Stefano Selections

05/05/2020

Our friends at Hair O' The Dog Wine & Spirits in Easton stocked up on all our best Tequilas from our partners at Mexcor and we have more on the way tomorrow so there's plenty for Cinqo de Mayo! Ask them about the Agavales Tequila as well, only brand owned & operated by women!

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and you know HOTD is your stop for supplies! Check out these amazing tequilas!!! (Yes, that is a .750 ml filled flask 🤯). Enjoy this beautiful Saturday responsibly and stay tuned for our taco Tuesday special 🍹🌮

02/15/2020

Don't forget to join us this afternoon from 4-7 at Cherry Hill Liquors in Elkton, Maryland for wine & whiskey! Our associate James will be pouring 2 reds and a white from Demba by Pago de Aylés (best buys from Spain), and reserve whiskeys from Wildcatter Bourbon & Gulf Coast Distillers via our friends at Mexcor.
See you there!

01/25/2020

The party is under way here at Cherry Hill Liquors in Elkton!
Our friend James is there until 7 with 3 fabulous Spanish wines from Pago de Aylés. Come out & taste!

12/10/2019

Stop in to Dunkirk Wine & Spirits tonight from 6-8 for 30+ great whiskeys, including 5 from our partners at Mexcor! James will have spirits from Gulf Coast Distillers, Giant Texas Bourbon, Casa Maestrí, and Wildcatter Bourbon. Don't miss it!

Don't forget to join us tonight at Dunkirk Wine & Spirits from 6-8 PM for ALL THINGS WHISKEY! James will be manning our table with 6 of the 30+ whiskeys available for tasting. Engraving services will also be offered!
Try spirits from our partners at Stefano Selections & Mexcor:
Giant Texas Bourbon 91 proof AND 95 proof small batch, part of master distiller Dave Pickerell's legacy, and Tennessee Crown Small Batch Bourbon from Gulf Coast Distillers; Wildcatter Bourbon, a stealth legacy whiskey from the makers of Wathen's; and Casa Maestrí Canadian Whisky (in collectible flasks!).
From our partners at Lanterna Wines taste Rogue Ales & Spirits Dead Guy Whiskey, an American single malt.
See you there!

12/09/2019

Join James tomorrow at Dunkirk Wine & Spirits where he'll be showcasing some of the best whiskeys from our friends at Mexcor:
Giant Texas Bourbon 91 proof AND their 95 proof small batch, part of master distiller Dave Pickerell's legacy from Gulf Coast Distillers
Wildcatter Bourbon, a stealth legacy whiskey from the makers of Wathen's
Tennessee Crown Small Batch Bourbon
Casa Maestrí Canadian Whisky in collectible flasks

Only 17 days until Christmas! Only 2 days until All Things Whiskey, Tuesday, December 10, 6pm to 8pm-ish. This is our BIG, annual, high end whisky tasting. There will be 30 of our best whiskies open for your tasting pleasure. This will be your time to try that whisky you've always wondered about, with out the risk of spending lots of money first. We will also be offering free engraving..done on site, for any bottle of whiskey purchased during the event...an engraved bottle makes the perfect holiday gift! If you plan on tasting more than two whiskeys, we do require that you have a designated driver...and yes we will check. This is a free event...so mark it on your calendar, tie a string around your finger, set a reminder in your smart phone...you really do not want to miss this one!

12/07/2019

Our partner James is with our friends at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. until 3 today sampling our Andresen White Port, and they're serving our CVA Canicattì Inzolia & Nero d'Avola by the glass outside.
Stop in & see them!

12/04/2019

Join James this Friday (5-8 PM) and Saturday (11:30-3 PM) December 6th & 7th 2019 at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. for the Dickens of A Christmas 2019 weekend wine tastings! Along with some other treats he'll be featuring the highly rated White and 2008 LBV Ports from Andresen!
There will also be a Ploughman's Lunch on Saturday and the shop will have their usual assortment of gourmet treats for sale.
See you there!

