@roadmanmusic brought the FUNK last week! The vibes were off the chart and his original tunes were stuck in our heads for days. See you on Wednesday, June 3rd for the next jam.
🎥: @mac___allister___
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From the appendage inspired and endlessly intriguing region of the Finger Lakes, we welcome our friend Rick Rainey of Forge Cellars back to Digress for another round of Forge Oyster Cult!
We have a couple of go-to Finger Lakes producers that we love, and Forge is one of em. Born of a partnership between Rick and Louis Barruol, a 14th generation winemaker based in the Rhone Valley, this project is old world meets new in the most extreme example. You may be familiar with this storied winery - Chateau de Saint Cosme, as well as the partnership Barruol Lynch with legendary importer Kermit Lynch. Rick came from a slightly different world, leaving his native Florida for Pennsylvania, and a subsequent career on the import/distribution side of things, namely working for the long respected Winebow. Through numerous trips to the old world, a friendship with Louis was forged, and eventually the notion of exploring a partnership in the Finger Lakes was discussed as a real option.
Louis was insistent upon exploring strictly cool climates, where nuance shines, acidity and structure are naturally built in the vineyards, and achieving ripeness detracts nothing from the delicate complexities that are found in a bottle of Forge. Where they venture into mad scientist territory is with the sheer number of single vineyard bottlings produced each year. Seriously…who releases 13 different single vineyard Rieslings? These, coupled with 3-6 single vineyard Chardonnays and reds, offer some real insight into their commitment to showcasing the subtleties of each unique site.
This is precisely what we love about em, and precisely why you want to be here to meet the man himself and receive the best masterclass in Riesling and oysters around. Our buddy Mike from the Curious Oyster will be slingin the bivalves, we can’t get enough of those things. This is going to fill up quickly, don’t sleep on tickets! See y’all there.
Join us on Friday, May 1st for an educational seminar on Cabernet Franc with Allison Slute, a 17-year wine professional and the foremost authority on Cabernet Franc! @cabfrancchronicles is her passion project and a celebration of the humble Cabernet Franc grape around the world. 🍇 You don’t want to miss this.
Book your seat at the link in our bio. 🔗
In addition, Cabernet Franc flights will be available all day in the Salon!
Spriesling continues! This week we’re pouring 2024 Terrassen Riesling from Rudi Pichler, an elite grower of the Wachau in Austria. Its high acidity & freshness plays perfectly with our Farmer’s Plate & house-made Rillettes! You can choose between rabbit or beef Rillette… but you’ll probably want both. 😉
On the first Wednesday of every month (starting THIS Wednesday April 1) @roadmanmusic will be jamming in the Salon and bringing us all the funky vibes. If we’re lucky, he’ll bring the organ on occasion…😌 We’ll have some special #Spriesling wine selections BTG. 🌷
This Spring 4-pack Bundle is your reward for surviving winter and the celebration of Mother Nature waking up after her long winter’s nap. It is also our second annual #SPRIESLING Celebration and so we want to share a couple of outstanding Rieslings that would be natural pairings with ham and orange marmalade glaze. We also tossed in some joyful red wines that will work well at the table if you decide to go the roasted lamb route or perhaps the great American prime rib with horseradish sauce for your Spring celebrations.
🌷2020 Bellows Riesling (𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣)
🌷2023 Round Rock Riesling
🌷2023 Tango Oaks Pinot Noir
🌷2024 Tout Nu
$129 + $25 flat rate shipping
($20 flat-rate shipping for Foundry Members)
Read more about the wines & shop at the link in our bio.
Introducing 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙨: 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨! In this interactive experience, hosts Anthony and Thera guide you through two cool-climate regions before challenging your palate with a blind, side-by-side tasting. You’ll compare grapes, explore differences, and celebrate similarities along the way. The final reveal uncorks the mystery behind each pour. Low stakes, high reward, and guaranteed fun for all walks of wine lovers. 🔮🍇
April 9th: Austria vs. FLX (Celebration of Spriesling!)
May 7th: Northern Italy vs. FLX
June 11th: Alsace vs. FLX
Reserve your seats at the link in our bio!
A good hot dog beats a box of chocolates, right?
When Rick took a trip to Vancouver B.C., he encountered the original Japadog cart located on Burrard Street and had a life changing hot dog experience. Right up there with the now closed Hot Doug’s of Chicago where he had his first foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage. Yeah, he loves hot dogs.
So bring your Valentine and join us for our rendition of the Terimayo Japadog made with Berkshire “Kuobuta” pork - hot & ready from 4pm-6pm Friday and 3pm-6pm Saturday.
Another spectacular Salon season is coming to a close! Every episode was action packed, but it’s time for the Season Finale - so let’s celebrate the same way we did last year: with live music, seafood, and lots & lots of bubbles. Come get your final Salon dose before we go into hibernation.
Saturday, December 27 from 4pm-7pm we’ll be pouring champagne by the glass; the real thing, and the local version from our friend @nkendallwine 🍾
Fresh grilled oysters will be available by the half dozen until they’re gone! Fortunately we doubled up on the quantity this year. 🦪
To top it all off - we’ll have live music from the one & only @roadmanmusic , warming our souls with original reggae, funk & blues.
Wear your finery & bring your friends - let’s go out with a pop & a fizz! This event is free to attend, no reservations required.
If you don’t know about what Chef Jake has goin’ on at The North Branch Inn, let us take a moment to brag about him.
After 18 years of professional cooking in New York City, Chef Jake and his wife Caroline jumped at the opportunity to realize a long-time dream of owning a small inn. When they learned the North Branch Inn was available, they knew the time was right. Prior to making the move Upstate, Jake owned Michelin-recommended Le Fond in Greenpoint, Brooklyn which was named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s Best New Restaurants of 2014. Jake, a Cordon Bleu alum and veteran of the kitchens of La Roche Le Roi in Tours, FR, brings his French technique and training to an American concept at North Branch Inn.
It’s simple, honest cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This Sunday (December 14th), he’ll be taking us on culinary adventure in the dining room of his 1860’s boutique hotel, the North Branch Inn. Rick & Léana will lead the wine pairings, beginning with pre-dinner Seminar on FLX terroir.
There’s a few spots left, join us! Make your reservation at the link in our bio.
Want to attend our @forgecellars wine dinner but don’t want to worry about driving home afterwards? Take advantage of our “dine and stay” package to save 20% off the room rate, and receive a limited edition North Branch Inn tote. Visit our website and choose “dine and stay” when booking your room.
It’s Alpine Month in the Salon! ⛷️We may not have mountains, but we’ve got all glory of après ski; a cozy cabin, a roaring fire, dry wine & melty cheese.
All month long, we’ll be transporting you to the Alps with Alpine wines BTG (rotating weekly), Raclette, and vintage films projected on the big screen. All the pleasure without the risk. 🎿
Thursday-Saturday 11:30-6:30, Sunday 12-5. Open through Dec. 28.
