Celebrating Labor Day with Savings

Please join us on Saturday August 20th for a tasting of Broken Shed Vodka from 4-7pm

 



Broken Shed Vodka
750ml $32.99Broken shed vodka is a premium vodka made from new Zealand. It is naturally smooth with no sugar or chemicals added. This vodka is made up of 60% water, which comes from the springs of the Southern Alps! The other 40% comes from the highest quality distilled spirit - which is Whey.Or in other terms - Milk honey!

Leblon Cachaça Tasting Saturday Aug 13th, 4-7pm

Leblon Cachaça $27.99
Starts out sweet, like the rum, and then explodes into a whole bouquet of...something. A bit smoky, a bit vegetal - it doesn't taste quite like tequila, but it's got that little extra something that makes tequila not quite as well-behaved as the other liquors. It's rich, robust, and unabashed. Like rum, but...bigger

Ingredients in The Leblon Caipirinha Cocktail:
2 tsp Sugar
half Lime, cut in wedges
2 oz Leblon Cachaça

Garnish:
1 Lime wheel
Glass:
Rocks

How to make The Leblon Caipirinha Cocktail:
In a shaker, muddle the lime and sugar or simple syrup.
Fill with ice and add the cachaça.
Shake vigorously and pour (unstrained) into a rocks glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

Weekly Wine Tasting - Saturday August 13th 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 13th 1-4pm
With Peter Ravetto of
Quintessential Wines

New Age White N.V $10.99
New Age White is a light yellow-green colored wine, with fruity and floral aromas of great intensity.  Balanced acidity leads to soft, semi-sweet and slightly effervescent flavors and mouth feel. It is an extremely refreshing, vivacious and sensual wine.

Real Compania Garnacha 2015 $9.99
This Garnacha is very elegant and complex, with an aromatic intensity that includes a wide variety of fruit (cherries, strawberries and raspberries are most prominent). The nose follows through to the palate, which is redolent of fresh fruit, soft and elegant, with a long, fruity finish.

Leda Truffle Hunter Barbera 2014 $10.99
Ruby red in color, this Barbera shows ample red fruit on the nose. It has silky tannins that give it a smooth mouthfeel. This “easy-to-drink” wine has a freshness and approachability that makes it a great wine for even the casual wine consumer.

Elsa Bianchi Malbec 2015 $10.99
This Malbec is red-violet in color, with aromas of plums and black cherries and a subtle, smoky scent. The beauty of Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich, weighty mouth-feel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines. Elsa Malbec takes the promise of the nose through to the palate, with dark fruits that mimics the aroma. The soft, supple palate and smooth tannins lead to a round and harmonious finish.

Beer Tasting - Friday August 12th from 4-7pm

Friday Night Beer Tasting
from 4-7pm
with Peter from
Thomas Hooker

Hop Meadow IPA 6pBTL $9.29
A blend of cascade, centennial and simcoe hops give this beer a citrus aroma and piney finish. Balanced but complex. Refreshing!

Defiance IPL 4pBTL $9.29
Defying conventional wisdom, this brew possesses the robust hop character of an India Pale Ale but finishes like a lager. Bursting with Citra hops, this beer is the best of both worlds.

Honey Berry 6pBTL $9.29
An ale brewed with the happy duo of sweet Connecticut honey and natural berry flavors.

Dopplebock 4pBTL $9.29
Hopped with German and Czech hops and fermented with Bavarian lager yeast, this traditional doppelbock blends an extensive amount of select dark malts to achieve its rich and creamy character. A malt lovers dream!

Wine Tasting - Saturday August 6th 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 6thWith Christopher Lawther of
Hartley & Parker
Select Brands

Principe Pallavicini Poggio Verde Frascati Superiore 2015 $14.99

Bright, brilliant straw yellow. Broad and intense nose with notes of blossoms and tropical fruit. Full, soft palate with lingering aftertaste.

Montonale Lugana 2015 $19.99
Great easy drinking white, good citrus notes and slight minerality on the nose. Palate was ripe orange citrus with slight white peach and light pineapple. Medium plus acid, medium body and long finish.

Terredora Dipaolo Rosato 2015 $14.99
Bright salmon pink in the glass, Terredora Dipaolo’s Rosaenovae projects earthy, dusty aromas of red currants, fennel and cherry skin. Fresh on the palate, notes of ripe figs mingle with oranges, dried herbs and a dusty soil expression. This wine alternates waves of licorice-tinged fig and plum fruit, spicy volcanic minerals, cinnamon and dried rose petals. The structure of the wine ensures that it will be delicious for late summer enjoyment and will easily carry you through the coming year.

