Bottles our team is excited about this week — from the everyday porch pour to the splurge-worthy find worth seeking out.
Ridge Vineyards — Sonoma, CA
A Swansea staple. This Zinfandel-led blend is rich with dark cherry, black pepper, and a touch of smoked wood that opens beautifully after fifteen minutes in the glass. Ridge has been making this wine since 1966 and it shows — the balance is effortless. Pick it up on a Friday and open it Saturday.
Grilled ribeye on the deck
Picked by Marco
Domaine Weinbach — Alsace, France
One of the great dry Rieslings on the planet, and we finally have it back in stock. Bright apricot, white peach, and a racy mineral edge that keeps you coming back. Dry enough to work through a whole meal, expressive enough to drink on its own on the porch.
Steamed lobster with drawn butter
Picked by Sarah
Nicolas Joly — Loire Valley, France
This is a splurge bottle and worth every penny. One of the most storied white wines in France — biodynamic Chenin Blanc from a monopole that's been farmed since the 1100s. Honeyed quince, wet stone, and a finish that lasts a full minute. Buy one to drink now, one to hold for a few years.
Seared scallops with a beurre blanc
Trillium Brewing — Boston, MA
A local treasure and one of the best session beers in New England. Hazy gold with a fresh aroma of citrus peel and pine — it drinks easy without sacrificing character. Trillium is the real deal, and this is the one to hand someone who says they don't like craft beer.
Fish tacos or a backyard burger
Picked by Marco
Oxbow Brewing — Newcastle, ME
Oxbow makes some of the most elegant farmhouse ales in the country and this one is no exception. Earthy, a little funky, gently fruity — it pairs beautifully with food but stands on its own just as well. If you've never had a proper saison, start here.
Charcuterie board with aged cheddar
Picked by Sarah
Night Shift Brewing — Everett, MA
Another proud Massachusetts pour. Whirlpool is hop-forward without being aggressive — lots of tropical fruit and a clean, dry finish. Night Shift has been a staple on the South Coast for years, and this is consistently their most crowd-pleasing can.
Spicy chicken wings or a summer cookout
Buffalo Trace Distillery — Frankfort, KY
We can't keep this one on the shelf, and for good reason. It's a benchmark American Bourbon — toffee, vanilla, a hint of oak, and a finish that's warm without burn. Equally at home neat, on the rocks, or in an old fashioned. If you see it, grab two.
Neat by the fire, or in an old fashioned
Picked by Marco
Hendrick's Distillery — Girvan, Scotland
The cucumber-and-rose-petal gin that changed a lot of minds about gin. It's floral and refreshing in a way that plays well with tonic on a hot summer evening, and complex enough to hold up in a martini. A bottle worth keeping stocked.
Gin and tonic with a cucumber ribbon
Picked by Sarah
Ilegal Mezcal — Oaxaca, Mexico
Mezcal is having a moment and this unaged Joven is a great entry point. Smoky but not overwhelming, with fresh agave, citrus zest, and a gentle earthiness underneath. Mix it into a mezcal mule or a smoky margarita, or sip it slowly with a slice of orange and a pinch of salt.
Smoky mezcal margarita with tajín-rimmed glass
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