News & Notes
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Stock The Bar Essentials
September 17, 2021
Uncategorized
For those of you who have enjoyed a slice of Nantucket during September, you can understand why so many couples choose to get engaged or married here on island this time of year. One of the questions I am asked …
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Think Outside Provence
June 8, 2021
Cheese, Food, Rosé Wine, Wine
Are you tired of all the buzz about pink wines? With so many new rosé wines available these days, it is no wonder it can be confusing when shopping in the rosé aisle. However, it doesn’t have to be that …
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Making Mom Happy | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 4, 2021
Champagne/Sparkling, Cocktails, Nantucket, Rosé Wine, Wine
If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. Sadly, I lost my mother many years ago, much too young due to an accident. However, I still to this day try to do what would make her happy. Inviting my mother-in-law to …
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Summertime Solstice Sips
June 18, 2020
Nantucket, Wine
The past few months have been interesting, to say the least. To start, the weather in March was incredible here on Nantucket. Then, April was the pits (including more than the just the weather). May rolled around where we usually …
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Enhancing Life | One Sip At A Time!
June 4, 2020
Community, Wine
As we travel on this road called life, we would like to introduce you to our Cheers to Charities benefactor for the month of June, Palliative & Supportive Care on Nantucket (PASCON). The mission of PASCON is a specialized health …
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Holding Out For A Hero
May 21, 2020
Community, Uncategorized, Wine
Who (or what) is your HERO? Bonnie Tyler sings about this in the lyrics of her famous song. I need a hero… I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night The dictionary defines a hero as …
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Nantucket Wine Fest Revisited | #NWF2020
May 17, 2020
Nantucket, Wine
Having attended over 10+ years of Nantucket Wine Fest, we can tell you that whatever the weather forecast is for the weekend, THE PARTY CONTINUES, as it should do so now in our current situation! Let’s keep the #NWF2020 spirit …
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Rosé Revolution | Pink Sips Around the World
May 7, 2020
Rosé Wine, Wine
If you weren’t on Nantucket, where else in the world would you like to be? Would it be a place similar to our Grey Isle, or would be somewhere completely opposite to it? You see, just like your favorite destination, …
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Sustaining Nantucket | One Sip at a Time
April 30, 2020
Community, Wine
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 …
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Pint Size Picnic Selections | Single Servings Made Easy
April 23, 2020
Beer
Let’s be honest, social drinking these days is not the same as it used to be. You are either looking at your friends through a computer screen and acting like you are drinking together, trying not to drink the entire …
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Earth Friendly Wines | Drink As Healthy As You Eat
April 16, 2020
Wine
Movies are always a great distraction from our own reality, no matter what your present-day situation may be. There are numerous movies where if wine and life revolving around it is not the central theme of the plot, it is …
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Stress-Free Wine Selections for Your Easter Meal
April 8, 2020
Wine
Knowing what you are serving for your main course is only part of the battle in pairing a wine with your Easter meal. Other concerns may be what time of day are you eating, what do you usually like to …
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How to Benefit Others Through Cheers to Charities
February 4, 2020
Community, Nantucket
Want a quick and easy way to feel good about yourself by donating to others? Interested in making a difference on our island, no matter what size it may be? Need an opportunity to show someone you care about them …
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A Toast to Épernay’s Top Nine of 2019
January 22, 2020
Cheese, Community, Nantucket, Wine
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 …
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Mag-nificent for the Holidays
December 19, 2019
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket
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 …
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Our Irish Eyes are Smiling
November 20, 2019
Travel
While Ireland may not be on the top of your travel list for those seeking a wine adventure, the local food and other alcoholic beverage scene there is worth a visit. From local microbrews (yes, there is more than just …
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Nantucket Holiday Highlights
November 14, 2019
Community, Liquor, Nantucket, Wine
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 …
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Turkey Treats
November 7, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
Time to get ready to trim your farm raised, free ranged turkey, set an abundant table for your multitude of guests, and make sure to have plenty of wine on hand for the relatives (or to deal with them). Not …
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Spooky Spirits
October 24, 2019
Liquor
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 …
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Sips with Nantucket Bay Scallops
