Don’t forget Mom this Sunday and We want your vote!

After The Vine

May 7, 2020 Issue 337 It’s that time of year again when we ask for your vote to help us become the Best Wine Shop in South County. We hope you have enjoyed all the great wine advice you have received over the past year and the wonderful customer service from our gracious staff, even during these challenging times.

If you have the time to vote, we would really appreciate it and as always, thank you for your loyalty and patronage over the years!

Click on this link to RI Monthly to vote!

And don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday!

Need a gift for that amazing Mom in your life? Come on in or call us so we can recommend that perfect Champagne, crisp and refreshing Rosé, or ready to drink cocktail. She’s earned it!

We remain open, at reduced hours.

We currently remain open so you can browse through our selections. If you would prefer to remain at a social distance, we offer complimentary curbside pickup. Simply call us with your order before you leave your home and we will have your items together in about fifteen minutes. Call us when you are in the parking lot and we will bring it out to your vehicle.

We also offer free home delivery for orders of $100 or more. Call the store and speak with one of our specialists. We will help put together a unique variety of wines, microbrews and liquors perfect for a quiet holiday weekend. Household deliveries go out every afternoon so call us in the morning for same day delivery.

As is with everything these days, circumstances change moment to moment. We plan on having our retail floor open as long as we feel we can keep it safe. We are continuously wiping down door handles, counter tops and shopping carriages in an effort to keep surfaces clean.

We appreciate your continued patronage and we hope to be able to distract you, if just for a moment, from the everyday struggles we now face. 

Abramo returns on Friday, Jeff’s Gems on Saturday

After The Vine
September 21, 2018
Issue 265
Our friends up the street have done it again! Beating out renowned Whiskies such as Glenlivet 18yr old, High West American Prairie, and Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select, Sons of Liberty’s Uprising finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrels took “Best in Show” at the 2018 Whiskies of the World Awards. We have plenty in stock so come check out what was judged to be the best.
Congratulations to Mike and the gang at Sons of Liberty!

Friday Tasting

Abramo ushers in Autumn with some WL favorites and a great new French Pinot Noir that’s not at French Burgundy prices. Come in and find a new favorite!

FRIDAY September 21st 4pm-7pm

Abramo is Back!

Jole Prosecco $13.99

Solis Trebbiano $12.99

Domaine D’Hondradt Elle & Lui Rosé $21.99

Alson Pinot Noir $12.99

Il Carlo Magno Toscana Rosso $12.99

Saturday Tasting

I have a pair of end of summer specials that I will be highlighting today, along with a new vintage of an old favorite.

SATURDAY September 22nd 2pm-5pm

Jeff’s Gems

Fuzelo Vinho Verde $6.99

Fall Special $4.99

Angelini Pinot Noir $9.99

Fall Special $8.49

Laurent Cabernet Sauvignon

New Vintage 2018! $11.99

A Toast to California on Friday with Marc, End of Summer Picks on Saturday

You can almost see the Love for Learning on their faces! Yes, it was back to school this morning in my household. It brings some normalcy to the otherwise hectic work week. But before we get fully entrenched in Fall-mode, let’s enjoy this last, beautiful weekend of summer! I am already plotting and planning what I want to drink on Sunday; All the things I said I would try over the summer but never got around to buying. I am especially looking forward to the 40 Ounce Muscadet and the Half Seas Bramble Tequila & Grapefruit cocktail in a can.
Drink Something Different!

After the Vine: Holly’s Heros on Friday, Marc’s Selections on Saturday

Issue 262

For many of us, with our children heading back to school at some point next week, this is really the last weekend of summer. Thankfully, Mother Nature appears to be on our side for once this month. So get that back to school shopping done early in the day and then spend some quality time with the family. (With a glass of wine in your hand, of course!)
Friday Tasting
This Friday Holly and I have selected a variety of wines with little or no relation to each other. Sometimes there is a theme: Wines from a certain region, winery or importer. This is not one of those tastings. You will certainly get to sample something you have yet to try though, and that is what it is all about.

FRIDAY August 24th 4pm-7pm
Holly’s Hits
Cote Mas Rosé (1 liter bottle) $10.99
Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino $12.99
Rutherford Ranch Napa Chardonnay $14.99
Sella & Mosca Cannonau Riserva $15.99
Rutherford Ranch Napa Cabernet Sauvignon $21.99

Saturday Tasting

These wines will be the perfect accompaniment to this weekend’s backyard barbeques. So get out there and grill it up. This might be the best weather we’ll have for a weekend until next May!

SATURDAY August 25th 2pm-5pm
Marc’s Musings
Long Meadow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc $17.99
Mantlerhof Gruner Veltliner $11.99
Lucinda & Mille Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99

Steve Wynn kicks off the Summer on Fri, Gerard Bertrand wines on Saturday

Well, it looks like the weather Gods are finally smiling on us this weekend which is perfect since this weekend is the beginning of a great summer lineup we have planned for weekend wine tastings. To kick us off, Steve Wynn will highlight some amazing French and Austrian wines tonight, including two Rosés to get us in the summer mood. Tomorrow, Marc will be features wines from Southern French producer Gerard Bertrand. Come join the fun!

