WINE SALE

20% off

regularly priced fine wines

 

O'Hara's Wines & Liquors is proud to announce the start of our

18th Annual February Fine Wine Sale.

This event happens once a year for six weeks only!

 (Sale runs from January 29- March 14, 2010)

 

 Don't miss out!

 

 We Love what we do.

 

 See you there!

Jim

"We pour only worthwhile wines for you."

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Tamas

Double Decker Red

 

 

 

-2006 Bonny Doon

Sangiovese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 Cline Cashmere

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Guenoc Claret

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2006 Steltzner Claret

Napa Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 -2006 Cameron Heughs

Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

-2008 Conundrum

 

 

What puts you in the mood?

 

 

 

 We Love what we do.

 

 See you there!

Jim

"We pour only worthwhile wines for you."

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Montes Malbec

 

 

 

-2007 Montes

Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2006 Montes Alpha

Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

 

 

 

-2005 Marquis Lien Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 -2008 Santa Ema

Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

-2008 Montes

Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

 

 

 

-Bulldog Gin

2009 #1 Rated Gin by Wine Enthusiast

 

 

 

What puts you in the mood?

 

 

 

 We Love what we do.

 

 See you there!

Jim

"We pour only worthwhile wines for you."

 

 

-Banfi Rosa Regali

Sparkling Wine

 

 

 

 

-2006 Salvalai Monile

Valpolicela Ripaso

-Veneto

 

 

 

 

-2007 Umberto Cesari

Moma

-Emilia Romagna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2001 Morando Barbaresco

-Piedmont

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Brancaia Tre

-Tuscany

 Wine Spectators Top 100, 2010

#10 Rated 93 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 -2008 Si Soave

-Veneto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 di Lenardo

Chardonnay

-Venezia Giulia

 Rated 90 points by the Wine Spectator

 

 

Valentine’s Day Tasting 2010

 

How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

 

Lets see;

Cleaning the garage, check

shoveling the walk way, check

painting the house, check

emptying your closet, check

rearranging your dining room, check

cleaning all your windows in your house, check

Inside and out of course, check & check

Now you know what we’ve been doing the last month at our house.

 

 

I do suppose though you could take the easy road out and just bring the ever popular chocolates and flowers. This may perhaps put the one you love in the mood.

 

We have something that will guarantee love all through the night.

 

 

WINE

 

 A romantic Malbec from Argentina makes me think of beautiful Valentina and all she had to offer.

 

A Rose from Germany makes me think of Emma and her rosy cheeks. I don’t mean the ones on her face.

 

A lush Sicilian Bianco makes me think of Rosalina and her long dark and soft hair all over our bodies.

 

An extremely complex Bianco from Italy makes me think of Sophia in ’89 with all her beautiful curves. Naked.

 

And a delicate Pinot Noir from Australian makes me think of Mia and her soft, silky skin.

 

What puts you in the mood?

 

 

 

 We Love what we do.

 

 See you there!

Jim

"We pour only worthwhile wines for you."

 

 

-2008 Wolf Pinot Noir Rose

-Germany

 

 

 

 

-2008 Permutations

Pinot Noir

-Australia

 

 

 

 

-2008 The Gaucho Malbec

-Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 Layer Cake Malbec

-Argentina

 90 points rated by Robert Parker

 

 

 

 

-2007 Flecha de los Andes

Gran Malbec

-Argentina

 91 points rated by Robert Parker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 -2006 Inama Soave

Superior "Foscarino Vineyard"

-Veneto, Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 Ajello Bianco

Grillo-Catarratto

-Sicilia

 

 

O’HARA’S WINE & LIQUORS

And The Webster House Restaurant

(508) 757-7208 One Webster Square, Worcester, MA

                               

2009 Holiday Wine Dinner

Thursday, December 3^rd , 2009 at 6:00PM

 

Complimentary tasting with 6 to 8 wines

Assorted cheeses and fruit

 

Appetizer

Butternut squash Ravioli

Topped with gorgonzola cream sauce, baby spinach and grape tomatoes

2007 Hilfrich Pinot Gris -Alsace, France

 

Main Courses

Sautéed Chicken breast

Served with an apple-cranberry reduction atop spaghetti squash

2007 Louis Jadot Macon Villages

2007 Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Rosso

 

Pan seared Salmon

Salmon pan seared and served with a goat cheese and dill cream sauce accompanied by roasted fingerling potatoes

2007 Pierre Amadieu Cotes Du Rhone

 

Beef Wellington

Webster House style

2007 Frescobaldi Tenuta Castiglioni

2007 Amadieu Vacqueyras –Rhone, France

 

Dessert

Chocolate swirl bunt cake with nutty topping

 

Please reserve early as the seating is limited. $70 inclusive. 