12/03/2019

Handcrafted beauty, a phrase that defines the bottle and the Tequila inside.
Ask for it at any fine wine and spirits shop in MD or DC.

"They are true clay" Quintanilla added. "A lot of people think they are ceramic but they not. You can feel the clay on the bottom of the bottle and feel the threedimensional craft. Also the paint is made from natural fibers, and every single bottle is hand-painted by different artisan."

To buy visit in the USA, visit www.mexcor.com

12/01/2019

It's a Tequila party in DC! Our friend James is at Minnesota Liquors until 3pm with Casa Maestrí Anejo & Reposado premium sipping Tequila, and La Cava de los Morales silver & gold 1.75s for all your Margarita, Tequila Sunrise, and other party drink needs, courtesy of our partners at Mexcor!
Stop in and try some!

11/28/2019

Wishing the best day to our customers & friends!

Wishing you all a very smooth Thanksgiving.

11/20/2019

When it's 5 o'clock in your neighborhood, celebrate with a little Giant Texas Bourbon, available at fine wine & spirit shops anywhere in Maryland and DC.

A timeline of events.

11/10/2019

Available at fine spirits shops anywhere in MD and DC for your holiday needs!

Will you be the guy who brings the pie or the one who brings the whisky to Friendsgiving? We need both. #SelectSips

11/04/2019

Ask us where to find Giant near you!

Fall in love with bourbon and apple cider🍂 Add ¾ cup cider, 1/3 cup Giant Texas Bourbon, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 slices of fresh ginger to a shaker with ice. Mix well, strain into two glasses, garnish with apple, and enjoy🍎

10/27/2019

Thanks to everyone who came out to Oktoberfest 2019 at The Beer Cave yesterday! We really appreciated the great response to Giant Texas Bourbon from Gulf Coast Distillers, and Wildcatter Bourbon, from our partners at Mexcor. Don't worry, there's plenty more of the Giant 95 in stock!

Having a blast at Oktoberfest 2019 here at The Beer Cave!
Pouring Giant Texas Bourbon, Wildcatter Bourbon, Barr an Uisce Irish Whiskey, and Cosmopolitan Diva Sparkling Wine from my partners at JL Beverage Marketing LLC, Stefano Selections, Mexcor, and Lanterna Wines.

10/25/2019

Don't forget to join our friend James at The Beer Cave tomorrow from Noon to 4 for Oktoberfest 2019! He'll be featuring 3 great whiskeys, Giant Texas Bourbon 91prf & 95prf, and Wildcatter Bourbon, from our partners at Mexcor!
There'll be multiple vendors with beer, wine, and spirits, a food truck, a costume contest, and all sorts of surprises!
See you in St Marys!

Join us next Saturday, October 26th 2019, from 12-4 PM at The Beer Cave in Callaway, Maryland for Oktoberfest 2019! We'll be joining other vendors from around the state to showcase our best wines, beers and spirits. We're featuring 5 amazing whiskeys and a fantastic new Moscato from our partners at JL Beverage Marketing LLC, Stefano Selections, and Mexcor. Stop by & see James to sample:
Giant Texas Bourbon 91 prf Column Still, 92 pts (Forbes)
Giant Texas Bourbon 95 prf Small Batch Pot Still, "Best Bourbon for the Holidays" (Forbes)
*Giant is from Gulf Coast Distillers, mash bill by Dave Pickerell
Wildcatter Bourbon 90 prf 8yr old Kentucky, from the makers of Wathen's and Medley Brothers, 87 pts (The Whiskey Jug)
Barr an Uisce Irish Whiskey Wicklow Rare Small Batch Blended 86 prf, 92 pts (Wine Enthusiast)
Barr an Uisce 1803 Single Malt 10yr 92 prf Irish Whiskey, 95 pts Top 100 Spirits 2017 (Wine Enthusiast)
Cosmopolitan Diva Melon Moscato, filtered through 24 carat gold, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten Free, and low calorie with real melon flavor. Brand new!

