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Looks like a great time! 🥂

Reservations for Vine School: Chablis are now OPEN! Here's an overview of the tasting:
-Historical and Geographical overview of the region of Chablis and its context within Burgundy.
-Geology (Very important rocks in this case!) of Chablis and its vineyards.
-The Cru system (What it means? What is a Climat? What is a Lieu-Dit?)
-Comparative Tasting of Five different Chablis, with background on the bottles and their respective producers.

Interested? Here are the details about how to sign up!
-Call our Shop Number (614)-488-6113 or Email us at [email protected] to make your reservation for the class.
-You are also welcome to make your reservation in person during our hours of Business.
-The ticket price is $60 per person, and includes your flight of wines and educational materials.
-Payment is taken the day of the tasting.

We look forward to seeing you at the tasting! Sante!🥂

New Bourbon on the Table! 🥃

NEW from Buffalo Trace: Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council

“Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly introduces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council: a limited-edition, ultra-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon born from the very spirit of the pioneer who helped define American whiskey. Crafted using equipment and based on techniques originally invented by Taylor himself, this 100-proof bottling stands as the closest modern interpretation of the fine bourbons produced under his leadership at O.F.C Distillery (now Buffalo Trace) during the 19th century.

Widely recognized as the “Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry,” Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. purchased the O.F.C. Distillery in 1869 and ushered in a new era of innovation. From state-of-the-art grain equipment to copper fermentation tanks and the first steam-heated barrel warehouses – still in use at Buffalo Trace today – Taylor’s vision revolutionized bourbon production. His advocacy also led to the landmark Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, cementing his legacy as a champion of quality and integrity. His visionary spirit continues to guide Buffalo Trace more than a century later.

Bottled at 100-proof in a vintage-style, Grecian glass decanter modeled after one featured in an 1950s-era Old Taylor “Original Recipe” Bourbon advertisement – as seen in popular magazines such as TIME and Pl***oy – this special bottling will be available in limited-quantities nationwide at retail stores, restaurants and bars starting July 2025 at a suggested retail price of $1,499.99 (750ml) (local taxes and costs dependent).”

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1976 Vintage Wine Opened! 🤩 50 YEARS

It’s not everyday you get tasting notes on a 50 y/o bottle of 🍷🤩!
“1976 JOSEPH PHELPS CABERNET SAUVIGNON - NAPA
Just for the fun of it, tonight I opened a 1976 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. I didn’t expect anything great but I was hoping that it was still drinkable. It was, surprisingly so.
The wine was fairly deep in color with evident browning on the edges. There was no oxidation on the nose, just hints of earth, spice and obvious age.
On the palate, the wine was balanced with soft tannins, very light acidity and a lingering memory of fruit. Definitely worth the try. If I was an Englishman, I would probably give this 1976 Phelps Cabernet 92 points, but I am not. Nevertheless, it was an interesting wine.”
Joseph Phelps Vingan
1976
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