The sunny, spring weather we’ve been dreaming about all winter long has finally arrived. This means it’s time to treat ourselves to just the right beverages that complement warmer temperatures. Here at Baker Distributing, we recommend a drinkable Rosé wine. Let’s take a look at some of our new offerings for 2017.

Boyden Valley Winery: Rosé La JuJu

This wine is made locally right in Cambridge, Vermont. It is dry in taste and full of raspberry flavor that complements its vibrant acidity. It’s made using Frontenac and Cayuga White grapes. Fun Fact: The Rosé is named after the Boyden daughters Juliette and Laurence.

Angeline Vineyard and Winery: Pinot Noir Rosé

Enjoy a delicate, fruity flavor of strawberry and citrus when you uncork a bottle of this Rosé. It is rich with aromas of watermelon, nectarine, ruby red grapefruit, lilies, and orange blossoms. 

Martin Ray Vineyard and Winery: Pinot Noir Rosé

Treat yourself to a blend of blood orange, kiwifruit, passionfruit and coconut flavors, mingling with the aromas of watermelon and orange creme. This Rosé would be ideal for a relaxing afternoon in the sun. 

With Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate with the ones you love. Keep these rosés in mind when you’re looking for the perfect wine for the occasion. Happy sipping!

It’s that time of year again, the snow is beginning to fall, the lights are on the tree and in just a few short weeks friends and family will be gathering to celebrate for the holidays. That’s why at Baker we are running our Nor’Easter Wine Spectacular – because are you really ringing in the New Year if you don’t cheers with a little glass of bubbly? If you’re shaking your head right now then you see where we’re coming from!

We have some amazing varieties on sale from Korbel to Mionetto to Chandon and more until the end of December. Pair yours with a fresh cheese plate, decadent dessert or enjoy a glass over dinner with friends and family. Whether you’re into Brut, Prosecco, Rosé, or just a delicious glass a Red – there is something for everyone!

We are excited to share with you that we are partnering with Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vermont for the first Wine Dinner event of the fall/winter season, featuring wines of Southern Italy from Frederick Wildman Imports.

Join us on Wednesday, November 9th at 6pm for a curated five-course meal with specially chosen wine accompaniments.

This event is $95 per person excluding tax, gratuity and additional beverages.

For reservations and more information, please call the Simon Pearce restaurant directly at 802-295-1470.

Know someone else who would be interested in joining? Share this event with them!

MENU:

1st Course: Marinated Anchovies – grilled sourdough, toasted almond and parsley salad, caper remoulade
Pairing: Rapitala Piano Maltese, 2015

Second Course: Italian Charcuterie Plate- capicola, salame, and prosciutto, buttermilk and cheddar biscuits, strawberry and balsamic mostarda, grilled figs
Pairing: Castello Monaci “Kreos” Rosato 2015

Third Course: Roasted Chicken Culurgiones -Vermont ricotta, sage brown butter and pecorino romano
Pairing: Rapitala “Alto” Single Vineyard Nero d’Avolo 2014

Fourth Course: Berkshire Pork Bombettes – gruyere, stewed mushrooms, rosemary polenta, pork glace
Pairings: Castello Monaci “Liante” Salice Salentino 2013 and “Aiace” Salice Salentino Riserva 2012

Dessert: Candied Lemon and Orange Cheesecake
Pairing: Pellegrino Passito Pantelleria Moscato 2014

We look forward to seeing you!

Are you free next Wednesday, July 6th? If you love wine and like contributing to a good cause, then look no further! We are excited to announce that we are partnering up with Dan & Whit’s, a true Vermont General Store located in Norwich, to bring you a special wine tasting to be held at the historic Norwich Inn from 5-7pm.

Tickets are available for purchase for $15.00, or at the door the night of the event for $20.00. A portion of the proceeds from this night will be donated to the National Nordic Foundation For every ticket sold, they will donate $6.00 and for every bottle of wine sold, a $1.00 will be donated as well!

As a bonus, you will also receive a $5 coupon to The Norwich Inn to be used for food/dinner that night or anytime you choose within 30 days of the event.  The Featured wines showcased at the event will be from Vineyard Brands. Light hors d’oeuvres will also be served.

About the National Nordic Foundation:

The NNF’s mission is to support athletic excellence in developing nordic athletes in the United States.

“At the National Nordic Foundation, skiing is the first thing on our minds, even in July! Join us to share our love for skiing (and wine!) to help support U.S. Cross Country Skiing development. The Upper Valley and New England have a legendary skiing history, come out on July 6 to show your skiing pride, too!”

We’ve Added A New Wine To Our Portfolio! Learn More About Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rosé.

We are excited to ring in the New Year with this exciting culinary event at the Reluctant Panther, featuring excellent wines of Fox Run Vineyards, from the Finger Lakes Region in New York. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:00pm, followed by a multi-course paired menu starting at 7:00pm.

Wine Dinner Menu Featuring Fox Run Vineyard:

1st Course – Reception
Vermont Artisanal Cheese Selection
Semi Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes 2013
2nd Course
House-made Misty Knoll Chicken Sausage
Apple & Sage atop creamy parmesan polenta
Chardonnay, Doyle Family 2014
3rd Course
Grilled Mediterranean Spiced Branzino
Citrus & fennel salad, fried baby artichoke, saffron aioli, blood orange beurre blanc
Reserve Riesling 2011
(94 points Wine Enthusiast)
4th Course
Slow Braised Blackwatch Farms Beef Cheeks
Brown Butter & Allspice Carrot puree, herb roasted Russian banana potatoes
Cabernet Franc infused demi-glace
Cabernet Franc-Lemberger 2013
5th Course
Belgian Milk Chocolate Pot du Creme
Caramelized Meringue, Bitter Chocolate Biscotti
Ruby Port n/v

The cost for the dinner is $85.00 per person, excluding Tax & Gratuity. Please contact the Reluctant Panther for details and reservations: 1-802-362-2568 or stay@reluctantpanther.com. Add a touch of luxury with Room Packages starting at $369(plus taxes)!

We hope you can make it to this special wine dinner. Happy New Year!