Author Archives: Matteo
Orange Wine III: This time it’s personal.
From the creators or Orange Wine I & II comes the much anticipated follow up in this thrilling, good-verses-evil, fantasy saga. Some of the original cast of characters are gone …
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Tagged boston, Coenobium Rusticum, Guccione Girgis, La Tosa, Maule Pico, Occhipinti SP68 Bianco, Orange Wine, Pietrantonj, wine tasting
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It’s Cider Time
Each year, as the temperatures dip lower, we here in the shop get quite excited about one of our seasonal favorite brews: fresh, natural ciders made from apples and pears! …
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Tagged Bordatto Basa Jaun, Bordatto Txala Parta, boston, Cider, Farnum Hill. Bordelet, Irouleguy, wine tasting
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Cold Front, Pet’ Nat.
Well it’s finally here (seemingly). After some much enjoyed late summer balmy days it seems that literally overnight we have shifted to true Fall-like temps with help from a blustery cold …
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Tagged biodynamic wine, boston, Lambrusco, Michlits, Petillant Naturel, Robinot, wine tasting
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Alternative Piedmont: Life beyond nebbiolo
First and foremost, just to set the record straight, we LOVE nebbiolo. Classic, traditionally made nebbiolo can be one of the most delightful things in the whole of the wine …
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Tagged boston, Croatina, Freisa, Grignolino, Hilberg Vareij, Piedmont, Uva Rara, wine tasting
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The Summer’s Most Anticipated Tasting! Zev Rovine and Robinot.
Based out of Brooklyn, Zev Rovine has been selecting and importing some of NYC’s most sought after natural wines for several years now. At long last, and with much thanks …
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Tagged boston, L'Ange Vin, Robinot, the wine bottega, wine tasting, Zev Rovine
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Vive la Revolution! Vive La France! & Vive Le Jura!
Introducing Domaine de la Tournelle! Bastille Day is the perfect time to ponder the courage and hope that a revolution truly demands. The raid on this storied Parisian prison was …
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Tagged Evelyn and Pascal Clairet, Jura, Ploussard, Savagnin, Tournelle, Trousseau, Vin Jaune
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Organic, Biodynamic, Natural Wine: Matt’s Thoughts
In our experience the most honest and expressive wines are the result of a winemaker’s efforts to harken back to a time of preindustrial traditions and grape growing practices. These …
Posted in Farm to Glass
Tagged biodynamic wine, Natural Wine, Organic wine, the wine bottega
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French Country Wine: Southwest Style!
Introducing the Wine Traditions portfolio of real wines at great prices! We promise this tasting won’t have anything to do with TexMex food, though the wines probably would pair quite …
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Tagged Blanquette de Limoux, Brana, Gaillac, Irouleguy, Marcillac
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Burgundy, naturally… New Arrivals
Burgundy, naturally (with a drop of Champagne mixed in) With warm weather and blue skies finally arriving, this is the prefect time of year to dive into some fantastic and …
Posted in New Arrivals, Special Offer
Tagged De Moor, Domaine Fourrier, Franck Pascal Sagesse, Pacalet, Raquillet
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MAGNUMS! The rest are just half bottles…
Needless to say, these are all extremely limited, and no discounts are available. (2008) Le Temps des Cerises—Axel Prufer, Fou du roi, Languedoc, France $60 An impossible wine from the …