May232014
At Wakefield Liquors, you can tell that summer is right around the corner from the fact that people we haven’t seen in nine months have been showing their faces around town. (And in the store.) We welcome you back to South County! There are many new wines, liquors, and beers in the store so feel free to ask your friendly sales associate for a new recommendation.
Another way to tell that summer is here is the fact that limes are gracing our front counter!
To help usher in the ceremonial beginning of summer, our friend Holly from Martignetti Companies of Rhode Island will feature wines from the Folie à Deux winery in Sonoma. On Saturday, Brian Martin from Johnson Brothers will showcase new Italian whites and a duo from Greece.
-Jeff
Upcoming Dates
Folie à Deux Wines with Holly
Friday, May 23
4 PM – 7 PM
Italian & Greek Wines with Brian
Saturday, May 24
2 PM – 5 PM
Friday, May 23, 4-7pm
Folie à Deux Winery
Folie à Deux, based in Sonoma, produces first class wines from vineyards throughout Sonoma that bring out the best in each grape varietal. Try them and I guarantee you will be impressed.
Russian River Chardonnay 2012 $16.99
Alexander Valley Merlot 2010 $16.99
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 $24.99
Dry Creek Zinfandel 2011 $16.99
May162014
Okay, I am sure most of you have either called about, heard about, seen, or purchased a six pack of the new Narragansett Del’s Summer Shandy. While the Brewery is having a hard time with the initial demand, they are brewing plenty and it will be here for the next few months so please, do not fret if you do not see any on the shelves when you come in.
In other local news, congratulations to the URI class of 2014. Good luck with all your future endeavors! And when you choose to drink something other than Burnett’s Vodka and Keystone Light, we have that too!
-Jeff
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 16, 4-7pm
French, Italian and Spanish Wines
with Natalie Volpe
Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves 2012
$19.99
75% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle
This white Bordeaux has a bit more richness than most due to its high percentage of Semilon. Clay and limestone soil give this great minerality and make it the perfect pairing for shellfish and richer swordfish.
Corte Moschina Roncathe Soave 2012
$10.99
Made from 100% Garaganega grapes at the foot of the Lessini Hills, this wine features notes of stone fruits and cantaloupe. It is round, smooth and fresh.
I Giusti & Zanza Nemorino Toscana Bianco
2012 $16.99
Straw yellow in color, this Tuscan white is a 50/50 blend of Trebbiano and Semillon. Floral and elegant with tropical and honey notes, this would go great with some chicken on the grill with an apricot glaze.
Montecillo Crianza Rioja 2010 $10.99
Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2008 $16.99
Both of these Spanish Riojas are 100% Tempranillo. The younger Crianza is fresher and more lively. The older Reserva is richer and softer. Come see which you prefer.
Spring Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
January12014
I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. I spent most of my Christmas day in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine, helping my eight-year-old put together a new Lego set. It was pretty cool.
But unfortunately, in this business, there is no time to relax and get emotional just yet. We have another holiday coming up next week!
We will have bubbles galore on Friday and Saturday, along with some other party favorite wines to pass around your dinner table. And since it is the last weekend of the year, we will be highlighting French and Italian wines, my perennial favorite grape growing countries.
Friday from 4-7
Frenchie Friday with John Hamilton of Wine Wizards
Le Berceau Blanquette de Limoux Brut $13.99
Renardt-Fache Cerdon-du-Bugey 2012 $21.99
Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Saumur Blanc 2012 $14.99
Domaine de la Pepière Cuvée Granit 2012 $15.99
Quinta do Infantado Ruby Port $18.99
Saturday from 2-5
Wines from Italy with Rick Pignatero
Carpenè Malvolti Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore $15.99
Livon Fenis Sparkling Ribolla Gialla $24.99
Angelini Pinot Grigio 2012 $9.99
Fausti Sangiovese Rosato 2011 $8.49
Pietra Majella Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2012 $8.99
-Jeff
December202013
Happy Holidays from all of us at Wakefield Liquors. Hopefully the unseasonably warm temperatures have helped you weather the increased traffic in town and help keep potential meltdowns away. I’m not sure where all these people are going but they sure are on the road!
If you need to take your mind off things this weekend, stop on by the WL. We will be featuring some great wines and there will be plenty of friendly staff on hand to help with your holiday selections. We also feature a variety of pre-made gift baskets when you don’t have the time to browse.
Friday from 4-7
Wines from California with Tony
Heitz Sauvignon Blanc 2012 $21.99
The vineyard is organically farmed and the grapes are certified organic. Refreshing and light, this wine is lively with grapefruit and citrus notes.
Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2012 $19.99
This full bodied, fruit-driven Chard features apple, pear, and lemon flavors with creamy toasted oak and hazelnuts on the finish.
Freemark Abbey Merlot 2011 $24.99
Sweet oak surrounds dark plum, blackberry and mocha notes. Vanilla oak tannins with hints of cinnamon and clove round out this supple wine.
Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 $37.99
Deep, dark and rich, this Napa Cab is everything you would expect. Blackberry and chocolate notes pair with firm tannins and a spicy finish. Enjoy with a beef tenderloin dinner, like myself on Christmas Day. Thanks, Tracy!
Heitz Cellars Ink Grade Port $37.99
In the early 90s, the winemaker at Heitz planted eleven ancient Portuguese grape varietals to produce an old world dessert wine. Dense with flavors of raisins, plums and blackberries, this sipping wine goes great with chocolate goodies, or all by itself in the arms of a relaxing chair by the fireplace
Saturday from 2-5
Wines from Italy with Rick Pignatero
Piazzo Chardonnay 2012 $9.99
A wonderful, everyday drinking Chard featuring green apple flavors and lemon. Medium weight and a great value.
La Battastina Gavi 2012 $15.99
Made from 100% Cortese, it is rich with notes of peaches and pears with zingy acidity and balancing minerality.
Carpene Mavolti Rose Prosecco $19.99
Made in the Veneto from 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Raboso grapes, this bubbly is elegant with wild berry and strawberry aromas.
Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico 2011 $14.99
Made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo, this Chianti is bright with red fruits and cherries with a smooth, velvety finish.
Angelini Reserva Merlot 2007 $29.99
Estate grown in the Marche, this 100% Merlot is rich, dense, and layered with flavor. Blackberries and dried cherries mix with cedar, leather and well integrated tannins. This is a great holiday gift for the wine lover on your list!
And also on Saturday, the new beer
from Narragansett that everyone is talking about:
Narragansett Autocrat Coffee Stout
Try this extremely limited brew, along with other Narragansett classics, from 4 to 6.
