Artale Grand Tasting
15 Year Anniversary Celebration
Tony Artale Memorial Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 11th 5:30-8:30pm
Dear friends and fellow soccer enthusiasts,
We have a heartwarming story to share with you, one that embodies the true spirit of the "beautiful game". It is a tale of a remarkable man named Tony, whose love for soccer knew no bounds. Today, we stand before you to humbly request your support for a worthy cause that honors Tony's legacy and keeps his passion alive.
Tony, a true Italian at heart, dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. But life had other plans for him, leading him to America as a teenager where he would eventually cross paths with his future wife at a soccer game. Love took hold, and while his dreams of soccer stardom were put aside, Tony found a new purpose in nurturing a loving family.
Throughout the years, Tony's devotion to soccer never wavered. He poured his heart into this community through coaching, inspiring generations of young players through his wisdom and unwavering support.
But Tony's passion extended far beyond his immediate circle. Countless miles were traveled to watch soccer games, rain or shine, as he cheered on not only his own children and grandchildren but also his beloved Juventus. Soccer became a symphony that played in the background of our lives, uniting us all with its beauty and exhilaration.
Today, we invite you to join us in honoring Tony's memory by supporting the establishment of a family foundation in his name. This foundation will serve as a nurturing ground for young talents, providing them with the resources, coaching, and opportunities they need to pursue their dreams on the soccer field.
Your generous donations will help us create a legacy of love and support, just as Tony did throughout his life. With your support, we can provide scholarships for underprivileged children to receive quality soccer training and establish programs that promote inclusivity and diversity within the soccer community.
Imagine the joy on the faces of young players as they step onto the field, fueled by the spirit of Tony's unwavering support. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in their lives, nurturing their love for soccer and empowering them to reach their full potential.
So, dear friends, I humbly ask you to open your hearts and wallets to this noble cause. Together, let us keep Tony's passion for soccer alive and create a lasting impact in the lives of aspiring players. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a difference and help us ensure that Tony's legacy remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.
Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your belief in the power of soccer to transform lives. Together, we can continue Tony's remarkable journey and make dreams come true, one goal at a time.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Artale Family
Artale Grand Tasting
15 Year Anniversary Celebration
Tony Artale Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 11th 5:30-8:30pm
The Artale & Co. Grand Tasting — more than 140 wines, two beer tables, and four spirit tables, one cheese table, and one chocolate table — not to mention all of the great food from Rockford’s best restaurants, all in the beautiful setting of
Nicholas Conservatory & Garden.
Tickets are $150 per person. This event is limited to 200 people.
Ticket includes the following:
$50 Donated to the Tony Artale Foundation, providing scholarships for underprivileged children to receive quality soccer training and establish programs that promote inclusivity and diversity within the soccer community. Rockford Raptors Soccer Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. A letter is available in order to deduct your contribution.
$50 Towards your order that placed evening. Over 180 items to choose from. Turn in your order form before you leave. Wait for us to call you. Pay and pick up at the store.
$50 To the Nicholas Conservatory & Garden for use of the space and food.
Please Call the store 815-877-9463 or stop in to purchase tickets.
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Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
October First Friday Wine Tasting: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful
Friday, October 6th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Join us to help raise money for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. We will sample 24 different wines from around the world. Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is an award-winning, non-governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and involving individuals in productive solutions that keep our community environment clean and green.
Meet Ralph Velesco & Sample Spanish Wine
Saturday, October 14th | 4:30
Sample Spanish wines as Ralph Velasco presents his Spring 2024 Spain Wine & Food Tour! Our friend Ralph Velasco joins us for a presentation on his Continental DRIFTER small-group travel experieces. For 15 years running, Ralph has curated and executed 5-star rated immersive travel tours with a focus on food, wine, spirits, and culture.
Join us at 4:30 PM on October 14th as Ralph presents his Spring 2024 Northern Spain's Basque Country & La Rioja tour. We will be sampling a selection of Spanish wine as well!
October Wine Tasting Club
Tuesday, October 17th | 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.
October Topic: Syrah
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6-year Yellow Cheddar
SALE $13.99 Reg. $16.99
Don't let the color fool you. Annatto (a common tasteless food coloring made from a seed) was used to balance the color of milk throughout the year.
7-year White Cheddar
SALE $14.99 Reg. $19.99
This is an intense and concentrated yet with a pleasing balance of sweet and sharp, plenty of crunchy grana. Pair with a red or port wine.
Emma's Swiss
SALE $13.99 Reg. $16.99
This is classic Swiss cheese. The holes or "eyes" as they are referred to by cheese-makers are formed by releases of carbon dioxide in the late stages of production.
Creamy 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.
Artigiano Balsamic and Cipolline
SALE $11.99 Reg. $13.99
Tangy Balsamic vinegar accented by sweet cipolline onions. Delicate and creamy texture with a crystalline quality.
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For many of us, whiskey cocktail season is all year but as the cold months approach a Manhattan or Old Fashioned sound ideal. While cocktailing at home is always fun, these pop and pour cocktails are perfect when you don't feel like putting in the work. We have tasted through tons of these style of products, often being underwhelmed by their overbearing sweetness or not tasting like the true cocktail. But these few are Artale approved and our customers are floored when they taste these products. Grab a bottle while they are on sale and restock your cherries for the final touch on your cocktail.
