Whats your pick for the weekend??
Time to stock up for the holiday weekend....at your favorite veteran and locally owned shop.
Stocking shelves, keeping the sales floor and all working environment clean and santizied, operating CT lottery, putting away deliveries.
THE CORK SHOP
Store Associate
We, The Cork Shop family, hope everyone is ok and safe after yesterday's devastating storm.
We are here for you, we are open for business as we just got our lights back.
WE HAVE ICE, WATER, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY BOOZE!
For those in need, we are offering ice for a reduced price.
For your convenience, we will be delivering after 2pm, if you're in a constrained situation and cannot make it to us. We will do our best to accommodate deliveries given the conditions on the road.
Delivery minimum is $50,
fee.
Our October feature is this Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. This California wine works perfectly with well-seasoned meats like beef, pork, or lamb, and indulgent chocolate desserts. As our monthly feature, we are allowed to price it below state minimum, and is now $13.49. Remember to like our page for more features and wine pairing ideas!
And now for one of the most versatile wines...Chardonnay. If you are wondering what foods it pairs well with, it all depends on the climate its from and its age. Soo...
For lighter foods and seafoods, like grilled fish or shrimp cocktail, aim for a newer Chardonnay from a cooler climate.
Chardonnay from a slightly warmer climate, like France or New Zealand, work well with slightly richer foods, creamier or buttery sauces, or acidic fruits.
Then, if you prefer richer foods, so for a slightly aged Chardonnay, up to about 8 years. This is your heavier creams and richer foods.
We suggest avoiding pairing Chardonnay with tomato sauce, Chinese food and Thai flavors.
As one of the most versatile wines, try a wide selection to see what works for you. And follow us for more pairing and wine questions!
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WINE PAIRING: It's one of our most popular wine and requests, but what food do you pair it with? This Sauvignon Blanc is traditionally a dry wine but with a slightly richer flavor being from New Zealand. So we like pairing it with creamy textures and spicy flavors; think seafood and food with Asian/Thai influences.
Additionally, look for foods with unique herbal flavors, like mint, cilantro, rosemary or even some basil. When you are thinking this Sauvignon Blanc, think unique and spicy flavors, especially seafood and salads, to bring the most out of the wine.
Follow us for regular updates on wine pairings and cocktail ideas!
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We are loving this cocktail for Halloween!
How to make a Pumpkin Spice White Russian:
For the rim, mix pumpkin pie spice, sugar, and crushed graham crackers on a plate. Dip the rim of your glasses in water and then into the graham cracker mix to coat.
For the drink, add vodka, pumpkin spice creamer, and coffee liqueur into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine.
Pour the Pumpkin White Russian Cocktail into rimmed glasses, and top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice to serve!
This recipe serves 2, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. This creamy pumpkin drink makes the perfect fall cocktail!
Come in, grab your spirits, and follow us for more ideas and recipes!
Remember, we have a week left for our October feature, this Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. This California wine works perfectly with well-seasoned meats like beef, pork, or lamb, and indulgent chocolate desserts. As our monthly feature, we are allowed to price it below state minimum, and is now $13.49. Remember to like our page for more features and wine pairing ideas, and next months feature!
We know this Thanksgiving may feel a little different, but its still a perfect time to give thanks for all we have. We are so grateful to be a part of this community, and to meet so many of you in the last year. If you need to stock up for the holiday or have last minute needs, we are here for you. And we hope you have a truly enjoyable and memorable Thanksgiving!
The Cork Shop
Stocking, receiving deliveries, cash drawer reconciliation, keeping store clean, sales of beer, wine, and liquor, as well as fulfilling deliveries.
THE CORK SHOP
Store Associate
Thanksgiving cocktail for your consideration:
The Ginger Apple Moscow Mule!
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces vodka
juice from 1/2 of a lime
1/3 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon apple butter
1-2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
ginger beer, for topping
pomegranate arils and cinnamon sticks, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
2. Combine the vodka, lime juice, apple cider, apple butter, and ginger in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with apple slices, pomegranate arils, and cinnamon sticks.
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Proud to add wines from the Juan Gil Winery to our inventory! These highly-regarded Spanish wines are soon to become one of your favorites, and are now in stock at The Cork Shop!
If you haven't tried it yet, the reviews are amazing for Spa Girl Cocktails, the bubbly vodka drink now on our shelves. Stop by and grab one, and Like our page as you post some of the new items we are adding over the coming weeks!
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It's the Craft Beer Collection here at The Cork Shop! We stock hundreds of craft beers, always trying new selections as they become available....stop in, check out the most recent selection, and try something new! We may be the small, local shop, but we make sure we have plenty of new options for our customers!
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Cheers & happy new year from The Cork Shop family!
We've received a few new treats. Come on down and check these out, along with the numerous other local and out of state craft beer selections we've stocked up on!
F*ck 2020--> Still have them in stock. Plenty available. Cheers, happy new year!
So we cannot show you the name of this really popular craft beer that that pretty much states what we all want to do to the year 2020. But we have them. In stock. And if the censors are wondering, the F word is definitely not in the name😉😉😉
