Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 29

Your Host is Dimos Mitas of Mina Imports.

Muses #9 Assyrtiko 2013                 $12.99

Bright yellow color with green hues and complex aromas of lemon, citrus and exotic fruits.  Well-balanced flavor with pleasant oiliness, minerality, acidity and long lasting aftertaste.

Kourtaki Retsina N.V.                     $10.99

It is a sweet, dry and slightly piquant wine which owes its characteristic flavour to the addition of a few pieces of pine resin to the must before or during fermentation.

Laloudi Agiorgitiko 2008                $12.99

Dark red with the aroma of vanilla, spices and distinctive touches of wood. Rich, balanced and fruitlike that leaves a sense of velvet touching the palate.

Kourtaki Mavrodaphne N.V.          $12.99

Medium-bodied, dark raspberry fruit, dried fig and raisin, long semi-sweet finish.

Shop Small Business Saturday November 29, 2014

We will once again be supporting "Small Business Saturday". This is a play on Black Friday but geared for small businesses. Amex started promoting it in 2010 and supports local businesses by encouraging consumers to shop local and small by offering $10 back on $10 spent at any participating small business. Details here

This of course is custom made for our area as our customers and the people of fairfield in general are wonderful supporters of their local businesses. We hope you are doing some holiday shopping this weekend and Saturday in particular. We have some great specials happening on popular wines, beers, and spirits and we have also gotten our hands on some nice rebates and gift packages that include extras in the box to sweeten the pot.

Do you want to know what you save on? Stop by all day and help out your local business owners while we do our part with pricing and extras!

See you at the store!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Were reaching out a little early this week to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! The store will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am-9pm and there is still plenty of time to get your supplies.

The weather forecasters are calling for rain and snow on Wednesday so consider coming today and getting the shopping out of the way as some areas are calling for a fairly sizable snowfall and it will be sloppy on Wednesday is any case.

We will NOT be open Thursday, Instead we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with our families and we encourage you to take the opportunity to spend time with your family and friends on the most American of holidays with Turkey and all of the trimmings.

 We've got our favorites for this holiday stacked and ready to go and our staff ready and willing to help you make your selection and get it all safely packed in your car before heading home or over to the relatives house to celebrate.

Our sincere thanks to all of our customers for your loyal support as we look forward to visiting with our own loved ones once the craziness of Wednesday subsides. Don't worry everyone, we will be open again on Friday.

Cheers to all!

William, Patrick, Scott, and the whole Harry's family!

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 22

Your Host is Michael Tobin of Worldwide Wines.

De Toren Fusion V 2011     $59.99

A polished style, with alluring mocha and black tea aromas that meld with the crushed plum, steeped blueberry and macerated currant fruit. Offers a long, fine-grained finish, remaining approachable, showing the depth and balance to gain some further nuance with time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2018. Wine Spectator, 91 pts

Siesta Malbec 2010     $22.99

Bright ruby-red. Slightly port-like aromas and flavors of black cherry, fig, licorice and mocha oak lifted by a whiff of candied violet. Round, dense and glyceral, but with good verve to the plush, sweet middle palate. Finishes with sexy nutty and chocolatey oak tones and excellent length. Has the balance and firm tannic structure to reward at least few years of cellaring. International Wine Cellar, 90 pts

Mont Redon Cotes De Rhone 2012    $16.99

This wine is deep violet red in color and the nose is intensely fruity, with mineral notes. This vintage brought remarkable freshness, as well as balanced tannins. Dark berries and raspberries on the palate are offset by slight grilled notes and nuances of licorice. Winemaker’s Notes

Roederer Estate Brut NV $21.99

60% Chardonnay blended with 40% Pinot Noir, aged two years on yeast is affordable and luxurious. A gorgeous, very dry sparkling wine with aromatics of honey, raisin, apple and pear, it is rich and soft and offers both depth and length. It’s an ideal marriage of bright acidity and ripe fruit character." Wine Enthusiast, 92 pts

Beer Tasting 4-7pm Friday, Nov. 21st

Your host is Tony from Cisco Brewery

Whales Tale                   $10.49/6pb

An amber English-style ale that has a nice balance between hops and malt. It's the most popular of our beers and the most versatile in terms of pairing with food or people.

