At Vintage Baking Co., our approach to wine is not to sell it as a mere commodity, but as a diverse and unique selection that complements the whole range of goods we offer.
Our wine is hand-picked with the thought of providing price points and styles on every level.
Service and knowledge are essential in providing a great wine at a great price. At Vintage Baking Co., we have the knowledge, smart selection of wine, and sales ability to help all of our customers find the right wines at the right price.
Many of us actively search for wines that are low in sulfites or with no added sulfites. In order for a wine to be imported or sold in the United States the label must legally state “Contains Sulfites”. A winemaker adds sulfites to wine to stabilize and preserve the wine, however mass produced wines especially wines that may be the product of a second or third pressing and sold as bulk or “cheap wine” typically is loaded with sulfites compared to other wines. An organic wine producer may legally add some sulfites to the wine but it is a much smaller amount compared to non-organic. A biodynamic wine estate can not add any sulfites to the wine. However, small amounts of natural sulfites are minimally present on the stems and skins whether organic, non-organic, or biodynamic practices take place.
A thing about sustainable, organic and biodynamic wine practices:
In a nutshell all of these practices are different levels and techniques of cultivating the vines and intervening with rot, pests, and other disasters that may take place in a vineyard.
A Sustainable vineyard works with nature (bugs, plants, animals) to promote a natural synergy with the vines in order to preserve the land and its surroundings. No insecticides, chemical fertilizers, or rodent poisonings are used. Reasoned intervention may take place but always on the most natural level.
An Organic Vineyard is one in which no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers are used. Little to no sulfur dioxide (sulfites) is used. As with sustainable the goal is to promote the natural health of the surrounding earth for future generations. There are different levels of organic certification ranging from 100% to 70% which means that some percentage of sulfites may be used.
A Biodynamic Vineyard goes through a strict certification which takes minimally seven years from the internationally recognized Demeter Association. This method of practice originated in Europe, the focus being on using only natural resources from the vineyard to promote the natural health of the vine and its surroundings thus being ecologically self suficient. A certified biodynamic vineyard meets and exceeds the standards and regulations for organic farming. No chemicals may be used in any sort and no sulfur dioxide is allowed. These wines are typically unfiltered and unfined. The idea is that the vine will live longer and produce more pure concentrated fruit, even though in difficult years there may be smaller yields. This type of viticulture looks at the farm as a single interconnected living unit.
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Our Cheese Selection We hand select farms from around New England and the world to feature our Artisan Cheese Collection. We are always trying to offer a great selection of cheeses not readily available. If you need help putting together a tasting (or would like to sample a cheese), just let us know!
Some of the farms/ cheeses include:
~Grafton Village Cheddar(VT)
~Via Lactea Chevre (NH)
~Thistle Hill (VT)
~Westfield Farms Capri (MA)~Jasper Hill Farms Costant Bliss (VT) ~Buttermilk Blue (WI) ~VT Butter and Cheese Fresh Chevre and Cremont (VT) ~Sandwich Creamery Cheese Spreads and Cheddars (NH) Wine Education
From time to time we collaborate with area restaurants and wine brokers to provide classes and tastings. Classes may include some of the following topics:
~Old World vs. New World Techniques ~Different wine styles ~Planning a wine tasting party ~How to build a personal wine collection and cellar ~Navigating wine lists ~Pairing the perfect wine for your meal ~Terrior: taste, texture, smell, and visual ~How to read wine labels ~Ordering wine with confidence Customer Wine Log
Can't remember what wine you tried last? We can help! Simply ask to be added to our customer wine log and we will keep track for you. We will even note your pairing choice to help you navigate our rotating wine selection to help you choose a subsitute if needed.
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