Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jeppson's Single Barrel Tasting
Thursday, August 10th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us to taste our newest single barrel! We took another trip into Chicago with our buddy Zak at The Olympic Tavern and selected a Kentucky Bourbon that weighs in at a lofty 128.84 proof but drinks like a dream. Matt England from Jeppson's/CH Distillery will be joining us here in the store from 4-6pm and then head over to The Olympic from 6:30-9pm so stop on by either place and try out this great barrel pick.
August Wine Tasting Club
Tuesday, August 15th | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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.
August Topic: Sparkling Wines
Wine & Whiskey at The Rockford City Market
Saturday, August 26th | 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Over 18 tables of wine and whiskey to sample. Live music and food trucks. The following distilleries will be represented that day, Coppercraft, Joseph Magnus, Jeppson's, Castle & Key, New Riff, Devil's River, Laws Whiskey House, Ghostwood, Penelope, Smoke Wagon, Dead Drop, and Barrell Craft.
SAVE THE DATES
Bourbon, Brisket & Blues
Saturday, September 16th | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Whiskey tasting, open bar, lots of food and great music at Rockford's Laurent House. The following distilleries will be sampling that evening, Blaum Brothers, Castle & Key, Dancing Goat, Devil's River, New Riff, Laws Whiskey House, Ghostwood, Barrell Craft, and others to be announced. Tickets available on the Laurent House website.
Artale Grand Tasting 15th Anniversary Tony Artale Memorial Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 11th
Nicholas Conservatory
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Goat Gouda
$19.99
Intense and concentrated; meaty, like a baby lamb chop cooked rare; excellent balance of acid and fruit; lots of persistent notes in a long, complex finish.
Goat Cheddar
$19.99
Semi-firm buttery cheddar has a mild yeasty quality that hints at fresh bake sourdough bread and fresh grass. It is sure to melt your heart as it melts in your mouth.
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Looking for that perfect summer sipper? These aged tequilas provide the buttery and vanilla richness of American whiskey while maintaining the refreshing character of agave spirits. Many people associate harsh flavors with tequila, but this group provides some of the smoothest drinkability in the spirits world.
Fino Anejo
SALE $49.99 Reg. $56.99
FINO Añejo is aged at the distillery for 14+ months in a whiskey oak barrel, intensifying the relation of tequila and barrel. Pure melon, luscious vanilla and hints of tobacco interlace to enhance the sweetness provided by the whiskey barrels. Experience the unparalleled natural color with no additional flavoring for an unforgettable feel and the smoothest finish.
Adictivo Anejo
SALE $69.99 Reg. $76.99
Tequila Adictivo Añejo is a Tequila made from 100% pure Blue Agave, with an intense golden amber color and a mixture of toasted aromas that offers an excellent flavor. The founder, Gildardo Partida, comes from a family that has been dedicated to the art of making tequila for over 100 years. This tequila is aged for two years in French oak casks and bottled at 80 proof.
Azunia Black Private Reserve 2 Years Extra Aged Tequila
SALE $104.99 Reg. $134.99
Bold, distinct and artfully crafted, Azuñia Black Tequila undergoes two years of extra aging before making its way to your glass. Every Black tequila bottle produced is hand-signed by Master Distiller Salvador Rivera Cardona, making this ultra-premium, deep amber-colored sipping tequila the perfect gift for the true connoisseur.
Ayate Anejo
SALE $109.99 Reg. $129.99
Aromatically intense with notes of caramel, butterscotch, dried fruits and toasty oak. Impressive complexity with flavors of dark chocolate, toffee, butter and sweet spices. This distinctive Anejo has a velvety soft and silky texture, full body with an extraordinary finish.
Nosotros Anejo
SALE $129.99 Reg. $144.99
Madera 'Wood' in English encompasses our appreciation for the fragility of an era- as time is not promised, it is important to celebrate that which comes with age. The Nosotros Madera collection is an ultra-premium line of unique expressions of our tequila. Drawing on the signature Nosotros tequila blend of highland and lowland agave, Madera is aged in white oak barrels for 21 months, creating a sipping experience that features a dry fruit and light butterscotch nose with a balanced cinnamon- toffee finish. Each bottle of Madera includes the unique batch number and is presented in an engraved box, perfect for adding to a true aficionado's shelf.
Arette Gran Clase Exta Anejo
SALE $169.99 Reg. $189.99
All Arette's tequila has followed traditional methods to this day and is made from blue agaves off their own estate and water from the nearby volcanic springs. The Arette Gran Clase Extra Añejo being a longer-matured spirit at a minimum of 4 years, you can expect a particularly rich as well as smooth tequila with prominent cooked agave aromas accompanied by spicy oak notes as well as fresh fruit and roses. There is even more fruit and sweetness on the palate with grapes and peaches, as well as some licorice and aniseed, culminating in a particularly long and warming finish. The Orendain family strives for putting quality before quantity, meaning each bottle is numbered.