Pumple Drumkin                   $9.99/6pc

On Nantucket a Pumple named Drumkin, brewed up some great ale with his pumpkins. One and all came to savor the delicious flavor, then wobbled around quite like bumpkins. At Cisco they thought, "The is De-Lish! Let’s make some more because we wish, to please all the tourists, and locals and purists, with the best ale that we can accomplish!"

IPA                                $10.49/6pc

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.

Thanksgiving Sale & hours 2014

Lots of great pricing on things you will need for entertaining family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday!

Please note that we will be open 8:00am-9:00pm 

Friday Nov. 21st and running through Wednesday Nov. 26th
(Sunday 10am-5pm) for your convenience.

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 15

Your host is Andrew Murray, owner/winemaker. 

 

 In Honor of the

10th Anniversary of the move "Sideways" we will have

owner/winemaker Andrew Murray in the store. 

His Syrah was featured in the movie.

Syrah Watch Hill Vineyards 2012            $24.99

The aromas and flavors lean toward bright red fruits...cherries, raspberries, currants, and cranberries, with just a touch of a floral/violet note (from the Viognier) with a spicy note dominated by fresh black pepper and a dose of sweet French oak.  Winemaker’s Notes

Syrah Tous les Jours 2013                       $15.99

This has real definition, its ripeness held in tension against cooling, earthen tannins that feel integrated and appetizing. With mouthwatering flavors that suggest dark plums and dried herbs, it belongs next to a platter of grilled lamb chops.  Wine & Spirits, 92 pts

Viognier 2013                                            $19.99

The dominant flavors and aromas are of apricots, peaches, honey, and a subtle citrus edge.  In the mouth, the wine is lush and rich with an incredibly long finish. Winemaker’s Notes

E11even Pinot Noir 2013                          $15.99

Pure, authentic, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir is the goal here.  The alcohol is moderate, the body is medium with a wonderfully soft finish, and the acidity is there, but harmoniously in check.  The resulting wine is a 5 guitar harmony.  Winemaker’s Notes

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Nov 14

Your host is Justin of Berkshire Brewing Company.

Cabin Fever                  $4.29/22oz

Cabin Fever is a well-balanced, medium bodied ale brewed to sustain you over the long New England winter.  Its rich malt profile is reminiscent of an English Pale Ale, while the spicy and fruity hop finish, from German Tettnang hops, gives it a warming and welcoming feeling to bring you back in from the cold.  Copper-amber in color, this offering is available all winter long. 

Coffee House Porter     $4.29/22oz

This rich, dark ale takes BBC’s popular Drayman’s Porter and adds Dean’s Beans organic coffee to the mix, creating an enticing blend of everyone’s favorite beginning and end of day beverages.  Robust and aromatic, Coffeehouse Porter is sure to please, no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy it. 

Lost Sailor                    $4.29/22oz

A classic British-inspired IPA, Lost Sailor keeps an even keel with a well rounded malt profile to support generous dry-hopping with the time-honored Goldings hop variety.  With its floral and citrus aroma and medium body, Lost Sailor is the perfect session beer, whether lost at sea or in the comfort of your own home or a local pub. 

Steel Rail                       $4.29/22oz

BBC’s flagship brew is a light colored, medium bodied ale exhibiting exceptional freshness through its 2-Row Pale malt backbone and signature hop flavor and aroma.  In the words of renowned beer writer Lew Bryson, Steel Rail EPA is “what the water in heaven oughta taste like.”

The cold weather is here! Beers that were brewed with that in mind

The cold weather has finally arrived here in Connecticut and the release of seasonal beers is right on time to meet Jack Frost. 

Renzo and his crew are putting the selection together and getting them in the cooler. Some of them will be in limited quantities so be sure to get yours while they are still around!

WINE CLASS: Pinot Noir Class Wed, November 12th 2014 7pm-9pm

Ask almost any winemaker around the world “What’s the most difficult grape to grow and make wine from?” Their answer is inevitably... Pinot Noir!

Ask almost any wine aficionado “What grape produces some of the most sublime wines?” The answer here... Pinot Noir! 

In this class we will taste a variety of Pinot Noirs from some of the varietals most renown growing regions around the world to learn the different flavor profiles and winemaking techniques that this grandest of grapes can display. See and taste the effects that vintage and terrior have on this most finicky of grapes and understand why it is prized by novices and collectors alike.

