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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Last Friday Tasting Series Benefiting Rockford Dance Company

Friday, February 23rd | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us to help raise money for Rockford Dance Company. We will sample a variety of wine, beer, and spirits from around the world.

Admission is a $20 cash/check donation to RDC.

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: Theme TBD

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.

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

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.

5-year White Cheddar

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

Intense and concentrated with a pleasing balance of sweet and sharp. Just a touch of grana beginning to develop.

6-year Yellow Cheddar

SALE $14.99 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.

Merlot Bellavitano

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

Berry and plum notes merge with the sweet, nutty crunch of Italian Farmstead Cheese. Rich and creamy with a melted butter finish, this cheese is sure to please.

Espresso Bellavitano

SALE $12.99 Reg. $14.99

The cheese-makers hand rub freshly roasted coffee into sweet, sugary BellaVitano wheels aged to creamy perfection.

Irish Whiskey

Hyde Irish Whiskey is a multi-award-winning premium range of Irish whiskey matured and finished to perfection in the idyllic landscape and temperate climate of County Cork, Ireland.

The Hyde Family have been aging fine Irish Whiskey for over twelve generations since 1640. The Hyde family pub at ‘Tinkers Cross’ just outside Bandon in West Cork was famous for the quality of its cask aged whiskey that it matured in a shed out the back of the Hyde family pub.

Our focus at Hyde is on the art of Wood Management and Cask Maturation to create exceptional, small-batch, hand-crafted Irish whiskey.We hand hand-select only the very finest oak casks from around the world to age our whiskey.

Hyde 1916 Irish Whiskey

Sale $49.99 Reg. $59.99

Hyde No.3 is a triple distilled, Single grain, Irish whiskey from one single distillery location. Originally distilled in a traditional “Coffey” Copper Column still from pure Corn / maize grain. Made in small batches, It is matured for at least 6 years in flame charred, first fill, ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky in the U.S.A.

Hyde 1640 Stout Cask Finished Irish Whiskey

Sale $49.99 Reg. $59.99

Firstly, craft Irish stout from the cottonball craft micro brewery in Cork City is aged in a first fill, ex-Bourbon, American white oak cask for 3 months. The stout is then disgorged from this cask. The whiskey is then put into the STOUT cask for a further 6 months to ‘finish’.

Hyde 1860 Burgundy Cask Finished Irish Whiskey

Sale $49.99 Reg. $59.99

Hyde No.5 is a triple distilled, Single grain, Irish whiskey from one single distillery location. Originally distilled in a traditional “Coffey” Copper Column still from pure Corn / maize grain. Matured for a minimum of 6 years in flame charred, first fill, ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky in the U.S.A. before being ‘finished’ for a further 6 months in vintage BURGUNDY French red wine casks. These Pinot Noir red wine casks come from the BURGUNDY region of France from the Côte d’Or vineyards near Dijon, France.

Hyde 1922 Rum Cask Finished Irish Whiskey

Sale $49.99 Reg. $59.99

This Single Malt Irish whiskey is tripled distilled on a traditional copper pot still from 100% malted Irish grain barley in one Irish distillery location. Originally aged in 200 litre, flame charred, ex-bourbon, oak casks from Kentucky in the USA, before being transferred into 200 litre, flame charred, DARK RUM casks from Barbados in the Caribbean, for a further six months of finishing.

FEATURED WINES

Zenato

Pinot Grigio

delle Venezie

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.

Dry Creek Vineyard

Dry Creek Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

2022

$19.99

This elegant and refined Sauvignon Blanc incorporates small amounts of Sauvignon Musqué and Sauvignon Gris, which adds a layer of depth and a fleshy, full-bodied mouthfeel. At first swirl, this wine presents tropical aromas of passionfruit, pineapple, white peach, and jasmine. On the palate, flavors of grapefruit, passionfruit, guava, and white pepper come through with a slightly creamy, but lively finish. Stainless steel fermentation was supplemented with small amounts of chestnut, acacia, and French oak barrels adding additional character and nuance to this delicious wine.

Maculan

Pinot Nero

2015

$19.99

reg. $21.99

Pair it with stuffed or baked pasta to cured meats or medium aged cheeses. Perfect for who loves red wine as an aperitif or with fish!

This wine is light ruby in color with fine aromas of red berries and underbrush. On the nose, it is elegant with light spicy hints. Well balanced, dry and with a nice structure on the palate, it has interwoven notes of forest fruits and earthiness.

Bold Wine Co

Carignan

$25.99

reg. $29.99

Roasted blackberries, black currants, seared venison, black cherry compote, violets, and black olives. Certified 100% Organic.