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Vietti
Perbacco
Nebbiolo
Langhe
2020
$26.99 reg. $29.99
92 Points James Suckling
Medium deep ruby color. Quite intense and generous fruity nose (red berries) along with floral and spicy notes, a hint of menthol and hard candy. On the pallet medium bodied, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Strong, intense, and quite powerful when young, evolving to a complex and elegant, very well-balanced wine with ageing. The tannins are harmoniously integrated in the fruit structure of the wine. Long lasting aftertaste with good freshness.
Pair with hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats and sharp, and aged cheeses.
This is a fresh and fruit-forward nebbiolo with notes of raspberries and cherries, orange peel and chocolate. Some dried flowers, too. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and racy with ripe but taut, compact tannins that run the whole length of the wine. Well-crafted. Long and even. Vegan. Drink or hold.
-James Suckling 92 Points
The Winery
Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800's by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly prized terroirs within the Barolo and Barbaresco winegrowing areas.
Although they have been making wine for four generations, the turning point came in the 1960's when Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions - from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione - 1961), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967) to the invention of Artist Labels (1974) - made him both symbol and architect of some of the most significant
revolutions of the time.
Alfredo’s intellectual, professional, and prospective legacy was taken up by Luca Currado Vietti (Luciana and Alfredo’s son) and his wife Elena, who contributed greatly to the success of the Vietti brand before their departure in 2023. In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause family. Over the last seven year, they have added a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings. In 2022 the winery was named
Winery of the Year by Antonio Galloni of Vinous.
Vietti is universally recognized today as being one of the very finest Italian wine labels - by continuing along the path of the pursuit of quality, considered experimentation and working for expansion and consolidation internationally.
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DITCH THE SPRITZ
DRINK A HUGO
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MAKE YOUR OWN HUGO
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 OZ ST‑GERMAIN
2 OZ PROSECCO
2 OZ SODA WATER
8-10 MINT LEAVES
LIME WEDGE FOR GARNISH
MINT SPRIG FOR GARNISH
DIRECTIONS
Add ice into a wine glass.
Pour in St‑Germain and add approximately eight mint leaves.
Top with sparkling wine and soda water.
Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients.
Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
St. Germain
Elderberry Flower
Liqueur
$39.99 reg. $44.99
A French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers, hand-picked once a year in the late spring. As the world’s first, finely crafted all-natural elderflower liqueur, its flavor is as subtle and delicate as it is captivating, evidenced in its sublime notes of peach, pear, and grapefruit, yet none of them exactly. Perhaps contributing to its elusive reputation is that of French savoir faire—an inconspicuous ingredient that is all at once essential to St. Germain’s endless charm.
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FOOD AND WINE TOURS
WITH THE
CONTINENTAL DRIFTER
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quick video overview of our Experiences.
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 42 percent client repeat rate and group sizes range from just 6 - 10 participants maximum. 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.
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.
You should also visit Ralph's YouTube channel for information about all the destinations he goes to and it can be found at The Continental DRIFTER.
Use Code ARTALE when booking your tour!
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The 12 Best $15 Bottles of Wine
Mix or Match 12 Bottles Get 10% Off
Whites:
Otto's Constant Dream
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlbrough
New Zealand
2022
$14.99
Estate grown and sustainably farmed. Fermentation vessels are predominantly stainless steel, with a very small percentage in French Oak, to contribute a layer of texture. Fermentation takes place at approximately 15 degrees Celsius and lasts approximately 3 weeks. Skin contact is avoided and the wine rests on lees for approximately 6 weeks. Lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling.
Dry Creek Vineyard
Fume Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
50th Anniversary Edition
2021
$14.99
Since 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard has produced Fumé Blanc — a wine at the heart and soul of their family winery. Modeled after the classic wines from the Loire Valley in France, their stainless steel fermented Fumé Blanc is crisp, balanced, and immediately drinkable. The 50th Anniversary Edition of Fumé Blanc emanates the classic Dry Creek Vineyard "house" style of Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of lime, lemon, white peach, and grapefruit leap forward from the glass with nuances of honeydew, lemongrass, and white tea. On the palate, the wine is intense and bright with tangerine, passionfruit, and cucumber. Underlying minerality and hints of hibiscus, lemon verbena, and jalapeño contribute to this wine’s refreshing, crisp finish.
Bodegas Volver
Tarima
Mediterraneo
2021
$14.99
A blend 50/50 of Moscatel and Merseguera, resulting in a white, aromatic, exotic, lemony and refreshing wine. Very juicy and fruity, with the muscat taste clearly coming through. Easy drinking with medium acidity and a crisp finish.
Louis Latour
Ardeche
Chardonnay
2019
$14.99
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. With a view to expanding the business in 1979, the valley of the Ardèche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce a top-quality Chardonnay wine. The Chardonnay d'Ardèche is aged in stainless steel vats for approximately 10 months. It is a fresh and easy to drink wine.
