While all wines of quality and balance can be paired with cheese, some wines are more versatile in this respect and the pairings, thusly, are spectacular. We at 109 Wine particularly enjoy the wines of Yves Cuilleron, an immensely skilled winemaker who traces his roots in the area back nearly 100 years to 1920; Yves […]
A “Sense of Place”, Saturday, March 3rd @109Wine 12-3 part 1 Terroir is one of the most common words winemakers and critics alike throw about – indeed, terroir could be considered one of the most fundamental of all wine concepts. Generally, terroir can be understood as a ‘sense of place’; the soil, the climate, the […]
We are so excited about this holiday season and so is Otis! Otis says thanks Ridgefield Pet With our recent expansion of our Ridgefield store, not only do we have the most amazing cheese and charcuterie, but we now are stocked with amazing gifts and even greater selection of amazing wines and spirits. Come see our […]
Thanksgiving 2017 It’s that time of year again! At 109 Wine, our goal and ambition is to make Thanksgiving as easy – and enjoyable – as possible. Let us help you build a perfect case of Thanksgiving wines to work with whatever food you’re serving. That being said: Don’t try to please everyone. Pick wines […]
Thanksgiving! It’s all about… Bringing the family together Eating some yummy food Drinking some delicious wines Not letting Otis steal the bird and family & friends Click here for Thanksgiving menu open in preview to print 109 will have extended hours from now until Christmas. Ridgefield additional hours: open Mondays 10-4 Wine will be open until […]
Monica and I love that our store is an extension of our personal lives. Everything in our store reflects our philosophy and our state of mind. Our cheeses are all hand selected and constantly cared for by our staff of cheesemongers and mongers in training. 109 Gourmet products are always evolving. We find something we […]
Come on in on Saturday a taste a little Torre Maggiore with Brett at 109 Wine. We will have a sampling of cheese too! Wine Torre Maggiore 2010 (Umbria) A classic Italian red. Generations ago, Giorgio Lanzetta brought down Montepulciano plantings from his native Abruzzo to the hills surrounding the mountain of Torre Maggiore. […]
Alessandro Peirano of Vinifera Imports will be pouring some of his favorite and Spectacular Italian Wines. Join us this Saturday, October 14th from 12-3 in our newly renovated wine store in Ridgefield. Alessandro, a true gentleman and wine lover, will share some of his favorite wines and stories. We will also have a wonderful sampling of cheeses […]
Saturday, October 7th 12-3pm Jim Morrison – Artisan Wines Taste some of the more amazing wines with Jim Morrison. What could possible be better? Come and enjoy some great conversation and wines with Jim Morrison. A true renaissance man, Jim lives wine and wine related travel. His love for Nebbiolo and champagne is second to […]
Three days of great driving, cheese, wine and friends As many of you know, Monica and I love a great drive especially if it also involves food and wine too. For the past few days we traveled to Woodstock Vermont with a group of automotive foodie enthusiasts on a DeGarmo Rally. Our host and coordinator, […]
