Wine at Five

One of the most exciting wines that we were fortunate to try toward the end of last year were the wines from Broc Cellars. Until late last year the wines were not imported into the State of New York but through the endeavors of an Upstate distributor, Encore Wines, we were able to try these incredible, hand crafted, utterly artisanal Rhone style wines. Chris Brockway’s own website explains, with passion, what he is trying to achieve – what I believe he has achieved: 

“Broc Cellars was nothing more than an idea not that long ago, formed by Chris Brockway, about making wines that were “site specific”. Where the wines true character came from using only sustainably, organically, or biodynamically grown grapes from areas that most would consider marginal climates.”

This coming Thursday Chris has agreed to come up to Rye to talk to customers who want to taste, and buy his wines. Sadly we only have him for one hour – his NY schedule is so tight that we were fortunate to even get this. It’s an opportunity if you love good wine that you do not want to miss. I know it’s right at the cusp of a City work day – but play the headache card, excuse yourself early, get the 4:30 train and come to the store for a remedial glass of wine.

We are going to pour from our own inventory (which is miniscule) and possibly from inventory held by the distributor -  but they have even less than us - and we are talking bottles rather than cases. Chris makes so little wine and after Parker rated them pretty much across the board, in prior vintages, at 90+, just a few bottles are worth it. 

So please join us at Wine at Five and meet with this young wine-maker who in just a few vintages has already become the next cult follower. Thursday, May 17 at 5:00pm for as long as we can keep him!