 Chris & Helena & all the Webster House staff

Jim Vasiliadis of O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors

Webster House Restaurant

Chris & Helena Liazos

Your Hosts

email: webster@websterhouseweb.com

phone: 508-757-7208

 

 

Dear Annie

Frustrated with "I don't know".

 

 

Not too long ago I wrote how proud I am of my son. He's a freshman at St. John's High School. He's an honor student.   He understands what it takes to succeed in school. He also understands the rewards associated with it. Feeling good about yourself with good grades or tickets to a ball game that I find. He prioritizes his daily and weekly routine quite well and we let him know how much his mother and I appreciate all he does.

 

 

BUT.

 

As of late though he's been slacking off. I constantly have to ask him about his homework. Last week he asked me to help him with his homework at 10pm on Sunday evening. I was not happy.

 

 There are three to four reminders with every task that's expected of him. Usually that last reminder is at an elevated tone. There have been occasions where I considered punishment only to see him come through at the end.

 

His mother is on my case about him. She dosn't seem to understand what happened to that nice little boy. That's another story all together.

 

He thinks the whole family revolves around him and his needs. His favorite saying is "I don't know".

 

Like why are you late? "I don't know".

 

Why didn't you pick up the phone at home? "I don't know"

 

When are you cleaning the downstairs playroom?"I don't know"

 

Why did you eat all that candy? "I don't know"

 

Why did you fight with your sister?"I don't know"

 

 

 

 

 

Help!

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 Wily Jack Zinfandel

-Sonoma

 

 

 

 

-2007 Ridge Lytton Springs

Zinfandel Wooooeeeee!!!!

 

 

 

 

-2006 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon -Sonoma

 

 

-2007 Beringer Knights Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Snap Dragon Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

-2007 Murphy-Goode Fume Blanc

 

 

 

-NV Croft Distinction Reserve Porto

 

 

 

 

-Opa Opa IPA Growler

 

 

 

 

-Opa Opa Pale Ale Growler

 

 

 

 

 

-Opa Opa Red Rock Ale Growler

 

 

 

O’HARA’S WINE & LIQUORS

 

 

And The Webster House Restaurant

 

 

(508) 757-7208 One Webster Square, Worcester, MA

 

 

                               

 

 

Southern France, Wine Dinner

 

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:00PM

 

 

 

 

 

Welcoming Wine & Hors d’oeuvres

 

 

Assorted cheeses and fruit

 

 

2007 Domaine D’Andezon Cotes Du Rhone

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizer

 

 

Mushroom and confit onion tartlet

 

 

Prepared with goat cheese and a balsamic glaze

 

 

2007 Mas Cristine Cotes Du Rousillon

 

 

 

 

 

Main Courses

 

 

Seared scallops and shrimp with vanilla beurre blanc sauce

 

 

Served with a baby beat risotto

 

 

2007 Maison Lafage Cote Est-Catalanes

 

 

 

 

 

Ricotta and herb stuffed chicken with lemon sauce

 

 

Served with parmesan potato gratin

 

 

2007 Maison Lafage Novellum Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

 

Filet of beef au Poivre with Dijon cream sauce

 

 

Accompanied with fresh baby carrots

 

 

2005 Maison Lafage Cote Est-Catalanes

 

 

2006 Chateau Pesquie Quintessence -Rhone

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert

 

 

Fresh fruit Napoleon

 

 

Assorted fresh fruits layered between delicate pastry and cream

 

 

 

 

 

Please reserve early as the seating is limited. $70 inclusive. 

 

 

 Chris & Helena & all the Webster House staff

 

 

Jim Vasiliadis of O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors

 

 

Webster House Restaurant

 

 

Chris & Helena Liazos

 

 

Your Hosts

 

 

email: webster@websterhouseweb.com

 

 

phone: 508-757-7208

 

 

Wonderful wines that really over deliver for the money! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 Oracle Pinotage

-South Africa

 

 

 

 

-2007 Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon -South Africa

 

 

 

 

-2006 Lucca Vino Rosso

 -Santa Barbara

 

 

-2007 Toasted Head Untamed Red

-California

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc

-New Zealand

 

 

 

 

-2008 Robertson Gewurztraminer

  -South Africa

 

 

 

-NV Croft Ruby Porto

 

 

 

 

What do you need for a classic California wine tasting.

