Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Dec 28

Your host is Harry's own, Len "The Wine Tutor" Gulino!

Canard Duchene Brut N.V.               $29.99

Located in the Montagne de Reims, this Champagne is a subtle blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is carefully aged in the long galleries of the underground cellars in Ludes.  Characterized by fresh fruit aromas jostling with brioche notes, the sign of good aging, this is a light-hearted Champagne, perfect for every occasion.  Very classy, complex and structured with excellent fruit and a long, toasty finish.  The Pinot Noir being dominant contributes to the wine's superb structure

Billecart Salmon Brut Rose N.V.      $74.99

Light orange-pink. Vibrant strawberry and orange zest aromas are complicated by notes of tea rose, smoky lees and chalky minerals. Bright, incisive red fruit flavors pick up a toasty nuance with air. Fresh, incisive and refreshingly tangy, with impressive finishing clarity and stony persistence.

Roederer Estate Brut N.V.                $19.99

The Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor. Constructed of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, this is a staff favorite.

Zardetto Prosecco N.V.           $13.99

This has honeysuckle and peach flavors and a melony fragrance. The creamy bubbles keep it crisp and refreshing. It is well structured and wonderfully balanced. Serve with Semi soft cheeses and fruit.

New Years Eve Needs Bubbles! What is your preference?

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Dec 14

Your host will be Patricia Bradley of Wilson Daniels.

Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir 2011                                     $24.99

Aromas of crushed cherry, spiced rose petal, a hint of toasted vanilla and savory notes. The delicate mouth shows Italian plum with licorice and a velvety texture finishing bright with fine tannins.  Winemaker’s Notes

Ponzi Pinot Gris 2012                                                 $18.99

Fresh and lively, with a distinct ginger root character weaving through the lime and pear fruit, finishing with snap and expression.  Wine Spectator, 90 pts

Gainey Merlot 2010                                                                $19.99

The nose offers ripe, slightly earthy, dark cherry fruit mingled with appealing milk chocolate, vanilla and light herbal notes. Juicy and succulent on the palate, the wine’s rich black cherry, dark plum and cassis flavors marry with a pleasing roasted tone, leading to a long, fruitful, chocolate finish. Perfectly balanced with round supple tannins, drink  over the next 3-4 years.  Winemaker’s Notes

Domaine Laroche Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010                   $19.99

The color is a bright, clear yellow, and the aroma is composed of elegantly fruity notes.  In the mouth it is lively and balanced with all the characteristic flavors of a classic Bourgogne Blanc.  Importer’s Notes

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Dec 6

Your host will be Mike of Bronx Brewing Company .

Bronx Brewing Company – Bronx Pale Ale        $9.09/4pc

Two strains of Trappist yeast, one Belgian ale yeast, and Belgian candi sugar highlight this remarkably intricate, fruity, spicy, and earthy straw-colored Belgian Pale Ale. Belgian Pilsner and Biscuit malts from Beloeil and German Vienna malts from Bamberg provide a clean backdrop for the spicy and lightly herbal Sterling hops. A votre santé from the Bronx..

BREW DETAILS: 

OG 1.067. FG 1.017. ABV 6.7%. SRM 4.7 IBU 36

CASTLE PILSNER, CASTLE BISCUIT, WEYERMANN VIENNA

Holiday Headquarters 2013! Are you ready?

We're getting ready for the holidays...

Like most of us, it is getting to be crunch time and you are probably still looking for ideas. We've been at this for awhile so if you need gift giving ideas or need wine, Liquor & Beer to stock up for your parties, Scroll down and we'll help you to find the answers.

Are you looking for your Party supplies? We'll take you through quantities and a selection to fit your particular needs. One stop to the corner gets you your meal from start to finish and all of the beer, wine and spirits for the celebration.

A recomendation or local delivery? Let us know your particular needs.
 
There are lots of great ideas for gifts at our Corner, at Harry's Wine & Liquor of course but Faifield Cheese Company and Tutto Pasta are well stocked with unique gifts also. Pinecreek Deli will give you sustenance on your busy shopping days and Fairfield Cleaners can get your holiday outfit cleaned and pressed for the big night.

-Cheers!

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Dec 7

Your host is Deidre Magnello.

