from the moment you begin to pour it from the bottle. The inclusion of white grape varietals is immediately apparent, the wine is highly translucent with a pinkish hue. Thackery does not disclose the exact percentages of grapes used in the blend, although usual suspects in the blend are pinot noir, sangiovese, mouvedre, syrah, and viognier. The presence of viognier is evident based on the floral nature of the nose of Pleiades. On the palate this wine shows ripe cherry and cooked strawberry flavors accented with subtle hints of baking spice. Unlike a hastily assembled blend this wine shows interesting layers of flavor which are very well integrated.

Over the couple of hour which I spent drinking this wine, new flavors kept presenting themselves. I think of Pleiades as more of an appertif or a casual "drinking" wine as opposed to a food wine. It lacks some structure and acidity which would allow you to pair it with food. It's definitely worth trying. It won't last too long so grab a bottle sooner than later and enjoy!

- Greg

A Vintage to Never Forget!

As many of you may know, 2007 was a great vintage overall for California. The harvest season in California started earlier than expected due to a mild winter, below average rainfall and a dry spring, leading to an early bud break. A unique fact was that the grape size was smaller than vintages in the past which enhances greater skin to juice ratio and improves quality. Most of the white wine grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were picked before October but the thicker skinned grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon were allowed to stay on the vines until the end of October. This allowed the grapes to become more mature and develop more intense flavors.
We here at Harry's have grown fond of many of the Cabs from the 2007 vintage. With their luscious fruit and mild tannins, the 2007 vintages has not disappointed. A few of my personal favorites from 07 are:

Schug Cab- Schug Cabernet consists of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. This wine incorporates the classic Bordeaux style with bright flavors of cherry and berry with lively acidity. It produces very fine tannins with a touch of spice. This wine is perfect for grilled meats and hearty stews. $23.99

Far Niete Cab- This by far has to be one of the finest Cabs that I have ever tasted. This Cab offers intense aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and licorice. It has perfect ripe tannins and a full body that leads to a long lasting finish that will have you coming back for more. Drink now through 2025. $99.99

Waterstone Cab- A new arrival for us, the Watersone Cab 2007 is finally here! Waterstone's trademark integrates strong and well balance structure as well as plush ripe fruit. Hints of currants, berries and even chocolate can be seen on the palate. Even if you are not a fan of American Cabs, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed. $27.99

Chris OB

Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Oct 8

Your host is Sara Vigneault Ryan of Cape Classics. Pictured with Sara today is Ron Lanzo. Ron is a good customer of Harry's, He has open mind when it comes to tasting wine and has a ver engaging personality. With his easy style and big smile Ron is fun to have around. The fact that he knows wine and enjoys talking with us is a bonus. Thanks for coming by today Ron and thanks for the friendship you show to all of us!

Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 $7.99
Bright dark red. Currant, blackberry and licorice aromas show a candied quality and a touch of reduction. Good intensity and harmonious acidity to the dark berry flavors. Hints of menthol and mint on the finish. Tanzer, 87 pts

Excelsior Chardonnay 2010 $7.99
Pale yellow. Citrus peel on the nose. Sweet and juicy, with ripe acidity framing the citrus and nectarine flavors. Boasts good intensity and varietal character. Finishes with hints of pineapple and crystallized lemon peel. Tanzer, 87 pts

Indaba Merlot 2010 $7.99
Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright, juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum backed by subtle mocha and herbal nuances and a delicate minerality.

Indaba Chenin Blanc 2010 $7.99
Pale yellow. Pure aromas of apple, nectarine and flowers. Juicy, floral and fresh, with good cut and intensity for the gentle price. Ripe but nicely dry chenin blanc with a hint of citrus zest on the finish. Tanzer, 87 pts

*****************Don't forget*******************

We have a second tasting today as part of our annivesary celebration! Beginning at 5pm we will be tasting Ardbeg's 10 year single malt scotch and showing off the Ardbeg custom OCC chopper, a very good looking bike! Lastly, we were also able to get our hands on three bottles of the Ardbeg Alligator, a limited Bottling from Ardbeg (info here) $99.99 while it lasts.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Oct 7

Your host will be Dennis of Stone Brewing Company. Chris is stepping to the plate for the first 1/2 hour or so to fill in and standing with him is Joe lavenziana (had to have him spell it for me) Who seemed to like the beers we are offering this evening and who I promised to make a minor celebrity via our blog. I can tell you this... While Joe may have enjoyed the beers the names of them do not describe him at all. Joe came across to me at least as a very nice guy. Cheers Joe! Thanks for letting us put you up on the blog.