 

California girls. NO

 

Hot weather. NO

 

An obnoxious governor who’s juiced up on testosterone that he can’t pronounce the name of his state clearly. DEFINITLY NO

 

 

An earthquake or two per year to keep you awake at night. NO

 

Or maybe some grass. You know the kind I’m talking about. The kind you need a so called “prescription” for.

Let’s not be cynical by thinking that everyone moved to the West for the beaches or any of the other reasons I have stated. Legal pleasure man!! Just ask Cheech & Chong.

 MAYBE

 

 

What you do need for a classic California wine tasting is:

 

California’s own grape, red Zinfandel for Jen’s sake and Murphy-Goode makes a great Zin.,

 

A Pinot Noir from the Central Coast,

 

A very deep Syrah from somewhere out West,

 

A big, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley that knocks your socks off. We have a special one for you,

 

and two very lush, racy and buttery white’s.

 

 

 

 

This week we are starting a series of Port tasting’s to give your sweet tooth an opportunity to taste the variety of  styles and delicious flavors that Port has to offer. Port is definitely an after dinner drink that you can have with dessert or in place of dessert. Or if you prefer a cigar try one with a glass of Port.

 

Unless of course I do a Brett Farve and change my mind.

 

Did I say I’m doing a Port wine or not?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir

 

 

 

 

-2007 Murphy-Goode

                  Liars Dice Zinfandel

 

 

 

 

-2006 Clos La Chance Syrah

 

 

-2005 Freemark Abbey

 Cabernet Sauvignon

        -Napa Valley

 

 

 

 

 

-2006 Beringer Alluvium White

 

 

 

 

-2006 Cambria Chardonnay

  Katherin's Vinyard

 

 

 

-NV Croft Tawny Port

 

 

 

 When talking about Italian wines cuisine sets the table.

 

White wines with salads and fish dishes. A Sicilian orange and fennel Insalata paired with the white wine Insolia.

 

Red wines with heartier dishes like an eggplant dish paired with Nero D'avola or a Tuscan duck with orange peal paired with a Chianti.

 

In Northern Italy a risotto dish paired with a Cortese white wine is fabulous or stewed beef shanks paired with a red from Monferrato, Piedmont. Are you hungry yet?

 

 

So much to choose from. An adventure worth tasting this Friday!!

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 Cusumano Nero D'avola

      -Sicily

 

 

 

 

-2007 Cusumano Merlot

        -Sicily

 

 

 

 

-2006 Castello di Farnetella

Chianti Coli Senesi

      -Tuscany

 

 

-2007 Noceto Michelotti Monferatto

  -Piedmont

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 Cusumano Insolia White

       -Sicily

 

 

-2008 Pio Cesare Cortese Gavi

     -Piedmont

 

 

 

-2007 Altanuta Pinot Grigio

 

 

 

 

 

That's right it's September. Like it or not the summer is coming to an end. First Michael, than Teddy now the summer. It all comes in three's they say.

 

 

 

But there is something to look forward to and it dosn't come in a bekini.

 

 

It's O'Hara's Wine Symposium this Friday babyyyyyy!

 

New exciting wines for all occassions at every price point.

 

 

You can forget about any need for a stimulous package from the government when it comes to these prices. The only part of your body that will need to be stimulated will be your ??????????

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 La Vieille Ferme

  -Cotes Du Ventoux,

     Rhone Valley

 

 

 

 

-2007 Saint Cosme

 Little James Basket Press

       -Rhone Valley

       (Robert Parker 89 points)

 

 

 

-2006 Chateau de la Terriere

 Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vigne         -Beaujolais

 

 

-2007 Chateau Pesquie

Cotes du Ventoux Terrasses

-Rhone Valley

       (Robert Parker 91 points)

 

 

 

 

 

-2008 La Vieille Ferme Blanc

-Rhone Valley

 

 

 

-2006 Aussieres Chardonnay

-Languedoc

 

 

 

-2008 Graves de Liron

-Bordeaux Blanc

 

 

 

 

-Southern Tier Creme Brulee Sout Beer

 

 

 

 

O’HARA’S WINE & LIQUORS

And The Webster House Restaurant

(508) 757-7208 One Webster Square, Worcester, MA

                               

Cozy Autumn Wine Dinner With Chilean Wines

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:00PM

 