Solitude Cotes du Rhone White 2012    $16.99

A blend of 45% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne. 5% Viognier, There is a complex nose of citrus and tropical fruits, and then the smooth palate and mouth feel are filled with the flavors of salted butter, honeysuckle and white peach. It has good length and a clean finish.

Manciat Macon Les Morizottes 2011    $15.99

This has hints of brioche, caramelized citrus and buttery white peaches in a fresh, medium-bodied, fruity, dry, unoaked style.

Chateau Grand Champs Montagne St Emilion 2010     $17.99

Young and lively, a solid nose of deep cherry and caramel with a ruby red color. with vanilla taking over from the caramel and cherry remaining evident with hints of plum. The wine is well balanced, with a nice smooth finish.

Lou Dumont Gevrey Chambertin 2010                                  $59.99

This is a relatively new negociant business by Koji Nakada and his Korean wife Jae Hwa Park. Koji Nakada was formerly a sommelier in Japan and did plenty of apprentice work with a number of famous domaines in the Cote d’Or whilst studying at the CFPPA in Beaune where his wife also studied.

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Dec 6

Your host is Nick Shields of Spiked Seltzer.

Spiked Seltzer Lager     $8.99/6pb
We make SpikedSeltzer using only purified water and a few natural ingredients, then flavor it with all natural pressed limes from the West Indies.  The result is clean, clear and refreshing -- without the sugary sweetness of wine or the heaviness of beer.
SpikedSeltzer is 100% Gluten-Free, Low Carb (<5g) and All Natural.  After all, the body IS a temple, but you've got to have fun too! 
While SpikedSeltzer contains 6.0% alcohol, there's no alcohol taste - a result of a unique brewing process discovered by winemaker,  master-brewer, and SpikedSeltzer creator, Nick Shields. 
 SpikedSeltzer is perfectly refreshing straight from the bottle, poured over ice or used as a mixer for an added kick.

We can help with your gift giving needs

The phone is at a near constant ring around this time of the year with customers looking to pick up or send gifts to their friends, families and co-workers. Through the years we have gotten pretty good at helping to satisfy everyones requests. Here are a few ideas that might make your shopping a bit easier this year.

Harry's Wine 6-pack
This gift is easy to put together, it makes a great presentation and you can customize it to fit your needs. Do you want an Italian theme, French, Cabernets from around the world?
The themes are endless and the best part is that you choose the budget. $50.00 - $1000.00.
Now that you've chosen your custom gift(s) the question is how many do you need? This is a great individual present but it can also be duplicated to fill a larger order if needed. Would you like 5 or 10? One for each member of your client list that totals 200? We can put them together and help to load them in the car or drop them at the office.

Harry's Craft Beer 6-pack
We use the same idea as the canvas wine bag above but this time you choose from our craft beer collection. From local breweries to our european standards and in all of the styles. Ask one of our beer specialists to help you choose your gift and make it a Hoppy Holiday for your favorite beer lover.

Custom Gift Baskets
We have a number of premade gift baskets that are decorated with a festive touch and range in price from about $15.00 - $100.00 in various themes including many of the most popular wine producing regions to fun ideas like UCONN Womens Basketball.

Gift Certificate
Always one of our most popular requests is a Harry's Gift Certificate. When you are unsure of your recipients particular tastes, this is the way to go. Great for grab bag presents to your most serious collector. You choose the denomination and we can even mail it out if needed.

Wine School
Seats are selling quickly so you won't want to wait if this is your choice. Our most popular class through the years has always been our "Wine 101" and is the class that all of our others are based on. In this class you will learn everything you need to know about expanding your horizons in the wine world. Our classes are fun, informative and inclusive.

Holiday Gift Packaging
This time of the year there are lots of products available in holiday packaging and we have many of them pre-wrapped for convenience. If you are stopping by on the way to the party and need a last minute gift or an office grab bag gift, these will fill the bill. Lots of variety from Liquor to wine, beer and bubbles.




Need a local delivery? It's free and we are taking orders through December 15th.
Call us at (203)259-4692 or stop in and let us help to make your gift buying a little easier.

