Flat Street Pub Wine Tasting Is Smashing Success

When the cold north wind’s ablowin’, and the mercury drops to an inhuman three-dog-night chiller of forty degrees fahrenheit, there’s only one thing you can do: Get together with all your friends and neighbors down at the local pub, and have a wine tasting. You heard me right. Forget the barn raising. Nix to the quilting bee. Time for a fine pinot noir, paired with a cracker laden with foie gras, or some runny, stinky cheese that could double as radiator fixer. Or a brash but beautiful Bandol, paired with a pickled pig’s knuckle. Mmmm! Them’s good eatin! And the music, provided by the talented local trio known as Paradiso, playing guitar, violin, and clarinet, to various tunes with a South American inspiration. All in all, a great time was had by all in all. Participants were able to take advantage of special one-night deals on wine, offered at very smiley prices. We’re hoping to host another tasting in the spring, perhaps with an Italian theme, or maybe a festival of fiddleheads and fine wine. Either way, watch the newsletter, or keep a weather-eye out for posters in the wine department. Or watch this blog for continuing contrarian commentary and news of the imminent. Pray for snow, if you must, and please say a hearty thank-you to the fine folks at G. Housen of Vermont (and New Hampshire, too) , for helping put on this lollapalooza of a tasting. Thanks to all who came to enjoy the evening and support the Co-op. A special hurrah to Carol-Grumbine Hall for the delicious fare, Co-op cheeses, and gorgeous decorations. Lastly, a big thanks to the fine staff at Flat Street for their professional demeanor and hard work. Together, you all made it a night to remember.