October 17, 2019
Food, Nantucket, White Wine
October marks the official start of Nantucket Bay scallop season, yippee! This special delicacy unique to our island is available first to anyone who obtains a recreational shellfish license from the Town of Nantucket before the commercial harvest season begins …
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Tequila Teasers
October 10, 2019
Liquor
Tequila has been all the rage lately of those who want to obtain a healthier drinking lifestyle. This aromatic spirit has flavor on its own without adding any high-calorie mixers, where just a squeeze of lime will do. With this …
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Épernay’s Staff Fall Favorites
October 3, 2019
Champagne/Sparkling, Red Wine, Rosé Wine, White Wine, Wine
Like the credit card commercial that asks “What’s in your wallet?,” it is always interesting to know what is in someone else’s wine cellar. Will you find a rare, expensive Bordeaux that is being tucked away for a child’s 21st …
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Sommelier Answered Questions
September 26, 2019
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket, Red Wine, Rosé Wine, White Wine, Wine
You love to entertain, and while you have that fabulous Martha Stewart flair for cooking and table décor, you would like some advice on what wine to serve with your fabulous Nantucket spread of fall bounty. From guesstimating quantities needed …
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Blissful Beverages
September 18, 2019
Cocktails, Nantucket, Wine
If you weren’t already filled with joy just by being on Nantucket, your heart will overflow with abundance attending a wedding or getting hitched here yourself on island. The beauty of the isle is able to provide the perfect backdrop …
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Endless Summer Shades of Rosé
September 12, 2019
Rosé Wine, Wine
You drink white wine year round, Sancerre in the summer and White Burgundy in the winter. Some people drink red wine all the time as well, Pinot Noir when it is warm outside and a hearty Cabernet Sauvignon when it …
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September Sips with Nantucket Neighbors
September 5, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
It has often been said many times before that the island of Nantucket takes a big sigh as soon as the month of September begins. Time to catch up on whatever was left behind to enjoy summer days and also …
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Red, White & Booze
August 29, 2019
Cheese, Cigars, Wine
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 …
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Crushing Summer
August 21, 2019
Beer, Cocktails, Rosé Wine
Summertime activities should be about convenience. Drink what you want, when you want. Sounds easy, right? While you prefer cocktails, the last thing you want to do is haul a bottle of liquor and mixers to your destination just for …
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Summer Sips from Sicily
August 15, 2019
Food, Nantucket, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine
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 …
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The Spinners – Screwtop Sensations
August 8, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
August has arrived and with that is one of the most anticipated Nantucket events of the summer. Boston Pops on Nantucket has celebrated over two decades as the major fundraising event to support the general operations of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. This …
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Sandwiches, Salads and Singles
July 25, 2019
Beer, Community, Food, Nantucket, Wine
One of the amazing things about being on Nantucket is that having a lunch date as a party of one is sometimes just what you need. For those of you who are working all summer long, it is nice to …
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Sommelier Sustainable Wine Selections
July 17, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
Nantucket is home to a plethora of beautiful home gardens and bountiful farm fresh harvests, and summertime is when everything is in full bloom. Maintaining these fields of plenty takes time, effort, and patience. Keeping it green on our island is …
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Blancs + Boats
July 10, 2019
Food, Nantucket, White Wine, Wine
Being on the waters of Nantucket can be life changing. The warmth of the sun on your skin, the smell of the ocean in your system, the feel of the salt water pulsing through your veins. The same can be …
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Craft + Cru: The Best of Craft Beer
June 27, 2019
Beer, Community, Nantucket
You are sitting on your back porch and can hear the roar of the ocean waves. The grill is fired up and ready for action. Friends visiting from off-island are gathered, listening to music, and enjoying the summer afternoon. In …
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Sommelier Cinema Sips
June 20, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
Movies can be like fine wine. Depth, character, and an unexpected ending are all qualities that can be found in both of these creative genres. What makes each of them unique is the artistic style of the director who has …
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Literary Feast of Nantucket
June 12, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
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 …
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Toasting Summer Celebrations
June 6, 2019
Cigars, Nantucket
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 …
