Wine Talk

WINES OF THE WEEK Anniversary Sale Sneak Peek!  Inconnu Lalalu Sauvignon Blanc 2017 The fruit, sourced from a tiny parcel in Contra Costa County, provides a leaner sauvignon blanc than is typical of California.  Beautifully fresh, this natural wine is unfined and unfiltered with aromas and flavors of lime and lemon peel. Natural yeast is apparent yet well-integrated with crisp acidity and is balanced with just the right amount of weight on the body.REG $21.99   SALE $9.99 SAVE $12! Sean Minor Rose of Pinot Noir 2018 Produced using the classic Saignee Method, the juice is allowed to remain on the...

WINES OF THE WEEK Anniversary Sale Sneak Peek!  Chateau Les Fermenteaux Bordeaux 2015This great little red is estate bottled in the tiny village of St. Caprais-de-Bordeaux.  Family owned since the 1920s, owner/vigneron Stephan Herve states, "When I became owner of the estate in 1995, I gave it all the love I feel for wine." Composed of 70% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc and 5% malbec, the wine shows redcurrant, blackberry, cherry, spice and woody notes.  Subtle tannins provide structure to this fine example of the great 2015 vintage in Bordeaux.REG $12.99    SALE $7.99 SAVE $5!Punta Crena Lumassina...

WINES OF THE WEEK CT LOVES VT MONTH Cheese Traders LOVES Boyden Valley Winery! Riverbend RedGrapes: Sabrevois & SyrahA tribute to our landscape. The Boyden Valley vineyard is nestled inside a gentle curve in the Lamoille River. The steam rising off the river in late Fall and early winter warms our vines and extends our growing season. Riverbend Red is our way of saying thanks to our land - and a fitting tribute it is. This semi-dry, medium-bodied Vermont red wine is similar to a Burgundy or a Pinot Noir. It is high in tannin with a delicate bouquet of...

WINES OF THE WEEK 9/9-9/15! CT LOVES VT MONTH Cheese Traders LOVES Maquam Wine! Pear Wine 2016This award-winning pear wine is fruit-forward and highly aromatic with lingering tropical undertones. The pear continues on the palate with an exceptionally smooth and lingering finish. Its beautiful light golden color and layered, balanced body make it a perfect appetizer wine to enjoy with friends. This pear wine matches perfectly with picnic fare, salads & sandwiches, Asian cuisine, fruity desserts, grilled chicken and mild cheeses (brie, Gouda, etc.). It is also excellent on its own or as a spritzer. Serve chilled!$15.99Black Currant 2016This full-bodied...

WINES OF THE WEEK CT LOVES VT MONTH Cheese Traders LOVES Shelburne Vineyard! Louise Swenson 2018The 2018 vintage of this wine presents with light citrus and floral aromas. On the palate, Louise Swenson gives a hint of gooseberry to compliment the dry, and bright style. It finishes neatly with clean acidity and minerality derived from Shelburne Vineyard's soils.$17.99Whimsey Meadow Rosé 2018This Marquette based rosé incorporates a dash of Petite Pearl and Louise Swenson to create a delicately dry style of wine. Fruit forward and with enough body to satisfy any craving, this wine keeps the heat at bay.$14.99Petite Pearl 2016Planted...