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Moldavan wines have a 4000 year history. For a good bit of the last century Moldovan wines were exported principally to the then USSR.
 "The 1950s and 60s, saw a spike in production, with a massive import business to the rest of the USSR. In the 1980s, Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev enforced another prohibition, this one lasting until the early 1990s, when Moldova gained independence. Another boom. Another bust in 2006 when, at the height of territorial disputes, Russia banned all Moldovan wines, as it also did from neighboring Georgia. Recovery efforts are now in place as Moldova continues to find other export markets, mainly other parts of Eastern Europe, Great Britain, and China, while slowly gaining recognition in North America."
THANK YOU RUSSIA! These wines are not only delicious, but are incredible bargains as the Moldovan vineyards and Chateaus strive to rebuild their export market.
Cabernet Select, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc
All at the incredible price of $6.99 each, or 3 for $18
Cricova Brut sparkling for $10.99
And, a most incredible
Chateau Vartely D'or Triminer Savignon Blanc for $14.99
Ask for a taste of any of these wines this weekend.
We think you will be impressed.
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Local Produce This week
 Wild For Greens - Cummington
Microgreens
Paddy Flat Farm - Ashfield
Rainbow Chard
Bok Choy
Kitchen Garden - Sunderland
Lettuce Mix
Red Leaf Lettuce
Red Russian & Green Curly Kale
Queen's Greens -Arugula
Red Fire farm - Heirloom Tomatoes
Morning Star Farm
Patty Pan Squash
Organic Blueberries
 From other Valley Farms
Raspberries
Corn
Hot House Tomatoes
Eggplant
Cauliflower
Cantelope
Zucchini & Summer Squash
Cukes - Picklers and Slicers
Sugar Snap Peas
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Friday Night - Live Music and Grilling Music starts at 5:30
This week, featuring Kira Jewett and Dave Meuser
 Kira and Dave play traditional fiddle tunes from Ireland and elsewhere. Kira is an All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and award winning teacher of environmental science and biology. Dave is a college writing instructor with a lifelong affection for Irish music and culture. Both are members of the local traditional Irish sextet, Banish Misfortune.
Purchase beer or wine to enjoy with your food
(outside only). We will supply corkscrews and cups.
If rain sends us inside alcohol cannot come with you. Thanks.
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Saturday Lunch - Live Music and Grilling
Grilling starts at 11:00
Ribs and kabobs
(shrimp, veggie, or chicken),
local grass-fed burgers, and more!
Music starts at 11:30
Radio Free Earth
 "Blues, country, rock'n'roll, folk - those are just names," says guitarist and bandleader Joshua Wachtel. "We do all of 'em and more. We might play a reggae song from Nigeria, or even Nashville, or throw a little Tuvan throat singing into a doo wop number. Kimberly Wachtel is a singer, artist and gardener. Kim and Josh live in the Hilltowns with their two young children. RFE has released 5 CDs. (So far)
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Who will be performing in the coming weeks?
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Look for Yellow Sale Tags
Throughout the store, every week
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REMINDER - Summer Hours
Open until 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays.
Opening at 7:30 Sunday mornings.
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Stay in touch, continue to tell us what you think, and help where you can.
For questions about Co-op membership, product requests, suggestions, or other feedback, please send a note to info@oldcreamery.coop.
If you'd like to contact the general manager, send an email to GM@oldcreamery.coop.
If you'd like to contact the Co-op's board of directors, send an email to Board@oldcreamery.coop.
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