About Barbara Macfarlane

Barbara Macfarlane, owner of Marczyk Fine Foods, is always happy when she gets asked to talk about a favorite wine or spirit. "So many wines, so little time. So like our customers, I depend on the crew to tell me what's new, delicious, and noteworthy. It's true, I get stuck on faves, but the new wines coming in the door are so well chosen! So drink up Denver, we've been doing this for 20 years and we know what's cool!"

Barbara prescribes Chardonnay forthwith for back-to-school time.

Land of Saints | Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley, CA Friends & Family: $19.99/bottle (reg. $23.99/btl) Jeannot | Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay France Friends & Family: $26.99/bottle (reg. $29.99/btl) As I was standing at the bar at a recent family reunion, a mother, standing next to me, kid clinging to her leg, ordered "an apple juice, and a double Chardonnay, please." Now, of course, that's not how we order wine. But in honor of back-to-school week, whether you're sending the little ones off to first grade, the big ones off to college, or are a teacher yourself, here are two Chardonnays [...]

By | 2023-08-28T19:02:46+00:00 August 28th, 2023|

Barbara is cooling off with Piquepoul

Richemer Piquepoul Côtes de Thau, France $11.99/bottle Oof, the heat! Pulled this lovely off the top shelf of the fridge, nice and cold. Piquepoul (pik-pool) has been a customer favorite for a long time. Aromatic and zingy, with notes of citrus and green apple. Don't be fooled by the bottle — it's dry, and perfect with a summer salad. $11.99? Crazy talk! Friends & Family Deals Bottle Discounts: 3 bottles: 5% off 6 bottles: 10% off 12 bottles: 15% off Happy Hour Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm. 3 bottles: 10% [...]

By | 2023-08-02T23:27:23+00:00 July 21st, 2023|

Joyeux jour de la Bastille!

To celebrate France's independence day, drink this: St. Sernin Varua Maohio Mana 2015 | 100% Malbec Rich and complex. Drier and more nuanced than its Argentinian counterparts. Cahor Malbecs are wonderful with dry-aged ribeyes. $18.99/bottle Friends & Family Deals Bottle Discounts: 3 bottles: 5% off 6 bottles: 10% off 12 bottles: 15% off Happy Hour Enjoy an extra 5% volume discount on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm. 3 bottles: 10% off 6 bottles: 15% off Monthly Specials Look for our purple signs — discounts on big and little wines.12 bottles: 20% off

By | 2023-08-02T23:27:39+00:00 July 19th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin

Sierra has the yummiest (and easiest) springtime cocktail for you! The Block Distilling Co. Spring Gin & Sam's Infusions Hibiscus Agave Infusion Now that we're officially in the midst of Denver spring, it's time to bring on those yummy refreshing cocktails. The Block's Spring Gin has such lovely and delicate floral notes to it that pairing it with Sam's Hibiscus Infusion is truly a no-brainer. If you'd like a restaurant-quality cocktail but only want to put as much effort into it as making a G&T, then this recipe is for you (see below the photo). Sierra's Floral Fizz • [...]

By | 2023-04-24T19:17:51+00:00 April 20th, 2023|

Wines For Your Spring Holidays!

Hams & Lambs & Briskets... Oh My! We have all of your spring holiday wine needs. No matter the occasion, or even if you just feel like celebrating for no reason at all, we have three wines that will pair perfectly with three delicious Easter and Passover main courses. For your ham... Hand-picked and grown with love. Lelièvre "Gris de Toul" Rosè of Gamay and Pinot Noir Côte de Toul, France $14.99/btl This is the perfect ham wine. A gorgeous nose of bright, red cherries and pink roses then flushes the cheek with that first taste of honeysuckle and soft [...]

