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1 N BEACH STREET

NANTUCKET, MA 02554

508.228.2755

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Spooky Spirits

You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy Halloween, even on Nantucket. With all the haunted houses and old buildings on the island, there are sure to be more spirits around than you could even possibly imagine. To keep your mind off ghosts (and perhaps goblins), Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie suggests a selection of ‘spooky spirits’ to sample that won’t scare your taste buds, or your wallet! If you have ever been to a fine dining restaurant in Italy, you may have been offered a glass of Grappa at the end of the meal. Grappa is primarily served after dinner as a digestivo, or added to an espresso for a caffé corretto, in order to aid in digestion of heavy meals. While other countries can make a similar product under another name, Grappa is unique in that it can only come from Italy and must be fermented, then distilled from pomace. The pomace is whatever is leftover after pressing...Read More >

Red, White & Booze

While Labor Day weekend may mark the end of summer for some, it is the beginning of a new drinking season for others.  Gone are the days of crisp, mineral driven wines that have your mouth sweating like a hot afternoon at the Nobadeer Beach.  Lighter style reds take a back seat to ones that have more depth and complexity like a Whalers football game.  Even rosé drinkers rejoice as they continue to discover the sea of well-made pink options as we fade into an Indian Summer. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a selection of home-grown, patriotic picks to celebrate with this weekend, including an unique spirit to toast into September. ROCKETS RED FLARE Labor Day is an annual American tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.  Cliff Lede has taken this one step further in his creation of FEL Wines. The letters in FEL represent Florence Elsie Lede, founder Cliff Lede’s...Read More >

Literary Feast of Nantucket

The sun is finally brightly shining and you have your favorite beach blanket ready to go in your newly monogramed tote from Blue Beetle.  Your pile of recommended summer reads by local bookworm Tim Ehrenberg and your friends at Nantucket Bookworks is conveniently located tableside for easy access on your way out the door to spend a relaxing afternoon at Surfside Beach. Reading a book takes our mind on an adventure like none we could ever possibly have ourselves.  The words we read are the heart and soul of someone else, most notably the author.  In a sense, we get a taste of what the writer is trying to tell us and if the “meal” is good, we continue to read more.  The same can be said about enjoying a glass of wine and feasting on what the winemaker has prepared for us. In honor of the 8thannual Nantucket Book Festival, Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers the perfect pairing of...Read More >

Toasting Summer Celebrations

Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes a multitude of rites of passages in which to celebrate.  Whether it is a surprised engagement at Brant Point Lighthouse or acknowledging the accomplishments of your life-long career, you can be sure to add to the celebration with a toast to what lies ahead in your future.  Such occasions call for a celebratory cigar and a matching libation. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers insight into this perfect pairing for some of life’s momentous events. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER Graduations aren’t just for kids anymore, and it doesn’t always mean with a four-year diploma. Many adults are taking the plunge to return to school to get a new degree, refresh their skills with continuing education, or advance in their current position.  Being a student as an adult is typically harder work than when you were younger. You have more responsibilities to manage, along with most likely working full-time while attending classes, along with balancing...Read More >

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1 N BEACH STREET

NANTUCKET, MA 02554

508.228.2755

info@epernaywines.com