December 2021 Events

This Month in Wines

Friday, December 3, 2021 - Rhône and Rhône-Inspired; The Rhône Valley has produced some of the world's truly great wines and has inspired generations of winemakers in every part of the world. We take a look at some of the wines of the Rhône and some of the wines that take their inspiration from the Rhône. Join us on Instagram Live to learn more!

Friday, December 10, 2021 - Holiday Six-Pack; Our final six-pack of 2021 releases on Wednesday, December 8. We've picked a half dozen nicer bottles to help you celebrate the season and ring in the new year! On Friday, December 10, we'll be talking about the wines on Instagram Live. Join us!

Friday, December 17, 2021 - Sparkling Wines - Part II; We love Champagne, but the world of sparkling wines is so much bigger than Champagne. This week we explore the wide range of sparkling styles available from around the world.

Thursday, December 23, 2021 - What's for Dessert? - Sweet and Fortified Wines!; There are few things more delightful than a small glass of dessert wine at the end of a holiday meal or sitting by the fire with a tipple of port or madeira. So for Christmas Eve Eve this year, we're going to explore a variety of these wines and styles.

Friday, December 31, 2021 - Sparkling Wines - Part III; This final installment of our 2021 Sparkling Wine series is all about Champagne. We'll be pre-gaming New Year's Eve with a celebration of the world's preeminent sparkling wine!

This Month in Beer

Every Tuesday - New Arrivals; Join The Beer Geeks every week to learn more about their favorite new arrivals.

Thursday, December 2 - Holiday Beers and Gift Ideas (Volume 2); Turkey time is over! Now that our fridges are stocked with leftovers, it is time to look towards the holiday season. This week and the week following, the Beer Geeks will be talking about the different holiday beers we have in the shop. Each week they'll feature one variety pack, a couple large format bottles, and 3 holiday ales.

Thursday, December 9, 2021 - Holiday Beers and Gift Ideas (Volume 1); Yes, you read that correctly, Volume 1 is after Volume 2. Why? No idea. You'll just have to join the Beer Geeks on Instagram to find out!

Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Stout Floats; the Beer Geeks formulate their own answer to the question of "What's for dessert" with Stout Floats. Yep, beer and ice cream. Whether you find the idea intriguing (we do!) or unsettling, it's sure to be an entertaining time.

Thursday, December 30, 2021 - Beers of the Year; This week, the Beer Geeks will be taking a look back at 2021 and some of their Beers of the Year! Join them on Instagram as they ring out the old year with some of their favorites.