Want to know who was the local Nantucket celebrity author that hosted a book signing during our annual Nantucket Wine Fest tastings? Are you interested in finding out the initiative Épernay Wine & Spirits took this year in order to give back to the Nantucket community? Did you miss the opportunity to meet + greet with the newest family member to join Team Épernay, and what was their claim to fame this summer? Another fantastic year (our 6th to be exact!) is in the books and we have tons to celebrate from this past season. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie gives us a year in review, featuring Épernay’s Top Eight of 2018! And as always, THANK YOUfor continuing to support your neighborhood bottle shop. For this and your friendship, we are forever grateful. 🙂 WELCOME COOPER! Our wash ashore pup, Cooper, came to us via the Sunshine State of Florida. He was born on October 22ndand made his way home to...Read More >
Only five Fridays left until Labor Day Weekend. Makes you think about what remains on your Nantucket To-Do Summer Bucket List. You mapped it out at the beginning of season, but your busy social schedule, kids at camp and weekly houseguests got the best of you and your precious time spent here on the island. Time to regroup, reassess and refresh your priorities before summer ends. What better way to do that than with a lovely glass of rosé in hand to toast the next adventures and amazing memories you will be creating by the waters of our fair isle. While spending the day on the sand has its glorious moments, there is something to be said about the calm and stillness of enjoying the water in Nantucket Harbor. This extends well past where the Hy-Line Ferry and visiting boats dock close to town. A drive out to Monomoy, Polpis or the Wauwinet area will keep you on the...Read More >
June on Nantucket is a sure sign of many things to come for our fare isle. Recent college grads and international students drive their bikes recklessly trying to find their way as they arrive to this foreign destination for their newfound summer jobs. Bright red parking tickets begin popping up more often than a convenient parking space when you venture onto the cobblestones of downtown. Everywhere you turn on weekends, you are likely to see a beautiful blushing bride, followed closely by the entourage of her giggly bridal party in tow. While some of these sights may be more welcome than others, they all mean that the summer season – and warm, sunny beach days finally – are just around the corner. Nantucket Book Festival, which celebrates an extraordinary list of accomplished and debut authors amidst the history and beauty of Nantucket in its 7th year, is a much anticipated island season opener. Here is a short list featuring a...Read More >