By | 2023-04-05T20:35:49+00:00 April 4th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Castro Martin A20 Albariño

Sierra is having dreams of warm breezes with this Albariño.Castro Martin A20 AlbariñoWhile we endure these last few weeks of winter, I can't help but dream of the days of warm breezes and picnics in the park. When these waves of wishful thinking hit, I reach for a bottle that encapsulates the meaning of all things springtime. Lately, it has been the A2O Albariño from Castro Martin.This refreshing wine from Pontevedra, Spain, boasts aromas of juicy melon with hints of wildflowers. As you sip, you'll get notes of tangy yellow peach and rich nectarine that's rounded off by a honeyed [...]

By | 2023-03-17T20:44:39+00:00 March 17th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Jezebel

Abbie has a power due that doesn't overpower. Jezebel - White Blend & Pinot Noir Jezebel White Blend is a lovely blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. This is a crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking, crisp, light and refreshing white with just a touch of sweetness. I drank it with some salty and spicy chicken fried rice and it paired beautifully. Jezebel Pinot Noir is a high-quality and food-friendly red — a lovely Pinot out of Oregon that is light and earthy with leathery soft tannins and hints of dark cherries. I paired this wine with an Italian cauliflower crust pizza [...]

By | 2023-03-17T20:13:49+00:00 March 10th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? Valentine’s Edition

Sierra has the ultimate wine for a romantic night in!Lunaria 2021 Sparkling Pinot Grigio Pet NatPicture this: you and your partner decide to take it easy for Valentine's Day and just enjoy each other's company with some delicious takeout for dinner. The only problem is: What are you going to drink? Lunaria's Pet Nat is definitely the answer!This luxurious wine boasts big aromatic elements of muddled strawberries, tart pear, and fatty prosciutto. It was made with spontaneous fermentation, which means that the fermenting process was paused for bottling, allowing it to ferment further while on the shelves of your favorite [...]

By | 2023-02-17T20:31:27+00:00 February 14th, 2023|

Save $20 on this Valentine’s Wine Six Pack!

Celebrate that special person in your life with this special offer of six incredible wines at a fantastic price — Friends & Family members save $20! Each of the wines in this six pack has a unique and delicious flavor that will help ensure your Valentine's Day is one to remember. You can read the details of each wine below, and remember, Friends & Family members save $20. Order online and pick up at the shop, or simply drop in and we'll set you up. Valentine's Day Six Pack Friends & Family: $139.99 (reg. $159.99) ORDER ONLINE ___ [...]

By | 2023-02-13T21:57:53+00:00 February 12th, 2023|

What Are We Drinking Now? We Have the Bubbles for NYE

My New Year's Resolution? I'll probably keep it at 1280x1024, like always. Thanks for asking! If it's bubblies you're looking for, it's bubblies we have. The nine sparklers we're featuring below have a range of prices and a range of flavors, but the range of quality runs the gamut from exceptional to exceptional. And if you'll be serving a certain dish for which you'd like a very special wine, just ask us — our experts can pair anything. Several have a Friends & Family (F&F) discount attached, which can make a bubbly even bubblier. Krasno Sparkling Slovenian Rebula - Organic [...]

By | 2023-01-04T21:15:09+00:00 December 29th, 2022|

What Are We Drinking Now? Krasno Sparkling Rebula

Devin has a Slovenian Sparkler for your Holidays. Yes, we said "Slovenian." Krasno Sparkling Rebula Not usually mentioned when thinking of wine-producing countries, Slovenia produces some exquisite wines, including this bubbler. Give your next mimosa or spritz a little extra sparkle. This wine, from Goriška Brda (yep, that's spelled correctly), the westernmost region of Slovenia (a.k.a. "The Tuscany of Slovenia"), is made from 100% Ribolla Gialla from 10–to–25-year-old vines. It presents shy aromas of green apple, then bursts with energetic tangerine interwoven with the soft, lingering minerality of marl. To preserve viticulture in Brda, traditional know-how is passed from [...]

By | 2022-12-21T20:28:40+00:00 December 20th, 2022|