Produtorri Del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2012 $ 34.99
A graceful and detailed red, marked by ripe cherry, strawberry, floral and tar flavors, with the fruit intensity persisting on the finish, showing excellent length. This is well-integrated and just needs time for the tannins to soften. Best from 2018 through 2030. WS-93pts

Friday Tasting
Scott Valley From
Charter Oak Brewing

Brown Ale 6pkbtl $10.29
The 1687 Brown Ale pours a rich dense brown shade with a faint citrus aroma. This brewery uses both malted and roasted barley in this beer for a total of seven types of barley which allow for a wonderfully complex taste, yet well balanced.  Of particular surprise is just how clean this beer finishes, leaving no residual on the tongue. Interestingly enough, the 1687 Brown Ale also enjoys a very light mouth feel and at 5.5% ABV it enjoys a year round spot at the bar.

Pale Ale 6pkbtl $9.99
The Royal Charter Pale Ale beer enjoys a citrus nose and is designed to be a sessionable beer. The beer starts off a well-balanced ale with plenty of malt backbone and the hops become 'alive' on the back end.  Unlike the typical west coast styles, the intensity of this full flavored hop does not become any more robust with each sip or pint, but rather remains stable.

IPA 6pkbtl $10.29
Charter Oak's IPA pours with a full head of foam and a rich amber shade. As you bring your glass up to your mouth, one can not help but enjoy the aroma of the citrus, floral, and piney from our fresh, finishing hops. Indeed, a familiar nose for most American west coast India Pale styles. Once the liquid reaches your tongue, the hops are loud and clear and as this IPA reaches the back of your palate, the hops only become more flavorful and intense.


Variety 12pkbtl $18.99

Beer Tasting - Thursday August 4th from 4-7pm

Thursday's Tasting
Dean fromBoulevard Brewing Co.

Tank 7 - 750ml $9.49/ 4pkBTL $10.99
A straw colored, light to medium bodied beer with an earthy, spicy, grapefruit aroma and flavor, a soft, sweet malt flavor and a prominent hop bitterness.

Tell Tale Tart 4pkBTL $10.99
The subtle acidity of Tell-Tale Tart is answered by a soft, biscuity malt character, making this a sour ale that suggests, rather than announcing its tartness. Beginning with a bracing sharpness at first sip, the ale mellows on the palate to a smooth and faintly lingering finish.

The Calling IPA 4pkBTL $10.99
The Calling is an undeniable IPA. It's also our most heavily hopped beer ever, bursting forth with unmistakable tropical fruit and pine hop aromas and flavor supported with a slightly sweet malt character, tapering to a crisp, dry finish.

35 years of Paella tradition celebrated

      Doing a traditional paella makes the meal an all day affair, but one that the entire family pitches in to help out with. Some go shopping for the produce and seafood, others set to chopping wood for the fire. This year I was given one of the most crucial tasks: supplying the wine. The actual cooking is all done on an open fire started several hours beforehand to get a bed of coals laid to ensure a proper cooking temperature.

    Creation of the paella itself has always been the responsibility of my uncle. When following his method, there are absolutely no cut corners. He even makes the broth from scratch that same morning! Two copper pans were placed on metal tripods (specifically built for my uncle for this purpose), and rice and stock were added. As the rice begins to cook, two people circle around the pans gently placing clams, mussels, lobster, shrimp, chorizo and chicken into the pans. Before long the pans begin to look like a mosaic of shellfish, with everything arranged to not only taste good, but look good as well. In a family where everyone thinks themselves a great cook, no party is complete without lighthearted teasing, and calls ring out from the deck to the firepit, reminding the cooks that the family would like to eat sometime before midnight.

    Ordinarily Italian wine takes precedence at a family meal, but in keeping with the theme of the day, Spanish rosés covered the table, and before the paella even came together in the pan, wine began to flow freely. On a sunny day with the temperature reaching the 90s, some cold rosé was needed, especially to those of us manning the fire!  

    By the time the cooking is done, darkness has begun to fall and rosé is flowing. With great ceremony, the two massive pans are set on the table, columns of steam wafting up from the rice. We open bottles of txakolina, the crisp, wonderfully effervescent Basque wine that goes down perfectly on a hot night and toast to my uncle, to each other, and to the day. Plates are loaded up and everyone digs in. It is, as it has been every year since i can remember, a delicious success.

  No one is quite sure of how the tradition of the annual paella party came into being, but for the past 35 years it has been a highlight of my family's summer.

