@StoneBrewingCo #EnjoyBy IPA is an in and out limited release. Only a case made it to our store, so be sure to pop by ASAP to pick up some #EnjoyBy before it’s gone!

Heavy Seas Seasonal RIPTIDE White IPA is in! Very small quantities of this beer came in. Not sure if we’ll have access to more, so stop in before it’s gone…

A True Wine Frontier…
Clayhouse, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc, Red Cedar Vineyard

Apr 24, 2012: I had the pleasure of spending this past weekend in Paso Robles, a place of true grit and beauty. From my first sight of the oaks on the rolling hills to the endless rows of gnarly old-vines at Clayhouse’s Red Cedar Vineyard, transporting me to simpler times of living off the land. Primarily a ranching town, Paso Robles growth as a world-class wine region still carries the denim and boots feel of the frontier. Clayhouse fits right in with it’s 150 year old Adobe house in the center of it’s vast Red Cedar Vineyard. We tasted this Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon right in the vineyard, enjoying the same sun and breeze the vines have thrived under for over twenty years. These wines make you want to kick off your boots and relax under a shady oak tree. Pick up a few on this week’s deal and enjoy a little taste of Paso for yourself…

-Leigha Hill, Wine Specialist, Mac’s Beer and Wine

TASTING NOTES:
Sauvignon Blanc: “Made in a refreshing aperitif style, Clayhouse Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a bouquet of starfruit, green pear, honeydew melon and grapefruit, with a hint of grass. There’s a touch of minerality that enhances the floral notes and the wine finishes with a creamy mouthfeel (from sur lie fermentation and aging) and mouthwatering acidity.”
Cabernet Sauvignon: “The Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of Bing cherry, with dark spice notes of cinnamon, allspice, and fresh, sweet fennel. The soft dried cherry fruit
on the palate has hints of vanilla and licorice on the finish, followed by a touch of black pepper. The wine is ready to drink, with smooth tannins, and chalky cherry and earthy complexities behind the soft oak. It’s an excellent companion to ribs, grilled meats and pasta.”

SweetWater Dank Tank: SOME STRANGE, Black India Pale Ale is HERE!!

STONE Brewing brings us two Imperial Russian Stout: 2013 Classic Series & ESPRESSO

NEW on the BELGIAN SHELF: Brasserie des Rocs: Triple Imperial, Grand Cru and Brune

Tuesday, April 30th | 6:30pm
at
ONE midtown kitchen

Join us at ONE midtown kitchen to taste new Wines for Spring paired with light fare in a glorious setting overlooking Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. We’ll taste seven wines from Italy, France & Spain paired with ONE’s fantastic spread of tasty bites, all for just $20!! Have a night out and stock up for patio season at the same time! Please RSVP to leigha@macsbeerandwine.com with a phone number and the number of guests in your party.

FEATURED WINES
Monte Maria, Pinot Grigio, Italy
La Chablisienne, “La Peirree” Chablis, France
Kermit Lynch, Sunflower Cuvee, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, France
Salvard, Rose, Cheverny, France
San Felice, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Guy Breton, Morgon, Burgundy, France
Vini Pedrosa, Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain

$20 (+ tax & gratuity)

ONE midtown kitchen is located at 559 Dutch Valley Rd.
404.892.4111

Spring Weather always brings out the fresh and fun side of the Craft Beer industry! Here are a few that came in this week that will definitely brighten up your weekend (or Wednesday night!) Enjoy!

Dogfish Head’s Aprihop : One of the most sessionable IPAs they offer with a subtly fruit-driven apricot note

Victory’s Swing Session Saison : Not just alliteration, folks! Like a day on playground with the smell of fresh flowers and spicy herbs.

New Belgium brings SIX new 22 oz Bombers alongside the much-loved La Folie Sour Brown

SweetWater’s Sweet 16 : 16th Anniversary Red Wheat Wine Ale

This is our weekly email wine feature. Not on the email list? Click here to Sign Up Now!

Mar 13, 2013: “Small-production” and “Estate” on a label usually come at a “Boutique” price, but this is an incredible value from an organically-farmed small-production estate in the Ribera del Duero. With minimal winemaking the Quiñón Estate is elevating the identity of Spain’s noble grape! We are very excited to offer it to you…

TASTING NOTES: “A sensational value from Ribera del Duero (which rarely produces interesting wines for under $25), the 2011 Barco de Piedra is 100% Tempranillo aged five months in a combination of French and American oak (85% and 15% respectively), all three-year-old used barrels. It exhibits notes of flowers, licorice, new saddle leather, black currants and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, complex and on a fast maturity curve, it should be consumed over the next 2-3 years.” – 91 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
“Barco de Piedra is an affirmation of the beauty and purity of the Tempranillo grape as it is grown in Ribera del Duero. The noble Tempranillo grape called Tinto Fino or Tinta del País by locals, has suffered from producers who like to use excessive “make up,” too much new oak or winemaking technique, which obscures the identity of the grape. The logic behind Barco de Piedra is simple: the Tempranillo grape grown in Ribera del Duero has plenty of tannins, you don’t need to add more, which is precisely what thoughtless oak aging will do. The grape’s thick skin naturally produces powerful, robust wines packed with flavor. Adding more power and oak to something already powerful is overkill. The three parcels that produce Barco de Piedra are located on the hillside of the Quiñón Estate. Raspberry and violet aromas with rose petal, blueberry and mineral notes make this wine. Barco de Piedra is one of the prettiest examples of the elegance and structure of Ribera del Duero, one of the great wine regions of the world.”

MORE REVIEWS:
“(100% tempranillo, aged for five months in 3-year-old French and American oak barrels):  Bright purple.  Aromas and flavors of black and blue fruits, licorice and cracked pepper show full ripeness.  Lush, creamy and fat, with a velvety texture and alluring sweetness.  Finishes juicy and long, with fine-grained tannins adding grip.” – 90 points, By Josh Raynolds Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar

Monthly Tastings featuring elaborate themes, wine guests, incredible food & musical atmosphere at the Sound Table. Join us on the first wednesday of each month. 7pm.

JUST IN from Green Flash Brewing Co. Palate Wrecker – Is it true to it’s name? Try it and find out!

+++CRAZY Deals on Great Divide Wolfgang Doppelbock and Julian Hard Cider – Just in time for the holidays!!

Need a more interesting Stocking Stuffer and a fantastic Price?! Interested?? Check it out in store before they’re gone…