Friday Tasting
Not only do I love Austrian and French wines on their own, but I also love that all of these wines will pair wonderfully with typical backyard summer barbeque fare. Grilled seafood, salads and burgers will all sing alongside great finds.
FRIDAY June 8th 4pm-7pm
French & Austrian Favorites with Steve Wynn
Les Rocailles Apremont Savoie $17.99
Commanderie de la Bargemone Rosé $19.99
Steininger Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé $18.99
Jalits Eisenberg Blaufrankisch $19.99
Les Tetes Bordeaux Superieur $19.99

Saturday Tasting
The wines of Gerard Bertrand from the Languedoc in Southern France have been great sellers here at Wakefield Liquors for years. Their rockstars have always been their Rosés. He will have a white and a red too, if Rosés aren’t your thing.

SATURDAY June 9th 2pm-5pm
French wines with Marc
Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé $14.99
Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses $17.99

Brand New Wines on Fri, Sons of Liberty Lemonade on Saturday

I am very curious to see how wines in a can do this summer. They are light and convenient but consumers have been pretty skeptical so far. Do you drink it right from the can or pour it into a glass? Will it taste tinny?

Abramo’s favorites on Fri, Here’s to Summer on Saturday

If any of you have driven on route 4 in the morning or late afternoons over the past three days you’ll also have come to the stark realization that the beach-goers have infiltrated South County. Summer is upon us! And after enduring such a cold, miserable spring, I think we’ve earned it.
Friday Tasting
Nothing signifies a Holiday weekend like Abramo at a tasting. Come see his selections to keep your summer cookouts going strong all season long. He will be featuring a new red wine at the store from the hottest grape growing region of Southern France, Gres de Montpellier.
FRIDAY May 25th 4pm-7pm
French wines with Abramo
Sutto Prosecco $12.99
Chateau de L’Enclos Entre-Deux-Mers $14.99
Goulyant Rosé of Malbec $11.99
Eloise Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99
Domaine Guizard Gres de Montpellier $17.99

Saturday Tasting
The good weather is supposed to continue today so we’re going to showcase some wines in a can to embrace the beginning of beach season. See for yourself what the hippest packaging in wine is. Remember, Wakefield is known as the Brooklyn of the North!

SATURDAY May 26th 2pm-5pm
Wines in a can with Jeff
Stella Pinot Grigio 187ml 4pk $11.99
Amble & Chase Rosé 187ml 4pk $19.99
Underwood Pinot Noir 375ml $6.99

Marc with Italian wines on Fri, Graduation Gifts on Saturday

There’s going to be quite a bit of celebrating going on this weekend in South County. First, congratulations to all the Graduates of the Class of 2018 at URI. Second, best wishes to the Royal Couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Remember, if you would like to join them in the celebration, we are not open at 7am tomorrow morning so plan your Mimosa and Bellini purchases accordingly!

Friday Tasting
We keep pouring new Italian wines on Fridays and you keep loving them so let’s try it one more time. Good friend Marc will be here to highlight wines from Vias Imports out of New York.
FRIDAY May 18th 4pm-7pm
Italian wines with Marc
Aragosta Vermentino $9.99
Colosi Bianco $10.99
Damilano Barbera d’Asti $14.99
Cantele Salice Salentino $12.99

Saturday Tasting
There’s no better way to start Graduation Day than with a Peach Bellini. Try the original Harry’s Bar Bellini from Venice where it all began and get a jump start to your day.

SATURDAY May 19th 2pm-5pm
Graduation Gift ideas with Kerri
Cipriani Bellini $12.99
Arrumaco Verdejo $8.99
Laurent Cabernet Sauvignon $12.99

URI Grapes and Grain June 11th

Please join us for an Evening of Grapes and Grain to benefit women’s athletics at URI.

The event is this Saturday, June 11th from 5-8pm on the lawn of the President’s house on campus. The fundraiser features over 100 wines picked by the staff of Wakefield Liquors and microbrews from around the region. Local restaurants will be there to pair their creations with our elixirs. It is always an exciting night out and benefits a great cause. For more information, please go to their website or follow this link:

URI GRAPES & GRAINS

Yellow Tail Beers, Kunf Fu Girl Riesling, and a Brand New Parking Lot (!)

Once again, thank you for your patience, during our parking lot renovations, this past week. For those of you who ventured in, it was a challenge at times, to figure out how to get to the front door. In the end, we have a fresh black sealcoat with brightly painted white lines. Hopefully it will make the lot safe and clean for years to come.

Charles Smith Wines

In 2006, Charles Smith created Charles Smith Wines: The Modernist Project, which centers around the trend that most people generally consume wine without delay. The intent is to create wines to be enjoyed now, but with typicity of variety (Merlot that tastes like Merlot) and true to the place of origin. The wines are full of flavor, balanced, and approachable.

Friday, June 3, 4-7pm

Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2014
Eve Chardonnay 2014
The Velvet Devil Merlot 2014
Regular Price $12.99
Special Price $10.99

Saturday, June 4, 4-6pm