Tom and Sally's Handmade Chocolates

Tom and Sally's Handmade Chocolates
I love chocolate! Well, uh who doesn't. Featured here are some New Englands finest chocolates, Tom and Sally's of Vermont. They are to die for...this is an example of one of their gift boxes. They even have vegan chocolates. If you're a chocolate lover you won't be disappointed in these! Give them a try.

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Twenty-four handcrafted luxury chocolates come in gold boxes, tied with satin ribbons. Please let us know if you prefer Belgian milk or French dark chocolate. We use real liquors to flavor some of our centers. If you prefer a liquor-free selection, also let us know.

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Faugères, Les Amandiers, Château de la Liquière, Rosé, 2008 : Rose Wine : Buy Wine : The Wine Society

Faugères, Les Amandiers, Château de la Liquière, Rosé, 2008 : Rose Wine : Buy Wine : The Wine Society
I had the distinct pleasure of sampling this wine with some dear friends and I am not a Rose fan at all, but this one has turned my head and twisted my tongue. I fell in love with my very first Rose. I highly recommend it.

Buyer Marcel Orford-Williams was not even sure he would buy this wine until it won more votes, from all tasters, than any other in our rosé tasting. A delicately flavoured wine to delight in over the summer, with or without food.

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Gourmet Food Store - Buy Gourmet Cheese: Sarvecchio Parmesan

Gourmet Food Store - Buy Gourmet Cheese: Sarvecchio Parmesan

Ok, I know what you're thinking....Parmesan cheese from Wisconsin?? Well this one will surprise you!!

SarVecchio Parmesan is a specialty artisan cheese, extra aged and hand selected and cured for maximum flavor. It features light, fruit and caramel notes with a slight roasted nut undertone in a traditional, savory and robust Parmesan composition. The light gold interior is enrobed in a slightly darker cream colored rind with a traditional hard, aged Italian cheese texture. Made using only local milk from Wisconsin!

Even more surprising is you can actually order it online!! Enjoy...it's delicious!

2008 Sauvignon, Woodthorpe, Te Mata, Hawke's Bay

2008 Sauvignon, Woodthorpe, Te Mata, Hawke's Bay

In recent history there was probably no greater impact by a common grape on the American palate than Sauvignon Blanc. This grape certainly put New Zealand on people's wine consciousness for the first time. In the late 80's when these wines really hit, many of us probably never had a Sauvignon Blanc from another place. Kiwi producers realized how much the Yanks loved all the inherent gooseberry and grass flavors and prices on good Sauvignon have crept up slowly during the years. Located on the eastern shores of the North Island, Te Mata (a mythical giant) is a family-owned and operated sustainable winery which produces lovely wines exclusively from their own single vineyard fruit. It is unusual to get this much quality and flavor for $12. Grab some while you can.

BEX Riesling

The new BEX is one of the few dry German Rieslings we carry. It's interesting to note that Germany used to export much more dry wine. In fact, their wines categorized as Trocken were some of the most bracingly dry & puckering one could find. Ironically, they began making many more sweet wines because of consumer demand. Remember the wine Blue Nun from the 1970's? That was a huge international hit for many years because of its sweetness, but when connoisseurs decided that sweet white wine was poor quality, most people became turned off to sugar. In recent years the pendulum has swung back & forth and now people are much more open-minded about different types of Riesling - from very dry to very sweet. So, try the BEX. It's an excellent example of dry Riesling from the premier region of Mosel-Saar Ruwer.