This is a great opportunity to try some amazing items, don't miss it! Join the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/536181467188787/

10/18/2019

Join our friend James at The Beer Cave for Oktoberfest 2019 next Saturday, October 26th 2019, to try three great Bourbons from our partners at Mexcor!
He's featuring Giant Texas Bourbon 91 prf and 95 prf from Gulf Coast Distillers, and Wildcatter Bourbon 8yr old from Kentucky.

Join us next Saturday, October 26th 2019, from 12-4 PM at The Beer Cave in Callaway, Maryland for Oktoberfest 2019! We'll be joining other vendors from around the state to showcase our best wines, beers and spirits. We're featuring 5 amazing whiskeys and a fantastic new Moscato from our partners at JL Beverage Marketing LLC, Stefano Selections, and Mexcor. Stop by & see James to sample:
Giant Texas Bourbon 91 prf Column Still, 92 pts (Forbes)
Giant Texas Bourbon 95 prf Small Batch Pot Still, "Best Bourbon for the Holidays" (Forbes)
*Giant is from Gulf Coast Distillers, mash bill by Dave Pickerell
Wildcatter Bourbon 90 prf 8yr old Kentucky, from the makers of Wathen's and Medley Brothers, 87 pts (The Whiskey Jug)
Barr an Uisce Irish Whiskey Wicklow Rare Small Batch Blended 86 prf, 92 pts (Wine Enthusiast)
Barr an Uisce 1803 Single Malt 10yr 92 prf Irish Whiskey, 95 pts Top 100 Spirits 2017 (Wine Enthusiast)
Cosmopolitan Diva Melon Moscato, filtered through 24 carat gold, Vegan, Kosher, Gluten Free, and low calorie with real melon flavor. Brand new!

This is a great opportunity to try some amazing items, don't miss it! Join the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/536181467188787/

10/07/2019

Our friend James had a great night Friday at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. featuring our Ca'Val Brut Prosecco from Val d’Oca USA, Ferreria Duque Doirinha Almond Liqueur, and Distilleries de Provence UK Farigoule, along with other items.
Keep an eye out for more tastings soon!

We had a great time Friday at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co.! Thanks to everyone who came out to try great Prosecco and spirits from JL Beverage Marketing LLC and Stefano Selections. The CRWCC folks emailed out recipes as promised, but James told everyone there might be some extras, so here's one for RinQuinQuin Peach Aperitif from Distilleries de Provence UK:
Chicken liver mousse with currants
David Van Laer du Maxence's Amuse Bouche
Ingredients
• 300 g of chicken livers, nerves removed.
• 300 g of pork fat
• Salt and pepper
• 8 whole eggs
• 250 g of single cream
• Currants
• ½ glass of RinQuinQuin

Preparation
Prepare the day before.
Mix the chicken livers and pork in a food processor. Add 8 eggs, 250 g of single cream and the Rinquinquin. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve. Pour it into a terrine dish. Scatter over the currants.
Cover with a sheet of tinfoil. Cook in a double boiler at oven Gas mark 6/200ºC for 30 mins.
Keep chilled. Serve very cold on toast with a lamb’s lettuce salad.

10/04/2019

Another fun idea with the goodies James is tasting tonight at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. for First Friday Sparkling Spirits!
Come by and taste Prosecco cocktails and get great food & spirit recipes! See you there.

One more teaser recipe for this afternoon's First Friday Sparkling Spirits! tasting at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. featuring items from Stefano Selections & JL Beverage Marketing LLC. It's a great twist on a classic Mimosa, the Louisiana Satsuma Cocktail:
Pour one bottle of Ca'Val Prosecco by Val d’Oca USA in to a pitcher.
Add two cups fresh squeezed Satsuma juice (any tangerine if you can't find Satsumas) and 1/2 a cup of Fabrizia Spirits Blood Orange. Mix & serve chilled.
See you in Chestertown tonight at 5!

