Contact Us:
588 Cabot Street North Beverly, MA Hours:
Monday-Saturday
10 am- 8 pm
Sundays
Noon-4 pm
Closed July 4th
We accept M/C, Visa, American Express, Discover and ATM cards.
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Notes from the Cellar
In the world of wine, reviews and other "expert" advice are just a jumping off point for personal exploration. No two people experience a wine in exactly the same way, so it stands to reason that tasting new wines on a regular basis is the best way to learn about the wines you truly enjoy. As with any complex topic -- art, sports and music come to mind -- the more you learn about wine, the more you will appreciate and enjoy it. Our commitment to sampling wines on a regular basis will help you explore new varietals and pairings, and select wines you can enjoy for everyday drinking as well as special occasions.
~ Kurt Reming, Manager
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Holiday Weekend Schedule
Henry's Wine Cellar will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
The Wine Cellar will be open Friday, July 3rd from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday, July 5th from Noon to 4 pm for your holiday shopping convenience.
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Tasting this Week: Zesty Zinfandel
Thursday, July 2nd from 4 pm - 7 pm
 What better way to celebrate the most patriotic holiday than with a tasting of a uniquely American grape. Zinfandel has recently been traced back to the Italian grape Primitivo, and follows the path of the Italian immigrants who cultivated grapes in California. But California Zinfandel bears little resemblance to its Italian counterpart. Zinfandels range in style from a juicy, medium-bodied glass of ripe berry fruit to a full-bodied, intense and spicy old vine cuvee. Our tasting will cover a range of Zin styles, including the much-maligned White Zinfandel, a sweet wine that was the first step for many serious wine lovers and a delightful summer refresher.
Ridge Three Valleys; Sonoma County ($27.99)
Wine Spectator 89 points in 2006: "A ripe bruiser, yet with an underlying sense of structure and finesse.
Shows aromas of blueberry pie and toasty dill, with concentrated plum,
licorice and smoky pepper flavors that are wrapped in muscular tannins."
A blend of 76% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Syrah, 6% Grenache and 3% Carignane. www.ridgewine.com
This home-grown, hand-crafted Zinfandel has a sense of place and family. Blackberries and plums infused with clove, vanilla, and anise spice evoke memories of Grandma's kitchen. A powerful, yet balanced mouthfeel gives way to a silky smooth finish of spicy oak and juicy black cherry. www.folieadeux.com
Beautifully balanced with minty cloves and minerality that are complimented by
spice and a hint of sweet chocolate. 100% Zinfandel. www.peachycanyon.com
We have such a great wealth of Zinfandel that we
have the ability to put together a fantastic multi-appellation Zin
Blend. On the nose the wine has layers of berry fruit and anise aromas
with hints of spice. On the palate, blackberry and spicy plum fruit
with a rich mouth feel trailing to a velvety toasted oak finish. www.fourvines.com
Fresh red berry, citrus and melon aromas and flavors and round these out with subtle hints of nutmeg and clove. www.beringer.com
The wines will be accompanied by a sampling of Henry's foods, including a marinated chicken great for your weekend grilling.
All wines offered during tasting will be discounted 10%
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Featured Wine ValuesWeekly SpecialsA festive sparkler in honor of the 4th of July joins two popular sale items extended for another week. Domaine Chandon Brut Classic Sparkling; California reg. $19.99, special price $16.99Sacha Lichine "Le Coq Rouge";
France reg. $11.99, special price
$9.99J. Lohr Estates Chardonnay Riverstone;
California reg. $14.99, special
price $11.99
Henry's Value Picks, all under $15Sacha Lichine "La Poule Blanche"; France ($11.99) This pretty, summery white offers a fruity nose of peach, grapefruit, bananas and mango on a well-balanced palate. A delicately wooded finish rounds out this blend of 45% Chardonnay, 29% Sauvignon and 26% Viognier. www.sachalichine.com; Italy $9.99 A well-known TV chef once coined the phrase "But is it a spaghetti wine?" Yes, this trattoria-style red is perfect with pasta, pizza and more. Easy-drinking and generously fruity, it has surprising structure, yet is not too heavy during warm weather months.
Pacifico Sur Carmenere; Chile $9.99 A deep plum colored wine with glints of blue. Its possesses various
complex aromas where mature red and black fruits combine. It is a
full-bodied wine with well-balanced acidity. Rounded out by an intense
and persistent finish. www.tutunjianwines.com
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New Arrivals: Beer
Our coolers feature an outstanding selection of craft brews and imports. Two new beers earn their place on the shelves this week.
