Fine Wine Cellars

10/10/2020

Pizza + wine = pure joy.

A steaming hot pizza paired with the right bottle of wine is one of life’s simple pleasures. Pizza is a complete meal featuring nearly all the major food groups, it can be simple or highly creative. Pizza is communal and brings people together as does wine. All of this can be raised to a new level when paired together and it’s pretty easy.

Considering pizza is simple, unpretentious, and universally loved, some of the best wines to pair with it are every-day Italian table wines. These wines tend to be low-tannin, bright, and savory-fruited and usually easy on the wallet. Big, tannic, or structured wines (California Cabernet, Zinfandel, Bordeaux, or even Brunello) can come across as overpowering with pizza and should be saved for another meal. Everyday Italian reds such as Barbera, Dolcetto, Chianti, or a Montepulciano Rosso work great as they pair well with tomatoes, feature dark and savory fruit, and some earth notes. Think mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, and onion to name a few. Want to be adventurous? Try a fruity Lambrusco with pizza, the bubbles add a refreshing component and work great. These wines are flexible enough to work with a veggie pizza or pesto.

We eat a lot of pizza in our house and love to experiment with pizza and wine pairings. We’ve come up with a great list. When pizza night comes up at your house, be sure to have some tasty wines ready so you too can experience the pure joy of wine and pizza.

Click on the link below to see our Pizza Wine selections:
https://finewinecellars.us/search?q=Pizza*+Wine*

09/26/2020

The simple pleasure of wine and pizza.

A bottle of wine and a steaming hot pizza is pure joy. Pizza is a complete meal featuring nearly all the major food groups and can be raised to a new level of enjoyment when paired with the right wine. Certain every-day Italian table wines are often the way to go as they are authentic, easy-drinking, and easy on the wallet. These wines tend to work best with the core ingredients of pizza, such as tomatoes, mozzarella, or spicy, earthy, or savory flavors.

When pizza night comes up at your house, be sure to have some of these tasty wines ready.

Here are three of our favorites:

Araldica Barbera D'Asti 2016 at $9.99
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2018 at $15.99
Poliziano Rosso Di Montepulciano 2018 at $16.99

Stop in to pick up a bottle or shop online with store pick or shipping: www.finewinecellars.us

08/07/2020

Fan-favorite North Hill Pinot Noir is back!

Fans of Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon will no doubt remember North Hill Pinot Noir. This shop favorite wine is made by Bill Holloran, who hand-crafts many fine Pinot Noirs at his winery in the Dundee Hills. This wine is only created when unique circumstances come together, such as a vintage with high yields, extra juice that’s available for a great price, or in this case perhaps the pandemic is also playing a supporting role. Whenever this wine is made, we jump at the chance to grab as much of this incredible value as possible.

The 2018 vintage North Hill Pinot Noir demonstrates elegance and freshness and at the hand of winemaker Bill Holloran, he generates a classic note of savory red fruit that is both soft and smooth. There’s a nice hint of spice on the finish and it is classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at a price that will make you smile. For price and quality, this wine has no equal.

If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, do not miss this great wine for $14.99.

https://finewinecellars.us/products/north-hill-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-2018

07/03/2020

Lip-smackingly good rosé for a song.

These days call for a thirst-quenching rosé that is dry, vibrant, and refreshing. And one that won’t break the bank. We’ve found another winner from Spain that hits all those points – and more. Arrumaco is a rosé of 100% Garnacha.

The wine starts with a pretty and floral nose that leads into a fresh and vibrant wine that has soft, subtle fruit notes of raspberry and plum. The best part of this wine is how brisk and refreshing it is. It begs for another sip and then another… At only $8.99, this is a no-brainer!

This is a wine to load into your refrigerator, get it nice and cold and then just try to keep the glasses topped off when you are ready for a civilized refreshment.

There’s also the option of an eco-friendly 3L bag-in-box, which is the equivalent of 4 bottles but at an average cost per bottle of only $6.50! Just pull the spout and place in your fridge for whenever you need a glass. The bag depletes as you consume so the wine will not oxidize.

Don’t miss out on this great value in dry, vibrant, and refreshing old-world rosé from Spain. Place your order and get some of this liquid sunshine before it’s gone.

06/12/2020

Congratulations and Good Luck to the Class of 2020!

05/22/2020

Finally, some good news. Rosé season is upon us.

Drinking a glass of dry, crisp, and thirst-quenching rosé on a warm day is something we wait through long, dark, and cold months to enjoy. And we sure waited a long time this spring! This warm and sunny weather feels absolutely liberating considering our unique circumstances.

We have been quietly stockpiling a broad selection of new vintage, old-world, crisp, and tasty rosé over the last few months in anticipation of warmer, brighter days ahead. While we know rosé tastes great year-round, there’s something special about enjoying it as we kick-off our warm-weather season.