Reds:
The Atom
California
Cabernet Sauvignon
2020
$14.99
The Atom California Cabernet Sauvignon. One of nature’s greatest unsolved mysteries meets one of our most beloved wines. Seeking to achieve the perfect, zero-deficit flavor profile, we harvest clusters at the point of perfect ripeness & combine them at the press before a slow, meticulous fermentation. Allowed to rest in perfect darkness, the unfolding of an elemental prowess takes shape. A smoldering nose of black pepper & currant melds seamlessly into a lush, robust palate of velvety violet, tobacco leaf, cassis & subtle licorice. Balanced acidity & integrated tannins linger at the tongue .
Tabali
Pedregoso
Cabernet Sauvignon
Gran Reserva
2019
$14.99
Wine & Spirits 91 Points
Intense ruby in colour, this Cabernet Sauvignon is notable for its good body and structure. It has upfront aromas of cherries, violets, cassis and smoke, complemented by hints of toast. Well-rounded in the mouth, with balanced, silky tannins and great structure, it achieves a good balance between fresh acidity and abundant fruit.
Tinto Negro
Malbec
Uco Valley
Argentina
2020
$14.99
Sourced from Mendoza’s high altitude Uco Valley, this blend is meant to showcase the cool climate style of Malbec. Intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture, and a bright, fresh finish - cool climate Malbec. The wine is aged for six months in used
French oak.
Upshot
Red Blend
Sonoma County
2020
$14.99
This rich supple wine bursts with blackberry and dark cherries with hints of spice followed by lush, rounded tannins and a lingering finish.
Blend: 36% Zinfandel, 32% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 6% Riesling, 5% Petit Verdot
Edmeades
Mendocino County
Zinfandel
2019
$14.99
2019 Vintage- A Zinfandel full of cherry and blackberry fruit, with aromas of graham crackers, dark chocolate and baking spices.
Famille Perrin
Cotes-Du-Rhone
Villages
2019
$14.99
Elegant deep crimson-red dress. On the nose, this wine reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of black fruit, pepper and "garrigue". Smooth, well structured and perfectly balanced, the palate offers aromas of blackberries, plums and licorice with a good length on the finish.
Carmel Road
Monterey County
Pinot Noir
2020
$14.99
Our 2020 Monterey Pinot Noir has bright cherry aromas that are layered with notes of wild strawberries and black tea. On the mouth, you get juicy black cherry flavors and notes of cola with hints of vanilla, toasted oak and well balanced tannins. A silky texture leads to a long finish
Chemistry
Alliance
52% Clifornia 48% Oregon
Pinot Noir
2021
$14.99
Aromas of ripe red raspberry and Rainier strawberry float out of the glass. The palate is soft with notes of bright cherry, plush tannins, and an undertone of moderately toasted barrels that keeps the wine round and satisfying. This is a wine meant to enjoy with friends on a Thursday evening with some barbecue chicken, cheersing to the weekend ahead. Kindled in transition, the winemakers at Stoller Family Estate and Chehalem seized an opportunity to collaborate, allowing the two estate-driven, tenured wineries to further explore. The Chemistry brand was formed from that original bond. Now, our winemakers are bringing together Pinot Noir from two of the new world’s most acclaimed grape-growing regions: Oregon and California. Superior quality at a fair price. Alliance, by Chemistry.
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Allagash
Two Lights
Summer Lager
$14.99
4pk 16oz can
Two Lights is an ode to two of the more refreshing drinks of summer: cold beer and sparkling wine. The finished beer’s aromas of pear and light hops pair with a flavor profile that’s a mix of tropical fruit and the snappy spritz of a freshly picked grape.
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Drekker Jolly Prrrt-ers Green Apple Slush Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Equilibrium Fluctuation Hazy DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Hubbard's Cave Fresh One Hop Simcoe DIPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Karben 4 Fantasy Factory IPA
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Krombacher Hell Lager
$6.99 | 4pk 500ml can
Mikerphone Third Rye Blind DDH DIPA
$15.99 | 4pk 16oz can
MoRE Orange Cream Double Marbles Milkshake DIPA
$18.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Narrow Gauge DDH Fallen Flag Hazy IPA
$4.50 | 16oz can
Narrow Gauge OJ Run Hazy DIPA
$4.50 | 16oz can
Noon Whistle Hop Prism Blue IPA
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Noon Whistle Squishy Gummy Hazy IPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
North Coast Pacific Magic West Coast IPA
$14.99 | 6pk bottle
Old Nation M43 Hazy IPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Oliphant Behind The Fart Side Cold IPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Perennial Saison des Reves
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Cryptid Haze DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Double Pixel Density DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Pearlescent Tides DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Perpetual Sounds DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Double Nectar: Mango, Sicilian Lemon Fruited Sour
$19.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Stay Wild Terpene DIPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Eat The Tourists Cryo IPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Intersecting Vectors Thiolized Lemon Ale
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn DIPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Saint Errant Natural Grace DDH IPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance Hazy IPA
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Sketchbook Pinky Sweater Lager
$9.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest Festbier 2023
$10.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Weihenstephan Festbier
$14.99 | 6pk bottle
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