Duck Pond Pinot Grigiot (2007) – Willamette Valley, Oregon

This wine is bursting with tropical fruit aromas, such as mango and star fruit.  The 2007 Pinot Grigio is a light-bodied wine with refreshing acidity that makes it a perfect complement to fruits and mild cheeses.

Duck Pond Chardonnay (2007) – Wabluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington

This Chardonnay displays aromas of ripe tropical fruit with a hint of minerals.  The perfectly balanced body and silky texture is due in part to barrel fermentation in 100% new oak.  The addition of a small amount of fruity Gewurztraminerreally makes this wine pop!

Salmon Run Pinot Noir (2007) – Hammondsport,  New York

Reflecting both its origins and vintages, this wine shows very good Pinot Noir character with vibrant raspb

erry and cherry fruit, soft tannins, lively acidity and a long, clean finish. This Pinot Noir shows the potential that Pinot Noir holds in the Finger Lakes region. A very versatile wine, this Pinot Noir can both be paired with duck breast and othergame dishes and with more delicate fish or poultry dishes.

We have just finalized the dates of three upcoming beer and wine tastings. See our Event Calendar for more details.

Beer Tasting Featuring Baxter Brewing Company

Friday, February 3rd
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us as we sample the full lineup of Baxter Brewing Company beers. Baxter Brewing, from Lewiston Maine is one of the state’s newest sources of delicious Maine beer. Baxter has gained some serious attention for their exclusively canned lineup of beer. February 3rd we are sampling the entire line of Baxter brews right in our store, free of charge. Baxter reps will be on hand with merchandise and giveaway’s for all participants. Must be 21+ to participate, valid ID required.

For more info on Baxter, visit www.baxterbrewing.com

Valentine’s Wine Tasting

Sunday, February 12th
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us Sunday, February 12th from 2to5pm as we sample a range of wines fit for Valentine’s Day. Our first wine tasting of the year will offer wines best suited for sharing with a loved one. The wine list has not been finalized, but will feature quality wines themed for the holiday. This event is free to the public. 21+ only may attend with valid ID required.

Camp Laughing Loon 4th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Saturday, March 2nd
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate Camp Laughing Loon at their 4th annual wine tasting and silent auction. This event grows bigger every year with last year’s turnout in the hundreds. We will be sampling 30+ wines and a small selection of beer. This event is $15 in advance. Tickets will be available at Madden Beverage. The wine list is still being built but there is sure to be a great variety of high quality wines to sample. The silent auction will offer great prizes including a Madden Beverage gift basket and gift card. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be music and dancing until close. This event is for a great cause and is only slightly more than a movie ticket. I would highly encourage anyone interested in wine to attend.