Supporting our community ‘One Sip at a Time’ is the mission of Cheers to Charities, an initiative created by Épernay Wine & Spirits and begun in 2018. The concept was originally designed in that the first Thursday in-store tasting of every month was dedicated to a local non-profit on Nantucket Island in order to raise awareness for that organization and also fun-draise for their charitable cause. This initiative has hence evolved in that you can now support the causes of Cheers to Charities throughout the entire month that the non-profit is being featured, making your impact more significant and long-lasting. More on that later… For now, we would like to introduce you to our Cheers to Charities benefactor for this month, SUSTAINABLE NANTUCKET. The mission of Sustainable Nantucket is Cultivating, Educating, and Promoting environmentally responsible choices… making a big difference on a small island. What better way to showcase their important impact on the island than with sustainable wine pairings!...Read More >
Trying to keep a dose of Nantucket in your system during these long winter months? Waiting in anticipation for a new wave of delicious rosé offerings this spring? Preparing your master plan on how to effectively make the most of your summertime already? While none of these questions may come as a surprise to you now that we are halfway through January, it is always nice to reflect back on the highlights of the previous season to keep stoke the fires of your Nantucket spirit. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie gives us a quick recap of the year in review, featuring Épernay’s Top Nine of 2019! This list is made possible with the support of our local neighborhood, our friends in the community, and our wine partners from all stretches of the earth. For this we are thankful and appreciate each and every one of you! COOKBOOK SIGNING WITH CHEF ERIN ZIRCHER We loved hosting Chef Erin Zircher from CRU Oyster...Read More >
Nothing makes you feel more welcome at a holiday party than walking in with a large format bottle of wine in hand! Get supersized this holiday season by enjoying a selection of wines poured from large format bottles. Suitable for parties of all sizes, these bottles are sure to make a big impression not only based on their size, but also on the quality of the juice inside. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a selection of magnums to maximize your year-end festivities. FEAST OF FISHES The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a much-anticipated Italian-American celebration of Christmas Eve with dishes of fish and other seafood. With the abundance of seafood around the island of Nantucket, this is a fabulous way to celebrate the holidays. Nantucket Oysters on the half shell to start, chilled shrimp cocktail with a dill lemon caper sauce as an appetizer, angel hair pasta tossed with Nantucket Bay Scallops for your pasta course, (are you getting...Read More >
Nantucket is the most magical island for celebrating the holidays in a quintessential New England style. From joyful strolling on the cobblestone lined streets and festive holiday shopping in the warm, welcoming shoppes, to ringing in the New Year with a nautical theme, there are plenty of fun-filled activities to be found on island this time of year. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a short list of Holiday Highlights not to be missed in island this season, along with a lovely wine suggestion for gift giving purposes or to accompany your celebration. THANKSGIVING TURKEY PLUNGE The 18th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge, where hundreds of swimmers of all ages brave the icy cold waters at Children’s Beach, is held every year on Thanksgiving morning at 10 am. Funds raised during this event support the Nantucket Antheneum’s Weezie Library for Children and make it possible for them to host over 500 free programs and services for patrons each year. A few essential...Read More >
