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Greetings!
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| With Father's Day tomorrow and family gatherings in honor of recent graduates, remember we are here to help you make your celebration go smoother. We offer event planning and even 'FREE DELIVERY' the day of the event. Check out some great gift ideas for Dad below!
With so much information in the media about 'reducing our carbon footprint', you may be interested to know that the wine, spirits and beer industries are confronting this issue head on. In this and upcoming issues, we will share information from our trade publications and the sales force. From organic and biodynamic farming methods at the vineyards to instituting environmentally friendly business practices in production and shipping, learn more in 'Going Green' below.
We appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you would like to read about in the upcoming summer months. Click on the 'Contact Us' link.
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| Wine Dinner...a treat for Dad |
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Treat Dad to a special wine dinner Tuesday evening, June 17th,
Join us, starting at 6:30pm, at The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern and explore 'The Many Faces of Pinot Noir' with Tony Espinoza from the Martignetti Company. Starting off with Louis Bouillot Perle d' Aurose Rose made from Pinot Noir from the heartland of Burgundy in France, to Pinot Noirs' produced on the west coast of the US and from the Victoria region of Australia there will be outstanding wines you're sure to enjoy, along with the food pairings prepared by Chef Bob Calderone sure to impress! For reservations, please call Susan at 508-362-2355.
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| Go Sox... |
 RED SOX Charity Wines are in. Another great gift idea for Dad.
Charity Wines allows players to pair fine wines with great charities that help improve the lives of children across New England. You can help these Red Sox players 'come through with a clutch performance' when you buy a bottle of;
Big Papi knows "it takes a big heart to swing a big stick" and by teaming up with him and his teammates you can help these charities "focus on creating an environment where children can grow up healthy and productive - fulfilling their dreams and living life to its fullest." both here in New England and in their hometowns/country.
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Summer's brewing |
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 With summer fast approaching, don't forget to eat locally and 'drink seasonally'. That is with beer of course. Stay cool with seasonal brews that are only available this time of year and pair well with offer more delicate foods such as salads and seafood. Experiment with one of the summer brews listed here;
- Cape Cod Beer's Summer, our 'local' take on a traditional Hefe Weizen or wheat beer with a unique banana and clove flavor
- Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy' a lemonade flavored beer from Wisconsin
- Saranac's 12 Beers of Summer brewed in Uitca, New York
- Sierra Nevada's Summerfest Lager from Chico. California
- Harpoon's Summer Brew brewed in Boston
- Sam Adams Summer Ale; made with lemon zest and 'grains of paradise', a rare pepper from Africa
- Miller's Chill, an American take on the Mexican 'chelada', brewed with a hint of lime and salt
- Bud Lime
- Waschusett's Summer made in Westminister, MA
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Going Green... |
In recapping an article in May's Wine Enthusiast, many factors are taken into consideration in determining and reducing the carbon footprint of wine.
In the vineyards, various measures are being taken. To name a few, there is the sowing of cover crops between the rows, fewer tractor passes being made, and composting of grape skins and vine cuttings. At the winery level, photovolatic and solar panels are being installed. With a commitment to a reduction in waste, many wineries are recyclng paper, metal, and plastic and using products from recycled materials.
In the past, many considered 'Wine in the box as bad wine'. Today, bio-degradable Tetra-paks, which surged 54 percent last year, are proving this wrong with quality wines introduced by French Rabbit, and Three Thieves. Beyond the growing, production and packaging of wine; transportation is a big factor in the carbon footprint. Ocean transport is booming and rail transportation is being explored as an alternative, as it could cut emissions by a third over trucking. Bordeaux's from France actually have less of a carbon footprint than wines from California.
You can find detailed industry specific information regarding the 'greening' of wine at the
The Wine Institute is considering a 'sustainable wine growing' certificate for the wine bottle. The real question about additional requirements and labeling of 'green credentials' is 'Will people pay?'
The Carbon Disclosure Project is a non-profit organization, that seeks to provide information on the business risks and opportunities presented by climate change and greenhouse gas emissions data from the world's largest companies.
As you can see, there is so much out there! Next month, we'll highlight specific companies that are leading the way.
Visit us on June 18th from 3:30-6:30pm for a tasting featuring organic and bio-dynamic wines from Bonterra and Benziger. |
| Ready-to-pour Cocktails |
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Join us for a tasting today, June 14th from 4-6pm.
Stop in to taste 'ready-to-pour' premium cocktails by Smirnoff. We will be featuring Pomogrante, Cosmopolitan, and Mojito Cocktails. | |