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Nantucket Pink Wine Mixer
May 29, 2019
Nantucket, Rosé Wine, Wine
Tired of drinking the same old blush plonk that you don’t even like anyway? Feel lost and overwhelmed in the rosé aisle these days? Not sure how to get the biggest bang for your buck amongst the current sea of …
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Seafood, Sips + Sunshine
May 22, 2019
Community, Food, Nantucket, Wine
Summer on Nantucket is more than just going to one of the many beautiful, soft sandy beaches of the island. It’s actually being on the water and feeling the energy that Mother Ocean has to offer. Whether you are surfing the …
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Spotlights of Nantucket Wine Fest
May 8, 2019
Community, Nantucket, Wine
To make the most out of this hedonistic weekend that celebrates the island and all things in the world of wine, one must take a steadied approach in order to be successful. While jumping feet first for some endeavors is the …
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Season Opener Line-Up
May 2, 2019
Beer, Cocktails, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine
With April showers under our belt and leaning in to May, this is always an exciting time to see what’s new and interesting in the line-up of beverage offerings this year. Want to know the hottest tequila you should be …
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Alternative Libations for Tailgating
April 24, 2019
Cocktails, Food
Who wants to deal with the sticky mess of mixing cocktails out of the boot of your car? Not interested in lugging an entire collection of bottles to your tailgate in order to make just one drink with so many …
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Champagne Campaign
April 4, 2019
Champagne/Sparkling, Restaurants, Travel
Winter travels typically take you to warmer climes. Perhaps somewhere to enjoy the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean, the arid, dry heat of the deserts of Arizona, or at least lounging poolside at some swanky resort in South Florida. …
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Cheers to Charities: 2018 in Review
January 2, 2019
Community, Nantucket
Ever feel like you miss out on the hippest charity events of the summer season because you are so busy working? Want to know a quick + easy way to give back to the community of Nantucket without adding another …
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Celebrate Epernay’s Top Eight of 2018
January 2, 2019
Community, Nantucket
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 …
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Winter Warmer Wines
December 26, 2018
Nantucket, Red Wine
Winter is officially here and sometimes you need more than a warm blanket and a cozy fire to satisfy your soul. This is where a glass of really, REALLY good red wine comes in handy. Not just your ordinary, average, every …
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Merry Spritzmas!!
December 19, 2018
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket, Wine
The holiday season is typically the time of year where we choose to offer thanks and praise to those who provide us with our year-round services. Whether it be a personal friendship, a business relationship, or someone you barely know …
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Uncommon Gifts for a Spirited Holiday Season
December 11, 2018
Cocktails, Nantucket
The holidays come the same time every year, yet we struggle as to what to give our nearest and dearest and, of course, we always wait until last minute. You shop online and pay for expedited shipping in order for …
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Gifts That Keep on Giving
November 14, 2018
Cheese, Food, Nantucket, Wine
The holiday season is about the joy of giving. This could mean offering the generosity of your time, providing much-needed funds for your favorite charity, or giving a most-thoughtful gift that has the recipient thinking fondly of you every time …
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Caviar, Cheese + More! Holiday Pre-Order
November 8, 2018
Cheese, Food, Nantucket, Wine
Attention all of you Grateful People who will be joyfully celebrating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday on our beautiful island (after the Nantucket Atheneum’s Annual Turkey Plunge, of course). We all know that there will be plenty of food – and …
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Holiday Moments Made Merry
October 31, 2018
Food, Nantucket, Wine
If I could show you how easy it is to be properly prepared for a memorable holiday moment, would you be interested in knowing more? For someone who is a social butterfly and always inviting friends over last moment, this …
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Football & Wine Picks
October 17, 2018
Nantucket, Red Wine
There are those who live and die by the game of football, and then there are those who enjoy everything else about the game. Creating new traditions and long-lasting memories by tailgating with friends and family, trying out the latest …
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Widows & Wine: The Petticoat Row of Champagne
October 3, 2018
Champagne/Sparkling, Community, Nantucket
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 …
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Nantucket’s Fall Inspired Cocktails
October 2, 2018
Cocktails, Nantucket, Restaurants
Columbus Day weekend will soon come and go. With that, several of Nantucket’s seasonal hot spot dining establishments will be shuttering their doors until they re-open again for either the island’s magical Christmas celebration (also known as Nantucket Stroll) or …
