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What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition
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What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition

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What Are We Drinking: Thanksgiving Edition

What are we drinking for turkey day? Thanksgiving feast is a wonderful occasion to have a variety of wines at the table that may different style, color, texture, and price point because the menu is, also, so diverse. We always recommend Pinot Noir. Because it’s a grand call, but there are so many other beautiful selections that might fit you and your dinner party. Here are some of our faves this season. Some old, and some new, but they all have common is straight up deliciousness. Sottimano Dolcetto '23 $23.99 Duh. This wine is amazing and is every year. [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-11-27T20:00:39+00:00 November 25th, 2024|

November Wines of the Month
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November Wines of the Month

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November Wines of the Month

We've finally fully transitioned to winter weather in Denver, which means it's now safe to indulge in some wines that are suited to the chilly nights ahead. Of course, any wine can be enjoyed at any time of year, but these wines are a sure bet to make you feel extra warm and cozy. Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast, California A delightful expression of California’s winemaking finesse. This Cabernet is medium-bodied and showcases vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry, complemented by notes of cedar, vanilla, and a touch of tobacco. It’s rich and layered with dark berry [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-11-27T20:00:17+00:00 November 12th, 2024|

Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season
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Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season

Holiday Recommendations, Red, White, Wine

Fall Feature: Sippers for the Season

Dare we say it: the holidays are upon us. For some of you that may sound daunting, and for others, this may be music to your ears. Personally, we're more than ready for the romantically crisp weather, the bourbon-focused cocktails, the roasted meats and warm stews, and the gatherings of eating and drinking amongst family and friends. One of our favorite ways to get psyched for an upcoming seasonal change is to find a few new wines that we deem perfect fall/winter sippers and share them with you, our wonderfully astute, wine connoisseur-y customers. Not only are the wines [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-11-11T19:48:02+00:00 November 6th, 2024|

What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!
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What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

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What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

What is a Chillable Red? You may have recently noticed our chilled reds section in our cooler or seen a tag on a red wine in the shop that says, “Chill me!” For some, a chilled red reminds them of bad Italian restaurants where ALL the wine has been chilled to a flavorless level, and, for others, it may remind you of your friend who always takes her Cab with ice. We’re not here to judge anyone’s methods of enjoyment, but let us explain what WE imagine a “chillable red” to be and why it’s getting so much press [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-31T15:02:02+00:00 October 31st, 2024|

Our Potentially Haunted Wines of the Month for October
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Our Potentially Haunted Wines of the Month for October

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Our Potentially Haunted Wines of the Month for October

Most people go their whole lives without getting a photo of Sasquatch. We ventured out to photograph our October Wines of the Month and just happened to capture a Sasquatch in every photo. We don't know if the wines themselves attracted the Sasquatches, but we do know that you will thoroughly embrace these eight wines as fall progresses into a chillier rhythm. Finca Bacara Monastrell Jumilla, Spain Spooky, smooth & spectacular. Time Waits For No One (we don't know who Tom Waits waits for) is our answer to October’s spooky, chilly, breezy dark season. 100% Monastrell — we're talking [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-10-15T21:21:49+00:00 October 8th, 2024|

What’s With That Cheese? Well, White Wine!
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What’s With That Cheese? Well, White Wine!

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What’s With That Cheese? Well, White Wine!

With fall arriving, it's time to think about delicious seasonal cheeses, and the wines that match. Thanks to Bill St John, we have a cheat sheet for you! What’s With That Cheese? Well, White Wine! By and large, and despite common assumptions, white wines do a better job than red wines as regular partners for cheese. The higher native acidity of white wines is a happier match for both the high salt and fat of most cheeses. Read on: Comté (France) with white Côtes du Rhône Emmenthaler (Switzerland) with Dry Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre or New Zealand) Fresh Goat with [...]