Dead Drop Old Fashioned
SALE $29.99 Reg. $32.99
Hand crafted in collaboration with Eden Laurin, operating partner of acclaimed Chicago speakeasy, The Violet Hour. The Dead Drop Old Fashioned brings together traditional straight bourbon whiskey, rich demerara sugar and aromatic bitters to create a delicious, no hassle Old Fashioned cocktail. Made with premium Madagascar and Tahitian vanilla beans, wild cherry bark, bitter orange peel, Saigon cinnamon, fresh ginger and other carefully selected herbs and spices. Just pour over ice and serve.
Watershed Distillery Old Fashioned
SALE $44.99 Reg. $49.99
Watershed Distillery Old Fashioned is a bottled craft cocktail made with real bourbon. Created by bartenders using quality ingredients, it is cocktail strength and just might be better than your own. So easy, you just open, pour and enjoy!
Handy & Schiller Barreled Old Fashioned by Buffalo Trace
SALE $39.99 Reg. $44.99
The Handy & Schiller Old Fashioned is made using our flagship Buffalo Trace Bourbon and our classic Peychaud’s Bitters. Carefully aged in our warehouses at Buffalo Trace Distillery, this cocktail can be enjoyed neat or over ice and it is perfect every time. This barrelled Old Fashioned has a perfect balance of sweetness with oak influence. The finish has a hint of creamy citrus fruit with a nice bourbon character overall.
Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan by Buffalo Trace
SALE $39.99 Reg. $44.99
The Handy & Schiller Barreled Manhattan is carefully crafted using our gold medal award-winning Sazerac Rye Whiskey, vermouth and our famous Peychaud’s Bitters aged together in meticulously selected barrels. This signature cocktail is conveniently ready to drink and of the highest quality, every time. This barreled Manhattan is a well-balanced cocktail with the perfect amount of rye and spice. It has a nice finish of fruit with subtle sweetness.
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
SALE $22.99 Reg. $24.99
These are candied cherries soaked in Luxardo marasca cherry syrup. The percentage of marasca cherries in jars and tins is about 50% and so is the percentage of syrup. No thickening agents of any type and no preservatives are used and the dark red color is all natural. Their unique taste comes from the marasca cherry syrup which is made starting from the same juice used to prepare the infusion for the Cherry Liqueur “Sangue Morlacco”. A cutting edge system of pasteurization guarantees the maximum level of preservation and safety. Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries accurate candying process confers to the fruit a crispiness which is rare to find amongst competing brands. Today, like in the golden age of cocktails, Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries are used in the worlds’ best bars and by the most famous mixologists as a garnish in their creations. The syrup itself may be used in many cocktails as a flavored sugar. They are also ideal over ice cream.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries
SALE $16.99 Reg. $19.99
Muddle, garnish and top your favorite cocktail with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries. These cherries are deep ruby red in color, pitted and contain a long stem. Handpicked in Oregon, Bourbon Cherries are made with all-natural ingredients.
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Article HIron & Sand
Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
$21.99
reg. $25.99
Dense purple in color, this wine opens with aromas of dark cherries, blackberry preserves and a dusting of coco powder and clove. On the entry, ripe, dark fruit flavors hit the palate before rounding out to earthy, rich chocolate covered cherries complemented by lively acidity and fine tannins that lifts the wine and suggests a long life. The finish is long, supple, and mouthwatering.
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Castello di Bossi
Chianti Classico
Grand Selzione
2019
$39.99
Deep ruby in color with garnet lights that hint at the wine's extended barrel aging, Castello di Bossi Gran Selezione is explosive in its intensity and yet the wine manages an astounding complexity and finesse. Aromas of rich black cherry and plum integrate well with cedar, sweet cooking spices, chocolate and saddle leather. On the palate the wine is fleshy and dense. The finish achieves great balance and very pronounced length. This is a wine that will age with grace for many years.
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Beaulieu Vineyard
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
$39.99
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.
92 Points - Wine Spectator
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Caymus Vineyard
California
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
$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.
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Edmeades
Mendocino
Zinfandel
2020
$13.99
reg. $15.99
The 2020 Zinfandel is once again one of my favorite wines in this vast range. Dark and sumptuous, with great density, the 2021 dazzles right out of the gate. Black cherry, gravel and dried flowers are some of the many notes that inform this deep, flavorful Zinfandel. The price? Ridiculous for this level of quality and pedigree.
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Invivo
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
$17.99
reg. $19.99
The Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of five estates in Marlborough, spanning both Wairau and Awatere Valleys with vines ageing from three to eleven years. Sarah Jessica loved the intensity of style from the Waihopai Valley and has blended that with pure fruit aromatics from the Western Wairau and the power and purity found in the Westhaven Vineyard in the Dashwood. The Westhaven vineyard is one of the last blocks of Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough to be harvested and so has an extremely long season to develop flavor and power. Wine Spectator 93 Points
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Zenato
Pinot Grigio
delle Venezia
2021
$14.99
Lemon-green in color, aromas of Key limes and white peaches complement undertones of green apples and grains of paradise. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish. A great choice for any occasion, but it is ideal with hors d'oeuvres, vegetable soups, fresh garden salads, and grilled sole.
