At 132 Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944, Greenport Wines and Spirits is the most complete and knowledgeable source for fine wines for every budget. Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm.
Open later during the holidays.
Phone 631.477.6701 We deliver.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and nighttime, hear me sigh
I never had the least notion
That I could fall with such emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
Cause I've got a crush, my baby, on you.
Bedell Tasting today. 3-6pm.
132 Front St., Greenport
Remember that old saying, "All I need is a loaf of bread, a glass of wine and thou and pretty soon I'll be overweight, tipsy and saying something I shouldn't".
A friend of ours told us about that today as he remembers it from a Mad Magazine (Alfred E. Neuman) from the 1950s. He remembers these little tidbits from half a century ago and is quick to point out that where he leaves his car keys is always a mystery.
We enjoy his visits because he is full of life and good will. His complaints are with a wry smile and few and far between. He laughs a lot and others who come into our store are always included in a conversation like it or not. We imagine now, that the sun is setting, that he has hustled up a fire, sat for few minutes book in hand and wine glass on the table next to him, some music and perhaps a knosh.
We sold him his wine. We are glad we could contribute to his day.
Saturday is Tasting Day at Greenport Wines and Spirits - 3-6pm - 132 Front Street in Greenport. Usually we have a winery or distributor pouring for us but this day it is Owner's Choice and Deb piled through the back room and found some nifty bottles to sample from. Some odd names will make their appearance:
Snap Dragon Red
Starry Night Zinfandel
Dr Loosen
Dr L Riesling
With Thanksgiving coming up it is time to think about something nice to pair with the ubiquitous turkey dinner and that takes some thought. For the most part there are a lot of good choices but perhaps this year take it a step further - an unusually named wine (that is of course drinkable) is a conversation starter; certainly something that might bring a smile and a Snap Dragon Red next to the cranberry and marshmallow jello might just do the trick.
We also think that searching out the appropriateate music for the pre-dinner knoshing hour is again something to think about. Instead of the usual Greatful Dead, KISS, Montevani and Lawrence Welk, take a step out and venture in Gershwin or Cole Porter. We will be giving some ideas from time to time but the idea is the same;
decorate your table with something unusually wine-wise and that really pairs well with the meal and then put on some music that enhances conversation and calmness rather than just flipping on WLNG (not that there is anything wrong with WLNG for Heaven's Sake). Just venture out some.
Speaking of George Gershwin, we know him for his incredible show tunes and songs as well as a host of snappy orchestra/piano pieces. There is a lot of other things that are just plain clever and fun. The first here "Walking the Dog" was a segment theme song on WQXR the late great radio station of the NYTimes. It is just fun to listen to.