Arrogant Bastard Ale $4.99/22oz
This is an aggressive ale. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory–maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beverage will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make things taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.

Sublimely Self Righteous $6.99/22oz
We're brewers whose substantial mettle and idiomatic approach to brewing allows us to consistently create works of art such as this justifiably self-righteous ale. Its bitterness hits our sweet spot. Its blackness lightens our hearts. Its liquid dichotomy pulls it all together in this sublimely sacrosanct ale. Yes, we damn well know our stuff here at Stone, and it would be irresponsible of us not to acknowledge how remarkable this heavenly creation of ours is. Thus the name we are compelled to give it --- Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale --- serves as a reminder of just how good we are, in both liquid and verbal form.

Smoked Porter IPA $4.99/22oz
So you think you don't like dark beer? Prepare to believe. This is no ordinary porter. And if you are already among the enlightened who appreciate a fine ebony-hued ale, we think you will find Stone Smoked Porter to be a poignant addition to your repertoire. This beer pours a gorgeous deep mahogany crowned by a creamy head. Dark, smooth and complex, with rich chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by a subtle smokiness, this brew is equally delicious with meats or fine chocolates.

Montalcino comes to Fairfield DinnerTuesday, October 11 – 6:30PM

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market,
55o Restaurant & Vias Imports Present:
Montalcino Comes to Fairfield
Guest Host Michael Petrizzo, Regional Manager Vias Imports
Tuesday, October 11 – 6:30PM
$79 plus tax and tip

6:30 to 7:30
Pre-Dinner Tasting & Hors D’Oeuvres Hour
Terradora di Paolo Greco di Tufo 2010
Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2010
Rocca di Frassinello le Sughere 2008
Rampolla Chianti Classico 2008
Damilano Cannubi Barolo 2006


Roasted black trumpet mushrooms, truffle pecorino, slow cooked beets
Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2008

Wild white shrimp, butternut squash panzoti, hazelnut brown butter
Camiglilano Rosso di Montalcino 2009

Grilled halibut, braised Tuscan kale, crumbled pancetta,
rosemary-white bean puree
Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Slow roasted veal loin, broccoli puree, crispy potato, chestnut,
brunello demi-glace
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2006

Five Italian chesses, toasted walnuts, quince, chocolate
La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino 2006


For reservations please contact:
55o Restaurant
55 Miller St, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 256-0099
info@55winebar.com
http://www.55winebar.com/

For wine info please contact:
Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market
2094 Post Road, Fairfield
Phone: (203) 259-4692
harrys@snet.net
www.harryswine.com

Harry's is celebrating our 70th year!

Harry's Wine and Liquor opened its doors in October of 1941. There is a bit of debate about what the actual first day of business was so we are using the entire month of October to have some fun with it and to include some special events. Each Tuesday this month we are doing a special dinner with a local restaurant where we pair great wines with equally great food. Be on the lookout for notifications over the coming days and weeks or go to our website for information on the events page so you can join in on the festivities.

This Saturday, October 8th we will have our standard wine tasting from 1pm-4pm. Then, from 5pm-7pm the folks from Ardeg distillery to taste their 10 year old single malt scotch and to show off their custom chopper designed and built by Orange County Choppers ( chopper pictured top left). They'll be showing it off both their scotch and their bike and talking about both to all interested parties. They've promised to drop off a box of giveaways too. So come down and taste a great scotch, see a beautiful motorcycle and say congratulations on 70 years!