This lineup of wines will provide a most fun and informative class! 

$35 one session
4 seats remain and will be handled on a first come first serve basis.
To reserve your seat(s) call Jan (203)259-4692

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 1

Your host is Alain Blanchon of Alain Blanchon Selections.

Pollier Pouilly Fuisse 2012    $21.99

The first nose presents delicate apple blossom and Asian pear aromas with notes of white flowers and roasted almonds. The palate reveals elegance and balance with interplay between the citric, apple and mineral tones. The finish is superb in refinement and complexity.

Lauriol 2010                   $14.99

This velvety dark berry infused wine possesses a touch of leather, smoke and cassis fruit. Very good concentration here, with the subtle sneaky tannins that give structure through to its smooth finish.

Thevenot Hauts Cotes de Nuits Les Renardes 2010             $19.99

This has the classic Pinot Noir nose of ripe red berries with some darker hints of blackberry and spice.  Great mouth feel, good structure, and a smooth texture all balanced with perfect acidity.

Philippe Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Champeaux 2010                $79.99

The berry-fruit aromas are quite pretty, almost a redcurrant preserve. Relatively round with penetrating acidity and high-toned red fruit flavours.

Following the wine tasting...

A Special Scotch Tasting - 4-7pm

You are cordially invited to join us for this very special scotch tasting to help us celebrate our 73rd anniversary. We hope that all of our patrons will join us in celebrating!

No charge & No reservation required

 

 

Special Scotch Tasting - Saturday Nov. 8th 4-7pm

You are cordially invited to join us for this very special scotch tasting to help us celebrate our 73rd anniversary. We hope that all of our patrons will join us in celebrating!

No charge & No reservation required

 

Beer Tasting 4 - 7pm Friday, Nov 7

Your host is from  Spiked Seltzer

Grapefruit           $8.99/6pb

Orange                $8.99/6pb

Lime                    $8.99/6pb

We make SpikedSeltzer using only purified water and a few natural ingredients.  Cold-pressed citrus essence from select varieties infuse SpikedSeltzer with fresh fruit flavors.  A blend of this citrus and sugar ferments naturally to 6% alcohol.  The result is clean and clear without the sugary sweetness of wine or the heaviness of beer.
SpikedSeltzer is 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,  the result of a unique brewing process developed by winemaker,  master brewer, Nick Shields. 
SpikedSeltzer is perfectly refreshing straight from the bottle, poured over ice, or used as a mixer.  Check out the 6pack bottoms for cocktail recipes.

Celebrating 73 years with Great Savings!

Wine Tasting - Saturday 1-4PM, Nov 1

Your host is Doug  Rankin of 
Missing Link Wine Company.

Lo Brujo Garnacha 2012       $9.99

This has an expressive bouquet of brambly blackberry, black cherry, red currant, and a healthy dose of spice, in particular black pepper. In the mouth it is full of concentrated berry flavors, lovely spiciness, and a strong yet well-balanced underline of minerality. Made from Garnacha grapes selected from bush vines averaging 50 years in age.  Importer’s Notes

Peterson Primary Zinfandel 2012                       $20.99

In your face aromas of rich brambly berries laced with gourmet freshly ground black pepper seduce you to sip.  The smooth, luscious mouth feel and spicy, bright

texture showcase perfectly ripened blackberry and raspberry, with subtle pepper adding interest mid-palate and intensifying into the finish. Winemaker’s Notes

Muller-Grossman Gruner Veltliner 2013                     $19.99

This electric wine is made by the demanding and artistic Helma Muller-Grossman, one of the leading women in Austrian winemaking. The grapes from the Grosser

Satz vineyard are harvested and sorted painstakingly by hand before fermentation in stainless steel. The resulting wine is light green-yellow color, fruity, like

yellow fruits. It has a mineral and juicy taste with a lively acidity, fresh and animating.

Tenuta La Pergola Monferrato Rosso 2012      $14.99

Intense ruby red in colour with garnet highlights. Rich, spicy and pungent on the nose with slightly fruity, woody, notes of fruit, vanilla and green pepper. Fullbodied with elegant structure and a good finish. Barbera 50%, Bonarda 25%, Freisa 15%, Dolcetto 10%