If you haven't already noticed, we have new wines coming in regularly now. We have recently added a beautiful little gem from Portugal. An Alicante Bouchet Blend that is just stunning ~ Herdade do Mouchão Dom Rafael 2005.

"Herdade do Mouchão is one of Alentejo's great and most traditional estates. The 38 hectares of vines are made up of several vineyards in different areas of the property. The earliest planting which surround the beautiful Adega with its white washed walls date back to 1901 . Here the Alicante Bouschet grape thrives on the clay soil and intense summer heat. The newer vineyards, situated on higher and well drained ground, are planted with other local varieties; Trincadeira, Aragonês and Castelão. Winemaking has changed little since the first vintage in 1901; the grapes are hand picked and brought to the Adega where the cellar master (third generation and from the same family dating back over 80 years) receives the grapes. The grapes are lightly pressed in one of the original screw presses and then onto one of the nine stone lagares, here fermentation begins encouraged by twice daily foot treading, which also aids in colour extraction. This process usually lasts up for up to a week, following which the juice is racked off into 2500- 5000 litre vats for secondary fermentation and maturation. The best of these vats are transferred to French barriques for 6 months ageing before being bottled and kept for a couple of years before release, resulting in a wine as Steven Spurrier puts it so accurately of 'intense power and innate elegance".

There are other new wines coming in just about weekly as we continue to source unique and high value-low cost wines. We are also adding in more sparkling wines from around the world at affordable prices so you can drink bubbles every day!

Mozzarella is the hot ticket right now and we have it in stock! Our favorite brand has been making some great cheese this year and we think it might just be the best we have had from them yet. Come in often as these go fast.

Also, our friends at Monteillet have been able to get us some great product this week. We now have in stock the following Monteillet Cheeses:
Cardabelle
Provencal
Larzac
Le Roi Noir
and their amazing fresh Chevre!

We have other cheeses that are also wonderful! If you are looking for a new favorite then try the Comte Fort Lucotte. This is a wonderful gruyere-style cheese that has a nutty, beefy flavor that is sure to please any palate. Our three year old loves it!

We also have a great selection of blues right now, too many to name you'll just have to come in and taste 'em.

Fra'Mani Sopressata is back in stock and in regular production again. The new Fra'Mani Chorizo (Salumetto Picante) is here and even better than the original. They have kicked up the heat on this and toned down the cumin. It is really something and needs to be on your next charcuterie plate.

We have plenty of Proscuitto now that melons are coming into season. If you have never tried our Parma and some locally grown melons then you need to come in now and get some. This is going to be you new favorite summer snack.

We are now receiving beer regularly also. We have worked out some fancy logistics that allow us to get great beer consistently. If there is something that you have been craving and haven't been able to find come see us. Chances are that we have it, and if we don't, we can get it.

Right now we have two beers from Jolly Pumpkin Ales in Michigan that are outstanding - the Jolly Pumpkin Bam Beer and the Calabaza Blanca. The Calabaza Blanca is a Belgian style White or Wit beer. Tart, citrusy and slightly yeasty, very refreshing on a hot summer night. The Bam Beer is a farmhouse style ale. Hoppy, tart and again - refreshing! Very much like a saison and rated one of the top 25 Beers in America by Men's Journal.

Our refrigerated case is filling up!! With more wine and beer. When you need that bottle chilled and ready to go come by and pick one up. We have a wide selection of chilled whites, sparkling and beers to choose from. We also have the chocolate almonds from Spain, the Piedras de Chocolate. As many of you now well know these little suckers are quite addictive and really yummy. Come in and get some before they disappear again.

Produce is coming in at dizzy speed now. Cantaloupes, Watermelons, Peaches, Black berries, basil, thyme, tarragon, chives and for those of you that have been waiting so patiently. . .FIGS! Yes the return of the California figs. We have some in stock right now but again these always go quickly. We will be stocking these until the season is over. Unless otherwise stated, all of our produce is locally grown here in Walla Walla. When you can't get to the Farmer's Market come see us we just might have what you are looking for.

Thank you for your continued support . We have many new and exciting things planned, so stay tuned here and at the blog. We look forward to seeing you in the store again soon, and hopefully at our upcoming events!

Salumiere Cesario
Damon & Colby Burke