Welcoming Wine & Hors d’oeuvres

Cheese Puffs

2008 Montes Sauvignon Blanc

 

Appetizer

Stuffed Tomato

Baked stuffed vine-ripe tomato with rice and herb dressing

2008 Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah

 

Main Courses

Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass

Lemon-Thyme butter, served with roasted corn risotto

2008 Montes Chardonnay

 

Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Tomato and onion marmalade; served with seasonal fresh vegetables

2008 Montes Malbec

2007 Montes Cabernet-Carmenere

 

Cumin Rub Beef Tenderloin

Accompanied with fresh guacamole and Pico de Gallo sour cream and scallion potato puree

2006 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Mousse

2006 Santa Ema Merlot Reserve

 

Please reserve early as the seating is limited. $70 inclusive. 

 Chris & Helena & all the Webster House staff

Jim Vasiliadis of O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors

 

Webster House Restaurant

Chris & Helena Liazos

Your Hosts

email: webster@websterhouseweb.com

phone: 508-757-7208

 

That's right it's September. Like it or not the summer is coming to an end. First Michael, than Teddy now the summer. It all comes in three's they say.

 

 

 

But there is something to look forward to and it dosn't come in a bekini.

 

 

It's O'Hara's Wine Symposium this Friday babyyyyyy!

 

New exciting wines for all occassions at every price point.

 

 

You can forget about any need for a stimulous package from the government when it comes to these prices. The only part of your body that will need to be stimulated will be your ??????????

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2007 Margan Shiraz Rose -Hunter Valley

 

 

 

 

-2006 Penfolds Koonunga Hill

          Cabernet-Merlot

 

 

 

-2006 Greg Norman

        Shiraz-Cabernet

 

 

 

-2004 Nell Cabernet-Shiraz

 

 

 

 

 

-2005 Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

 

-2007 Paringa Chardonnay

 

 

 

-2008 Yalumba Viogner

 

 

 

 

-Hofbrau Octoberfest Beer

 

 

 

 

-Hofbrau Dunkel Beer

 

 

 

 

-Hofbrau Weiss Beer

 

 

That's right it's September. Like it or not the summer is coming to an end. First Michael, than Teddy now the summer. It all comes in three's they say.

 

 

 

But there is something to look forward to and it dosn't come in a bekini.

 

 

It's O'Hara's Wine Symposium this Friday babyyyyyy!

 

New exciting wines for all occassions at every price point.

 

 

You can forget about any need for a stimulous package from the government when it comes to these prices. The only part of your body that will need to be stimulated will be your ??????????

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2006 The Big Red Monster

 

 

 

 

-2006 Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel

 

 

 

-2007 Qupe Syrah

 

 

 

-2007 Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

-2008 Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

 

-2008 Las Rocas Rosado -Spain

 

 

 

 

-NV Roederer Sparkling Wine

 

The finale Wine Symposium before the summer break should be a special one. Just having me be there is truly your special pleasure.

 

 

  I'll be pouring new finds like the Pinot Blanc from Oregon. This has great texture and I love texture. If you have not tasted a Chablis yet the Fevre Chablis should give you a great perspective in fine Chablis. Did you know Chablis is made from the Chardonnay grape? Now you do.

 

  The famous Puilly Fuisse wine is also made from the Chardonnay grape. We'll have one of those wines for you to taste and for you to bring to your next gathering. This will make you the envy of the party.

 

    The always pleasant Sparkler from Saint Hillaire will definitely make popular among the opposite gender. Been there!

 

  The reds are very tasty and offer much deserved pleasure. We all deserve pleasure dealing with the rain for the last two weeks on a daily basis and wine is the perfect remedy.

 

   Are we ready for sunshine? Greece anyone?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2005 Saint Hillaire Brut Sparkler -France

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Beringer Napa Valley Pinot Noir -California

 

 

 

 

-2007 Flying Winemaker Zinfandel -California

 

 

 

 

 

-2001 Cantarranes Old Vine Monastrel -Spain

 

 

 

 

 

-2006 Numanthia Termes -Spain

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Willakenzie Pinot Blanc -Willamette Valley, Oregon

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Mathilde Lafleur Puilly Fuisse -France

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Fevre Chablis -France

 

 

 

-Azul Tequila Reposado 100% Agave

 

I'm looking for some moving inspiration to write on my blog this week. As I sit and think the only thing that's moving is the perspiration on my extended forehead. Maybe I need to delegate to others what I can't revel ate myself. Can I think of anyone I have admiration for before I sink into desperation to come up with something that's inspirational? Or do I prepare for condemnation by having a celebration.

