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Friday, November 6, 2026 5-7P

Wines and Beers of the Month

John's 12 November wines are on the holiday table!

November Wines, Cheeses & Beers of the Month!

The leaves are falling, there's a chill in the air, and we're getting ready for one of our favorite times of year... holiday entertaining! Join us Friday, November 6th, from 5–7 PM as we kick off November with a lineup that's ready for your holiday table!

12 Holiday ready wines. From Thanksgiving dinner to cozy nights by the fire, we've picked wines you'll want to have on hand for the season ahead.
3 Delicious cheeses. Perfect for your holiday cheese boards, entertaining, or just treating yourself.
3 Great beers. Because holiday gatherings deserve some good beer, too!

Whether you're planning a big holiday feast, looking for the perfect hostess gift, or simply stocking up for the cooler days ahead, we've got plenty for you to discover.

As always, free, friendly, and open to everyone! Come curious, find a few new favorites, and get a head start on making your holiday season delicious!

Wines of the Month, November 6, 2026

Fratelli Alessandria Langhe Favorita - 750ml, 2025

Since the mid-19th century, the Alessandria family has called Verduno, at the northern edge of the Barolo zone, home. Then, Verduno was the center of Barolo winemaking—here families first crafted dry Nebbiolo wines in the style we know today. The estate, initially known as Fratelli Dabbene, traces its first commercial wine release back to 1830. From 1870 on, after a marriage, it has been called Fratelli Alessandria. Favorita is a rare white grape of Piemonte, produced in tiny quantities. Aged in stainless steel, this is a refreshing and fruit forward wine reminiscent of Vermentino.

Tamellini Soave Classico - 750ml, 2023

Aspiring to excellence, owners Gaetano and Pio Francesco Tamellini have earned the estate an outstanding reputation as one of only two dozen estate-bottled growers and producers of authentic Soave. Smoky and almondy, this complex wine is enhanced by white spring flowers and green apples with glue aromas. Tingling on the palate, it has zesty acidity and light body, the smoky finish showing white-peach vibrancy.

Secret Squirrel Rhone Red - 750ml, 2018

If you saw a bottle of Secret Squirrel, you'd probably just think "hey, cute critter on the label." But to know it's part of the Corliss family of wineries—easily among the top Washington producers—changes all the rules. A standout expression of Washington winemaking and the acclaimed Columbia Valley, the Secret Squirrel Rhône Blend is a vibrant blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache. A complex and refined wine with an approachable profile, it opens with alluring aromas of wild bramble berry, dark cherry, and cracked black pepper. On the palate, juicy ripe blackberry and cherry flavors mingle with subtle game and oregano notes.

Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Chardonnay - 750ml, 2024

Sunlit and finely sculpted, the Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Blanc Les Saussots opens with a wash of pineapple and white peach, layered in soft citrus and a trace of minerality. Grown just outside Meursault, this white Burgundy leans into elegance, juicy and textured, kissed with vanilla and lifted by a freshness that lingers like morning light on limestone.

Loersch Riesling Feinherb - 750ml, 2025

Named after the gray slate fields where the vines are grown, which sparkle in the sun. Aromas of yellow stone fruit, green apple and citrus. Delicate fruity flavors with hints of lime, grapefruit, herbs and slate/flint minerality. Juicy, vibrant and elegant with a fine residual kiss of sweetness that beautifully balances fresh acidity.

Francois Chidaine Brut Tradition - 750ml, 2023

Francois Chidaine is a long-time proponent and pioneer of biodynamic winemaking in the Loire Valley and his Chenin Blancs are considered some of the finest available. This Chenin is produced as a sparkler using the traditional (Champenoise) method, which imparts remarkable complexity and structure to the wine. On the nose, this presents aromas of ripe white fruits, particularly pear and apple, with subtle floral notes and a touch of brioche. On the palate, the acidity is perfectly balanced by a creamy and persistent mousse, leading to a long and pleasantly mineral finish.

Jean-Marc Burgaud / Morgon Ruyere - 750ml, 2024

This Morgon Ruyère from Jean‑Marc Burgaud unfurls with the poise of old‑vine Gamay on granite soils, offering a gentle weave of red and black fruit and subtle stony nuance that exudes approachable elegance and depth. This is a stunning Morgon that shines thanks to its interlocking fleshiness, cool minerality and velvety tannins. Everything fits so neatly together on the medium-bodied palate, and the long, crisp finish has so much positive energy.

I Fabbri Chianti Classico Lamole - 750ml, 2023

Susanna Grassi’s family has been making wine on this land since the 1600's. The winery is quite literally surrounded by thousands of acres of protected national forest, and ever since Susanna took over in 2000, all of the vineyards have been converted to organic agriculture. 100% Sangiovese planted on sandy soils, this is a vibrant, flowery, and ethereal wine with aromas of violets, irises, red and black cherries, blood oranges, peaches and a touch of licorice. Light-bodied and crisp if not zesty, with integrated acidity, firm, chalky yet ripe tannins and a transparent, mineral-laden finish. Cool as can be and perfect for someone looking for a lighter, elegant red.

