As you leisurely stroll down the cobblestone streets of Nantucket, one can only imagine what it was like during the life and times of the historic whaling days of the 19th century. A plethora of stores owned, managed and operated by women is not new to our island. This is evidenced by the history of the so-called “Petticoat Row” business area where many of the businesses on Centre Street between Main Street and Broad Street were established and ran by female proprietresses back in the day. Some might say that the Petticoat Row of Nantucket was a result of the need for survival. While men were out ‘on the whale,’ the women left behind needed to make a wage to support their families, but also create a financial security in the off chance that their husbands had an unprofitable voyage or, graver yet, the ill-fated were lost at sea. This opportunity offered the women a sense of community where they...Read More >
Hello, Stunning Spring! With warmer weather soon on the horizon, your Nantucket summer checklist begins. Ferry is booked, bikes are getting tuned up and your social calendar is filling in nicely. You are dying to know what’s happening on your little slice of paradise. Wait no longer… Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie has put together this quick list for you of a handful of NEW + NOTABLE items from Épernay Wine & Spirits that should be on your list to try for 2018. Spring is a time when Mother Nature likes to tease us with a somewhat warm, yet sunny day, only to be followed by three days of chilly wet weather that reminds us too much of winter. This is a transitional drinking season where you really want to start enjoying crisp dry whites, but you like the comfort of a lighter style red, similar to Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo, that will at least warm your heart as you long...Read More >
#YESWAYÉPERNAY BEST OF 2017 As 2017 has come to an end and looking back at our year in review, we like to think we had a pretty awesome year at Épernay Wine & Spirits! From our fun new tee shirt designs to being noted in the press, we were most thrilled with our expanded cheese selection and our tasting machines to taste you on killer wine on a moment’s notice. THANK YOU for continuing to support your neighborhood bottle shop. For this and your friendship, we are forever grateful. #YESWAYEPERNAY TEES What better way to show your love of Nantucket AND Rosé by sporting one of our uniquely styled pink tees?! These awesome shirts are in stock, along with the light blue ‘wine.’ shirts. Send us an email to order yours today: info@epernaywines.com. Mention you saw them here and get free shipping for this order. NANTUCKET PHOTOBOOTH TAKE-OVER Good times were had during Nantucket’s Stroll Weekend and also for Nantucket...Read More >
‘Tis the Season for Gift Giving. We are making a list (and checking it twice) with some of our favorite gift ideas for the 2017 Holidays! We have something for everyone from Grandpa to Aunt Susie, your Holiday Party Hostess to your Boss. These gift packages have been curated by our Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie and represent some of the very best Épernay Wine & Spirits has to offer! Save time and money by purchasing these special gift packages available for a limited time! CALL NOW TO ORDER 508.228.2755 OR EMAIL: INFO@EPERNAYWINES.COM WHEN TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE Can’t decide which bottle of Syltbar sparkling wine you like best? Now you don’t have to separate the ultimate sparking wine couple with this dynamic duo offering! These low calorie, low sugar, healthy lifestyle premium sparkling wines from Italy are the perfect pair: one bottle each of 49 calorie Syltbar Brut Prosecco (MR.) + 63 calorie Syltbar Brut Rosé Spumante (MRS.). BONUS:...Read More >