Dogfish Head Squall IPA; Delaware
Beer Advocate A-. An unfiltered, 100% bottle-conditioned, super-pungent imperial I.P.A.
clocking in at 9% ABV and dry-hopped with Palisade, Amarillo, Simcoe,
Cascade, CTZ, and Willamette hops. www.dogfish.com
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid; California
Beer Advocate A-. So Hoppy that it threatens to remove the enamel from one's teeth. 8% abv. www. lagunitas.com |
Winery Highlight: Kiamie Wine Cellars
Those of you who were unable to attend last week's tasting of Kiamie wines, or the wine dinner at Tryst the following evening, missed a terrific opportunity to explore Paso Robles at its finest. We were so impressed with the wines that further discussion of the winery and its mission will, we hope, spark customer interest in these relatively undiscovered gems.
 Kiamie Wine Cellars is a collaboration between three guys with
diverse yet complementary backgrounds. Winemaker Steve Glossner has extensive experience working with Westside Paso Robles fruit. General Manager Aram Deirmenjian's family has been
farming grapes in California for 30 years. Greg Johnson has over a
decades' experience retailing wine in one of New York's top wine shops. They share a vision: to create truly distinctive blends
not limited to a predefined wine style, but instead made from the best
fruit Paso Robles has to offer. www.kiamiewines.com
Available at Henry's Wine Cellar:
2007 Kiamie White Kuvee ($27.99)
Beautiful light-gold, brassy tones are displayed on the wine's
appearance. White peach, lemongrass, talc and a touch of honeysuckle on
the nose. The minerality of the vineyard underlies the array of
fruit-driven aromas. Crisp golden apple and lemon gelato flavors
envelop the palate. Medium weight with the same minerality creeping in
on the finish. A blend of 65% Viognier and 35% Roussanne. 300 cases produced.
2005 Kiamie Kuvee ($42.99)
The Kiamie Kuvée emphasizes neither its Bordeaux nor its Rhône
components, but rather reflects the balance and synergy of all its
elements, creating a wine style defined by the blend of its unique
fruit. This wine possesses a core of rich fruit enveloped by smooth
tannins, providing enough structure to allow up to a decade of
cellaring. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 5% Zinfandel. 1000 cases produced.
2005 Kiamie Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.99)
What distinguishes this wine is its rich, approachable nature, and a
ripe varietal character for which Paso Robles Cabernets are well-known.
We blended twenty-five percent Cabernet Franc into the wine to further
enhance its complexity and structure. The wine is built for mid-term (3-6 years) aging,
but the style predicates drinkability upon release, and full enjoyment
of the savory aromas and flavors the wine has to offer now. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc. 500 cases produced.
Coming Soon:
2006 Kiamie R'Own Style Blend ($27.99)
Ruby-garnet in hue. Scents of dark cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and
hints of cardamom. Tightly-knit, it can use some aeration in its youth
to allow the flavors to unfold. Bright strawberry and rhubarb flavors
are highlighted by candied red licorice and hot cinnamon spice. Medium
in weight with fine-grained tannins, this wine will benefit from some
cellaring. Drink over the next three to six years. A blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 8% Zinfandel and 2% Vioginer. 900 cases produced.
Finally, Aram Deirmenjian was so pleased with the Tryst wine dinner -- he was impressed that chef Peter Capalbo built the entire dinner around the wines for a true pairing menu -- that we have listed the menu and its fabulous wine selections. Perhaps it will inspire some wine pairing in your kitchen.
2007 La Sirena Moscato Azul, Napa Valley
Paired with a Seafood Trio of Sweet Maine Crab Salad, Scallop Ceviche and Warm Lobster Salad
2007 Kiamie White Kuvee
Paired with Roasted Squab with Wild Rice and Stone Fruit Compote
2006 Kiamie R-Own Style Blend
Paired with Pasta with Braised Oxtail and Veal Osso Bucco Ragu, Toasted Pine Nuts, Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Grilled Porcini Mushrooms
2005 Kiamie Kuvee
Paired with Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Summer Vegetable Grain
2006 Portray Classico Portuguese Style Tawny Port, Paso Robles
Paired with Lychee Sorbet with Toasted Coconut, Bruleed Bananas and Vanilla Bean Custard.
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| Wine and Food Come Together at Henry's
Your 4th of July grilling has never been easier with fabulous marinated meats from Henry's butcher paired with hearty wines from the Wine Cellar. Some suggestions this week:  2007 Qupe Syrah; Central Coast, California ($19.99)
Paired with Marinated Lamb Kabobs
2007 Curious Beagle Cabernet Sauvignon; Paso Robles, California ($14.99)
Paired with Jim Beam Beef Tips
2007 Kali-Hart Pinot Noir; Monterey, California ($21.99)
Paired with Garlic Pepper Pork Tips
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At Henry's Wine Cellar we hope to provide you with outstanding service and selection, competitive pricing, and exciting special events. Let our beautiful new store be your neighborhood wine shop.
Best wishes,
John Keohane, Owner
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