Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wine & Whiskey at The Rockford City Market
Saturday, August 26th | 3:30 - 6:00 PM
There will be 20 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. Romano, Glunz, Breakthru, Winebow, Heritage, Lagniappe, IlWC, and Beivuma Distributors will be showcasing their wines.
September Wine Tasting Club
Tuesday, September 19th | 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; Bordeaux Style Blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petite Verdot)
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 5:30-8:30pm
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3-year Yellow Cheddar
SALE $9.99 Reg. $11.99
This cheese is concentrated with a pleasing balance. Taste it and remember why Wisconsin is the largest producer of cheese in the nation.
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 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.
Three Pepper Marble Cheddar
SALE $9.99 Reg. $11.99
A very pleasant balance of sweet and "warm" with mellow tones from pepper flakes.
Smoked Cheddar
SALE $10.99 Reg.$12.99
Cold smoked with hickory in house at The Great American Cheese Collection.
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New Single Barrel:
Jeppson's
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Jeppson's Artale & The Olympic Tavern Collaboration Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon
$49.99
Our second collaboration barrel with The Olympic Tavern has arrived! We went back to Jeppson's after quickly blowing through our first barrel to find another that would live up to the hype of the first. This time we came out with a Kentucky Bourbon that had been slumbering away at Jeppson's for a few seasons. Originally distilled in Owensboro, Kentucky this bourbon is a very classic Kentucky mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley. We were shocked to find out that our barrel came out to 128.84 proof (64.42%abv) when it was finally packaged because it drinks with a ton of balance front to finish.
Cherry and fig jam lead the way with notes of fresh ground black pepper and musty, wet wood lingering underneath. Warm rye spice joins the oakiness perfectly and lets you know this is Kentucky bourbon. Lush vanilla joins the red fruit character mid-palate adding a dessert vibe. A long, persistent finish sits so pleasantly on the palate long after sipping.
In a crowded and overpriced whiskey landscape, Jeppson's continues to deliver outstanding offerings at unrivaled value. Come by some time and try this barrel for yourself and grab a bottle before it is gone for good.
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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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Toppling Goliath
MoZee
Hazy IPA
$16.99
4pk 16oz can
MoZee down a new path enjoying an exciting IPA that combines the grapefruit, kiwi & Sauvignon Blanc grape notes of the Nelson Sauvin hops with hints of mango & pineapple from the Mosaic hops. These hops were meant for each other & this beer is meant for you.
6.8% abv
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Afterthought Brno: Barrel Fermented Saison
$9.99 | 500ml
Destihl Steal Your Haze DDH IPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Fair State Köld Kolsch
$8.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Fair State Pils
$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Eggenberg Hopfenkonig Pilsner
$11.99 | 4pk 500ml can
Metropolitan Afterburner Oktoberfest
$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Noon Whistle Squishy Gummy Hazy IPA
$14.99 | 4pk 16oz can
North Coast BA Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
$17.99 | 4pk 12oz bottle
Pipeworks Lizard King APA
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn DIPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Pipeworks Shiny Math Rocks IPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Southern Tier Harvest Autumn IPA
$10.99 | 6pk 12oz bottle
Spiteful Bleacher Bum Peach Blonde Ale
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Spiteful IPA
$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can
Spiteful Oktoberfest Marzen
$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Spiteful Working For The Weekend DIPA
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
Tucher Festbier
$10.99 | 4pk 500ml can
Une Annee Abbey Quad
$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can
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6876 Spring Creek Rd. #128 Rockford, IL
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