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FOOD & 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 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.
UPCOMING TOURS
Use Code ARTALE when booking your tour!
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Revolution
Oktoberfest Lager
$11.99
6pk 12oz can
A stein full of traditional Märzen offered in anticipation of those days filled with sausage, pretzels, and a table full of friends. Our brewers put all the time and care into this long-lagered beauty using traditional German ingredients and methods. Smooth, toasty flavor and the inviting aromas of hearth-baked bread, finishing with just enough Noble hop character to keep you coming back for another round. One of our most popular food-pairing beers, or worthy of a hearty "prost!" on its own.
5.7% abv
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Stone
27th Anniversary Lemon Shark
Double IPA with Phantasm
$15.99
6pk 12oz can
For this year’s anniversary beer, we found inspiration in the southern hemisphere. This double IPA is brewed with Peacharine and Riwaka hops, along with a special ingredient called Phantasm – an extract from sauvignon blanc grape skins – all sourced from New Zealand. Combined with some good old fashioned Mosaic hops from the US and an amped up grain bill and we’ve got ourselves a unique sensory experience full of dankness and tropical citrusy notes. Coming in at a smooth 9.6% in honor of the year we started: 1996.
Stone
Enjoy By 10.31.23
Double IPA
$15.99
6pk 12oz can
Stone Enjoy By 10.31.21 Hazy IPA is here to haunt your beer fridge with a hazy look and a heavy helping of Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo and Nelson Sauvin hops. But the refreshing dryness and huge tropical fruit flavors in this double IPA are nothing to be afraid of. The only thing that would truly be terrifying is missing out on this frighteningly fresh creation…
9.4% abv
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2nd Shift Bella Birra Italian Pilsner
$8.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Alaskan Amber Ale
$9.99 | 6pk can
Birra Baladin Birra Nazionale Italian Blonde
$4.99 | 12oz can
Birra Baladin Nora Spiced Golden Ale
$4.99 | 11.2oz bottle
Benchtop Crispy Whip Foeder Pilsner
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Crooked Stave Petite Sour: Raspberry
$6.99 | 16oz can
Drekker Brains: Citrus Twist Smoothie Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Drekker Chonk: Blackberry Daiquiri Push Pop Smoothie Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Drekker Ice Ice Prrrty: Pineapple Orange Slushy Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Drekker Slang du Jour: Island Paradise Cheesecake Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Drekker You Have No Good Car Ideas Rum Runner Sour
$5.50 | 16oz can
Duvel Belgian Golden Ale
$17.99 | 4pk btl
Duvel Tripel Hop: Citra
$17.99 | 4pk btl
Equilibrium Major Science TDH DIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Equilibrium Mobius Papua New Guinea Vanilla Porter
$5.00 | 16oz can
Firestone Walker Double Hopnosis Imperial IPA
$3.50 | 19.2oz can
Firestone Walker Parabolita Salted Caramel BA Imperial Stout
$6.99 | 16oz can
MoRE Triple Dusty DDH TIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Revolution Imperial Anti Hero
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Revolution Oktoberfest Lager
$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Revolution Pursuit of Freedom: Dragonfruit Session Sour
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Saint Errant Lonely Negatives West Coast IPA
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Firestone Walker Double Hopnosis Imperial IPA
$3.50 | 19.2oz can
Firestone Walker Parabolita Salted Caramel BA Imperial Stout
$6.99 | 16oz can
MoRE Triple Dusty DDH TIPA
$5.00 | 16oz can
Perennial Saison des Reves
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Bonfire Feels American Ale
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Bokeh Orbs Hazy DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three DDH Bold Hazy DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Whimsical Nature Hazy DIPA
$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Phase Three Digital Painting American TIPA w/ Honey
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks All My Friends Are Monsters Hazy IPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Revolution Imperial Anti Hero
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Revolution Oktoberfest Lager
$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Revolution Pursuit of Freedom: Dragonfruit Session Sour
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
-CIDER-
Eris Pedestrian Dry Cider
$10.99 | 6pk 12oz can
-SELTZER-
Lulz Crisp Apple
$10.99 | 6pk 12oz can
-NON ALCOHOLIC-
Revolution Super Zero Sparkling Hop Water
$8.99 | 6pk 12oz can
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Alesmith Aleschmidt Oktoberfest Marzen
$13.99 | 6pk can
Bell's Octoberfest Marzen
$11.99 | 6pk btl
Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Marzen
$10.99 | 6pk can
Generations Red Oktober Marzen
$11.99 | 6pk can
Half Acre Lager Town Octoberfest
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
On Tour Oktoberfest Marzen
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Penrose Oktoberfest Marzen
$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Revolution Oktoberfest
$11.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest Lager
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Tucher Festbier
$10.99 | 4pk 500ml can
Urban Chestnut Okatz
$6.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Weihenstephan Festbier
$14.99 | 6pk btl
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