2016 has been quite the year for us here at Épernay Wine & Spirits. From stunning sunrises in ‘Sconset to stellar sunsets in Madaket, with lots of rosé, bubbles and cheese in between, we want to THANK YOU for your patronage and helping to make it such a successful year. Below is a list of our Top 10 Highlights for 2016. 1. All Signs Point to Épernay We love our brand new sign this year from our friend Bob and his team at Chatham Sign Shop in Chatham, MA! 2. “50 Shades of Rosé” Event Co-hosted by the Sommelier Team of Épernay Wine & Spirits and The Nantucket Culinary Center, production of this event was also in partnership with Sarah Cowherd of Bespoke SRC Events and Party Provisioning. This summer, we explored everything Rosé with this tasting of almost 50 rosé wines from around the world from different grape varietals and winemaking techniques. From pale pinot noir saignées to classic...Read More >
We’ve got 4 drinks for the 4th to put in your coolers this weekend. It’s no surprise we are drinking local in honor of Red, White & Blue! See our top patriotic picks for Wine, Beer and Spirits. From our very own Cisco Brewers, drink Sankaty Light Lager all weekend long. This delicious creation is light-bodied with tremendous balance and distinct hop character. At 3.8% alcohol and 126 calories this light beer has true flavor and body while being easy to drink and easier on the waistline. It is named after the famous lighthouse that has stood on a bluff on the southeastern side of Nantucket Island since 1849. Order Now <<< Also from Cisco, Whale’s Tale Pale Ale is a tribute from the brewers at Cisco to the whalers that once made Nantucket the whaling capital of the world. “It’s a clean, robust malt aroma complemented by earthy hops, is nicely coupled with the slightly cloudy, deep gold color of...Read More >
CAPTAIN KIRK’S BEER BLOG, STARDATE 201605.26 This weekend, we choose to celebrate the culture and community of craft brewers in America. Many of these organizations began as home brewers who were looking to make something a little better or different than what was being offered from the mass production breweries. Hobbyists turned business owners, craft brewers can now be found in all pockets of the United States. Here’s a cross-country examination of a few of our American favorites: Peak Organic Brewing Company: Fresh Cut 6 pack, 12 oz. bottles Brewed in Portland, ME, Peak is a craft brewing company dedicated to making delicious beer using local, artisan and organic ingredients. Fresh Cut is a dry-hopped pilsner. Dry hopping is a way to increase hoppy aromas by adding the hops after fermentation. Chinook, Citra and Centennial hops, typically used to craft an American Style IPA, provide aromas of citrus, grass and spice. Though the front palate is loud with IPA qualities, the finish...Read More >
After such a long and snow-filled winter, I am sure you are just as happy as we are to get this party started on Nantucket for the summer of 2015! We have several small changes in the store that will lead to big improvements over the course of the summer in order to better serve your needs. First thing first – we now have a really cool website. Second of all, if you haven’t noticed already, you can actually buy wine, beer, liquor, etc. on our website now! You have the option to pick-up the products in store free of charge or have them delivered to you anywhere on the island for a nominal fee. Easy? You bet. Convenient? Of course. And lastly, for those of you who have followed my career, you know that I have been splitting my time the past two summers working as the Wine Director at CRU Restaurant and at the wine store. While I...Read More >
