Field Notes
A BLOG FOR ALL THINGS BEVERAGE…
Thomas Batardiere
The Loire Valley is one of the most remarkable regions for wine production in the world…
Zalto Glassware
Ok, so it’s not a WINE this week, we’re going to talk about glassware. Not super sexy? Well, that may be because you’ve not used a Zalto glass…
Happy Birthday, VBS!
Happy Birthday to US! Shep reflects on how far we’ve come on our 5th anniversary of being in business.
Pepper Bridge & Amavi!
In the interest of focusing on warming, festive, delicious wines that are perfect for cold winter nights after fun in the snow, we’re very excited to talk about the great wines of Pepper Bridge and Amavi.
Alternative Packaging
The can shortage is real! Shep takes a look at some alternative beer packaging options.
Jeff Carrel & The Languedoc
The Languedoc is a large and diverse region in the South of France that has much in common with the Rhône valley with regard to grape varieties, but is still the Wild West with respect to the winemaking, regional differences, and its place on the global wine scene.
Turkey Wines!
Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the hardest holiday meals to properly pair, because the diversity of food options leads to the question: what are you actually pairing?
Blaufränkisch
The grape variety we’re going to talk about today is Blaufränkisch (pronounced: BLAH-oo-frank-ish). It’s the most delicious grape you may never have heard of.
New Importer Alert! Welcome Winemonger
It is a very exciting time when your company has the honor and privilege to introduce an entire new portfolio to the great state of Vermont!
Constant Crush: Limited Edition
We would like to extend a hearty welcome to Bree and Chad Stock’s newest project in Oregon: Limited Addition (Ltd. +)!
Welcome, Soter Vineyards!
We couldn’t be more excited to represent the wines of Soter Vineyards to Vermont!
Montsarra Cava
Montsarra Cava is produced in the Alt Penedès region of Spain. In the mountains to the east of Barcelona, this is perhaps the most famous and respected region for Cava production.
Domaine du Pégau & Château Pégau
There are very few estates in France, let alone Châteauneuf-du-Pape that can claim the prestige and iconic stature of Domaine du Pégau.
Tyrell’s Wines
The Tyrrell’s family produces some of the most iconic examples of Semillon as well as some amazing Shiraz and Chardonnay.
Bindi Sergardi
Bindi Sergardi’s history can be traced back to the 14th century, to 1349, specifically, and the families have been working the land for 23 generations…