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UPCOMING EVENTS

FULL EVENTS CALENDAR HERE

First Friday Wine Tasting Benefiting Rotary Club of Rockford

Friday, March 1st | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for the Rotary Club of Rockford. We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to Rockford Rotary.

March Wine Tasting Club: California Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Wine Tasting Club meets every third Tuesday of every month. 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.

Artale Whiskey Tasting

Saturday, March 23 | 4 - 6 PM

Save the date! More details to be announced. 20+ whiskeys. $20 per person.

Last Friday Tasting Series Benefiting Safe Families for Children - Rockford Chapter

Friday, March 29 | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for Safe Families for Children. We will sample a variety of different wine, beer, and spirits from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to Safe Families for Children.

First Friday Wine Tasting Benefiting Goldie Floberg

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

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

As we embark on some exciting plans for 2024, 

we are looking to add to our team.

Read more about it here!

ARTALE

FOOD & WINE

TOUR OF SPAIN WITH 

THE CONTINENTAL DRIFTER®

CLICK HERE or the image above for all the details of this Experience

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.

THIS FRIDAY

To meet the demand of charities interested in our popular

First Friday Wine Tastings, we are launching a new tasting series that will take place on the last Friday of each month.

If you are familiar with our First Friday tastings, then you'll be right at home with our Last Friday tastings.

In addition to wine, this new series will also offer beer and spirits.

Same 3 table format, same time frame, same donation price!

Full Details Here

Cheese Features

Creamy Plain Havarti

SALE $7.99 Reg. $9.99

Creamy Havarti that is sweet with a slight lemon tone and fresh dairy nuances. Goes well with just about al white and sparkling wines.

Smoked Gouda

SALE $9.99 Reg. $11.99

The Great American Cheese Collection takes this traditional red wax gouda and cold smokes it with hickory. 

Wild Rice Gouda

SALE $11.99 Reg. $13.99

Semi-soft with creamy, crunchy rice bits. Meaty and woodsy, earthy tones. Try in a grilled cheese with mustard and heirloom tomatoes. 

Cracked Black Peppercorn Cheddar

SALE $8.99 Reg. $10.99

Renard's starts with a milk yellow cheddar and infuses it with the fresh, savory bite or black peppercorn.

Smoked Cheddar

SALE $10.99 Reg. $12.99

Cold smoked with hickory in house at The Great American Cheese Collection.

Irish Whiskey

Keeping the Irish theme going, this week we are featuring some iconic producers from Ireland.

Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Sale $69.99 Reg. $74.99

A non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey comprising of pot still whiskeys aged between 7 & 10 years. The whiskey has matured in a combination of new bourbon and refill bourbon casks as well as sherry casks. Fresh aromatic oils and spices with orchard fruits and barley on a background of toasted wood. Full spicy body. A hint of cloves along with the fruity sweetness of green apples, rounded off with toasted oak. Followed by lingering flavours of spices and barley.

Yellow Spot 12-year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Sale $119.99 Reg. $134.99

While Green Spot is often described as tasting like green apples, Yellow Spot is more in character with juicy red apples. Sophisticated and complex in character, the inclusion of full term matured whiskey from ex Malaga casks contributes exotic characteristics to the whiskey. Mown hay & cracked black pepper. Red bell peppers, nutmeg, clove oil & green tea. Sweet honey & peaches from the Malaga casks. Honey sweetness with pot still spices. Flavours of fresh coffee, creamy milk chocolate & Crème Brûlée. Notes of red apples & toasted oak. Its finish is sophisticated & complex with a sweetness throughout, followed by a mix of red grape & dry barley upon exit.

Redbreast Lustau Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Sale $84.99 Reg. $89.99

A unique collaboration between the Bodegas Lustau and the Midleton Distillery, Redbreast Lustau Edition is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in copper pot stills. Having spent its final maturation journey in casks seasoned with the finest Oloroso Sherry in the Bodegas Lustau, the result is the ultimate sherried style of Redbreast.

Midleton Very Rare 2022 Vintage Release Irish Whiskey

Sale $239.99 Reg. $264.99

Since 1984, each Master Distiller of Midleton Very Rare uses their eye for detail, their passion for quality whiskey and their exemplary skill to create the pinnacle of Irish whiskey—our special vintage release. The latest chapter of this renowned collection is adorned with the signature of our Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. After months of exploration, O’Gorman crafted a balanced blend of rare and hand-selected single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton’s exclusive inventory to create this truly special release. A combination of whiskey aged between 12 and 33 years and matured in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels, the Midleton Very Rare 2022 Vintage Release delights with decadent flavours and a tantalising aroma. The aroma, taste and finish of this whiskey will enliven the palates of those new to this collection while taking the seasoned whiskey collector on a journey through an exciting exploration of taste.