 

 

I’ll start the celebration with a Pinot Noir Rose from Germany. This was a fabulous wine with its effervescent acidity and fruit flavors. Also from Germany a bone dry Riesling. You don’t find many of those coming from Deutschland. We have new vintages from old favorites Hahn and Hayman Hill. Fleur is a new winery I've discovered through my tasting binges.

 

We’ll top everything of with a delicious new Bourbon from Jim Beam named Red Tag. It’s infused with all natural Black Cherry flavor made from concentrate. Whatever that means.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2008 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rose -Pfaltz, Germany

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Fleur Pinot Noir -California

 

 

 

 

-2007 Hahn Pinot Noir -California

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Hahn Meritage -California

 

 

 

 

 

-2006 Hayman Hill Cabernet Sauvignon -Napa Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Fleur Chardonnay -California

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Undone Dry Riesling -Rheinhessen, Germany

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Jim Beam Red Tag Black Cherry Bourbon

 

My son Paul is finishing the 8th grade today, his last day of school. He did very well and both my wife and I are extremely proud of him. We let him know often of how proud we are of him and always try to make sure he's having fun at the same time.

 

  He is a kid that gets it. He knows how important school is and that he should try hard, which he does. He loves sports even more than studying. He plays baseball, flag football and soccer. He has not fully grown yet, unlike some other kids his age, but try's to reach his potential  at every sport without letting any of his inabilities get to him. He's better at that than me when I was his age. I do see a lot of me in him, he's serious and try's hard to have fun with his friends when he's with them. I do hope though he develops his mother's drive to live life and experience many things. That is something his mother is better at than I am.

 

 

  My only personal concern is whether I have given him enough time and attention. We do spend time together playing catch, hitting a baseball and he likes to pitch to me. His latest game is basketball and he has beaten me in a game of 21 a couple of times.

 

  But for all that he does I feel as though I should do more for him. No matter how much time and love I give him I know he deserves more from me. When we play a game of basketball he wants another one. When he pitches to me for an hour he wants to hit for another hour. Most of the time I do the extra game and the extra hour but there are those times that being a catcher for an hour does hurt.

 

 I realize my concerns are no different than any other fathers concerns but they are mine. Along with his sister I love them more than anything. I think that alone satisfies my conscious sometimes. I hope it does the same for his.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 See you there!

Jim

 

 

-2008 Beaucastel-Perrin Reseve Cotes Du Rhone Rose

-Rhone Valley

 

 

 

 

-2008 Marques de Caceres Rosado -Spain

 

 

 

 

 

-2005 Martin Codax Tempranillo -Rioja, Spain

 

 

 

 

-2007 Glen Carlou Grand Classique -South Africa

W. S. 90 points

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Bodegas Caro Amancaya-Mendoza, Argentina

W. S. 90 points         WOOOOWWWW!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Lurton Fumees Blanches -France

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2007 Lucien Albrecht Riesling -Alsace, France

 WOOOOWWWW!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Three Olives Root Beer Vodka It's In

 

 

 

WINE & LIQUORS

And The Webster House Restaurant

508-757-7208 One Webster Sq. Worcester Ma.

                                

Maison Louis Latour Wine Dinner

Wednesday June 17^th  , 2009 at 6pm

 

Welcoming Wine & Hors d’oeuvres

Gougiere

2006 Louis Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay

 

Appetizer

Brie en Croute au Framboise

Pastry wrapped baked brie with raspberry

2006 Louis Latour Vire-Clesse

 

Main Courses

Saumens Fumes avec de la Salade d’Epinards

Baby spinach tossed with a vinaigerete, including peanut oil topped with warmed smokes salmon

2006 Louis Latour Valmoissine Pinot Noir

 

Coq au Vin

Oven sautéed of marinated chicken with vegetables and Burgundy wine

2007 Louis Latour Macon Lugny

2006 Louis Latour Marsannay

 

Beouf Bourgogne Au-Dessus Des Nouilles

Slow cooked beef with mushrooms, onions, herbs and Burgundy wine served over buttered noodles

2005 Louis Latour Santannay

 

Dessert

TBA

 

Please reserve early as the seating is limited. $70 inclusive.

 Chris & Helena & all the Webster House staff

Jim Vasiliadis of O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors

Webster House Restaurant

Chris & Helena Liazos

Your Hosts

email: webster@websterhouseweb.com

phone: 508-757-7208

 

 

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