CELEBRATING WINTER BREAK
REOPEN APRIL 2024

ISLAND DELIVERY AVAILABLE
ORDER ONLINE HERE

1 N BEACH STREET

NANTUCKET, MA 02554

508.228.2755

info@epernaywines.com

Stock The Bar Essentials

For those of you who have enjoyed a slice of Nantucket during September, you can understand why so many couples choose to get engaged or married here on island this time of year. One of the questions I am asked most frequently by those hosting wedding celebrations of any size is what kind of spirits should be featured for their most memorable day. Based on my years of experience working in restaurants with specialty cocktail programs, and guiding party planners with what drinks work best with Nantucket themed events, I have created the ultimate list of essential spirits so that you can feel confident knowing your bar is properly stocked for your next intimate gathering. You may think you don’t like gin, however this juniper-based spirit isn’t just for martinis anymore.  Spaniards love their refreshing gin and tonics, almost as much as their flavorful Iberico jamon and well revered afternoon naps. Nordés Gin, a premium gin made in the Galicia...Read More >

Holding Out For A Hero

Who (or what) is your HERO? Bonnie Tyler sings about this in the lyrics of her famous song.  I need a hero…  I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night The dictionary defines a hero as a “person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”  This could go one step further in describing a hero as someone “who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength.” Nantucket, and the world beyond, has definitely seen its share of heroes in most recent weeks.  Let us not forget about our island heroes from the past with the coming of Memorial Day weekend, where we honor and mourn military personnel who have perished while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The wars we have fought as a united nation have all had some sort of influence on the wine world as well.  Discover more about this in...Read More >

50 Shades of Rosé Recap

50 SHADES OF ROSÉ – NANTUCKET CULINARY CENTER – JUNE 20TH We kicked off the 1st Day of Summer 2016 with our “50 Shades of Rosé” Wine Tasting Event at Nantucket Culinary Center. We take pride in our Rosé selection at Épernay Wine & Spirits. We have the largest selection on island of that favorite PINK sip of summer! The event took us around the world as we explored almost 50 rosés from across the globe. The event was in partnership with Nantucket Culinary Center and Bespoke Events & Party Provisioning. The beautiful blooms were designed by Soiree Floral and Chef Greg Margolis created a delicious spread of passed appetizers and cheese plates to compliment the Rosés. As part of the event, guests were given pink tickets in order to vote for their favorites and the results are in! Tied for #1 are Domaines Ott* “Château Romassan” Bandol 2015 and Château Saint Marguerite “Symphony” Côtes de Provence 2015 Domaines Ott* “Château Romassan” Bandol 2015 – The...Read More >

Say Cheese at Épernay!

Cheese, Glorious, Cheese! We are proud and excited to be carrying Wasik’s Cheese at the wine shop this year. The Wasik family truly believes that gathering around a table and sharing good food and wine with friends and family is one of the greatest gifts in life. Using the multiple generations of experience to cultivate relationships and friendships in the speciality food industry, they are able to supply us with nothing but the best cheese the world has to offer. Wasik’s is one of the oldest full-service cheese counters in the country and have set the standard for serving the highest caliber of cheese in the industry. Located in Wellesley, MA, The Cheese Shop (known to the locals as Wasik’s) is an old-time family business that has been specialist in ripening, selecting, and serving quality cheeses since 1964.   Missouri Truckle Made from cow’s milk Aged clothbound English Farmhouse style cheddar Truckle refers to a barrel of cheese being round like a wheel...Read More >

Menu

1 N BEACH STREET

NANTUCKET, MA 02554

508.228.2755

info@epernaywines.com