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