Last Week In The New York Times:

"Patrick Bize is the proprietor of Domaine Simon Bize and a stalwart amongst the Burgudian elite - or as the French are fond of saying, he is an "incontournable," which means an "absolute must."

The first Bizes to arrive in Burgundy came from the Savoie in the early 1800s. Patrick became the fourth generation of his family to preside over the family property, albeit a bit reluctantly.

Patrick is a spare, laconic gentleman - long answers are not part of his personality and one gets the sense that his energy goes into viticulture and vinification.

There are 52.8 acres to care for and it seems that Patrick knows every inch. Patrick is a traditionalist - he doesn't do anything cutting-edge in the winery and his yields are well below the legal limit. He'll wait for the fruit to reach optimal ripeness, even if that means risking his crop.

Patrick treats his wines as delicately as possible and they clearly benefit from his careful attention.

These are not the traditional, light and delicate Savignys of days past, but profound expressions that offer remarkable balance, concentration and are built to age."

Regular Price $27
Our price $24
We have 2 cases - First come, first served.

This Friday Night

Redbreast 15 year old Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey

92 points Whisky Advocate

Redbreast 12 year old is a classic pure pot still Irish whiskey; where can you go from there? This new 15 year old expression is more muscular (bottling at 46% and not chill filtering certainly helps), enjoy the silky/oily texture, the bold resinous oak spice grip on the finish, and the rich nutty toffee, fig, black raspberry, chocolaty, chewy nougat throughout the palate.

Still, it's not as eminently drinkable, refined, or balanced as the 12 year old.

91 points Wine Enthusiast

Made with a combination of malted and unmalted barley, this 15-year-old builds on the beautiful flavors of the 12-year-old version, adding big, mouth-filling caramel tones, a spicy finish and a velvety feel. It's also higher proof than the 12-year-old and needs some dilution to help cool it down.

Try both the 12 and 15 Year Old - and compare.

RAIN Sauvignon Blanc

Meticulous fruit selection and cold fermentation contribute an abundant spectrum of tropical and herbal aromas. Passion fruit, gooseberry and green pepper fragrances abound the nose.

Extended lees contact adds depth, texture and balance to the palate. The finish is long and invigorating."

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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CALENDAR:

Friday March 21
World Wide Wines

Friday March 28
Cellar Fine Wines

Irish

Delights

Are Here

IRISH CHEESE
Cashilll Blue

Dubliner

Cahill Porter &
More

Irish Soda Bread

and Petit Fours

Baked locally by
You Take The Cake.

Irish Whiskey & Cigars

There are three ways to make whiskey: the old way, the new way, and the Irish way.*

Liquid Gold

We have a very nice selection of Irish whiskey.

Filthy Hooligan:
Alec Bradley Cigars goes green in honor of St. Patrick's Day with
a cigar dubbed "Filthy Hooligan"

And The Irish Beer.