- John Maggi
Harry's wine staff
(He's the tall good looking kid with the glasses)

Wine Tasting - Saturday July 30th 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting:
Saturday, July 30th With 
Todd Umbach
V2 Wine Group Vice President of sales East Division

Dry Creek Vineyards

Chenin Blanc 2015 $16.99
At first swirl, aromatics of white pear, pineapple and banana spring forward from the glass. On the palate, the wine is refreshing with flavors of ripe tangerine and peaches. The mouthfeel is lively, but rich and has a subtle creaminess.

Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $16.99
On the nose, This wine presents aromas of honeydew melon, ripe pear and some floral notes. On the palate, flavors of Meyer lemons, tangerines and mineral notes come through with a slightly creamy, but lively finish.

Zinfandel 2014 $24.99
This vintage presents enticing aromatics of raspberries, cranberries and a hint of toast and pepper nuances. On the palate, you’ll experience flavors of black cherry, cranberry and spicy dark chocolate. The wine is complex, but does not burden the palate with too much of any single character - everything is in balance and carries the right amount of finesse. The tannins are silky and smooth with refined notes that please the senses.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 $24.99
The 2012 vintage is a true standout. This impeccable wine displays wonderful aromatics of cherry, black currant and black olive notes. Additional airing reveals dried floral, allspice and hints of nutmeg and juniper. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy with excellent tannin and structure. The wine is silky and smooth with superb balance - something we work tirelessly to achieve. The finish lingers on showing great texture and charm.

Beer Tasting - friday, July 29th from 4 - 7pm

Hosted by:
Julian From
Stony Creek Brewing Co.

Big Cranky IPA 4pcan $10.69
A Bold West Coast Double IPA, this is the crankiest of our IPAs. 7 different hops contribute complex and juicy hop character. Its dry finish allows the hops to stand out.

Dock Time Lager 6pbtl $9.49
Rich as it is remarkably smooth, you’ll taste a solid dose of rye that boasts a spicy, yet clean, dry finish. Fresh sterling hops create harmony with the malt and offer subtle herbal and citrus notes.

Sun Juice 6pcan $9.29
Sun Juice is a refreshing Belgian Summer Ale brewed with wheat. Saison yeast produces a silky body while Orange peel, Grapefruit peel, Coriander, and Chamomile impart a spicy and fruity complexity.

Little Cranky IPA 6pcan $9.49
Aggressive, yet crafted to go down easy, this Session IPA has it all. Lemon Drop and Bravo hops lend a fruity hop complexity with Lemon and Orange Highlights.

Beer Tasting - Thursday July 28th from 4 - 7pm

 

Hosted by:
Max From
Sixpoint Brewing CO.

Bengali IPA 6pcan $9.99
The enhanced Sixpoint IPA formulation, first released in the summer of 2014 and uses a blend of new hop strains for a juicy, citrusy, piney hop slashing

Sweet Action 6pcan $9.99
The original Sixpoint style- hard to define, but perhaps that's why people love it. Part pale ale, part wheat, part cream ale- all Sweet Action.

Puff 4pcan $12.49
If you love Resin, try tasting it straight from the tanks. That’s Puff – a hazy, unfiltered pour straight from the tanks, with an extra dose of dry hops... a new blend!

Jammer 6pcan $11.29
Bygone brewers repping the Sixpoint star provided the concept and our friends at Jacobsen Salt hooked us up with the key ingredient. It's salty, it's sour, and it's slammin.

Wine Tasting - Saturday July 23rd 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, July 23rd 
With Juan Costa of
M+J Wines

Altos De Torona Albarino 2015 $16.99Straw yellow-green with abundant pear, apple, stone fruit with aromas of toast, balsamic and minerals. Soft in the attack with full volume, unctuous.

10 Mile Bridge Red 2013 $6.99The name 10 Mile Bridge refers to the Vasco Da Gama bridge that spans the Tagus estuary connecting the capital of the Country with the Setubal Peninsula. A distinctive red wine made from 100%Castelao (Periquita) grape. Soft on the palate with suggestions of fresh raspberries and violets

Regina Viarum Mencia 2015 $14.99Picking with dry ice in the vineyard preserves the freshness of the intense red fruit in the bouquet of this seductive red. The palate is balanced, velvety and meaty with warm red fruits, licorice and minerality.

Perica Rioja Crianza 2012 $12.99Clean and intense color with hints and cherry. Red and black fruits. The palate is powerfull and harmonious. Tasty and meaty, is a true example of this winery

Beer Tasting - Friday 7/22 4pm-7pm

Friday's Tasting
July 22nd, 2016
Tony From Back East Brewing Co.


