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Dec 242011
Arguably one of the greatest wineries in the world. Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia crafts some of the most complex Rioja’s; red, white and Rosado. We just received a small shipment of their Rosado (rosé) with a current vintage of 2000! This Gran Reserva wine is a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Viura and aged in oak barrels for 4+ years and then an additional 2-3 years in bottle. A serious wine with layers and substance. Get it while you can because the next vintage won’t be out until 2016!
Conservas Ortiz is considered the premier canned Tuna packer in Spain. All of the fish is line caught, hand cut, then packed by hand. We currently offer Bonito Tuna Loin and Ventresca, which is the best cut from the belly-both packed in olive oil and a touch of sea salt. If you like or enjoy canned Tuna, this product line is a must try-the Ventresca is the best that we have ever tasted!
New products arriving almost daily including seasonal and rare beer from Belgium, Holland, Finland, Switzerland, France, Germany, and the US. We also have unique beer gift packs and glass packs for that beer lover in your life. Stay tuned for a limited Holiday beer tasting in the next couple of weeks.
It is that time of year when local tomatoes are tasting their best whether you have grown your own or picked some up at a local farm. We like to make numerous different dishes with our tomatoes however one of our favorite dishes is Caprese salad. Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala layer with slices of tomato, a drizzle of great olive oil, a touch of Maldon sea salt and some fresh torn basil leaves.
Buffalo mozzarella does not mean “large Mozzarella”. We get the question all the time…”what is the difference and why should I pay $10 for one?” Mozzarella is made from either cow’s milk or water buffalo with cow’s milk versions considerably milder and more prevalent but also cheaper. Mozzarella di Bufala is a protected cheese made from domesticated water buffalo from only a few provinces in southern Italy notably Campania, Puglia, and Lazio. With its delicate thin rind, the flavor of this cheese is milky with complex delicate flavors of slight sourness to fresh cream nuances. If you haven’t tried one you need to come in and get one while those juicy tomatoes are still around. Each is sold in a tub packed in its brine direct from Italy!
Sep 192011
Several new cheeses have been coming in over the last couple of weeks including some rare Spanish, French and local offerings…
La Encella (Spain) -raw aged sheep’s milk with Saffron mixed into the cheese
Tamié (France)-raw soft cow’s milk cheese made by monks in the French Alps
Tarentaise (Vermont)-raw aged cow’s milk with a nutty smooth flavor
U Pecorinu (Corsica)-sheep’s milk with a buttery complex taste
…and many more including several from Vermont
This Bière de Garde style beer is brewed in the winter to be enjoyed in the warmer months of Spring and summer but is pleasing any time of year. Light nutty, subtle malt flavor with honey nuances and some grain taste come through. very refreshing but with substantial weight in the mouth to hold up to strong cheese and grilled meat.
