Weekly Specials! 04/28/25
Red Wine of the Week
Illuminati
Riparosso
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Normally $19.99 /
Now on Sale for $15.96
100% Montepulciano (Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC)
How It’s Made:
Illuminati Wines, run by the Illuminati family (Yes! The family’s name is “Illuminati!”), takes all the grapes for this Montepulciano from one, single, sustainably farmed vineyard. They macerate for 14 days in stainless steel tanks and then age the wine for eight months in Slavonian oak casks. Finally, they let the wine spend another two or three months in the bottle.
Why We Like It:
Using grapes from different vineyards can give needed character to single variety wines. Using grapes from only one vineyard can give you a focused presentation of the grape, but you better trust your grapes! The Riparosso features deep, dark berry fruits resting in deeply embedded tannins. We get notes of currant and a little cocoa on the back end. Unembarrassed to not be light-bodied, this Abruzzo red isn’t for the faint of Montepulciano heart.
White Wine of the Week
Xanadu
Circa 77
Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Normally $23.99 /
Now on Sale for $18.96
70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon (Margaret River Region)
Where It’s From:
Sitting in the southwest corner of the peninsula that is Australia’s Western Australia wine region, the Margaret River sub-region is known for producing European style wines. Though farther south than Bordeaux, it has a similar climate due to the tempering influence of the Pacific Ocean. So, it’s no surprise to find Xanadu sustainably growing Bordeaux white grapes Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon there.
Why We Like It:
One, Xanadu Wines looks to have a sincere dedication to sustainability. Two, you get a clear, crisp expression of both the Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It totally succeeds as what it is — a fresh, drink now, enjoy now white.
Beer of the Week
The Veil
Never Gonnagetit
Normally $20.99 /
Now on Sale for $18.96 (16.9 oz can four-pack)
Berry Infused Gose-Style Ale (4.9% ABV)
How It’s Made:
Richmond’s The Veil makes this Gose with sea salt and loads it with raspberry, blackberry, and boysenberry purées.
Why We Like It:
You know how careful we are with Goses. It’s just as easy for them to be too little as too much. As much as we enjoy Veil beers, we were dubious with this one because that’s a whole lot of fruit. However, the Veil pulls it off. Pouring a miasma of berry redness, the Never Gonnagetit takes you on a juicy flight but still manages to land the plane on a runway of saltiness. They go right to the edge and then bring it home in time for you to want another sip.