 Greetings! "Wine From Farmers Not Factories"
 Just arrived! Our new t-shirt has just arrived and it's the stylish and comfy way to say you don't drink junk! You prefer artisan wines from the farmers who work the land themselves. And maybe you even like our little wine shop too. ; ) Our shirts are made with cotton grown in North Carolina and the shirt itself is made in North Carolina, then printed by our friends at T.S. Designs in Burlington, NC. Sooo soft and pre-shrunk, you have to touch one of these with your own hands. $15.99 each, and available in Brick (reddish) or Dark Cement (dark gray) with off-white images.
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New Arrivals from Mas de Libian
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It appears that quite a few of you have already noticed the gorgeous wines of Mas de Libian. Our early arrivals, "Bout d'Zan" ($14.99) and "Khayyam" ($19.99) rapidly established themselves a veritable fan club of devotees including Rhone enthusiasts who purchase them by the case. We've now just received both the estate's flagship wine "La Calade" $39.99, and its stunning, stupendous value, the "Vin de Pétanque" $11.99 (soon to be our most highly sought-after wine we predict.) So stop in and learn more about the game of Pétanque, the fantastic wines from the Southern Rhone, and of course (horse of the year) Nestor!
~~~~Kosher wines for Passover! 
Just in time for Passover, four selections from the Barkan Winery of Israel are currently in stock! Each delicious estate-produced wine is available for $14.99.
- Shiraz
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
All 2010 Rosé are 25% off! As we gleefully prepare for the yearly cultivation of our beloved Rosé Garden, we're making room and having one last hurrah with the various (and still delicious!) 2010 Rosés. All in stock 2010 Rose is now 25% off! Stop in and put together an assortment of your favorites to help you kick off the arrival of spring!
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Tasty Tuesday
For Goodness Sake!
This Tuesday, April 10th, we present our weekly "Tasty Tuesday" FREE wine tasting. Every Tuesday is tasty! From 5:00 until 6:30, we host this FREE bonus tasting of three wines (sakes in this case, actually) to get you through the early week and land you safely on hump day.
For our first ever wine-free Tasty Tuesday, we'll be featuring three of our favorite sakes, each quite different from the last! We'll start with a very subtle selection before moving on to a more aromatic offering and finishing with a hedonistic unfiltered delight! Come and have a look at just a few of the various faces of sake which you may have been missing. Banzai!
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This Saturday from 12 to 3 PM
"try before you buy" at
our FREE tasting The Mediterranean Sea provides climates which are among the world's most nourishing for the vine. The growing regions fortunate enough to be influenced by the Mediterranean enjoy unparallelled consistency and safety from many adverse conditions. This week, we'll be sampling a small and diverse collection of Mediterranean wines - a lithe and refreshing white from northeastern Spain; a zesty Provençal Rosé and a very exciting new Rhone red from France; and a ripely powerful Shiraz from Israel (which is perfect for Passover.) So let's don our swimmies and wade into the wine paradise that is the Mediterranean!
(WEEKLY WINE: $12 to $19.99)
 Mas Codina
Blanc Penedès 2010
Xarel-lo, Macabeu,
Chardonnay, Muscat
(Penedès, Spain)
BRIGHT, FLORAL, TANGERINE, PINEAPPLE. FRESH, DRY & FUN
This limited production white is a fun blend that is fresh and lively with lots of fruity, floral aroma, while still remaining dry and mouthwatering. Toni Garriga uses the same grapes in his Cava blend, but here he adds a hint of...
On Sale $9.99 [Full description]
(DAILY WINE: $11.99 or LESS)  Domaine Pinchinat
Cotes de Provence Rosé 2010 [organic] Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
(Provence, France)
PALE, FRESH, QUAFFABLE. SANDALWOOD & CITRUS
Served very cold, this goes down very easily (and quickly) just as it would in the land where it's grown. Picture this: you and your love with your closest friends gathered around a small table with a yellow and saffron table cloth. It's dusk. Cool breezes relieve the heat of the day and there are delicious grilled meats, salads and a few bottles of fresh, cold...
On Sale $13.99 (-25% = $10.49) [Full description] (DAILY WINE: $11.99 or LESS) 
Mas de Libian "Vin de Pétanque" 2011 [biodynamic] 80% Grenache, 30% Syrah (Southern Rhone, France) PURPLEY DELICIOUSNESS! RICH WITH TANGY RASPBERRY & BLUEBERRY
Stock up! We will blow through this limited production red from sisters Hélène & Catherine Thibon, the dynamic duo behind "next-big-thing" wine estate Mas de Libian. Certified Biodynamic in 2005, this estate established in 1670 has been organic for its entire... On Sale $11.99 [Full description]
(WEEKLY WINE: $12 to $19.99)
 Barkan Estate
Shiraz 2010
"Classic"
100% Shiraz
(Dan Valley, Israel)
RASPBERRY & BLACKBERRY, PLUM JELLY, FRUITY BUT DRY
Dating back to its start in 1889, the Barkan winery has evolved over a century and now the modern day owners have invested heavily into producing quality wines from top grape varietals. The "Classic" series showcases pure varietal wines from their vineyards. This Shiraz is unoaked and...
On Sale $14.99 [Full description]
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Six for Sixty
deal!
 Here's our deal this month; a package of six reds or six whites for $60 plus tax. You can double down and buy two: one of each or two of one for $110 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply.
Show me the six
REDS
Show me the six
WHITES
[click links to see this month's selection!]
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on the Enomatic: 
Here's what's on tap, subject to change on a whim or fancy
Whites (48˚F):
Stolpman Vineyards "L'Avion"
Roussanne $41.99 on sale
Domaine la Bouysse
Corbieres Rosé
"Floréal"
$13.99 on sale
Peñalba Lopez
Ribera del Duero Rosé
Monte Castrillo
$15.99 on sale
Viña AliagaVerdejo "Doscarlos" $13.99 on sale
Reds (65˚F): Chateau la Colombière Fronton Rouge "Sarments de Mars" $17.99 on sale Barkan Shiraz $14.99 on sale Vinae Mureri Garnacha "Xiloca"
$12.99 on sale
Chateau Jouclary Cabardès $11.99 on sale Los Frailes "Trilogia" Tinto $19.99 Meoriga Prieto Picudo "Canasecas" $11.99 on sale
Apaltagua
Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99 on sale Paraiso Pinot Noir
$25.99 on sale
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Farmhand Foods
Fresh Local Sausages
- Bratwurst
- Country Breakfast
- Spicy Italian
- Smoked Polish
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Big Spoon
Roasters
Local peanut butters
8oz Jar - $8.00 16oz Jar - $12.00
or...
- Peanut Cashew
- Peanut Almond
- Penut Pecan
8oz Jar - $10.00
16oz Jar - $15.00
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 Artisan Bacon Nodine's Loveless Café North Country Vande Rose Farms |
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Counter Culture Coffee
- Espresso Rustico
- Idido, Ethiopia
- Jagong, Sumatra
- Frontera, Decaf, Peru
- La Golondrina, Columbia
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