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Summer Sips from Sicily

Being on Nantucket during the month of August has its ups and downs.  While the water temperature is just right and the days of sunshine out number those of any other weather combined, there is a tremendous amount of traffic to navigate on this little island, hard to get dinner reservations for a large group need to be gently cajoled, and your house feels more like a bed and breakfast at times than a quiet, peaceful home. If you had to choose another island to be on during this time of summer, Sicily would be the answer. This largest of the Mediterranean islands has much to offer a summer traveler.  From the history in Palermo to the beaches of Taormina, this island is also home to a plethora of wineries producing quality wines from indigenous grape varieties.  Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a selection of Sicilian wines that will take your mind away from the hectic antics of summer to the...Read More >

New & Noteworthy in 2018

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 >

Ancient Secret Recipes to Warm the Senses

Anyone who has traveled to Italy will have most likely heard of the digestif ‘Amaro.‘ Just like wine with a meal, it is a way of life in this country with each region producing a distinctive amaro reflective of the area in which it is produced. These exceptional bitter herbal liqueurs have a vast history, with little modification in their production methods, and are a tradition to the end of delicious repast almost anywhere in Italia. Amaro is a bitter aromatic spirit. It is typically served as a digestif after a meal, to aid digestion as the name implies. They are typically served straight (room temperature) in a small portion, but can be served over a cube of ice if preferred. While amaros are typically served on their own, they can be used on a limited basis as a mixing component (not as the main ingredient) in cocktail recipes in order to not overwhelm the other components. The most common...Read More >

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1 N BEACH STREET

NANTUCKET, MA 02554

508.228.2755

info@epernaywines.com