WINE DINNER: Piedmont Holiday Wine Dinner Mon, December 9th 2013 7pm-10pm

Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market

55^o Restaurant and Vias Imports Present:

Piedmont Holiday Wine Dinner

With Guest Host Michael Petrizzo, Northeast Brand Manager

Monday, December 9 – 7PM

$89 plus tax and tip

Grilled scallops with parsnip puree, green apples, and crumbled prosciutto
Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2012

Root vegetable salad with creamy spinach and extra virgin olive oil

Ca Viola Dolcetto d’Alba Vilot 2011

Truffle risotto with wild mushrooms, parmesean cheese, and shaved black truffles
Produttori del Barbaresco Pora 2008

Veal loin with fingerling potatoes, onion tart, and bordelaise sauce

Damilano Cannubi Barolo 2008

Artisanal cheese course

Ca Viola Barbera Bric du Luv 2010

For reservations please contact:

55^o Restaurant

55 MillerSt, Fairfield

Phone:(203) 256-0099

info@55winebar.com

www.55winebar.com

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 30

Your host is Peter Slywka of Michael Skurnik Wines.

Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2010           $27.99

“Late harvests, low yields, lengthy macerations and no fining/filtration are the rule at Piaggia. These new releases from proprietor Mauro Vannucci show exceptional balance, and his 2006s are the best wines I have ever tasted from the estate.”  – The Wine Advocate, Aug. 2009

“A new winery for me that's very good indeed.” – James Suckling in the Wine Spectator

The Carmignano Riserva is “simply the best of the appellation.” -- The Wine Advocate

Soter North Valley Pinot Noir 2011                        $32.99

The wine features notes of orange blossoms, cranberries, blackberries, sweet cream, cocoa, minerals, and has a markedly silky and supple mouthfeel. Long and lush, the wine leaves big, thick tears in the glass and its soft entry invites sip after sip.  Pour it against your favorite single-vineyard Oregon Pinot, and understand why North Valley is already featured at some of the finest restaurants in the country.

Capiaux Chimera Pinot Noir 2012              $30.99

This wine is crafted from blending several Northern California vineyard sites to create one comprehensive expression of elegant and opulant Pinot Noir. 34% Bianchi Vineyard (Sonoma Coast), 28% Jasper Vineyard (Sonoma Coast), 21% Wilson Vineyard (Sonoma Coast), 13% Guiseppe Vineyard (Sonoma Coast), and 4% Pisioni Vineyard (Santa Lucia Highlands).

Margaine Brut Champagne N.V.                $44.99

Pale yellow. Highly perfumed aromas of tangerine, pear, white flowers and ginger. Silky and focused on the palate, offering vibrant orchard and citrus fruit flavors that gain flesh and weight with air. Shows a seamless texture and finishes long, with clinging pear and honeysuckle qualities. International Wine Cellar, 91 pts

Small Business Saturday, Are you shopping small?... Local?...

Black friday has come and gone. We were given plenty of opportunity to stand in long lines over the past 48 hours risking life and limb, all to have the opportuniy to wrestle one of the (2 or 3 per store) "door buster" specials out of someone else's hand.  Just like years past, someone inevitably got arrested or crushed in the melee.

Ah, "Big Box" stores, aren't they wonderful...

Amex has another approach for you this Saturday, Shop small.

Sign up on line and shop small (and locally of course), spend $10 and get $10 back on your statement at the end of the month and all you have to do is check out their list of participating small businesses and stop in to be helped individually at a store that knows who you are and helps to keep the money you spend in the local economy. Win, win!

The best part is that Harry's is involved for the second straight year and if that isn't enough, many of our neighbors have joined in too. Come down to the corner, be taken good care of and save a few dollars in the process. How civilized!

Let us help you to enjoy the holidays. Harry's is really very connected with you around the holidays and we do enjoy seeing you all. So, if you are around on Saturday stop down and see us but if you miss the Amex promotion we will still be here to help you all the way through the holidays.

If you want fighting we aren't the right store for you. :)

-Cheers!

Giving Thanks...

We at Harry's would like to take just a couple of minutes on this very busy day to offer our thanks...

As a group we are very fortunate to be part of a community that does so much to support our store and each of us has developed relationships with our patrons that blurs the line defining the worker-customer norm. There is a tradition at this shop that was started more than seven decades ago when Harry himself made a very simple but powerful and long lasting statement. He said, "It is my job to get customers to comer to the store and it is your job to get them to come back".

