Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes a multitude of rites of passages in which to celebrate. Whether it is a surprised engagement at Brant Point Lighthouse or acknowledging the accomplishments of your life-long career, you can be sure to add to the celebration with a toast to what lies ahead in your future. Such occasions call for a celebratory cigar and a matching libation. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers insight into this perfect pairing for some of life’s momentous events. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER Graduations aren’t just for kids anymore, and it doesn’t always mean with a four-year diploma. Many adults are taking the plunge to return to school to get a new degree, refresh their skills with continuing education, or advance in their current position. Being a student as an adult is typically harder work than when you were younger. You have more responsibilities to manage, along with most likely working full-time while attending classes, along with balancing...Read More >
Tired of drinking the same old blush plonk that you don’t even like anyway? Feel lost and overwhelmed in the rosé aisle these days? Not sure how to get the biggest bang for your buck amongst the current sea of pink wine? With summer season soon approaching, and your Nantucket social calendar quickly filling for the next few months, now is the time to brush up on your rosé wine tasting skills and discover a few new favorites to pair with your summertime activities. While most pink wines that hail from the traditional rosé region of Côtes de Provence in France are a blend of grapes that grow exceptionally well in this warm, southern region, rosé wine these days is made from almost any red grape variety (sometimes with a splash of white added as well) and an array of regions. Pinot Noir, a thin-skinned, low-tannin grape, produces a soft, lovely rosé and offers different characteristics in the wine based...Read More >
Summer on Nantucket is more than just going to one of the many beautiful, soft sandy beaches of the island. It’s actually being on the water and feeling the energy that Mother Ocean has to offer. Whether you are surfing the waves at Cisco Beach, swiftly paddle boarding in the calmer waters of the harbor, or enjoying a personally guided fishing charter off-shore, it is always a pleasure to reap the rewards of your ocean experience with some edible nourishment from the waters and the perfect libation to pair with it. Nantucket is now home to a handful of locally grown oyster farms. While these farms may be small in size, they are able to grow in distinctively different areas that show the diversity of our water culture’s influence. From Great Harbor Oysters, to RETSYO near the Wauwinet dock, you also have Pocomo Meadow and Fifth Bend in between. These tasty bivalves offer a certain salinity that is best matched with sparkling wine....Read More >
To make the most out of this hedonistic weekend that celebrates the island and all things in the world of wine, one must take a steadied approach in order to be successful. While jumping feet first for some endeavors is the best way to get started, spending the time to make a plan as to how to best navigate through all the events … You wouldn’t get in your car and just drive aimlessly around, so why would you not put some thought and effort into making the most of your wine fest weekend plans? Below are a handful of spotlights that are bright, shiny objects worthy of your attention in order to have a balanced situation. < Our complete list of in-store tasting events for the wine fest weekend can be found here . > KICK-OFF PARTY You pack your bags not knowing what the Grey Lady weather will bring, then make your way to your crowded transport to get...Read More >