Seghesio

Sonoma County

125th Anniversary

Zinfandel

2020

$19.99

reg. $22.99

An expressive burst of aromas of deep dark fruits lead into layered tones of lifted red fruit and a soft, luscious mid-palate. A juicy, vibrant entry with notes of black cherry, black raspberry, fig, baking spice and fresh Santa Rosa plum, is interwoven with supple, textured tannins and acidity on the long, complex finish. Pair well with grilled steak, sausage and peppers with cheesy polenta, and pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces such as baked rigatoni or pappardelle Bolognese. Pairs well with semi-hard cheeses such as dry jack – our favorite is from a local Sonoma producer, Vella Cheese Company – and aged cheddar or gouda.

Ceretto

Moscato d'Asti

2022

$17.99

reg. $19.99

White and sweet, it is the par excellence dessert wine. It is pale yellow in color, the intensity of which varies according to the year, intensely fruity, aromatic and lingering. The sweetness is in balance with the low alcohol and acidity, never too high, but that gives the product a pleasant freshness. It is vinified exclusively in steel tanks.

WINE OF THE MONTH

FEBRUARY WINERY

RIDGE VINEYARDS

Ridge

Paso Robles

Grenache Blanc

2022

$35.99

reg. $38.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

Beautiful, translucent golden color. Aromas of white peach, brioche, honeydew, pear, and wet stone. Bright and clean entry with medium body and a refreshing,

mouthwatering finish.

Blend: 90% Grenache Blanc, 6% Roussanne, 4% Picpoul

Ridge

Monte Bello

Chardonnay

2019

$53.99

reg. $59.99

94 Points James Suckling

Concentrated aromas of hawthorn, dried pineapple, salted caramel and buttered toast. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and intense, tightly wound layers of ripe, spiced fruit. Fantastic phenolic tension and energy here. Drink or hold.

Ridge

Dry Creek Valley

East Bench

Zinfandel

2019

$44.99

reg. $49.99

95 Points Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 100% Zinfandel, the 2019 Zinfandel East Bench has a great perfume of red plums, wild strawberries, and flowery incense, with just hints of cigar and dried orange peel emerging with time in the glass. While it's not a blockbuster, it brings gorgeous intensity and richness in a medium-bodied, weightless, elegant package that delivers ripe tannins and notable acidity.

Ridge

Pagani Ranch

Zinfandel

2020

$43.99

reg. $47.99

92 Points Wine Spectator

Potent and brooding, with deep black raspberry and currant flavors highlighted by spice box, green peppercorn and herbes de Provence notes that build toward broad-shouldered tannins.

Ridge

Lytton Estate

Petite Sirah

2019

$42.99

reg. $46.99

93 Points Jeb Dunnuck

Looking at the 2019s, the 2019 Petite Sirah Lytton Estate is a beauty, offering a plump, fruit-forward, yet concentrated style carrying ample darker black fruits, chocolate, chalky minerality, and roasted herb-like aromas and flavors. It’s a big mouthful of a Petite Sirah that stays balanced and has good freshness and notable structure.

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.

Triptych

Fly You Fools

Hazy DIPA

$15.99

4pk 16oz can

A hazy double IPA featuring Citra & Simcoe hops.

A hoppy Middle Earthiness travels alongside orange and pomelo juiciness.

7.8% abv

Delirium Nocturnum Belgian Strong Dark Ale

$5.49 | 500ml can

Drekker Asteroid Joyride Hazy DIPA

$5.00 | 16oz can

Drekker Brains: Raspberry & Guava Smoothie Sour

$5.50 | 16oz can

Drekker GORP Be With You Trail Mix Sour

$5.50 | 16oz can

Half Acre WayBird Hazy IPA

$12.99 | 6pk 12oz can

NEW FORMAT

Hidden Hand Quadra Noir BA Strong Ale

$15.99 | 16oz can

Hop Butcher Blizzard of '67 Hazy TIPA

$17.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Middle Brow Mozart Vienna Lager

$10.99 | 4pk 16oz can

New Holland Dragon's Milk Reserve: Coffee Chocolate BA Imperial Stout

$16.99 | 4pk btl

Pipeworks Blizzard King Black Pale Ale

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Pipeworks Trot It Out Maibock

$13.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Pollyanna Orenda Vol. 2 & 3

Cherry Brandy BA Belgian Quad

Apple Brandy BA Belgian Tripel

$14.99 | 2pk 16oz can

Pollyanna Sweater Paws Vanilla & Coffee Blonde Ale

$11.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Saint Errant Royal Bogan DDH IPA

$16.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Spiteful IPA

$9.99 | 6pk 12oz can

Solemn Oath Small Wave City Club Hazy IPA

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Solemn Oath Snaggletooth Bandana IPA

$12.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Tre Fontane Italian Trappist Tripel

$6.99 | 11.2oz

Urban Chestnut Schnickelfritz Weissbier

$6.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Urban Chestnut Stammtisch German Pilsner

$6.99 | 4pk 16oz can

Urban Chestnut Zwickel Bavarian Lager

$6.99 | 4pk 16oz can

-SELTZER-

Toppling Goliath Hard Seltzer Variety Pack

Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry, & Watermelon

$22.99 | 12pk 16oz can

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