In 2017, in response to a growing interest from all of you into smaller production and traditionally-styled Cognac, we selected a rare single cask from the Grande Champagne region. The response from customers when that barrel arrived was phenomenal, and before we knew it we had customers buying bottles for themselves and for friends and […]
At Vine & Table, our commitment to cocktail quality doesn’t stop at the spirit aisle, as we believe that mixers are just as, if not more, important than the base. When three quarters of your drink is soda, why not make it the best available? This commitment to cocktail excellence, coupled with our relentless search […]
Eric Bachli is credited with creating some of the best New England-style IPAs in the world. He came to fame as the Head Brewer for Trillium Brewery, where he scaled production and helped turn Trillium into a destination brewery known for big, hazy IPAs and special releases. In August 2017, SixPoint Brewery hired Eric as […]
The Spanish town of Cenicero is backdropped by snow-covered mountains, sprawling vineyards, and valleys. This scenery, along with narrow cobblestone streets lined with 130-year-old homes, makes Cenicero a rich environment for both wine lovers and tourists. One winery in particular, Marqués de Cáceres, has played an important part in elevating the region’s status. Henri Forner, […]
As Jonathan Swift said, “If winter is here, can spring be far behind?” While he wasn’t talking correlating that to Journeyman O.C.G. Apple Cider Liqueur, his observation is nonetheless timely. We laid in a goodly supply of O.C.G. (Old Country Goodness) in the fall and many of you had the pleasure of trying a bottle, […]
We are in the golden age of vermouth – not too many years ago the average drinker was aware of basically one brand, Martini (here in Indiana, Cinzano vermouth featured prominently in the 1979 film Breaking Away, but that didn’t really do the brand any favors as the Cinzano Bicycle Team were the villains). Our […]
Chianti is a great holiday season wine because it is so versatile. Having folks over for a drink before heading out on the town? Ordering pizza to take the pressure off all of the other cooking you have to do? Or are you welcoming dozens of guests to enjoy that delicious rib roast you’ve been […]
I have always said that relationships matter in this business and when it comes to getting our hands on good casks, good relationships are crucial. We have had a long relationship with Charles and Sam Medley, owners of Wathen’s Bourbon, over the years, which proved exceedingly fruitful this year as Vine & Table was chosen […]