Misty Mountain IPA 6pcan $9.99
Originally brewed for sailors on shipping routes between England and India, British IPAs are known for their strong hop bitterness, which were added as a preservative for the long voyage. The American adaptation is decidedly stronger and offers a more robust hop bite. Back East IPA is no exception. This assertively hopped beer has a great hoppy aroma, crisp hop bite, and smooth medium body.

Summer Ale 6pcan $9.99
Back East Summer Ale is light in color, slightly cloudy, and delicate in body but packed with hoppy goodness.  Brewed and dry-hopped with a blend Citra, Galaxy, and Simcoe hops, it is assertively hopped but not overly bitter, yet bursts with fruity, spicy, and herbal hop overtones.

Ale 6pcan $9.69
Our Flagship offering, Back East Ale is a medium-bodied amber ale. This amber-colored beer features a subtle fruity aroma with hints of vanilla and peach. It has a smooth malt character that is nicely balanced with just a slight hop bitterness and a clean, crisp finish with subtle notes of caramel. Once you taste this favorite, we're sure you'll be reaching for another "Back East"!


Intergalactic Lupulinary India Pale Ale 6pcan $11.99
Showcasing Galaxy hops from New Zealand, Intergalactic Lupulinary features a juicy hop flavor and aroma.  Brewed with a lighter malt base, hoppy notes of citrus and tropical fruit orbit the palate leaving a resinous but clean finish.

Beer Tasting July 1st from 4 - 7pm

Friday's Tasting
July 1st, 2016
Gino From
Safe Harbor

1790 Lager 6pbtl $10.49
Fresh and gentle fruit notes, a delicate use of malt and a balanced hint of bitters for a clean, snappy finish. 1790 Lager is medium-bodied, crisp and clean beer with layers of hop aromas, brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshing drinkability.

American blonde ale 6pbtl $9.29
Nothing defines this American Blonde Ale better than the very approachable and highly drinkable characteristics that make it ideal for any occasion year round. With a balanced character and relatively low alcohol level, it has a perfect balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness.

IPA 6pbtl $10.29
Beautiful pale gold/copper in color - with a slightly bold hoppy bitterness that predominates over medium, clean malt levels, making this a no-apologies American beer. This has roughly twice the hops of other beer and a spicy, refreshing bitterness that plays an important role in this new example.

Wine Tasting - Saturday July 2nd 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting Saturday, July 2nd 1-4pm.

 A day of Rosé!

with Len Gulino
"The Wine Tutor"

Henry Pelle Menetou salon rose 2015 $19.99
The wine shows the characteristics of its rosé color: freshness and finesse. This thirst-quenching wine makes a delicious aperitif and a fine accompaniment to cold and white meats.


La Spinetta Il Rose Di Casanova 2015 $17.99
Salmon color with orange reflections, Aromas of sliced peaches, flowers, stones and chalk. Complex with a full round body.


Peyrassol Commanderie Cotes de Provence 2015 $22.99
Its rosy appearance is soft and an expressive, A blend dominated by wild berries: gooseberry and raspberry reveal themselves in a crisp, silky palate enhanced with an elegant touch of minerality.


Ponzi Rosé 2015 $22.99
Ethereal aromatics of magnolia, hibiscus, wild strawberry, jasmine and rainwater blend with slightly savory hints of lemon thyme and white pepper on the nose. The seamless palate of apple, slight honey notes and juicy acidity make this a refreshing, but serious Pinot noir rosé.

Savings on your 4th of July party supplies!

Savings on lots of your party supply needs! 

We can help you with quantities and we offer free local delivery. Give us a call or stop by early to avoid the crowds.

Wine Classes - July 2016

William's Magical Mystery Tour July 13th, 7-9pm    $35
Let's have some fun! If you have ever been to one of William's classes you will remeber the fun and the challenge of getting through the evening. He makes his selections (always good) and then we brown bag them and do them blind. Some a very straight forward and easy to understand wines that are delicious and very affordable and some are world class wines that seduce your palate. However, don't be fooled! Just when you think you know what is happening, there is a twist. What is the twist? The only way to find out is to be there.

Guest Speaker Kristin Kolk July 27th, 7-9pm   $35
Kristin is a long time friend of Harry's and we are happy to finally get here to join us for a class! Her company "West Coast Burgundy" focuses on the varietals found in the Burgundy region of France with the capable hands of our domestics producers stamp on them. Kristin is engaging and a fun personality with a gift for being approachable with great knowledge. This class is sure to be as warm as summer evening and the wines that she represents aresure to capture your attention.

Wine Tasting - Saturday June 25th 2016 1-4pm

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 25th
with Oliver MacKinnon of Highland Imports


La Galope Rose 2015 $9.99
The oceanic climate and sandy soils of Gascony are perfectly suited for our fresh, fruity and festive rose. Serve well chilled and enjoy the delightful aromas of red fruits.

La Grange Sancerre 2014 $17.99
From a world-famous wine region comes this young and fresh white wine. Aromas of gooseberries, citrus and green apples on the palate, and minerality with well-balanced acidity -
a fresh Sancerre.

La Galope Malbec 2014 $10.99
This authentic wine unveals a bouquet of red fruits and blackberries, enhanced by hints of roasted scents. The palate is marked by a full bodied structure and smooth tannins, enlivened by a delicate freshness.

Capuano-Ferreri Pommard 2014 $49.99
The most powerful red wines of the Côte de Beaune emanate from Pommard, where complex soils with a high proportion of iron-rich clay produce deep-coloured, relatively tannic wines. Gino Capuano joined his brother-in-law, Jean-Marc Ferreri (a former player on the French national soccer team) to establish Capuano-Ferreri, whose top wine is this delicious, terroir-driven Pommard, with an intensity of fruit typical of the appellation. Black cherry and floral notes are gentle yet persistent throughout.

Beer Tasting Friday June 24th 4-7pm

Friday's Tasting
June 24th, 2016
Adam From
Half Full Brewing Co.


Bright Ale 6pcan $9.29
Crisp, sessionable and refreshing. The blonde ale hybrid has a delightful citrus aroma with a subtle grapefruit finish.

Pursuit IPA 6pcan $10.99
This medium bodied beer is full of earthy notes with piney and spice hop character. Moderate bitterness with a dry rye finish.

Within Reach Peach 6pcan $9.99
A wheat beer with peach.

Toasted Amber Lager 6pcan $10.99
A unfiltered medium bodied beer with chocolate notes and a strong malt presence with a toasted finish.

Welcome to Connecticut New Belgium Brewing! Special tasting Thursday June 23rd 4-7pm

Thursday's Tasting
June 23rd, 2016
Phil from
New Belgium Brewing Co.

Fat Tire Amber Ale - 6pcan $9.99 6pbtl $10.49 12p $17.99
On the nose Sweet biscuity and caramel malts, subtle notes of fresh fennel and green apple. On the palate Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness. The malt and hops are perfectly balanced with carbonation and light sweetness finish clean on your palate.

Ranger IPA - 6pbtl $10.49 12pbtl $17.99
On the nose, an abundance of hops (citrus, floral and fruity) with
Pale and caramel malts harmonize with hop flavor from start to finish- yet finishes deliciously bitter.

Rampant Imperial IPA - 6pbtl $11.49
Prominent lemon citrus and floral hop aroma and flavor including some nice dry-hopped fresh grass and spicy pine notes.Hint of sweetness in the background from malt, the rest is a story of ambitious but not overwhelming bitterness.Warmth from alcohol is present but not conspicuous. Nice dry finish from carbonation and glass full of bitter hops.

Heavy Melon - 6pbtl $10.49
Juicy ripe watermelon, cucumber, papaya and citrus with an underlying herbal note and faint cereal malt notes. Light fruity sweetness with an even lighter touch of balancing bitterness. Round juicy and mouthwatering start and middle with a spritzy, crisp finish.

Citradelic Tangerine IPA - 6pbtl/can $10.49 12pk $17.99
A blend of citrus (orange fruit/candy), tropical fruit (pineapple), and pine hop up front. Lighter are the herbal and caramel notes. Starts mildly sweet and transitions to a well-balanced bitterness, lightly dry with a clean finish.

Glutiny Golden Ale (crafted to reduce gluten) 6pbtl $10.49
Piney, citrus (lemon candy, oranges) and grassy watermelon rind meld together in the fore with light green tea and cereal malt notes to follow. Slightly juicy and a little creamy with light sweetness, balanced with an equally light bitter finish.

Glutiny Pale Ale 6pbtl $10.49
Heavy tropical fruit hop upfront- papaya, mango, pineapple, pine, black currant, grapefruit and lemon citrus. Herbal, grassy and green tea undertones with a slight earthy malt character.Light sweetness and even lighter tartness that slides into a mild and balanced bitterness.Smooth and juicy with a crisp finish.

Wine Tasting - Saturday June 18th 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, June 18th
with Donna Pace of
Gathering Harvest








Parusso Rose 2015 $17.99
This Nebbiolo-based rose has light aromas and flavors of red berries, floral and mineral notes. It is delicately structured with some soft tannins, bright acidity, and a classy elegance that can pair with a variety of summer fare.

Fritz Windisch Niersteiner Kabinett 2014 $11.99
Anything But Riesling wouldbe closer to the truth. Riesling is tart,acidic andconfusing. We love its transparency, its ability to express nuances ofsoil type, its thrilling vivacity, balance and poise. These old vineyards in Nierstein with its deep redsoil retains the heat,and its wines often show exotic fruit flavors and are known for their freshness. Kabinett is typically semi-sweet with crisp acidity. These grapes are hand-picked, then de-stemmed and gently pressed, which makes Windisch-Wines the most enjoyable to the fanatical Riesling fans.

Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay 2014 $11.99
Crisp, ripe pear and apple, with a hint of apricot
and pineapple on the nose. A refreshing yet savory
un-oaked Chardonnay with a fresh fruit driven mid-palate
and an elegant pleasing finish.

Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel 2013 $19.99
Aromas of black cherry, plum and raspberry fruit combine with a beautiful hint of vanilla-oak loveliness, smoothly textured in mouth, very creamy and round, the finish is long and has lush jammy fruit this wine is dangerously good!

Beer Tasting June 17th from 4 - 7pm

Your Host is:
Caitlin From
Two Roads Brewing Co.
Geyser Gose 4pcan     $11.99
Two Roads and Evil Twin sourced local ingredients during a trip to Iceland for this collaboration including: Icelandic moss, rye, herbs, sea kelp, skyr (Icelandic yogurt) and birch-smoked sea salt to create a Two + Evil twist on a gose beer; a sour wheat-style ale with a hint of smoke, light lemon color, dry finish and thirst quenching appeal.

Bergamonster 6pbtl     $11.99
Bergamonster is a limited-release unfiltered wheat ale brewed with Bergamot Orange Peel for a big citrus kick. Made using raw wheat and a combination of new and old world hops, our Road Less Traveled wheat ale is monstrously good!

Roads Garden 750ml     $12.99
See how our garden grows! For this unique, high gravity saison, Brewmaster Phil used a variety of edible and aromatic flowers such as lavender, chamomile and calendula. This arrangement completes a farmhouse ale with one-of-a-kind taste and flavor. 

Father's Day Gifts ideas for Dad

Traveling to Spain with Len (The Wine Tutor) Gulino through pictures

Our Wine school teacher, Len Gulino is currently brushing up on Spain for our upcoming fall semester and what better way to do it than spending some time face to face with some of the country's winemakers and taking in their prospective on what they do so well. 

You will see that len not only enjoys the wines but also the food and culture that is attached to it. We are confident that looking through his experiences will motivate some of our followers to start planning their own visit. i know we are!

-Cheers!

Highly prized tuna belly sushi (ventresca).  One of the 8 courses of the all-blue-fin-tuna-dinner at Restaurante El Campero in Barbate, Spain.

The nets of the Almadraba, a 4000 year old method invented by the Phoenicians to catch blue fin tuna close to shore during their annual spring migration from the cold waters of the north Atlantic to the warm waters of the Mediterranean to spawn.

One of the colorful, planted rooftops that can be seen throughout the Casbah in Tangiers, Morocco.

A very colorful spice stall in the Casbah.

Len plays a tune with the house band during lunch in the Casbah.

Master Sommelier Virginia Philip (a Johnson and Wales schoolmate/friend of William Miller) presenting info on the wines we will be having with our self-cooked lunch in Vejer, Spain.  In the background are cooking school owner Annie B. and her assistant, Pepi.

Master Chef graduating class with winning entry:  Sticky Orange and Lemon Cake

Bodegas La Gitana in San Lucar, one of the 3 sherry triangle towns.  U.S. marketing manager, Miquel, is drawing 30 year Amontillado sherry from a barrel with the age old tool called a venecia, and then pouring into the glass.

Sitting and tasting among the casks of 30 and 40 year old Amontillado and Oloroso in the dark, cool cellar on a hot day in southern Spain - Magic!

Virginia, Miquel, and Len having a fond farewell photo together.

Memorial Day Weekend Specials

Wine Tasting - Saturday May 14th 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 14th
with Christopher Lawther of
Hartley & Parker


Whispering Angel Rose 2015 $21.99
An irresistible pink! Charming, refreshing, refined, and with plenty of juicy, enticing, strawberry and berry fruit. This is a rosé that should be in everyone’s cellars, without exception. Drinkable is an understatement and you’ll keep on coming back for seconds!

