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UPCOMING EVENTS

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December Wine Tasting Club

Tuesday, December 19th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM

December Theme: Valpolicella, Ripassa, Amarone (Wines of the Veneto)

Our staff will organize the tasting by varietal, appellation, or region. Each tasting will consist of 6 to 8 wines and will be tasted blind. The blind tasting format is guaranteed to provide ample opportunity for lively discussion and learning. Cost: $20 per person. Only 12 spots available per month. Advanced reservation required over the phone or in person. 

First Friday Wine Tasting Benefiting Shelter Care Ministries

Friday, January 5th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for Shelter Care Ministries. We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to the charity.

ARTALE FOOD & WINE

TOUR OF SPAIN WITH 

THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTER®

SPANISH WINE TASTING

& TRIP PREVIEW JAN. 20th

CLICK HERE or the image above for all

the details of this Experience

Join us January 20th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM

and Discover The Best Of Spain!

• Sample from over 20 Spanish wines.
• Snack on Spanish cheeses, olives, and Iberíco ham.
• Meet the Continental Drifter, Ralph Velasco, and learn all about this unforgettable trip to Spain.
• Ever drink from a Porrón? You will here!

$20 per person

Purchase tickets at the store or by phone

815-877-9463

ARTALE FOOD & WINE TRIP TO SPAIN

October 3rd -11th 2024

Ralph Velasco is a Rockford resident who has been organizing and leading tours around the world for more than 15 years (and his trips are all 5-star rated). He has a more than 50 percent client repeat rate and group sizes range from just 6 - 10 participants maximum. 

Rest assured that the main focus of these incredible trips is the food, wine, spirits, and other historical and natural highlights of each of the places he visits, as is meeting the locals and being immersed in the authentic culture.

Accommodations are in unique properties such as a private 11th-century castle in France's Dordogne; a former private family villa in the Spanish hilltown of Laguardia in the Rioja region; and/or a gorgeous wine estate in the Douro Valley or boutique hotel in the center of Porto, Portugal.

Barrel-Aged Maple Syrups

BLiS 100% Pure Maple Syrup Bourbon Barrel Matured

SALE $19.99 Reg. $22.99

To create our Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup, we start with 100% pure maple syrup harvested from old-growth Michigan maple orchards. This incredibly robust, small-batch maple syrup is kettle-cooked before being aged in hand-selected, 18-year-old Kentucky Bourbon barrels. After months of gentle maturation, the result is an elegant and complex maple syrup unlike any other.

 On the palate, you’ll find deep notes of charred oak, Kentucky bourbon, and baking spice, which are balanced perfectly by sweetly delicate aromas of honey and vanilla.

WhistlePig Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup

SALE $24.99 Reg. $27.99

In partnership with Runamok Maple, we've aged our syrup for up to twelve months, yielding notes of toffee and Rye spice that mingle with the rich and robust maple syrup. The result is heavenly in an old-fashioned cocktail, on pancakes or poured over ice cream.

The Perfect Holiday Gift:

Artale Single Barrel Bourbons

Have that one person in your life that seems to have every bottle of whiskey out there? Our hand selected single barrel bourbons are perfect for that person. We take the time to work directly with distilleries and select our own single barrels that are a reflection of our palate preferences and are only available at our store. While we don't like to brag, but our single barrels have quite the following with our customers and always appeal to whiskey aficionados because they are bottles that can never be reproduced, true one off items. Come by and sample one or all of our picks and find the perfect bottle for the whiskey drinker who has almost everything.

Jeppson's Artale & Laurent House Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon

$49.99

At 6+ years, this barrel has a pronounced caramelized sweetness that really stands out as the main tasting and aroma note. Sturdy oak, baking spices, cherry, and vanilla all follow and linger on the palate. Weighing in at 60.3% abv (120.6 proof) this barrel is a quite a few proof points dialed back from our previous Kentucky Jeppson's barrel which really allows the lighter sweetness and spice to shine through.  

Watershed Artale Single Barrel Bourbon

$62.99

This Watershed pick just screams classic American Bourbon. Notes of savory wood and rye spice lead the way. Vanilla, citrus, nutmeg, pepper, and cinnamon all come in waves on the nose and palate. An oily texture leads to a long finish of dried fruits and toffee. The custom #5 char that Watershed uses adds a ton of barrel character while still allowing the base spirit to shine. Weighing in at a hefty 130.8 proof, this barrel is bold and loaded with complex flavors. Adding a splash of water softens the wood tannins and balances out the heat for a lower octane drinking experience. However you drink your bourbon, this Watershed pick will deliver a classic profile.

