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Best Value in the NY Times round up of Spanish Albarinos, the last 12 cases of the Granbazan Rias Baixas Albarino Etiqueta Ambar 2011 ($22) are in-store and ready to ship!  ”Deep, aromatic and steely with lingering complex flavors of spice and citrus,” this is a great crowd-pleasing summer sipper.

To reserve yours, order online or call us at (718) 797-9463.

Cheers!

With Spring comes the desire to lighten up a bit, and we’ve brought in a handful of new vegan “meats” that will please the palate. Based in Chicago, Upton’s Naturals offers seitan, made from wheat gluten. The Traditional variety is perfect for mixing into nearly any recipe, with a great chewy texture and a flavor that takes well to any sauce, just like chicken. But Upton’s one-upped themselves, introducing a hickory smoke infused Bacon Seitan. It crisps up nicely pan-fried in oil, but when there’s only 1.5g of fat in each serving, it’s practically a guilt-free indulgence.

If it’s burgers you’re looking for, check out the freezer case. We chose two flavors from Hilary’s Eat Well, Worlds Best Burger, and a spicy Adzuki Bean. Both are made from high protein grains quinoa and millet, vegetables and spices, and contain no soy, gluten or dairy. With a quick pan sear, these crisp up in mere minutes, yet stay soft and satisfying inside. These come 2 to a pack in a nifty minimal package, perfect for a quick protein boost at any time of day.

We’re thrilled to have the last 13 cases of the New York Times Best Value Beaujolais – Christophe Pacalet Beaujolais Chenas 2011 ($20) – coming into the story today.  Chosen by the NY Times as ‘Best Value’ in its tasting of 2011 Beaujolais, this gamay-based red wine is a great for spring and summer.  The Times raved “rich, deep and slightly funky with lingering aromas of flowers and rocks.”

To order, call us at (718) 797-9463 or order online here.