Meat. Cheese. Wine. Yes.

Give us some grub, and we'll give you a plug.

We're suckers for a good cheese platter.
So how excited were we when Mike from Napoli Deli stopped by with that monster platter pictured above. Mike's sister, Ali, used to work with us and when he bought Napoli, she left to help him out (we miss her dearly).
If you're a local, you just got everything you need for a "wine and cheese" night at home. We'll help you pair the wines with the cheeses, and even slip you a 15% off coupon.

We paired ours with a 2005 Grou 2 Tinto from the Alentejo region of Portugal (Cabacao to be exact). A blend of Aragones, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet (all indigenous) and Syrah, it shows some wildflower aromas and some plum fruit on the palate. It shows a little heat on the back end, but when we paired it with the soppersatta the wine POPPED! Plum and cherry fruit became dominant, and the "heat" mellowed. The acidity of the wine needed something a little "stinky".

Salute!

QR Codes and Wine Labels

I gotta admit, we really love these little QR codes. If you're smart-phone-enabled, you probably know what I'm talking about. Most phones come with the QR reader.
The wine industry, usually a little late to the party, is beginning to embrace QR codes as a fun and convenient way for the consumer to learn more about a particular wine. You'll start to see these popping up more often.


Italian winery Carpineto's Super Tuscan, Dogajolo

Follow Dogajolo's QR Code to a quick write-up about the wine from their website.


This is something more wineries should utilize, and we believe in time, they will. Companies like Cellar Key are making it easier for them to do so.
Taking steps to "de-mystify" the wine buying experience is good for winery, retailer, and consumer.


QR codes in action...

Dynamic Wine Labels from andrerib on Vimeo.

We've been having fun with QR codes of our own, and have been hiding them on wines throughout the store....

The SWS Wine Club and Wine Classes

We are excited to announce two great new additions to the services we offer at Southington Wine & Spirits.

1. The SWS Wines of the Month Club
With 3 tiers to choose from, you are sure to find wines that hit your flavor preferences as well as your budget.
Matt, Matteo, and Gary will be tasting through new and undiscovered wines that in search of exceptional values. Each club level will consist of two bottles monthly -- one to hit the comfort zone, while the other will be chosen to "expand" your horizons. Whether you're into reds, whites, or over-the-top cult classics, we'll have something for you.
Stop by the store for details.

2. Wine Classes
In tandem with the launch of the SWS Wine Club, we will begin offering monthly wine classes taught by certified wine educators Matteo Fagin and Matt Uva. These classes will occur Wednesday nights at 6pm in Southington. Seats are limited, and priority is given to Club members. The first class, Wine 101, will be on May 11th -- RSVP required.

2009 Ken Wright Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Yes, this is what we do all day at work....

Matteo Fagin and Matt Uva give a quick rundown
of Ken Wright's 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

See more on Southington Wine & Spirits' Facebook page.

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