Laws Whiskey House Artale Single Barrel Bourbon

$79.99

Bottled cask strength at a notch over 112 proof, this wheated bourbon is 60% corn, 20% wheat, 10% rye, and 10% malted barley. Laws exclusively uses heirloom varietal grains for their whiskey, sourced between two family-owned Colorado farms: the Cody’s in the San Luis Valley and the Ohnmacht’s out on Colorado’s eastern plains. This barrel is an exceptional singular representation of their Four Grain Straight Bourbon that showcases notes of orange peel, black tea, honey, cinnamon, sherry, malted chocolate balls, pressed apples, and leather.

Coppercraft Artale Single Barrel Bourbon

$94.99

On the nose, orange rind and cherry jam lead the way with the classic MGP rye spice and aged oak quickly following. Caramel, butterscotch pudding, and bananas foster give decadent aromas while white pepper balances it all out. The first sip is waves of baking spices, white tea, orange, apple, citrus, and vanilla. The dessert character lingers on the palate and meshes perfectly with the older oak presence. A full bodied viscosity coats the palate but is not too heavy, allowing all the underlying flavors to shine on the palate long after drinking. The 110.58 proof is so well hidden in all areas of this outstanding dram.

WINE OF THE MONTH

DECEMBER WINERY

DUCKHORN VINEYARDS

Duckhorn

Napa Valley

Three Palms Vineyard

Merlot

2020

$114.99

reg. $129.99

94 Points James Suckling

Epic, elegant and profoundly complex, this stunning wine draws you in with aromas of fresh cranberry, huckleberry, crushed rose petals, raspberry and graham crackers. On the palate, mesmerizing layers of black fig and cocoa powder mingle with the lush berry flavors, with a sophisticated note of minerality emerging on the long, resonant finish.

Blend: 98% Merlot, 2% Malbec

Duckhorn

Napa Valley

Merlot

2020

$46.99

reg. $56.99

90 Points Wine Spectator

 In terms of overall weather, most of the 2020 growing season was excellent. Following a relatively dry winter, budbreak started early, and the temperatures throughout spring and summer were mild and temperate. This allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and supple, fleshy textures. In late September, harvest was impacted by the outbreak of wildfires and the arrival of hot weather. The elevated temperatures gave many vineyards a final push to ripeness as we worked to bring in the grapes. During this period, we did extensive testing to ensure quality, excluding any fruit that did not meet our standards. While our meticulous selection process resulted in a smaller 2020 crop, the wines we produced live up to the Duckhorn name, displaying beautiful aromas, soft elegant textures, lively complexity and lush flavor.

Duckhorn

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2020

$59.99

reg. $69.99

Not Yet Rated

 Crafted from both mountain and valley floor grapes, this beautifully rich and complex wine offers alluring aromas of huckleberry, cardamom, graham cracker, dark chocolate, and violets. On the palate, juicy flavors of ripe boysenberry and black tea glide across finely textured tannins, with bright, balanced acidity contributing to a long, elegant finish. 

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Duckhorn

Napa Valley

Chardonnay

2022

$29.99

reg. $34.99

Not Yet Rated

 This tantalizing Chardonnay begins with alluring aromas of lemon cream, orange blossom, Key lime, and candied pineapple. On the palate, a lush, silky mouthfeel and energetic acidity frame lively orchard-fruit flavors of pear and white peach, with hints of brioche emerging on the long, focused finish.

Goldeneye

North Coast

Brut Rosé

2022

$32.99

reg. $39.99

Not Yet Rated

 TArtfully combining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this radiant Brut Rosé draws you in with tantalizing aromas of Bing cherry, wild strawberry, candied lemon rind and graham cracker. On the palate, generous fruit flavors are framed by a lively balance between luxurious mousse and vibrant acidity, which carries the wine to a bright, sophisticated finish.

Paraduxx

Napa Valley

Proprietary Red Wine

2020

$39.99

reg. $47.99

94 Points Wine Enthusiast

 This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend draws you in with luxurious aromas of ripe red berries, cassis, violet, leather and cocoa powder. On the palate, the entry is silky and concentrated, with supple tannins framing the rich, red fruit flavors as theybuild to a long-lasting finish with hints of savory spice.

Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Zinfandel, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah, 2% Grenache, 2% Malbec

Greenwing

Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2020

$21.99

reg. $24.99

Not Yet Rated

 Duckhorn Wine Co. From its alluring dark ruby color to its enticing aromas of brambly black fruit, cherry pie, vanilla, and sweet brown baking spices, the debut vintage of Greenwing embodies the dynamic complexity of great Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, it is energetic and lively, with a streak of lovely acidity that adds poise and freshness to the vibrant fruit flavors. At the same time, soft, dusty tannins and sophisticated hints of cardamom, anise, and cocoa add intrigue to a long, smooth finish.

