It’s World Sake Day!
In observance of World Sake Day on October 1st, we thought it would be interesting to talk about the most common misconceptions about this wonderful and complex fermented rice juice from Japan. So grab your sake, a pallet of sushi, and enjoy! Misconception #1: Sake Should Only Be Enjoyed Hot You should NEVER drink sake
Oktoberfest Is September 17th-October 3rd
Oktoberfest is right around the corner! Celebrated for two weeks with a culmination on the first Sunday of October, the annual German beer festival is upon us. Originating in 1810, the festival was technically a wedding celebration for the crown prince of Bavaria to a German princess. While the official Oktoberfest is held in Munich,
Celebrate Beer All September!
There is not just one but TWO holidays for beer drinking this month – National Beer Lovers Day on Wednesday, September 7th and National Drink Beer Day on Wednesday, September 28th. Let’s celebrate with some ice cold beers! Whether you’re into hoppy IPAs, toasty American pale ales, deliciously bitter pilsners, fruity witbiers, robust stouts, sour
International Box Wine Day Is September 9th!
Here at RSVP, we love a good box of wine. We sell a lot of it, and for unsurprising reasons – not only does a three liter box contain FOUR bottles of wine, the days of limited choices for boxed wine are over. If you’re looking for a fruity French rosé, a juicy Spanish Tempranillo,
September Is Bourbon Heritage Month
As American as apple pie and football, bourbon was recognized as America’s “native spirit” in 2007 when the US Senate declared the month of September as Bourbon Heritage Month. And while subsequent Septembers have not officially been recognized as such, we still love the idea of unofficially celebrating the history and art of bourbon distilling
Beer, Wine and Liquor of the Month: Our September Picks
While summer isn’t technically over until September 22nd, the cozy vibes of fall are starting to set in. We LOVE fall in Maine – it’s still beautiful out but there’s a slightly chilly crispness in the evenings, vibrant leaves begin to ordain the sidewalks, and seasonal smells like pumpkin and apple permeate everything. Starting with
August 16th is National Pinot Noir Day!
One of the world’s most popular red wines, pinot noirs are smooth, velvety, and made from black-skinned grapes (notoriously challenging grapes to grow). In appreciation for this wonderful wine varietal, we’re celebrating National Pinot Noir Day with these picks. Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Made in small batches and aged for a minimum of one
Celebrate National Prosecco Day with Our Picks
Here at RSVP Discount Beverage, we love a good bottle of Italian sparkling white wine or as it’s more commonly known, prosecco. In fact, we stock about 24 different proseccos! So in celebration of National Prosecco Day on August 13th, we have several delicious selections to choose from. Redentore Grand Cuvée Prosecco Hailing from the
Happy National White Wine Day!
A crisp frosty glass of white wine after a hot summer day is one of life’s small pleasures. We’re celebrating National White Wine Day on August 4th with these four picks. Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand sauvignon blancs are particularly delicious, and we love this one from Marlborough winery Ant Moore. It’s crisp and
National IPA Day is August 4th!
Here at RSVP Discount Beverage, we LOVE a good India Pale Ale. That’s why we have sooooo many to choose from. Here are some of our current favorites to celebrate this year’s IPA Day. Rising Tide Maine Island Trail Ale We love supporting local causes and a portion of the proceeds from this bright and