By Bill St. John| 2024-10-02T19:02:20+00:00 October 2nd, 2024|

Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons
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Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons

Bubbly, Natural Wines, WAWDN - What Are We Drinking Now?, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

Raina has a Pét-Nat for the change of seasons

What Are We Drinking Now? Lunaria Orange Pét-Nat of Malvasia Italy Organic, Biodynamic & Natural $26.99/bottle Finding it hard to let go of the long, warm days of summer? Lunaria's Orange pét-nat of Malvasia is the perfect way to transition from summer to fall. This refreshing and effervescent pét-nat has notes of orange peel, dried apricot, ginger, stone fruit, minerals, and honey. Keep the summer picnic vibes by pairing this with chicken nuggets and coleslaw or curl up with a glass on a cool, fall night with some spicy Asian food. Pro tip: Impress your friends and make this [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-10-02T18:48:39+00:00 October 2nd, 2024|

What is Pét-Nat?
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What is Pét-Nat?

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What is Pét-Nat?

BY KRISTEN LINDBECK While pét-nats seem to be all the rage for some, others are still on the fence, wondering what a pét-nat is and if they should care more about them and maybe jump on the pét-nat train, too. You are not lame or behind the times if you don't know what a pét-nat is, and it's okay if you've never had one. It's also okay if you don't (or think you don't) like them, but give us a chance today to explain them, defend them and define them a bit, and you might walk away from this [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:49:04+00:00 October 1st, 2024|

Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines
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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

For those of you who read last week's wordy writeup on natural wine, we're back this week to share two of our natural-wine favorites. Both of these are in stock now, and if you'd like to know what other natural wines we carry, just ask! We have a range of styles, colors and tastes. KRISTEN'S PICK Ramon Jane Baudili Penedès, Spain Friends & Family: $19.99/bottle (Reg: $24.99) When You're Craving a Wild Wine... One of my favorite wines in the shop right now is the Ramon Jane Baudili out of Penedès, Spain, the home of Cava. This white blend [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:31:16+00:00 September 23rd, 2024|

A Change of Seasons is Coming. Drink Wine.
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A Change of Seasons is Coming. Drink Wine.

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A Change of Seasons is Coming. Drink Wine.

We finally may be done with the 90-plus-degree fun-time weather for the year, which means it's now safe to indulge in some wines that will transition you into cooler weather. Of course, any wine can be enjoyed at any time of year, but we're standing by our transition concept. Viotti Albarossa and Cortese Piedmont, Italy Albarossa A unique wine to excite your taste buds! Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize this grape; we hadn’t had it either. Albarossa is a cross between Barbera and Chartreuse and tastes like rustic, brambly fruit and forest herbs. Organic and natural. Pairings: [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-10-01T19:33:04+00:00 September 10th, 2024|

What is Natural Wine?
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What is Natural Wine?

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What is Natural Wine?

Many of you may have noticed how many buzzwords there are these days regarding the world of wine (specifically, natural wine), so we thought it might behoove us all to take a moment (or many) to delve into these words and phrases that have become so commonly used of late. Words/phrases like "natural," "organic," "biodynamic," "unfiltered," "low intervention," "pet nat," "chillable red," "skin contact," and "glu glu" are all terms you may have heard, but what do they mean? Like REALLY mean. When it comes to "natural" wine, there's no single clear definition that encompasses the term fully, so [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:49:22+00:00 September 5th, 2024|

Behold Refreshment, Courtesy or our August Wines of the Month
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Behold Refreshment, Courtesy or our August Wines of the Month

Uncategorized, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, WOTM - Wine of the Month

Behold Refreshment, Courtesy or our August Wines of the Month

If you're a sucker for a great wine label, there are some true winners this month, notably the Pomelado and the Lucky Tiger. If you're a sucker for great wines, our August Wines of the Month will keep you suspended in a state of what the scientists are calling "wine jubilance." The fact that they're all amazingly affordable just adds to the jubilance. Pomelado Orange Wine Castilla-La Mancha, Spain A very approachable and delicious orange wine. This Spanish orange wine is lively, fresh, and dry, with tantalizing notes of orange blossom, savory apple, citrus, almonds, grass, and a kiss [...]

By Marczyk Fine Wines| 2024-10-01T19:31:24+00:00 August 12th, 2024|