Wow, we can’t believe that the 2014 holiday season is upon us. We have been crazy busy stocking the shelves with great foodie gifts, amazing new cheeses, charcuterie and all of our usual seasonal favorites. Gift certificates are plentiful, chocolates are begging to be consumed, our new ordering platform is live on our website (order in […]
A customer walked into the cheese store the other day and asked me if I was semi-retired. Well, I said, Monica and I each work an average of 60 hours a week, and I explained and most of that time is on our feet, so why did he think we were semi retired I asked. […]
On Thursday, September 25th, we had the privilege of tasting through an extensive lineup of premier Nebbiolo based wines from Barolo, Barbaresco, and the lesser known commune of Boca from the iconic 2010 vintage. In one word – WOW! These wines were wonderful to drink even in their extreme youth. The tannins were there but […]
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Italy’s “Fringe” Wine Territories Saturday, August 23rd – 7pm $55 Do the regions Alto Adige, Campania, or Calabria ring a bell? Maybe not. When you mention Italian wine most people automatically think of the great wines of Tuscany or Piedmont. But many great lesser known wine making areas do exist. So come take a journey […]
The list of time-honored, truly great vineyards in Barolo is limited to about 15 places. Ranking these sites precisely is very difficult and equally as subjective, so I won’t even attempt. But I doubt that any knowledgeable expert on the subject would not put “Le Rocche di Castiglione Falletto” in the top 5. It […]
Tapas, Paella & Spanish Wine Tasting in the Garden at Bernard’s Sunday, August 24th, 2014 at 6pm $85 Reservations Required 203 438 8282 (Bernard’s) Enjoy a Fabulous array of Tapas while you watch Chef Bernard cook the Paella out in the garden! Strolling Guitarist, beautiful Gardens – it’s an evening not to be missed! Wine […]
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Happy July 4th! We will be open! July 4th 9-4 July 5th 9-6 July 6th 10-4 Every year Monica and I travel to the Fancy Food show to over indulge in everything food you could possible imagine in the hopes of finding a new item or two. The challenge is to find items that do […]
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A new cheese find from Alsace made in La Lorraine, produced by the monks of the Abbaye de Vergaville, the milk is sourced no more than 10 miles away. Known for having one of the last artisan and locally produced munsters in France. This beautiful cheese named for father Antoine “Tome du Pere Antoine aux […]
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Time to celebrate! Merry Christmas & A Happy Hanukkah
/0 Comments/in Home, New Finds /by ToddWow, we can’t believe that the 2014 holiday season is upon us. We have been crazy busy stocking the shelves with great foodie gifts, amazing new cheeses, charcuterie and all of our usual seasonal favorites. Gift certificates are plentiful, chocolates are begging to be consumed, our new ordering platform is live on our website (order in […]
Thanksgiving 2014
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddA customer walked into the cheese store the other day and asked me if I was semi-retired. Well, I said, Monica and I each work an average of 60 hours a week, and I explained and most of that time is on our feet, so why did he think we were semi retired I asked. […]
2010 Epic Vintage in Piedmont – Tasting with the Importer at Pasta Nostra
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddOn Thursday, September 25th, we had the privilege of tasting through an extensive lineup of premier Nebbiolo based wines from Barolo, Barbaresco, and the lesser known commune of Boca from the iconic 2010 vintage. In one word – WOW! These wines were wonderful to drink even in their extreme youth. The tannins were there but […]
Italy’s “Fringe” Wine Territories
/0 Comments/in Classes, Home /by ToddItaly’s “Fringe” Wine Territories Saturday, August 23rd – 7pm $55 Do the regions Alto Adige, Campania, or Calabria ring a bell? Maybe not. When you mention Italian wine most people automatically think of the great wines of Tuscany or Piedmont. But many great lesser known wine making areas do exist. So come take a journey […]
Roccheviberti 2006
/1 Comment/in Home, New Finds /by ToddThe list of time-honored, truly great vineyards in Barolo is limited to about 15 places. Ranking these sites precisely is very difficult and equally as subjective, so I won’t even attempt. But I doubt that any knowledgeable expert on the subject would not put “Le Rocche di Castiglione Falletto” in the top 5. It […]
Tapas, Paella & Spanish Wine Tasting in the Garden at Bernard’s Sunday, August 24th, 2014 at 6pm
/0 Comments/in Dinners, Home /by ToddTapas, Paella & Spanish Wine Tasting in the Garden at Bernard’s Sunday, August 24th, 2014 at 6pm $85 Reservations Required 203 438 8282 (Bernard’s) Enjoy a Fabulous array of Tapas while you watch Chef Bernard cook the Paella out in the garden! Strolling Guitarist, beautiful Gardens – it’s an evening not to be missed! Wine […]
Happy 4th of July! 109 Cheese and Wine is open 9-4
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddHappy July 4th! We will be open! July 4th 9-4 July 5th 9-6 July 6th 10-4 Every year Monica and I travel to the Fancy Food show to over indulge in everything food you could possible imagine in the hopes of finding a new item or two. The challenge is to find items that do […]
A new cheese & wine find from Alsace
/0 Comments/in Home, New Finds /by ToddA new cheese find from Alsace made in La Lorraine, produced by the monks of the Abbaye de Vergaville, the milk is sourced no more than 10 miles away. Known for having one of the last artisan and locally produced munsters in France. This beautiful cheese named for father Antoine “Tome du Pere Antoine aux […]