Dominio do Bibei Lalama - 750ml, 2022

A compelling expression of Ribeira Sacra's rugged, slate-laden hillsides. Built primarily around Mencía, with small amounts of traditional local varieties, Lalama combines ripe fruit with the freshness, floral character and mineral edge that make this region so distinctive. Slightly concentrated, it offers pure fruit and floral aromas, including cherry, plum, violet and a hint of blackberry. This is juicy, intense and plush in texture, with light grip that adds structure and depth.

Nalle Zinfandel - 750ml, 2023

Rich with dusty cherry, pomegranate compote, vanilla, and plum spice. What you’ll taste here can only be described as Dry Creek sunshine in a bottle bursting with zinberry, dried cherries, and blueberry notes. Nuanced oak imparts a burst of fresh mid palate spice. Tannins are fine-grained and in tune with bright acidity and moderate alcohol, adding structure and body but never overpowering. This wine is cool and oh so gluggable.

Domaine La Bouissiere Vacqueyras - 750ml, 2023

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, this wine is matured in a mix of large barrels, one foudre and a concrete egg, this Vacqueyras is a more serious, structured expression of the appellation. It opens with aromas of wildflowers, cracked pepper, green herbs and dark berry fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s taut and youthfully reserved, with a dense core of fruit girdled by a firm, assertive tannic frame. The finish is long and unfurls slowly with air.

Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin - 750ml, 2019

The Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin is mostly Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot aged in half new barrels, where it was also fermented, for 18 months. Garnet red with a purple sheen. The slightly liqueur-like, herbal nose features dark fruit, blackberry and hints of chutney as well as prominent aromas from the aging process such as tobacco and cedar. Vigorous in the mouth with contained power and grippy but polished tannins, the mild freshness adds concentration without overdoing it.

Dominio do Bibei Lacima - 750ml, 2020

Dominio do Bibei's Lacima is 85% Mencía with other red varieties from Ribeira Sacra. This was sourced from the highest vineyards at 500 to 700 meters in elevation. It presents delicate red fruit aromas with hints of herbs, mint, pomegranate and a touch of black fruit. There's an appealing concentration that defines the plush palate, with light richness and vivid flavor. This is long and gently grippy. The wine is done in a modern style that captures the area's riper side with a super-fine texture.

Beers of the Month, November 6, 2026

Chick-a-Dee Nitro Bitter / Bunker Brewing, 4-Pack

The Craft Beer Geek sez: Named after Maine’s state bird, Chick-A-Dee uses 100% English floor malted barley and is lightly hopped with East Kent Goldings. It has a fantastic full-body flavor with a light sweet note and creamy nitro character. A fantastic home-grown version of a legendary English style of beer.

Black Rabbit Porter / Bunker Brewing, 4-Pack

The Craft Beer Geek sez: English Porters are a different beast from the home-grown versions. They lean towards a subtler and lighter-bodied brew, and Bunker has crafted an excellent example of such with their Black Rabbit porter, which hops into view on a limited basis. Cheers, mate, and remember, first they must catch you.

Nut Brown Ale / Samuel Smith, 4-Pack

Samuel Smith is one of the oldest breweries in the UK, and all their beers and ciders are completely organic and made following traditional English recipes, with traditional ingredients. While they are most well-known for their Nut Brown and Taddy Porter, the fine folks at the brewery have something for all occasions. The Craft Beer Geek sez: The British have a long history of brewing beers, and Samuel Smith is one of the oldest. Their flagship Nut Brown Ale is uncomplicated but delicious. With toasty notes, a creamy mouthfeel, and a hazelnut finish, don't believe the lies about English beer being flavorless.

Organic Cider / Samuel Smith, 4-Pack

A medium dry cider with brilliant straw colour, light body, clean apple flavour and a gentle apple blossom finish. Samuel Smith's makes this cider at a small, independent British brewery, the oldest brewery in Yorkshire. Registered with The Vegan Society; suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Craft Beer Geek sez: England and hard ciders go together like scones and jam. If you are looking for a cider that simply tastes like biting into a fresh apple and has a little bit of a kick, this should be your go-to. Not too sweet, not too tart, just clean and fresh.

Cheeses of the Month, November 6, 2026

Comte / Marcel Petite

When selecting Comté, the Marcel Petite cellar Master considers four key criteria: Delicacy, subtlety, intensity and depth of flavor. The ripening age is an indicator, but not the main criterion of selection. This aged 18 months, and has all the wonderful qualities of the very best Comtes.

24 Month Comte / Rivoire-Jacquemin

This Comte is made by one of the oldest producers of this variety of cheese in the world. The Rivoire and Jacquemin families have been working together to craft the finest version of Comte you can try. Aged 24 months, this cheese has a full, developed flavor and a gorgeous, slightly crystalline texture.

Sofia / Capriole Farmstead

Sofia is sweet and dense and represents everything you’ve ever wanted from a ripened goat cheese. The result of our love affair with Loire Valley cheeses, she has a light, delicate paté which becomes denser and creamier for 5-7 weeks from production.