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Drinking IN Nantucket’s Indian Summer
September 19, 2018
Community, Nantucket, Restaurants, Wine
Nantucket is breathing a huge sigh of relief these days. As the fast and furious summer chapter on island will soon close, the door to the illustrious autumn begins to open. The sun begins to set a little earlier, although …
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For a Dog-Gone Good Cause
September 16, 2018
Community, Nantucket, Wine
The Nantucket Book Foundation is raising funds this Fall for its main event, the Nantucket Book Festival, by hosting a Literary Pets Photo Contest. You can donate to the cause (and our community) by voting for our very own our …
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Nantucket Bucket List Pairings
September 5, 2018
Food, Nantucket, Wine
The most wonderful time of the year on Nantucket has arrived, and that means there is a lot to accomplish in the next few weeks. Restaurant week will soon be approaching to leisurely enjoy a repast at your favorite local …
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Esprit du Summer Wines
August 29, 2018
Cheese, Nantucket, White Wine
Summertime is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc. No other wine screams “drink me” on a hot summer day as a relief to the scorching heat more than this racy, acidic white wine that is full of fresh fruit, minerality and a …
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A Toast to Sea Inspired Libations
August 23, 2018
Cocktails, Nantucket
Coastal living invokes thoughts of bathing in the sun and times spent swimming in the surf of ocean water. Standing in line for ice cream, staying up late to admire the stars and wearing a hat most days to shade …
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Smooth Sailing RUMS
August 17, 2018
Cocktails, Nantucket
Salt air breezes, toes in the sand and sunshine on your face are all synonymous with island living on Nantucket. No other spirit can make a cocktail that emulates life on an island quite like rum does. Rum, made from …
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Sparkling Sensations
August 8, 2018
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket, Wine
This weekend on Nantucket is a significant marker for many that summertime is soon expiring. The Boston Pops on Nantucket concert is the largest and most popular summer event on the island, attracting thousands of music lovers to Jetties Beach …
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Seaside Sips for Summer
August 2, 2018
Nantucket, Rosé Wine, Wine
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 …
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Nantucket BYOB Picks + Pairings
July 26, 2018
Food, Nantucket, Restaurants, Wine
While Nantucket has a handful of places for a quick grab and go coffee paired with a Morning Glory muffin, sometimes you are in need of a hearty breakfast. Whether it is to clear your head from the night …
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Craft Beer Craze
July 19, 2018
Beer, Nantucket
Ever wonder what exactly is a craft beer? Why are some of these beers so hard to get? And what’s up with all the funny names and labels on the cans anyway? Now is a great time to be an …
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Local Libations Made Easy
July 11, 2018
Cocktails, Nantucket
Summertime is the perfect season to benefit from the bounty of the earth the far away isle of Nantucket has to offer. We have access to fresh eggs, succulent strawberries, delicious sweet corn and all the heirloom tomatoes you can …
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Knight LIGHTS of Nantucket
July 4, 2018
Nantucket, White Wine
For anyone arriving on Nantucket via the ferry, one of most iconic and picturesque scenes you will see as you come into the Nantucket harbor is also one of the island’s most recognizable structures. Nantucket is home to not one, …
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Best Reds for BBQ: All American Style
June 28, 2018
Food, Nantucket, Red Wine
Summertime is finally here and while you are excited to be grilling on your new Weber, the precious sun-filled days on Nantucket are oftentimes better spent not having to cook (or clean up) for yourself. With the abundance of culinary …
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Nantucket’s “Other” Beaches: What’s in Your Cooler?
June 26, 2018
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
Warmer weather on the horizon enables us to be a little more adventurous in our beach exploration. While there are a number of tried and true, easy accessible and readily available sand spots that are the regular go-to, hot spot …
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Festival Films and Rosés to Match
June 21, 2018
Community, Nantucket, Rosé Wine, Wine
Festivals are aplenty in the summertime of Nantucket. Almost every weekend you can find the island full of luminaries and experts of a certain craft, along with budding enthusiasts who wish to meet + greet with the people who have …
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Beach Books & Beverages: Celebrating Literary Reads & Libations to Pair
June 13, 2018
Community, Nantucket, Wine
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 …
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Cigars & Celebrations – Nantucket Style
June 7, 2018
Cigars, Nantucket
Summer on Nantucket is filled with momentous occasions. Your best friend from summer camp is getting hitched at the First Congregational Church in town and you are in charge of getting cigars for all the groomsmen. You and your wife …
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What To Pair with Your Nantucket Catch of the Day?
