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Abramo with new Sicilians and… Football!

Happy Championship Game weekend. I was very happy to see how many of you actually listened to me and came in to try new grape varietals last weekend. Now if […]



Jeff’s New Year’s Challenge: Try a new Grape!

This time of year, it seems everyone is making a New Year's Resolution. Usually it revolves around losing weight, or being nicer to people, or cooking at home more often. […]



Thanksgiving Selections at Wakefield Liquors

Thanksgiving is always one of my favorite times of the year. The family I haven't seen recently, the food that I never cook for myself, and of course, the wine! […]



Octoberfest, Austrian-style on Fri, Bully Boy Distillery on Sat

Well, it's taken almost a month to put the main room back together after repairing the ceiling but the work is finally done. (There are still some shades and a new […]



It’s a back to normal weekend: This week’s “After the Vine!”

The new insulation has been laid, fresh paint is on the walls, and the new ceiling tiles and lights are in place. It's time to get back to normal at […]



Local Brew – Whaler’s Brewing Company in Peace Dale

Our friends up the street at Whaler's Brewing Company have been creating unique beers in Peace Dale for close to a year and a half. These elixirs, however, have only […]



URI’s An Evening of Grapes & Grain June 6

Now that the weather is finally in our favor, what better way to celebrate than to sample over 100 wines, beers, and ciders on the grounds of URI while helping […]



Bourbon Takes the Lead (Sorry, Scotch)

Over the last two to three years, if you read any article about the liquor industry, it would lead with how hot Bourbon is. Between a shortage of juice and […]



Castelfeder Winery on Friday, California Picks on Saturday

It has not been the easiest of weeks here at Wakefield Liquors. We want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to us after the death of […]



April Brewery of the Month: Woodchuck – Hard Ciders are Perfect for Spring

You may have noticed that we have a new "open" neon. The previous sign alerted the village of Wakefield that we were here for business for over twenty years. It […]