Look for more fine wines from this fine Argentinian bodega, as well as other producers represented by Winebow, one of our favorite importers !!

Thank you to all !

Hello wine lovers

First things first, we want to thank everyone who has dropped by, sipped a glass, commented on our space, made some suggestions, played some tunes, told some funnies, the list goes on.

When we had this idea, obviously that's all it was.  But the response has just been 100% awesome.  So Thank you.  We had a good feeling about this idea, so thanks for stamping it with your approval! 

We are planning to host a big tasting, and here's our thoughts that have a large eraser on the pencil.  Open up, pick 15 beautiful wines from the planet, give it an old world feel by having the cheeses we already stock, some salami and other artisan charcuterie, some bread, etc. in other words, a very awesome grazing table, and offering the wines at special pricing, if you end up with two cases you'll be paying 80 cents on the dollar.  Limited to 20 guests, entry would be $20.

We'll be talking it up, looking towards a December event.  

Any thoughts, absolutely let us hear them!!!

This week's new arrivals

So we thought we'd just list our new wines in as they come right here on this handy little page.  Perhaps hiring a web masta is an even better idea we should consider.  Consider it considered.

The first time we ever had the pleasure of drinking an Elizabeth
Spencer wine was so long ago in 2007.  Since then, she and he, it's a  guy/girl project, have maintained their high standards.  Small production handmade wines from organic grapes that drink fabulous; even easier to open in 2012 with the screw cap!
It was a no brainer to buy some 2011 Mendocino Sauvignon Blanc, and it's a beauty.  Delicate fragrance opens to lemon and apple flavors with a balanced minerality.  Perfect with crab cakes, or your take on Alfredo, perhaps.

It's getting easier and less costly to enjoy French wines lately.  The market is flooded with beautiful 2009's right now from every region.  Rhone wines remain some of the best values, so this little 
Domaine Couroulou, a 50 Syrah 50 Merlot blend caught our eye.
The packaging makes no fuss, so pouring this silky, garnet wine is a pleasant surprise.  The home office in Vacqueyras bottling this one gets tons of praise for high quality, so it actually is no surprise at all.
Nice round berry flavors in a medium body, with a soft lingering finish.  This 50-50 blend works nicely.  Pairs well with veal or chicken picatta.  Or a chicken bouillabaisse.

All the best !

We think we're there, but............

So, we are planning on opening up this Wednesday, Sept 19.  Rain Tuesday, Pretty on Wednesday.

It's been fun to fix the place up.  We're happy with the look.  It's just what we wanted.  Small.  Cozy.  Relaxing.  A clean look, with lots of wood that will give the space good air and rebound for the acoustic music we hope to have.  

So the cheese is being delivered Tuesday, the chocolates from Vosges on Wednesday, some nice olive oil from Escalon by the weekend -- we did try the Cru Beaujolais, and the 2009 vintage is even better than the people who get paid to praise wine say -- what else?  The list is short.  Buy some more wine is on the top, but that's always there. 

Drop in if you're nearby.  If not, we hope to be here a while.  

Cheers! 

Cheers!

Hello, Florence Wine Lovers!

     We are actively filling our shelves with wine.  Why is all this taking so long?  Well, we have to taste every one, of course.  Who knew it would be so much fun!

     Loads of questions have come our way during the last few months.  And as a general rule, we won't say No, but the one that itches the most and must be honestly answered is:  Will you be serving food?

      And the answer is, No, and Yes.  Someone said there was a facebook post that said they spoke with the owners and we said we were reopening just like before. Pants on Fire!  

     The kitchen equipment is gone from our lovely building on the Charleston Highway.  (Old timers know that's what they used to call South Irby St.)

     So, the cuisine we all knew as Grotto Food will only remain in our memories.  RIP Lowcountry Pizza, Grandisimo, Caponata & Potato Crusted Salmon.  Even restaurants have life expectancies, ya know.  We made it past voting age, so we'll call it a success.

     So what will we serve?  Well, we have carefully selected 9 awesome wine-friendly cheeses, and will offer a nice little plate.  We'll have some tables so our guests can sit enjoy these offerings.

    You'll be able to have a look at the tentative menu shortly!  And I mean, as soon as figure out how to get it on here!

    More to come later.  Have a great August 24th !!