FEATURED WINES

Caymus

California

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$59.99

reg. $69.99

A small, inaugural release from Caymus Vineyards, this wine is a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon – supple, dark and rich, bearing the signature hallmarks of Caymus. It is sourced from sites throughout the state which feature climatic conditions, soils and topography that are ideally suited to Cabernet. This project stems from excitement over California's diverse vineyard land, often in lesser-known areas, with the potential to produce exceptional Cabernet.

Faust

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$56.99

reg. $61.99

95 Points James Suckling

Cabernet’s classic aromas and flavors star in the 2021 Faust Napa Valley. Delicate violet notes lift the dark fruit on the nose—black currant and briary blackberry—layered with pungent forest botanicals, leafy tobacco, graphite, and toasted spice. The velvet of fine-textured tannins backs expressive red fruit flavors on a complex palate, both sweet and savory with mocha and minerality, juicy ripe fruit and freshness.

Rodney Strong

Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

2017

$39.99

reg. $49.99

Rich, lush and structured, the 2017 vintage displays intense aromas of black currant, cassis and crushed violet. This wine is velvety with a smooth, lingering finish of herbal notes, vanilla, and cocoa. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Beaulieu Vineyard

Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

2019

$36.99

reg. $39.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

Fresh, direct and focused, with red currant and cherry coulis notes that race through, dotted with savory, floral and tobacco accents. Judicious toast lets the fruit play out, and there's solid energy throughout. Drink now through 2030.

Obsidian

Volcanic Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon

2021

$34.99

reg. $39.99

Estate Cabernet is the signature wine of Obsidian Ridge Vineyard and embodies the complexity and wildness of the site. The structure and intensity of upper blocks is complemented by aromatics and acidity of cooler blocks. The extreme climate, altitude, and volcanics of the site result a wine with distinct volcanic character—intense color, aroma and flavor, with a freshness and minerality that typifies the site.

Penley

Phoenix

Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra

2021

$19.99

reg. $21.99

92 Points James Suckling

A complex bouquet full of black fruits and varietal herbs. Blood plum, blackcurrant, anise and fresh thyme with a glimpse of purple flowers. Medium-bodied in structure with a juicy core of ripe fruit flavors. Integrated French oak notes complement the seamless powdery tannins giving rise to a long satisfying palate.

Alta Vista

Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon

Argentina

2020

$11.99

reg. $16.99

92 Points James Suckling

A complex bouquet full of black fruits and varietal herbs. Blood plum, blackcurrant, anise and fresh thyme with a glimpse of purple flowers. Medium-bodied in structure with a juicy core of ripe fruit flavors. Integrated French oak notes complement the seamless powdery tannins giving rise to a long satisfying palate.

WINE OF THE MONTH

MARCH WINERY

BEDROCK WINE CO.

Bedrock

Esola Vineyard

Amador County

Zinfandel

2020

$39.99

reg. $44.99

95 Points Vinous

The 2020 Zinfandel Esola Vineyard is one of the highlights in this range from Bedrock. It opens with fabulous aromatics that are so vivid and so inviting. Sweet red berry fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar, sage and earthy accents lend striking nuance throughout. This is so seriously impressive. 

Bedrock

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage

Contra Costa County

Red Wine

2020

$39.99

reg. $44.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

A Zinfandel with zest and snap, this delivers rich and briary notes of black cherry, orange peel and a touch of mint as this finishes with lively, ripe tannins. Zinfandel, Mataro and Carignan.

Bedrock

Bedrock Vineyard Heritage

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County

Red Wine

2020

$49.99

reg. $54.99

93 Points Wine Spectator

Deeply structured and rather brooding at the moment but jammed with personality, offering currant and cherry flavors highlighted by cracked pepper, star anise and other dark spices. Zinfandel, Carignan and Mataro. Drink now through 2031.

Bedrock

Monte Rosso Vineyard

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County

Zinfandel

2020

$74.99

reg. $84.99

Not Yet Rated

In typical Noma fashion, this scraggly and ancient Eastside Lodi situated vineyard eked out a scant .5 tons/acre of vibrant fruit in 2020. The low-yields, sandy soils and small canopies on these 100+ year old vines make for a sunshine-filled expression of Zinfandel filled with dark plum, spice and loam balanced by remarkable natural brightness. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in puncheons to retain freshness, this is a wonderfully distinct example of how good Lodi Zinfandel can be.

In a country with a rich mead culture, Poland's Pasieka Jaros stands among a select few still producing mead built on old Polish tradition. A true family business, every member of the Jaros family contributes directly to the production of their namesake products. In 1991 the family embarked on mead production after already beekeeping as far back as 1978. Not only do they facilitate the raw ingredients and produce the mead, but they are also responsible for the beautiful handmade ceramic vessels that accompany the finished product.

Let's do a quick mead primer!

