Drew Eaton, Author at Marczyk Fine Wines

What Are Drinking Now? Chateau Moncontour Vouvray Brut
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What Are Drinking Now? Chateau Moncontour Vouvray Brut

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What Are Drinking Now? Chateau Moncontour Vouvray Brut

Drew has become a devoted follower of this particular bottle of bubbles. CHATEAU MONCONTOUR VOVRAY BRUT This zesty Vouvray is my favorite bottle of bubbles in the whole store. I mean that. To say I enjoy a bottle (the whole bottle) once a week would rarely be truthful, because it's usually two, but with warm weather this week? Maybe more. This wine though...the beauty in it, for me, is a perfect balance of subtle components. The aroma — delicate, a little bit of ginger and honeysuckle. The fruit — modest, with light cameos from pear and yellow apple. Some [...]

By Drew Eaton| 2021-02-02T23:59:52+00:00 February 1st, 2021|

What Are Drinking Now? Ratio Round-Up: Saison Season
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What Are Drinking Now? Ratio Round-Up: Saison Season

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What Are Drinking Now? Ratio Round-Up: Saison Season

Drew is swooning over local saisons. We're darn proud to provide an assortment of succulent suds from our pals at Ratio, especially this top-knotch trio of Saisons. Dear You uses French yeast to balance fruit and farmhouse funk with brightness from American Citra hops. King of Carrot Flowers dazzles: carrot juice and elderflower collide with notes of coriander. Roots Radical rocks! It may be named after a tune by Rancid, but this beer is anything but, with some earthiness provided by my personal favorite root vegetable. Try a mixed 6-pack with these and the other bodacious beers we stock from [...]

By Drew Eaton| 2020-12-14T20:52:28+00:00 December 9th, 2020|

What Are We Drinking Now? Quinta Promesa Mencía
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What Are We Drinking Now? Quinta Promesa Mencía

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What Are We Drinking Now? Quinta Promesa Mencía

Drew is digging this medium-bodied, floral Iberian imbiber. So will you. Mencía, grown in Spain and Portugal, is fairly similar to Garnacha, but this expression shows oaky richness and deep red fruit. Coupled with velvety tannins, it makes a fantastic food wine when paired with peppery meat or earthy mushroom-based dishes. Buy a few and see how it ages. Quinta Promesa Mencía $14.99/btl ORDER ONLINE (Order online if you'd rather not come into the shop. We'll have it ready for you within an hour; just take a couple of steps inside our shop, pick up your Quinta Promesa Mencía [...]

By Drew Eaton| 2020-11-17T21:48:15+00:00 November 5th, 2020|

What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold Bros Aperitivo
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What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold Bros Aperitivo

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What Are We Drinking Now? Leopold Bros Aperitivo

Drew has embraced the complexity of Leopold Bros Aperitivo. The Leopolds’ take on a traditional Italian aperitif is beautiful, bright, and best of all…..BITTER. Grapefruit peel and coriander dominate the mix, but this light liqueur is complex. Backed by botanicals such as artemisia pontica, common to vermouth and absinthe, there is heady, herbaceous nuance in every sip. This stuff CRUSHES CAMPARI! Try it in your next Negroni or Boulevardier, or in a simple spritz with sparkling wine. And, second best of all (first best is the bitterness, if we recall — there will be a test), you can buy it [...]

By Drew Eaton| 2020-11-17T21:48:00+00:00 October 21st, 2020|

What Are We Drinking Now? A Boutique Tequila: Arette Artesenal “Suave” Blanco
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What Are We Drinking Now? A Boutique Tequila: Arette Artesenal “Suave” Blanco

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What Are We Drinking Now? A Boutique Tequila: Arette Artesenal “Suave” Blanco

Arette Blanco has been my go-to tequila for years, and this selection from their boutique "Artesenal Suave" line is incredible. The Orendian family has been producing high-quality tequilas in Jalisco since 1900, and master distiller brothers Eduardo Sr and Jaime hand-pick the finest organic agave to be fermented in concrete for their boutique line. The result is a standout blanco — clean and complex with some natural sweetness and fruit tones. HIGHLY recommended if you love the budget-friendly classic blanco in your margaritas — this one is a must-sip! Arette Artesenal "Suave" Blanco $54.99/btl

By Drew Eaton| 2020-11-17T21:47:31+00:00 September 2nd, 2020|

What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Modat Le Petit Modat’Mour Rouge
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What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Modat Le Petit Modat’Mour Rouge

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What Are We Drinking Now? Domaine Modat Le Petit Modat’Mour Rouge

My favorite burger in town is from Bistro Georgette, and whenever I make them at home I attempt to capture that insanely delicious balance of richness and acidity. For me, what that boils down to is a patty of equal parts ground beef and pork, and a healthy hunk of red onion that is pickled, then grilled. I stole that from them. I'll tweak some of the other toppings, try different sauces maybe, but I need the extra fat and some vinegar-y, pickle-y goodness as a foundation. Fries are nice on the side, but this time of year I [...]

By Drew Eaton| 2020-09-28T21:12:04+00:00 July 4th, 2020|

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