From that day until now and long into the future this is our goal. Some of the faces will change over time but this very simple first rule means that your shopping experience with us should be comfortable and the person assisting you should always be courteous, and you should feel like we are there to be helpful to you.

This past week kicked the holiday season into high gear and for the next month or so most of our lives will get very hectic as the preparations consume so much of our time. Please do your best to take some time to look around and be in the moment as it happens. Enjoy this very special time of the year with family and friends that you don't always have the opportunity to see and interact with.

Give thanks for the people that make your life happy and rewarding and when you are feeling overwhelmed take a minute to yourself and breath. Harry's and its staff is here to do our part when you need a last minute hostess gift or the perfect bottle of wine for the feast so let us help to make the season a little brighter and to help shoulder the load for you.

Thank you to all of of you for your friendships and loyal patronage through the years. We are truly appreciative and we hope it shows in our service to you.

We wish you and your family a very Hapy Thanksgiving,

William, Patrick, Scott and the rest of the Harry's family 

Special Tasting Onyx Moonshine Cocktails Sat. Nov. 23 4-7pm

 

Tonights tasting hosted by Jeff from Onyx Moonshine. This is a local product produced right here in Connecticut and he is mixing some terrific Thanksgiving cocktails. Check out their website (http://www.onyxmoonshine.com/) for recipes or come down and try. He'll share recipes with you here.

 

Onyx Moonshine  $24.99

A modern take on traditional New England-style moonshine, based on an age-old secret recipe. Onyx makes the perfect mixer for your favorite cocktail, and is exceptionally smooth served neat, straight-up or on the rocks.

 

Onyx Apple Honey Infusion $29.99

Raise a glass to the fruits of harvest. Delicious Honeycrisp apples, honey, and cinnamon carefully steep in our ultra premium moonshine to create a flavorful blend of distinctly local traditions. Our Apple Honey moonshine is the right pick this season—or any.

 

Bootlegging runs in the blood of Onyx’s co-founders, Adam and Pete. Adam’s relatives ran a Prohibition-era speakeasy on the Connecticut River, and Pete’s relatives have had a farm in Wethersfield, Connecticut, for more than 100 years that, shall we say … grew corn. Inspired by family lore and a rich local tradition, they set out to take American moonshine to a new level, using a secret recipe that they painstakingly refined.
The result is a new legacy. With its launch in 2011, Onyx Moonshine became New England’s first legal moonshine since Prohibition, and the first ultra-premium American moonshine ever.
Made in a small distillery in East Hartford, Connecticut, from carefully selected corn, malted grains and pure Connecticut spring water, Onyx Moonshine infuses age-old Yankee charm with a flavor and mixability that “shines” in the modern world.
In two brief years, Onyx has already become one of the fastest-selling spirits in Connecticut and is now available in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Look for us wherever top shelf liquors are sold. We’re all about word of mouth, so if you don’t see Onyx, ask for it and help spread the word!

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 23 and Puppies!

Your host is Michael Tobin of Worldwide Wines.

Querciabella  Mongrana 2010    $19.99

This ripe red boasts flavors of cherry, cedar and herb matched to a medium-bodied frame. The acidity and tannins are in the correct proportions, offering a lingering finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2015 through 2024.  Wine Spectator, 90 pts

Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2010   $26.99

Deep ruby.  Pungent raspberry and cherry aromas, along with Asian spice and floral qualities.  Fleshy red fruit and lavender pastille flavors pack a serious punch, with zesty minerality and a hint of allspice. providing brightness.  The impressively long, sweet finish echoes the floral element and clings with excellent tenacity.  International Wine Cellar, 92 pts

Chateau des Jacques (Maison Louis Jadot) Moulin a Vent 2011   $19.99

Ripe dark cherry, plum and cassis with marrow-rich savory suggestions of meat stock. Salt, stone, iodine, mocha and toasted nuts add intrigue to a sustained finish . . . this was brought-up in one-third each in new barriques, used barriques and tank . . . An outstanding value, it should reward following at least through 2017 and quite possibly beyond.  Wine Advocate, 91 pts

Roederer Estate Brut N.V.    $19.99

This blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir is one of the best sparkling wines you’ll find at this price.  It’s stylishly dry and fancy, with yeasty lime, strawberry, and vanilla flavors.  Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts