Beer Tasting April 8th from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Kevin Randall from
Craft Beer Guild



Ale Smith Grand Cru 750ml $13.49
This Belgian-Style Ale has been matured in American and French oak red wine barrels for a year to add layers of complexity to its rich flavor profile of dark fruit and Belgian caramel malts. The oak and red wine flavors imparted by the barrel-aging process blend seamlessly with subtle hints of raisin, plum, and bittersweet chocolate from the beer.

Green Flash Dia De Los Serranos 22oz $7.99
Pitch black, opaque liquid, and rich brown beer foam. On the nose, Prominent, fresh Serrano Chiles, roasted malt, coffee, and hints of cocoa. On the palate Serrano Chiles dominate the flavor followed by roasted coffee and baker’s chocolate, offers a slight to spicy burn in the finish

Green Flash Cosmic Ristretto 22oz $7.99
Black with bruleed edges and a mocha beer foam, On the nose, Espresso roast with hints of sweet chocolate malts. Smooth espresso roast and drying chocolate malt provide an easy drinking texture. The candy sugar and lactose aid the body and flavor complexity with a mellow sweetness.

Austin Hopped Cider 4pcan $9.69
Eastciders Original is a blend of American dessert apples and European bittersweets. It’s dry and light, fresh and fruity, the perfect cider any time of year.

Harry's Single Barrel Selection #5 is enroute!

Our next Single Barrel is on the way!

We were given the news today by the man himself Beau Beckman, who is the Barrel select manager at The Buffalo Trace Distillery, Sazerak Company. It was loaded on the truck and is headed toward Connecticut and then to our store by months end.

This is the 5th in our series and a staff favorite for its bright scents and  flavors of the spring season that are highlighted by beautiful floral aromas interwoven with tea and Tangerine. These pretty notes also carry through to your palate where they are accented by the more traditional flavors of caramel and brown sugar.

The arrival of this very exciting selection coincides with the lead into the Kentucky Derby and we think it is a marriage made in heaven. The question of whether we believe that this is our best barrel to date has been asked over and over by the followers of our program and the answer is a definite maybe!
You see, just like anything it all comes down to personal taste. I will say that it is delicious and we can't wait to get our hands on it. It is also safe to say that the people purchasing this gem will not be disappointed.

Our choice to do Blanton's as our 5th single barrel was based on the timing and the idea that the stopper or should I say stoppers on the top of the bottle show the horses stride on race day from standing in the gate to stretching for the finish line. Each of the stages of horse race and each are given a letter, B,L,A,N,T,O,N,S and the figurine on top depicts a different pose. Aficionados of the brand collect these and show them off on their private bourbon bars.

More here

Interested? In just a couple of weeks you can get yours too!

Wine Tasting - Saturday April 2nd 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
Saturday, April 2
with Doug Rankin of
Missing Link wine co.


Redentore Prosecco 2015 $19.99/215
Created to honor the Festa del Redentore, an extravagant festival featuring stunning fireworks and sumptuous gourmet feasts held in the romantic Venice lagoon every July, this Prosecco is pale straw in color and has a fine, persistent mousse, with aromas of apples and pears, along with sweet citrus fruit and some hints of jasmine. This is the perfect aperitif, ideal with light dishes such as pasta, fresh cheeses, and of course the perfect sparkle for any occasion.

Jigsaw Williamate Valley Pinot Noir 2014 $19.99/215
 The aromatic entry yields notes of blackcap raspberry and cacao, and the wine is a deep garnet hue in the glass. On the palate, lush flavors of black cherry and spice are interwoven with an elegant mineral vein. Fine, velveteen tannins and a hint of salted caramel give weight and fullness to a savory mid-palate. The wine finishes long and supple with flavors of sarsaparilla and sweet earth.


Tintero Rosso N.V $9.99/119.88
A fantastic everyday wine, quite refined and structured for its modest price, with bright fruit on the nose and palate; medium dryness with a hint of spice on the finish. A delightful mix of Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and a splash of Cabernet Franc skillfully blended into an affordable, crowd-pleasing red - great to bring to a party even if you don't know what's on the menu!

La Querce Seconda Chianti Classico 2011 $21.99/240
Made from organically grown grapes and hand harvested at very low yields of about 2.5 tons per hectare, the wine is left to ferment naturally in stainless steel before it is moved to 10-year-old, 2000 liter French oak tonneau. This painstaking treatment results in incredible depth of flavor, structure, and class. The nose is beautifully harmonious; complex with notes of red fruit, currant, plum, spice, light balsamic, and eucalyptus. The palate reconfirms these characters along with a remarkable structure of integrated tannins, acidity, and a long, well- balanced finish. Enjoy this wine with rustic Tuscan fare, game, firm Pecorino, or tomato based dishes.

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Hartford Flavor Company 
Wild Moon Liqueurs 

Birch     $21.99
The nose is greeted first by the heady aroma of a root beer float: full, creamy, and sweet, followed by images of springtime New England woods full of damp earth and fresh hints of spring.  Classic birch smoothness hits the tongue with a sweetness that is mellowed by a touch of spice.  Fiery amber soothes the throat in a manner reminiscent of a scotch stripped of its burn yet still retaining a touch of peat and a hint of vanilla.  The full bodied, rich taste ends with a sassafrass finish.

Chai Spice     $21.99
Pop the cork to the welcoming smell of holiday spice and tropical breezes. Warm gold envelops first the nose and then the taste buds. Cinnamon and spiced honey at the onset rounded by notes of ginger and exotic spices. Full bodied heat dissipates, leaving the delicate flavor of cardamom to demand another sip.
While all of our flavors are chock-full of revitalizing effects, few rival the extensive array of medicinal properties that come with Chai Spice tea.  While the term “chai tea” is redundant, as chai literally means tea in several languages, chai spice in all its unified glory will do your body good.  It is made up of a concoction of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, clove, and black pepper.  Each of these elements has their own unique curative properties.  Most commonly, they aid in digestion, boost the immune system, and provide cancer-fighting antioxidants.

Cranberry     $21.99
Bright aromas of hibiscus, unripened berries, and sour cherries greet the nose upon decorking. The flavor is at once tangy and sweet bearing resemblance to a cranberry juice cocktail while remaining true to the essence of the berry itself.  Conflicting images of winter holidays and summertime picnics collide as the liquid smoothly coats the mouth and warms the back of the throat, leaving floral notes and an energetic zing in its wake.

Cucumber     $21.99
Uncork and smell the gust of bright green ripeness and sun warmed cucumbers wafting from the bottle. Fresh and sweet aromas of honeydew and Japanese melon candy confront both tongue and nostril simultaneously at the first sip. The mouth-feel is one of diluted honey offering roundness to the clean flavor of cucumber that remains on the palate.

Lavender     $21.99
We’ve all heard of the soothing effects of the lavender aroma.  Its calming scent has been known to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.  Did you know it also helps improve balance in the elderly?

Rose     $21.99
The rose is the quintessential symbol of love, so why not love yourself and add a little rose to your cocktail?  In addition to its intense aroma and striking appearance, rose hips are known to have several health benefits when ingested.

Beer Tasting April 2nd from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Thomas from
Grey Sail



Flagship Ale 6pcan $9.49
Our golden-colored cream ale, brewed in a similar manner to the crisp lagers of continental Europe, offers great balance between malty sweetness and noble hop bitterness.

Flying Jenny 6pcan $9.49
An unfiltered extra pale ale crafted with five different malts and complimented by northwestern hops make this brew one to enjoy year-round. Generous amounts of hops in the kettle and fermenter give our EPA a citrusy and floral flavor and aroma.

And a few others...

Did we mention Captains Daughter?

Rosé is Your Little Black Dress of the wine world!

Rosé has sprung!

Our Rosé section is almost in full bloom, almost, although not quite yet....

It started slowly creeping in a couple of weeks ago and now all of a sudden it's taking over the store. It's right there right in front of you as when you first walk in. It's occupying lots of space on the racks and has even taken over much of the storage in the back room.

All we talk about at the store now is rosé. Who's tried what? Who's liking what? Where and when do we like to drink rosé. It was in one of these recent conversations between my colleagues and myself when the thought occurred to me; Rosé is like your little black dress.

Here's why:
1) Rosé is classic and timeless. It will never and has never gone out of style. In fact, in maybe the oldest known type of wine.

2) Rosé is budget friendly. Rosés are usually a bargain. The wines are young and don't cost quite as much to make. There are plenty of good ones in the $10-15 range and if you do want to splurge, $25-30 is about as much as you will have to spend.

3)Rosé is spill friendly. That gorgeous rosy or salmon hue will wash out of almost anything.

4)Rosé is extremely versatile. It pairs with most foods. It can be dressed up for a gourmet meal or dressed down as a simple sipper for the beach, patio, picnic or BBQ. With rosé, you are always ready.

5)Rosé can be accessorized. Rosé cocktails anyone?

6)You feel good drinking rosé. It's light and usually lower in alcohol. You can enjoy a glass or two or three...and still maintain a clear head and a fresh palate.

7) Rosé is polished and effortless. Rosé is relatively simple to make compared to other wines. The  maceration period is short, usually 2-20 hours, just long enough to give the wine its color and structure. It spends little time in tank before being bottled and shipped out. Given this short cellar life rosés are still able to achieve balance, structure, full explosions of aromas on the nose and subtle nuances on the palate.

8)There's a rosé for everyone. Rosés are made in many different styles. Whether you prefer one fuller bodied, lighter bodied, fruity, savory, minerally, simple or more complex there's bound to be the perfect one just for you.

9)Rosé is reliable. When all else fails, bring out the rosé!

10)You can drink rosé all year long.

As we head further into spring and summer, Harry's will be carrying over 200 different rosés. Can you guess we love rosé? How many different ones will you try?

Rosé on!

Wine Tasting - Saturday March 26Th 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
March 26th 2016
Cindy Richardson
Vice President Empson, USA


Bucci Verdicchio 2016      $16.99
Gold-tinged straw. Aromas of apple, anise, minerals an almond jump from the glass. Bright, dense and juicy, offering an archetypal Verdicchio set of flavors (marzipan and orchard fruits) of sneaky concentration and creaminess. The finish is long and suave.

Pietra Dolce Etna Rosso 2014      $20.99
Made from Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on the northern slopes of an active volcano, 2,000 feet above sea level, this Etna Rosso delivers excellently structured red fruit and cherry, with notes of dried spices, cedar and a hint of brimstone on the long finish.

Torre Fosca Brunello Di Montalcino 2010      $45.99
Gamey, smoky, black berry, leather, licorice, savory, tobacco aromas with a bit of resin and garrigue spice. Dry, tight, full palate with light grainy tannins and juicy acidity. Black cherry, earthy, ash, licorice, plum, and tobacco flavors with a touch of leather and chocolate with thyme on the finish.

Vigneti Del Vulture Aglianico 2012      $17.99
The bouquet is ample, with dominant notes of bitter cherry, candied fruit, aromatic herbs and distant hints of vanilla and thyme. The flavor has an exceptionally powerful and imperious personality, with warm elegant undertones of spices and cream. This is a wine with marked minerality and flavor, characteristics that give it extraordinary balance and drinkability.

Beer Tasting March 25th from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Gerard From
Thomas Hooker

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.

Imperial Porter 4pbtl $9.29
Full bodied and rich color, our imperial porter has hints of roasted coffee, cocoa with a generous hop finish. Dark roasted malts blended with the crispness of English hops, this beer is smooth yet complex.

Munson Chocolate Stout 6pbtl $9.29
Copious amounts of oat malt produce a silky, full bodied beer laced with hints of roast and chocolate derived from dark malts. Each sip ends with a mild chocolate bitterness from Munson's proprietary cocoa powder, added generously to the brew. To round out this beer, we add several pounds of cocoa nibs at the end of fermentation to provide a fresh chocolate aroma.

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, this beer is a refreshing brew.

Savings for your Easter Celebrations!

Wine Tasting - Saturday March 19Th 2016

Weekly Wine Tasting
March 19th 2016
with Peter Slywka of
Michael Skurnik



Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko 2015 $24.99
This fresh, unoaked wine offers lively, crisp acidity and intense minerality. On the palate there are distinct citrus fruit aromas, salinity and sharpness. This 100% Assyrtiko gains concentration and complexity from 60 year old vines planted on original rootstock in the porous volcanic soil of Santorini, contributing to it's smokiness and searing acidity.

Charles & Charles Rose 2015 $12.99
Aromas of cherry, wild raspberry, blood orange, rhubarb, salt and Herbs de Provence carry over to the palate, where you also pick up some nice minerality. There is a broad palate that leads nicely into a bright acidity that builds as it refreshes. The color is a pale yet vibrant fuchsia pink.

Banshee Pinot Noir 2014 $22.99
 The 2014 is strikes a beautiful balance between both red and blue fruits, notably Bing cherry and Asian plums. Interwoven with the fruit characteristics is coastal moss, fresh wild mushrooms and spice. The wine has good carry-through from front to finish, with lively acidity to keep it light on its feet.

Mas De Gourgonnier red 2013 $15.99
Aromas suggest Provencal lavender, thyme and rosemary, with plums and black raspberries enlivened with a pinch of white pepper. The mouth delivers spiced cherries and plums, with hints of ginger and bass notes of dark chocolate.

Beer Tasting March 11th from 4 - 7pm

Your Host:
Stephanie from 
Goose Island Beer Co.

Four Star 6pkbtl $9.69
This golden-hued pilsner has a light, fresh body and clean finish. Bright, refreshing carbonation mingles with German and American hops to give this pilsner a unique Goose Island spin.

Green Line 6pkbtl $9.69
Green Line Pale Ale is a honey-colored, immensely sessionable American pale ale with a pronounced, bright, American hop aroma and citrus flavor. Notes of biscuit and lightly toasted malt create the backbone for Green Line’s pleasant, crisp bitterness.

Summer Ale 6pkbtl $9.69
This light-bodied session ale with fresh orange aroma is crisp, easy drinking and endlessly refreshing. Brewed with hops from Elk Mountain Farms.

I.P.A 6pkbtl $9.69
Our India Pale Ale recalls a time when ales shipped from England to India were highly hopped to preserve their distinct taste during the long journey. The result is a hop lover’s dream with a fruity aroma, set off by a dry malt middle, and long hop finish.