At its fundamental basis, mead is just water and honey mixed at different ratios and then fermented to various alcohol strengths. Sub-styles of mead are created when different types of fruits, herbs, spices or other adjuncts are added, giving way to intense sounding names like Metheglin (baking spices), Melomel (general fruit), Cyser (specifically apple), Acerglyn (maple syrup), and Pyment (specifically grapes) and many more.

In the context of Polish mead, variations are determined by the water to honey ratio:

Półtorak 

formed by mixing one part honey with a half part water. Due to the high concentration of sugars, fermentation takes a long time and mead matures after about nine years of aging.

Dwójniak

formed by mixing one part honey with one part water. Dwójniak is a sweet honey with maturation lasting more than four years.

Trójniak 

formed by mixing one part honey with two parts water. This is semi-sweet mead, with maturation lasting around a year.

Dwójniak AM

$32.99

Mead in its purest form.

Made from a ratio of two parts spring honey to one part water.

Dwójniak Maliniak

$34.99

Raspberry (aka Maliniak) juice replaces 30% of the required water in this fruit forward mead. Created from the highest quality multi-flower honey.

Martin House Brewing Co.

Ft. Worth, TX

Hailing from Texas, Martin House brings us one of the best pickle beers in the country alongside a collective of sours, fruit beers, and imperial stouts.

Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

That's right! Regarded as one of the best pickle beers in the country, Martin House infuses this beer with brine from Best Maid Pickles, a Texas family favorite since 1926.

Bockslider Texas Bock

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Bockslider is the official beer of Fort Worth's own Toadies. An easy-drinking, copper-colored, lightly hopped beer perfect for on-stage, backstage, or anywhere your rock music takes you.

Campfire BA Imperial S'mores Stout

$7.99 | 12oz can

Campfire is an imperial version of S’mores Stout. This roasty stout has everything you would enjoy in a freshly made s’mores: chocolate, marshmallows, vanilla, graham crackers, and cocoa powder. It wouldn’t be a campfire without a little smoke, so we added a slight amount of smoked malts to the grain bill for that perfect touch. Finally, we aged it in whiskey barrels for 4.5 months. The result is a flavorful stout fit to be enjoyed on any cold Texas night in the woods or at home.

12.9% abv

The Penguin BA Imperial 'Moose Tracks' Stout

$7.99 | 12oz

At Martin House, we love creating barrel-aged stouts, high abv brews, and beers with full flavor. The Penguin is the combination of all three. This beer was inspired by moose tracks ice cream. We started off with a very high abv stout base and added peanut butter, vanilla, lactose, and chocolate. It was aged in whiskey barrels for four months. The result is a dark chocolate, full on swirl of dessert flavors in a can. Be careful though. When this penguin sneaks up on you, it's a chilling encounter you won't forget.

15% abv

Raspberry Cobbler Pastry Sour

$13.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Raspberry Cobbler is a classic Martin House brew. We took our pie beer base which contains graham crackers, lactose, and vanilla. We added some raspberry puree and viola! Raspberry Cobbler. The slightly higher abv at 6.2% is a nice touch as well.

The Salty Lady Gose

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

The Salty Lady is our interpretation of a Gose – a rather obscure, tart, salty German style beer. Our version is soured in the kettle with a lactic culture. The tartness is tempered by salt additions from around the world and finished with coriander for a citrus and earthy touch. We ferment with our house saison yeast to put our own little spin on the style. Its flavor is reminiscent of a sports drink at the end of a 110 degree day.

True Love Raspberry Sour

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

True Love is our second sour beer that is now available year-round. Similar to the Salty Lady, it is kettle soured and very refreshing. Raspberries are added in the fermenter which provide a purple hue and slight sweetness. Give it a try. You'll fall in love with True Love, one can at a time.

Equilibrium dC/dt Hazy DIPA

$5.00 | 16oz can

Equilibrium Star Light Hazy DIPA

$5.00 | 16oz can

Hop Butcher Cool Bay Hazy IPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hop Butcher Normalize The Signal Hazy DIPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hop Butcher Tavern Cut Hazy DIPA

$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Hop Butcher Tom Freaking Skilling Hazy IPA

$3.75 | 16oz can

Phase Three DDH Adhara Hazy DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three DDH Crome Hazy DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three Double Citra Creme DIPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Phase Three P3 Haus Lager

$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Spiteful Nelson Time Pale Ale

$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Trillium Congress Street Hazy IPA

$6.50 | 16oz can

Trillium DDH Public Garden Hazy IPA

$7.00 | 16oz can

Trillium Ideal Wave Hazy IPA

$6.50 | 16oz can

Trillium Leap Beer Hazy DIPA

$7.00 | 16oz can

Trillium Pipsqueak Penguin Hazy Pale Ale

$6.00 | 16oz can

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