Broglia Gavi Di Gavi 2014 $19.99
Intense, clean and fruity. Ripe golden plums and green apples are edged with flinty, salty tones. Lively acidity further extends fairly rich palate. Easy to drink and a good food wine to boot.

Mural Douro Red 2013 $12.99
Made from a blend of grapes, this reserva is a serious and structured wine that will need some aging. The tannins are solid, firm and show nice concentration on the palate. At the moment, the ripe fruit that is there is buried under this tannic edifice. This fine wine needs time—enjoy from 2018.

Condado De Haza Ribera Del Duero 2012 $24.99
"This rich red shows a deep core of plum, bramble and mineral, with notes of loam and game that impart a savory character. Solid tannins support a thick texture, while balsamic acidity keeps this balanced. Austere but harmonious. Drink now through 2024." 93pts Wine Spectator

Beer Tasting May 6th from 4 - 7pm

 
Your Host:
Aaron (Craft Reppin') from
Otter Creek Brewing

Fresh Slice $8.99 6pkc / $16.99 12pkc
This White IPA recipe tips the scales with a slice of clementine, a hit of coriander and an 1/8th of...wait, what? This one features a crisp, fresh citrus ripeness deriving from additions of clementine juice and sweet orange peel in the brew process. The first Otter Creek can offering, this is one slice you'll be holding all summer long!

Steampipe $10.99 12pkb
We burned the rulebooks, and when the smoke cleared we created this counter-culture interpretation of a California-style common lager dosed with juicy hop flavors. Mosaic and Galaxy hops shine through a golden, orange-hued lager that’s as clean and free as the open road.

Backseat Berner $10.99 6pkc
The first year-round IPA in Otter Creek history, Backseat Berner is an American beauty that's loaded with juicy hops. Like Oslo, Brewmaster Mike's 150 pound Bernese mountain dog that adorns the label, Backseat Berner is your everyday companion for life's adventures.

Variety Pack $14.99 12pkb

Celebrating Mom, Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, and The Dogwoods. Spring has sprung!

Wine Tasting - Saturday April 30 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 30
with Paul Cleary of
DB Wine




Rimauresq Petit Rose 2015 $14.99
Pure salmon-pink in color with an appealing herb-spiked and fruity nose. The palate is finely balanced; quite rich, spicy red fruit is accented with bright acidity and a cleansing finish. This is a lovely expression of the grapes and of the land.

Begude Pinot Noir Rose 2015 $13.99
Delicate & refined with wild strawberry & cranberry

Bachelet Hautes Cote De Beaune 2014 $24.99
Very light in color, smokey delicate and soft.

Patache d'aux medoc 2010 $19.99
Braised fig and blackberry paste flavors, lined with graphite and cocoa. A graphite edge drives the finish along. Drink now through 2018

Beer Tasting April 29nd from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Tessa from
Revival Brewing Co.



Night Swimah 6pbtl $10.49
Belgian style Witt flavored with sweet orange peel, corriander, natural raspberries, and hopped with Citra hops. Sweet/tart meets in the middle and makes this the perfect session ale.

White Electric Coffee Stout 4pbtl $8.99
A mix of malts -- Maris Otter from England, Chocolate, Crystal, Roasted Barley and Chocolate Wheat -- along with EKG hops and specially-roasted White Electric coffee from New Harvest roasters create a complex beverage with notes of bittersweet coffee and chocolate.

Zeppelin 4pbtl $8.99
A classic Hefeweizen, Zeppelin is brewed with mix of Pilsner and Wheat malts from Germany and hopped with German Hallerteau hops. Hints of clove and vanilla from the traditional yeast used in fermentation round out this brew's crisp and refreshing taste.

Tutto Pasta celebrates "May Day" and we're joining the fun!

David and Andrew are helping to celebrate Italy's May Day and Harry's along with Fairfield Cheese Company are joining in the fun. This Saturday we invite you to stock up on great food and wine for your own celebration of Italy's tradition of welcoming spring. Each year, all across Italy May 1st is a holiday with festivals, food, wine and flowers and the brothers Tavolacci are bringing the celebration state side.

We will be joining them in their shop from 1-4pm and we'll be pouring some Italian wines, Fairfield Cheese will have cheeses crafted in Italy and the brothers will be showing off some of their favorite recipes. 

Come join us, pick up supplies for your own May Day celebrations, and remind yourself why we say "Harry's Corner, Your one stop destination for great taste!"  

Here is the press release...

TUTTO PASTA will hold its first annual traditional Italian May Day Spring Open House Festival Event Saturday April 30, 2016 from 1pm – 4pm at Tutto Pasta, 2126 Post Road, Harry’s Corner, in Fairfield.

