Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Jan 7

Your host will be Christopher O'Brien of Harry's.

Chris came on staff with Harry's in February of 2011 with a strong appetite for wine knowledge. He had heard that taking a job on our staff would expose him up to a great deal in the world of wine. A recent graduate of Sacred Heart University, he had spent the previous 4 years working retail in various wine and liquor stores in the area. "I want to learn" Chris told us "and most stores don't want to or know how to teach their people".

I think we can help you with that one Chris.

Fond of many Italian and Spanish wines, his current favorite looks to be Oregon Pinot Noir. Chris has shown that he also has an infatuation with micro and craft beers as well as various types of whiskies. In that realm his favorites are west coast IPA’s and single malt scotch. Our goal for Chris, as with his predecessors, is to give him the opportunity to learn as much as possible and it seems to us that he looks forward to continuing his education in the world of wine, Craft beer, and liquor.

Catena Malbec 2009 $19.99
A rich red, with ripe layers of linner torte, plum pudding and fig paste flavors backed by notes of mesquite, olive paste and grilled herbs. Grippy tannins add weight to the long, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2013. Wine Spectator, 91 pts

Palestra Douro Red 2008 $9.99
Plum pudding and dark cherry flavors are joined by mocha and chocolate. Medium-grained tannins support minerally notes on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2016.
Wine Spectator, 89 points