Treat yourself to this rite of passage into spring and summer-like weather by getting outside and enjoying a couple of glasses of sunshine in a bottle. I know we’ve earned it. Fire up the grill, open up the patio, clean off the deck and sit back, soak up the warmth and enjoy some refreshing rosé.

Click on the link below to go to our Rosé collection on our e-commerce website where you will find a complete range of rosé for every budget and style.

https://finewinecellars.us/collections/rose-1

We continue to offer online and phone orders for curbside pickup or shipping. Chose the “Pickup in Store” option on the Shopping Cart page. We’ve recently upgraded this functionality to make it more intuitive and user friendly – give it a try!

We are also beginning to allow customers into the Cellar again while strictly following all retail guidelines outlined by the State of Vermont. If you’d like to visit us here at Fine Wine Cellars please wear a mask and be patient as we are limiting the number of customers who are in our cellar at a time for your safety and ours.

Thank you for your continued business.

05/07/2020

Contrade. Our best value is back.

We never seem to buy enough. Contrade is back by popular demand and at the same eye-popping low prices. New for this time is a Rose’ offering to go along with the red and white wines.

Contrade is made by the Falvo brothers of Masseria Li Veli in Puglia, in far southern Italy. This off the beaten path region in Italy is home to some terrific values.

Negroamaro is a native varietal to the Puglia region and is little recognized outside this part of Italy. These wines are pop-and-pour, easy-drinking, and full of flavor, terroir, and impressively complex for under $10.

Contrade wines represent amazing value and are worthy of your attention.

Check them out online: https://finewinecellars.us/search?type=product&q=contrade*

We remain open to accept telephone and online orders ONLY with curbside pick-up or shipping.

04/10/2020

A Glass of Wine: A Simple Pleasure

Fine Wine Cellars is open during COVID-19. We are accepting online and telephone orders ONLY with curbside pickup or shipping. We are available to assist with recommendations or wine pairings for upcoming Easter or Passover dinners.

Although we will be experiencing the upcoming holidays in a different way this year, take a moment to mark the occasion with a glass of wine, which can be enjoyed as a simple pleasure during these challenging times.

You can order online at www.finewinecellars.us

You can also call us here at Fine Wine Cellars at 802-253-2630 for any questions or to discuss or place an order over the phone. Thank you for supporting our business.

03/26/2020

Fine Wine Cellars Operations During COVID-19:

We remain open to accept telephone and online orders ONLY with curbside pick-up or shipping.

Our complete inventory is up to date on our website and curbside pick-up orders can be placed directly by choosing the “In Store Pickup” option at the bottom of the shopping cart page.

You may also call us at 802-253-2630 to place and pay for an order over the phone.

Thank you for your business stay safe!

01/17/2020

Deep Deal on Oregon Pinot Noir:

Don’t miss this great deal on Pinot Noir from Et Fille, a small family winery in the Willamette Valley. Father and daughter team Howard and Jessica Mozeico co-founded Oregon's Et Fille Wines in 2003. Et Fille, which means "and daughter", originally represented the hand-in-hand collaboration of its co-founders.

Et Fille Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2015:
$16.99 (compare at $29.99)

Hints of blackberry and dark cherry on the nose. Ripe raspberry, plum, and anise on the palate with a clean, mineral-like finish.

Stop in and pick up a bottle of this great wine!

DEEP DEAL VINTAGE CLOSEOUT on this small production "Father and Daughter" made Pinot Noir. "Et Fille" means "and Daughter" which is the name of this small Father and Daughter duo winery in the Willamette Valley. 90 POINTS, Wine Spectator. “Vibrant and floral cherry aromas combine with sleekly eleg...

12/28/2019

Celebrate the season with Grower Champagne.

Champagne adds a festive element to your year-end celebrations and special gatherings. Grower Champagne recognizes the producers who control the entire process from growing the grapes right through harvest, vinification and bottling. The term also reflects producers who own their own vineyards rather than sourcing their fruit or juice via contracts. These are often smaller, family-run domains and the opposite of the corporate culture that has largely taken over the Champagne region. When one’s name goes on the label, there is a higher level of pride and accountability for what’s in the bottle.

Whether you are planning a special dinner party, celebrating a successful year or just treating yourself to the unique bubbly terroir that is Champagne, why not support these small, family-run domains. We have great pricing available on three bottlings from Jean Laurent:

Jean Laurent Champagne Brut Rose' NV ($45.99)
Jean Laurant Champagne Brut Blancs de Noirs NV ($43.99)
Jean Laurent Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Reserve NV ($48.99)

We are open daily 10:00 a - 5:30 pm during the holiday season. Click on the link below to see our broad selection of champagne and sparkling wines:

https://finewinecellars.us/collections/champagne

Stop in and stock up for all of your celebrations!

12/21/2019

Open daily during the holidays from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Closed on Christmas Day.
Stop in and stock up for all of your celebrations!