END OF YEAR CLOSEOUTS

Adrian Sommereto Chardonnay 2015

$10 reg. $19.99 - 2 Bottles In Stock

Angulo Innocenti Nonni Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

$9 reg. $12.99 - 8 Bottles In Stock

Astrolabe Pinot Gris 2015

$10 reg. $24.99 - 6 Bottles In Stock

Dashe Les Enfants Chenin Blanc 2016

$10 reg. $23.99 - 6 Bottles In Stock

Domaine Eden Santa Cruz Chardonnay 2015

$30 reg. $47.99 - 4 Bottles In Stock

Evening Land Summum Seven Springs Chardonnay 2018

$60 reg. $99.99 - 11 Bottles In Stock

Hil Smith Estate Chardonnay 2013

$10 reg. $19.99 - 6 Bottles In Stock

Saviah The Jack Riesling 2014

$6 reg. $13.99 - 3 Bottles In Stock

Standing Stone Semi Dry Vidal 2011

$5 reg. $10.99 - 6 Bottles In Stock

The Bruery

Four Calling Birds

Belgian-style Strong Dark Ale

11.1% abv

$15.99

750ml bottle

Brewer's Notes:

If the birds were calling their favorite treat, we think it’d be gingerbread— which is why this gingerbread-inspired ale is the perfect addition in our 12 Days of Christmas lineup! Using a festive blend of orange peel, allspice, nutmeg, and star anise, this robust ale makes for a perfect dessert (or lunch— it’s the holidays, we don’t judge!)

Hidden Hand Black Night Sighs Imperial Milk Stout

$8.99 | 16oz can

Hidden Hand Barrel-Aged Black Night Sighs Imperial Milk Stout

$15.99 | 16oz can

Hidden Hand Deadly Bells DDH Hazy IPA

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hidden Hand Range DDH Hazy DIPA

$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hidden Hand Santa Doesn't Believe In You Either DDH Hazy IPA

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Solemn Oath Small Wave Tides Hazy IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Solemn Oath Snaggletooth Bandana IPA

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Solemn Oath We're All Misfits Xmas Brown Ale

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Blaugies Blidegarian Imperial Belgian Stout

$12.99 | 375ml

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

$15.99 | 4pk 12oz can

Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

$4.50 | 12oz can

Perennial Abraxas Imperial Stout 2023

$21.99 | 750ml bottle

Perennial Abraxas Vanilla Edition 2023

$26.99 | 750ml bottle

Perennial Abraxas BOMBraxas Edition 2023

$26.99 | 750ml bottle

Perennial Saison des Reves Spelt Saison

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Pipeworks Altbier

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Pollyanna Pils

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

De Ranke Pere Noel Belgian Xmas Beer

$4.99 | 11.2oz bottle

De Ranke XXX Bitter Belgian Pale Ale

$16.99 | 750ml bottle

Sacrilege Treve French Saison

$18.99 | 750ml bottle

For a decade we've squirrelled away a little bit from each year's release of Anchor Brewing's "Our Special Ale" Christmas beer. These 10 years barely scratch the surface of a history that spans almost 50 consecutive releases. With the unfortunate news this year of Anchor's closing after 127 years, it's time for us to see our collection off to calmer waters - a finale voyage of sorts. In the Navy it's known as a twilight cruise.

Keep your eyes peeled the next time you stroll through the beer aisle for a variety of vintages ranging from 2012 to 2022. We have a few of some, and a little more of others, but overall, these bottles are very limited in quantity and will be sold in-store only as single bottles.

We may even decide to open up one of each for tasting next week. Who knows! If we do, we will be sure to announce it on our Artale Beer Feed Instagram page.

Bell's Christmas Ale

$11.99 | 6pk bottle

The Bruery 4 Calling Birds Belgian Strong Dark Ale

$15.99 | 750ml

Delirium Noel Belgian Strong Ale

$13.99 | 750ml bottle

Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux Strong Saison

$13.99 | 750ml bottle

Eagle Park The Last Christmas BA Belgian Quad

$5.00 | 12oz can

Fat Orange Cat Santa Claws Cinnamon Bun Imperial Stout

$6.50 | 16oz can

Great Lakes Christmas Ale

$13.99 | 6pk bottle

$23.99 | 12pk can

Hidden Hand Santa Doesn't Believe In You Either Hazy IPA

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hofbrau Winter Spezial Doppelbock

$13.99 | 6pk

is/was Tree Tipper Spruce & Honey Saison

$10.99 | 500ml bottle

Pipeworks Abominable Snowman vs Unicorn Hazy DIPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Prairie Artisan Christmas BOMB Imperial Stout

$8.99 | 12oz bottle

De Ranke Pere Noel Belgian Xmas Ale

$4.99 | 11.2oz bottle

Samuel Smith Winter Welcome

$13.99 |4pk bottle

Solemn Oath We're All Misfits Xmas Brown Ale

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Spiteful Jingle Balls Spiced Winter Ale

$11.99 | 6pk can

Straffe Hendrik Xmas Blend Belgian Strong Ale

$15.99 | 750ml

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