Special Tasting Event — Friday October 23 6PM
Unknown France with Greg Pfaender from Autentique Vin
Join us for an extremely exciting tasting! Authentique Vin is a boutique French importer specializing in some of the most overlooked areas of France. Greg will lead us though an incredible line up of seven wines from the Loire, Jura, and Savoie. Some of these wines are extremely low production and limited. You will learn about varietals like Trousseau, Monduese, and taste familiar grapes made in some unfamiliar ways. Don’t miss it!
We will taste:
- Bise Cremant de Loire NV $25.99/btl
- Tissot Savagnin Sous Voile’22 $78.99/btl
- Tissot Rose Massale Chardonnay ’24 $79.99/btl
- Tissot Arbois Rouge ’24 $56.99/btl
- Fabian Trosset Savoie Mondeuse ’24 $28.99/btl
- Moulin Touchais ’96 $69.99/btl
- Moulin Touchais ’86 $82.99/btl
Truly a one of a kind tasting!! Advance Reservations only.
nPlease call (803) 799-9463 to reserve your spot. $45/Person
Wine Classes with Professor Emilio
Wine Classes are back for the fall with 3 great evenings of education and wine to enjoy. Classes include 4 wines to taste and a small cheese plate. Each class is limited to 30 participants, so reserve your spot today!
Wednesday October 28th 6pm – “Tannin and Oak”
Wednesday November 11th 6pm – “Undiscovered Italy”
$40/person per class. Please call (803)799-9463 to reserve your spot.
New Arrivals
Runamok Premium Maple Syrups, back in stock! Runamok is a family-owned, Vermont based company that started with a foundation of premium, organic maple syrup and has expanded to an array of maple and honey-based products. You might recognize them for their famous Sparkle Syrup, but there are tons of other flavor-infused syrups to try, like:
Salted Caramel The essence of caramel, a dash of salt and the slightest bit of Bourbon Barrel-aged Maple Syrup. A perfect year-round flavor, Salted Caramel Maple Syrup is great in coffee, over breakfast favorites (pancakes, waffles, granola), or drizzled on ice cream!
Cinnamon Vanilla A customer favorite and perennial best-seller, this cinnamon and vanilla infused maple syrup is great on pancakes, in coffee, or drizzled over your favorite dessert. It is basically, french toast in a bottle.
Banana Rum Like the very best Bananas Foster you’ve ever tried, this limited release combines Runamok Rum Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup with bananas to delightful ends. With a background note of rum and a hint of bananas, all robed in maple, it will elevate any stack of pancakes or waffles. Make the ultimate sundae with vanilla ice cream, sliced bananas, pecans and a generous pour of this syrup.
Cast-A-Way
Introducing our new line of cookware from South Carolina’s own Cast-A-Way Carbon!
Pre-seasoned, US Made carbon steel pans made from American steel to cook on gas tops, glass tops, grills, ovens and even over open flames. These carbon steel pans are lighter and less porous than cast iron cookware, but with the same benefits. Come and take a look at the entire line, you can feel the quality.
Carbon steel pans pre-seasoned and ready to use straight out of the box.
Carbon steel builds heat faster and more evenly than cast iron while weighing significantly less.
Compatible with all heat sources, including induction, gas, electric, and open flame.
Stands out as one of the few carbon steel pans that includes built-in pouring spouts for draining liquids or oils.
The pan is cut and formed from a single piece of American steel. It has no bolts.
One-piece construction with no rivets or welds = no trapped food, easy to clean.
Proudly made in the Lowcountry of South Carolina from American steel and labor.
Backed by Cast-A-Way’s lifetime warranty!!! Come shop the full line!!!
Cheese Board
Swallow Tail Tomme Delightfully lactic and buttery, with an earthy, savory, pine-y finish. Semi-firm texture on this Vermont cow’s milk cheese. $37.99/lb
Rogue River Blue Hints of sweet woodsy one and hazelnuts. Dense and creamy cow’s milk cheese wrapped in Syrah grape leaves that have been soaked in pear brandy. $64.99/lb
Campagnier Fromager d’Affinois Soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese from France. Washed rind with a buttery, decadent, slightly fruity flavor. $26.99/lb
Wine of the Week
La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc ’24
“The 2024 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from Château La Nerthe is a lovely effort, opening with aromas of white fruits, spices and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, sappy and seamless, it offers an elegantly juicy core of fruit that carries into a delicate, gently oaked finish. Vinified and matured for six months in a combination of large barrels, 20% new oak and used barrels, it is composed of 51% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc, 14% Clairette and 9% Bourboulenc. Drink 2025-2034.”
92 Pts Wine Advocate $85.99/btl
Saturday Wine Tasting
October 10, 1-3pm
An early Carolina game means more Wine Team Picks!!!
- El Zarzal Godello ’23 $29.99/btl
- Morin Bourgogne Chitry ’23 $29.99/btl
- Hazelfern Trousseau ’23 $43.99/btl
- Bastide Miraflors Syrah/Grenache ’22 $17.99/btl
As always, just $1 at the door!!!
A Small Good ‘Nduja A Small Good is a family run salumeria in Rockport, Maine using wild fermentation, native ingredients and koji to make uniquely terroir based meats. Their take on this classic Italian spreadable pork sausage is one you won’t want to miss! This Calabrian-style spreadable salami is seasoned with an “obscene” amount of chili, spices, and hard cider. To serve, remove the casing and allow to get to room temperature for optimal spread-ability. Try on a crusty baguette, spread over pizza, or with hard aged cheeses. $14.99
Nasi Home
Designed in Australia, the collection is celebrated for its unique, fluid forms and vibrant aesthetic. Because each piece is individually poured by hand, every item features its own distinct swirls, depth, and character, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike.
October 3, 1-3pm
Morel One of the most highly prized wild mushrooms, in a convenient, shelf-stable dried form. Wild Morel Mushrooms look and taste unlike any other variety. They have tall, peaked, honeycombed caps, and are completely hollow. Their flavor is described as an earthy combination of butter and faint smoke. These characteristics are said to improve or even intensify when dried. Morel Mushrooms’ rich, earthy-buttery taste pairs beautifully with cream or white wine sauces.
Porcini Dried Wild Porcini Mushrooms have a powerfully earthy aroma matched by their full-bodied, umami-rich flavor. Reconstituted Porcinis are firmly textured and almost smooth when bitten into. They are frequently chopped before they (and their delicious soaking liquid) are used in recipes. Porcinis are a classic addition to risotto, pasta dishes, soups, and stews.
Fresh for fall just arrived. Starting with just placemats, this company has grown to include tabletop products such as chargers, napkins, coasters, and more. It is a brand known for both trendy and classic design. At Altoona Design, there is something for everyone. Proudly manufactured in the USA!
Paper Placemats These designs are a few of the new paper placemats in a square “charger” style. Made from durable and luxurious heavyweight paper. Most folks can get several uses out of them. All made in USA and 100% biodegradable. Can you ‘spot’ the one we bought with a Carolina tailgate in mind? Set of 24/$29.99
Paper Linens You must try the Altoona large format paper linens that work as guest towels or napkins at the table.
Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cold-smoked over hazelnuts to evoke flavors of vanilla, bread pudding, and candied bacon. Made in Oregon with cow’s milk. $39.99/lb
September 26, 1-3pm