The community is invited to come and celebrate one of Italy’s most popular public holidays and festivals which highlights spring; flowers, food and wine.  Tutto Pasta and its co-owner, Executive Chef, Andrew Tavolacci use only the finest ingredients in every artisan batch made daily in house from scratch; pastas, ravioli, sauces, meatballs, pesto, appetizers, fish, soups and more.  Tutto’s handmade products are often certified and organic, are preservative, cornstarch and additive free and are made fresh daily to maintain quality and freshness. 

 Joining in this not to be missed celebration to be held in Tutto Pasta’s Shop is the FAIRFIELD CHEESE COMPANY, 2090 Post Road, which will be offering numerous delicious complimentary Italian cheese pairings and HARRYS WINE & LIQUOR MARKET, 2094 Post Road, which will be holding a complimentary Italian WINE TASTING. Tutto Pasta will feature an array of their most popular Italian gourmet samplings for visitors to enjoy throughout the celebratory open house Festival. Each of the three participating venues will be on hand to answer questions and to make suggestions.

 Tutto Pasta also holds in-house private dinner (birthday, holiday, girls night out) parties in their state of the art shop, offers full-service  catering, gourmet meals to go, carries many gift items imported from Italy, is environmentally sensitive, and all products not sold are donated to local food banks. Venire un venite tutti!  For more information visit: www.tuttopastact.com.

Wine Tasting - Saturday April 16 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 16
with George Haverly of
Royal Wine Co.

Bartenura Pinot Grigio 2014 $15.99
Well-balanced, dry with pear and honeysuckle flavors and a fresh clean finish.

Bartenura Moscato 2015 $13.99
Crisp and refreshing, semi sweet, with lingering pear, tangerine, nectar and melon flavors on the finish

Barkan Pinot Noir 2014 $11.99
This wine is soft with palpable tannin, with a fresh almost strawberry aroma with hints of black cherries and mint. Barkan Pinot Noir has a medium body and crisp finish.

Barkan Malbec 2011 $11.99
A plush and textured wine, Barkan's Classic Malbec carries a robust tannic structure with overtones of plum and luscious fruit.

Beer Tasting April 15th from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Scott Valley
From Charter Oak

Brown Ale 6pkbtl $10.29
The American style is somewhat unique because so many of the brown bodied beers are of an English style, which tend to be sweeter. The Brown Ale pours a rich dense brown shade with a faint roasted and tasted aroma.  The brewery uses both malted and roasted barley in the beer and a total of seven types of barley allow for a wonderfully complex taste, yet well balanced.

I.P.A 6pkbtl $10.29
One can not help but enjoy the aroma of the citrus and pine from our fresh, finishing hops.  Indeed, a familiar nose for most American India Pale styles. Once the liquid reaches your tongue, our hops are loud and clear and as this IPA reaches the back of your palate, the hops only become more flavorful and intense, although we brew this to yield a full backbone of malted barley to hide all the bitterness.

Pale Ale 6pkbtl $9.99
This west coast styled beer pours a distinctive amber shade and enjoys a nice head of foam.   The Royal Charter Pale Ale beer enjoys a citrus nose and is designed to be a sessionable beer. The beer starts off a well-balanced ale with plenty of malt backbone and the hops become 'alive' on the back end

Kosher wines for Passover

Harry's is your kosher wine headquarters with more than 40 wines to choose from. Stock up and get ready to celebrate the holidays!

Kosher wine tasting 

Saturday April 16th from 1:00-4:00pm.  

Details here

Wine Tasting - Saturday April 9th 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 8
with Alain Blanchon of
Alain Blanchon Selections

Clos Fussay Reuilly 2014 $16.99
The late Claude Lafond was the driving force behind the renaissance of Reuilly. His wines, such as this with its balance between crisp herbal flavors and ripe, almost tropical fruit, bring out the richness of the appellation. This wine, with its final minerality, is ready to drink.

Pollier Macon Villages 2014 $14.99
An attractive and openly fruity aroma, with expressive apple, pear, and peach. Well-structured in the mouth, a little honeyed. Good freshness within the structure. The wine is fresh and already has a pleasant maturity.

La Campagne Pinot Noir $9.99
Medium color with aromas of cherry and strawberry fruit with a mildly tannic finish

Chateau Puygueraud 2010 $29.99
Ripe strawberries and vanilla. Some sweet tobacco and nutmeg. Round and full on the palate with really ripe, almost jammy fruit and soft fine tannins. Firm and juicy