Weekly Wine Specials! 08/25/2025
White Wine of the Week
Domaine Henri Bourgeois
Petit Bourgeois
Sauvignon Blanc
Normally $26.99 /
Now on Sale for $19.96
100% Sauvignon Blanc (Val de Loire IGP)
How It’s Made:
The Bourgeois family (Yes, “Bourgeois” is their actual name.) sources grapes for this Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (which, though from Sancerre, is not an official “Sancerre” wine) from vines planted on the limestone-clay hills of the Loire Valley. They ferment them at a cold temperature in stainless steel to further develop the aromatics of their wine. They then age the wine on lees, in steel for 3-4 months before bottling.
Why We Like It:
Again, this Sauvignon Blanc is from Sancerre but is not a Sancerre (which the domaine does make). It presents its fruit much more than in Sancerres, which have more minerality. Worry not, the Petit Bourgeois has a base of acid that takes over to keep the wine from getting too juicy. Refined fun … just what you want from France.
Red Wine of the Week
Cantina/Kellerei Tramin
Alto Adige/Südtirol
Schiava
Normally $21.99 /
Now on Sale for $17.96
100% Schiava (Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC)
Who Makes It:
Cantina/Kellerei Tramin is one of the oldest vineyard cooperatives in northern Italy’s Alto Adige/Südtirol appellation. Parish priest Christian Schrott started it in 1898 to shore up wine production in the Alpine region. Today, Tramin is 160 families growing grapes and making wine under winemaker Willi Stürz.
Why We Like It:
Ridiculously light-bodied in the glass, this red releases dark fruit mixed with soft tannins. It’s smooth but a little spicy, a delightful little drinker. Definitely a chillable red, drink it a little cool at the least.
Beer of the Week
Virginia Beer Company
Gorgeous
Normally $13.99 /
Now on Sale for $12.96 (16 oz can four-pack)
Single-hop New England Style IPA (5.7% ABV)
How It’s Made:
Williamsburg’s Virginia Beer Company goes for a careful simplicity in creating this beer. They malt it with 2-Row barley malt and wheat malt (and add flaked oats to help the haze), fermenting the combination with Manchester Yeast (usually used in English ales). They then both hop and dry-hop things with fistfuls of the Citra hop.
Why We Like It:
If you’re going to name your beer Gorgeous, you better be able to meet expectations. Surprisingly, Virginia Beer Company does it. It’s aroma is heavenly, and they manage to coax both a zestiness and juiciness out of the hop. With the abundant haze, this beer is one big, creamy, testament to the brewers’ love for the Citra hop.