May 23, 2018
Community, Food, Nantucket, White Wine
One of the many benefits of living on the pristine island of Nantucket is that you are completely surrounded by water. In every direction you turn, almost all roads lead to a serene sandy beach. Because of this, islanders have …
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Navigating the Highlights of Wine Fest Weekend
May 10, 2018
Community, Nantucket, Wine
What once started out as a small gathering for a handful of wineries to pour at a Grand Tasting and a few intimate wine dinners hosted in friend’s homes has grown immensely to become one of the most highly regarded …
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New & Noteworthy in 2018
April 18, 2018
Beer, Cocktails, Nantucket, Wine
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 …
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Your Chance to Work with the Pros!
April 1, 2018
Community, Nantucket
Tired of working in the exhausting restaurant grind? Need a work place that doesn’t have you confined to a desk all day? Want an opportunity to enjoy your Happy Place year-round? *If you answered YES to any of these …
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#YESWAYEPERNAY Best of 2017
January 10, 2018
Nantucket, Wine
#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 …
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Grower Champagnes: Who is Your Champagne Farmer?
December 13, 2017
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket
The holiday season is here (hooray!) and that means a plethora of social gatherings, along with the obligatory gift giving. The challenge of this time of year is how to make holiday parties a little more festive (read: exciting and …
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2017 Holiday “Cheers” Gift Guide
December 11, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket, Red Wine, White Wine
‘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 …
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Ancient Secret Recipes to Warm the Senses
November 14, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
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 …
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Rosé After Labor Day: After Summer Sippers
October 16, 2017
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
DRINK PINK FOR THE HOLIDAYS Rosé isn’t just about warm sultry summer days on sunny beaches anymore. Also sometimes referred to as ‘Nantucket Water,’ this refreshing category of wine, as an alternative to red or white, has become part of …
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FALL for the Flavor of Sake
October 2, 2017
Nantucket, Wine
CELEBRATING NIHONSHU NO HI While summer is the quintessential season for many people on Nantucket, those of us who are lucky enough to be on island this time of year know that the weather associated with our Indian Summer and …
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Wedding Shower Gifts: Stock the Bar
September 12, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
WEDDING SHOWER GIFTS: STOCK THE BAR She lives in New York, he lives in Boston and they met on a balmy summer night at a lively cocktail party on Nantucket. Fast forward through their whirlwind long distance courtship and the …
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Celebrating American Wines
August 30, 2017
Champagne/Sparkling, Nantucket, White Wine
Not only does Labor Day mark the (unofficial) closing of the summer season, more importantly it is a celebration to honor the working people and the contributions that they have made to our country over the years. Our celebrations often …
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Cheese, Glorious Cheese!
August 24, 2017
Cheese, Nantucket
CHEESE, GLORIOUS CHEESE! Gathering around the large dining room table of your family home on Nantucket, the sharing of good food and perfectly paired wine will be sure to create long-lasting memories of your time spend here on island. Like wine, …
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The Many Savvy Styles of Sauvignon Blanc
August 16, 2017
Nantucket, White Wine
Like sand at the beach, it is not all created equal. The color can range from pale cream to golden to caramel when wet, even black sand in a few far out reaches of the earth. The size of the …
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WHAT TO POP FOR POPS
August 9, 2017
Champagne/Sparkling, Cheese, Community, Nantucket
A SPARLKING GOOD TIME ON NANTUCKET Mid-August is fast approaching and while some people are packing their bags to head back to school, others are reveling in the beautiful summer beach days that make Nantucket what it is. What better …
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Welcome Aboard: Nautical Cocktails for Any Port
August 2, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
WELCOME ABOARD: NAUTICAL COCKTAILS FOR ANY PORT Nautically themed drinks in the Miami Vice era included brightly colored liqueurs in order to set the mood of being on a boat in trendy South Florida. Blue Curaçao resembled the vibrant blue …
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You Had Me At Rosé: Pour Me Another
July 26, 2017
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
Drinking rosé has become all the craze as of late. “Rosé all day” and “Yes way rosé” are just a couple of this summer’s pink drinking ad campaigns. While children wait in line for their special treat at The Juice …
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Rum Revival: Beyond the Dark ‘N Stormy
July 17, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
Rum has warm weather written all over. Sunshine, beaches, boats. A nice rum drink can easily transport your mind and spirit, if not your body physically, to such the place you would like to be if you aren’t there already. …
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Crazy for Craft Canned Beer
July 5, 2017
Beer, Nantucket
Life is full of choices these days, including the selection of exciting, tasty canned beers currently available on the market. With the rise of numerous micro-brews across the United States in every region, along with consumers demand to make these …
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Stars & Stripes: Provisioning your Bar American Style
June 28, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
STARS & STRIPES: PROVISIONING YOUR BAR AMERICAN STYLE There is no doubt that summertime is full of entertaining. The weather is warm which enables you to relax outside, the flowers in full bloom create for the most perfect table decor …
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Portable Rosé: Drinking Pink the Easy Way
June 20, 2017
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
This week marks the first days of Summer. Rosé wine has become all the rage in the past few years – the bigger the bottle, the more exciting life can be! Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie of Épernay Wine & Spirits …
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The Truth About Drinking Lads: Grads, Dads, & Grooms
June 15, 2017
Cocktails, Nantucket
The month of June gives us much to celebrate and a perfect time to focus on the milestones of the gentlemen in our lives. It has often been a rite of passage for a young man making his way into …
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Red, White, & Rosé
May 24, 2017
Nantucket, Wine
RED, WHITE AND ROSÉ: SIPS OF SUMMER WINE SELECTIONS Warmer temperatures, longer beach days and refreshingly chilled wines. Summer is just around the corner, as well as transitioning to easy drinking, every day style wines that are light on the …
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BONUS Wine Fest Excursions to Explore
May 16, 2017
Community, Nantucket, Wine
BONUS WINE FEST EXCURSIONS TO EXPLORE With so many activities to choose from during Nantucket Wine Fest weekend, it is sometimes hard to narrow down your choices as to what events to attend. Pre-planning your weekend to best allocate your …
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Daffodil Picnic Épernay Essentials
April 24, 2017
Beer, Nantucket, Wine
Whether you are trekking to ‘Sconset for the Ultimate Daffy Lounge or heading for some family entertainment in the Brant Point neighborhood, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s annual Daffodil Festival Weekend is host to an array of activities for …
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Epernay’s Top 10 of 2016
January 2, 2017
Community, Nantucket, Wine
2016 has been quite the year for us here at Épernay Wine & Spirits. From stunning sunrises in ‘Sconset to stellar sunsets in Madaket, with lots of rosé, bubbles and cheese in between, we want to THANK YOU for your …
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Gift Giving “Outside The Bottle”
December 20, 2016
Nantucket
You’ve heard the phrase before, “Go Big or Go Home!” Yes, the person who walks into the party with a large size format of wine definitely gets the host’s attention, along with all the other guests, and for the right …
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The 12 Gifts of Christmas
December 6, 2016
Nantucket, Wine
Christmas comes at the same time every year without fail. Even with this advance warning, however, par for the course for most of us elves is to wait last minute and scurry around to get a token gift for those …
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Whiskey in the Winter
November 22, 2016
Cocktails, Nantucket
You remember your father having a blended Scotch Whisky on the rocks as his cocktail of choice. It was easy to make, not a complicated beverage, and had that little bit of a burn going down the pipes – a …
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A Whimsical Wine Spectator Weekend
October 31, 2016
Nantucket, Wine
What do you get when you combine the Top 100 wines of the world, twenty plus of the best Sommeliers in the United States (and Canada, too), Huey Lewis & The News and Times Square? Sounds like a complex wine …
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Cigars by the Sea
October 4, 2016
Cigars, Nantucket
What’s in Your Humidor? Select, smoke, enjoy, repeat. Sounds pretty simple when it comes to the world of cigars. However, the analogies of handcrafting an outstanding stogie and a delicious wine are more similar than one would think. This makes …
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Pleasures of Drinking Pink
September 14, 2016
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
Summer on Nantucket has become synonymous with drinking rosé wine. On the boat, at the beach, sipping it waterfront with breakfast, lunch or dinner are just a few occasions where one can be caught with a full glass of pink …
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What TO DRINK When you get TO-GO
September 6, 2016
Nantucket, Wine
WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING WITH YOUR TO-GO Productivity. Making the most of your day. The same is true whether putting time in at the dreary office or (even better) on the beautiful sandy beaches of Nantucket. While you may …
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Sun’s Out Rum’s Out
August 16, 2016
Cocktails, Nantucket
Summer is in full swing and so are the cocktail soirées. Whether you are meeting up with friends who have just arrived on island, après la plage with the family or cocktails and sunset before dinner, there isn’t a lack …
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Rosés for my Beaches
July 25, 2016
Nantucket, Rosé Wine
There is no doubt that Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the world. For those of you who come to visit the Grey Lady and others who live here year-round, there is a comfort knowing …
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How Sweet It Is: Chocolate & Wine
July 11, 2016
Food, Nantucket, Wine
You love finding the time to curl up on your beach blanket under your wide brimmed sun hat and reading a good book purchased from your local bookstore. Later in the week, you will enjoy the social aspects of your …
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4 for the 4th – DRINK LOCAL!
June 28, 2016
Beer, Champagne/Sparkling, Cocktails, Nantucket
We’ve got 4 drinks for the 4th to put in your coolers this weekend. It’s no surprise we are drinking local in honor of Red, White & Blue! See our top patriotic picks for Wine, Beer and Spirits. From our very …
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50 Shades of Rosé Recap
June 21, 2016
Nantucket, Rosé Wine, Uncategorized
50 SHADES OF ROSÉ – NANTUCKET CULINARY CENTER – JUNE 20TH We kicked off the 1st Day of Summer 2016 with our “50 Shades of Rosé” Wine Tasting Event at Nantucket Culinary Center. We take pride in our Rosé selection at Épernay …
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Sipping & Sailing
May 31, 2016
Nantucket
BASICS OF THE DRINK: SIP + SAIL TERMS TO LIVE BY While there is a comprehensive (and somewhat exhausting) list of technical tasting terms that can be used to describe wines, this can be overwhelming to a beginner who just …
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Beer Me Up, Benzie!
May 25, 2016
Beer, Nantucket
CAPTAIN KIRK’S BEER BLOG, STARDATE 201605.26 This weekend, we choose to celebrate the culture and community of craft brewers in America. Many of these organizations began as home brewers who were looking to make something a little better or different …
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How BEST to Wine FEST: Épernay’s 8!
May 18, 2016
Nantucket
With so many activities to choose from this Nantucket Wine Fest weekend, here are a few highlights (and helpful hints) to ensure you make the most of it. SIP, SAVOR, & SOCIALIZE Want to mix it up and mingle with …
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Say Cheese at Épernay!
May 10, 2016
Uncategorized
Cheese, Glorious, Cheese! We are proud and excited to be carrying Wasik’s Cheese at the wine shop this year. The Wasik family truly believes that gathering around a table and sharing good food and wine with friends and family is …
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National Orange Juice Day
May 3, 2016
Cocktails, Nantucket
Not Just for Breakfast Anymore Having lived in the year-round warm weather of Florida for several years, I got more than a taste of what a significant difference there is between freshly squeezed orange juice and the kind my mother …
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Simply Sangria
June 11, 2015
Cocktails, Nantucket
While you can make this tasty beverage really anytime of the year, it is often thought of as an amazing summer treat. Chilled red wine, stocked with a ton of fresh fruit, perhaps with a little effervescence, and you, my …
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Let’s Get It Started!
April 8, 2015
Community, Nantucket
After such a long and snow-filled winter, I am sure you are just as happy as we are to get this party started on Nantucket for the summer of 2015! We have several small changes in the store that will …
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