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Delectable Dalmatia Fig Jams
10% off this week!
Cheese and wine are a timeless combination. But this week you have the opportunity to take this traditional pairing and extend your palate's experience by adding the Dalmatia Fig Jam to the mix! The Dalmatia Fig Jam gives anyone the opportunity to enjoy the classically sweet Mediterranean fig flavor. This spread pairs perfectly with almost any cheese, from a nutty cheese like the Clothbound Cheddar to even a creamy soft-ripened cheese like the Champlain Valley Triple-Cr�me or Nettle Meadows Kunik. The sweet concoction begins with hand-picked figs from the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. They are then sun-dried to a flawless golden shade before being cooked down to make this world-renowned and versatile spread. READ MORE>
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WEEKEND WINE TASTING
BY SHAUN SNOW
COMPLIMENTARY TASTING FRIDAY 5-7pm � SATURDAY 4-7pm
A Trip through the Marches
It is a land of deep gorges, dramatic mountains, rolling hills, and the ever-present ocean breeze. Even a place like this, both iconic and beautiful, can be lost amongst the so many wines of the world. The Marches are a little known region of Italy, but with a history of winemaking that stretches back thousands of years to the Etruscans, it is time that it deserved a little more attention. Trust me, it earns its own respect. The Marches, or just Marche as the Italians call it, sits on the east coast of Italy, where the Adriatic sea breeze blows off the water and up the many river valleys as far inland as the Apennine Mountains. With soil rich in clay, calcium, and limestone, Marche makes a wonderful home to over 60,000 acres of grape vines. And, of course, with a winemaking tradition that predates Rome, it is no wonder that a land like this can produce such memorable vino. READ MORE>
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