10/03/2019

Don't forget to visit our friends at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. tomorrow for the First Friday Sparkling Spirits! tasting, check out this preview of the recipes James will be sharing with the spirits!

We're 24 hours out from the First Friday Sparkling Spirits! tasting at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co.! As a fun bonus, we'll have printed recipes for both drinks AND foods (sweet AND savory!) that can be made with the delicious liqueurs we're sampling! Here's a sneak peek featuring one of our fine spirits from Distilleries de Provence UK:
Farigoule Sorbet
Ingredients
• 37 cl of white wine (12.5oz, about 1/2 a bottle)
• 50 cl of water (16.9oz)
• 350 g of sugar (12.4oz)
• 1 large bunch of thyme
• 10 cl of FARIGOULE de Forcalquier (3.4oz)
• 4 egg whites
Preparation
Boil the wine and water with the sugar for 5 mins., add the thyme,
cover, stop cooking and allow to infuse 12 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove the thyme, add egg whites and the FARIGOULE de Forcalquier.
Mix for a few seconds and pass through the strainer.
Place in a sorbet maker.
At time of serving in a cup, add a few drops of FARIGOULE de Forcalquier.
See you there! Make sure to check in on the event page, we may share more recipes there:
https://www.facebook.com/events/522365445261682/

10/02/2019

At fine wine and spirits shops anywhere in MD and DC.

Pick your poison.

09/27/2019

Join our friend James this Sunday, September 29th 2019, from 11-3 at Crescent Wine & Spirits in Bowie, Maryland to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and have some fun with an Oktoberfest Tasting & car show!
Along with other vendors, we'll be showcasing spirits from our partners at Mexcor and Buckshee Straight Bourbon. Stop by to taste:
Divino Single Barrel Mezcal, Mexico's answer to single malt Scotch
Select Club Whisky, smooth Canadian in a collectible flask
Giant Texas Bourbon 91 proof, 92 point rated "Top Ten Bourbons for winter" from master distiller Dave Pickerell
Buckshee 90 proof Rye, a 85% Rye 5% barley, a super dry whiskey built for cocktails.
See you at Crescent Wine & Spirits this Sunday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/631437927365578/

07/27/2019

Don't forget to meet up with James in about an hour and a half in Downtown Annapolis to try these great Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish wines at Annebeth's! He'll be there from 2-5!

If you're visiting Downtown Annapolis this Saturday, July 27th 2019, why not try some Summer wines at Annebeth's! Our partner James will be there from 2-5 PM sampling great wines including Ca'Val Prosecco by VAL D'OCA, Demba Blanco by Pago de Aylés, and Casal Mendes Rose. See you there!

07/26/2019

Don't forget to join our partner James this afternoon from 4-7 PM at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. for a tasting during the Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale! He'll be sampling summertime whites, including Immortalis Wines Albarino from Spain and Kessler-Zink Halbtrocken Riesling from Germany!
There will also be wines by the glass, tasty treats, and much more!

07/25/2019

If you're visiting Downtown Annapolis this Saturday, July 27th 2019, why not try some Summer wines at Annebeth's! Our partner James will be there from 2-5 PM sampling great wines including Ca'Val Prosecco by VAL D'OCA, Demba Blanco by Pago de Aylés, and Casal Mendes Rose. See you there!

07/25/2019

Join our partner James this Friday, July 26th 2019, from 4-7 PM at the Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. to try these fantastic summery whites:
Immortalis Wines Albarino from Rias Baixas in Spain
Kessler-Zink Halbtrocken (Dry style) Riesling from the Rheinhessen in Germany

There'll also be plenty of other fabulous treats, don't miss it!

05/18/2019

A little over an hour to try these fine sippers in Pasadena!

We're rocking the weekend with fantastic wines from Demba by Pago de Aylés, CVA Canicattì, and Vinaria din Vale, PLUS whiskey from Rod and Rifle Bourbon! Our friend James from Stefano Selections is here until 3 Pm sampling, and everything's on sale. Drop in & visit!

05/13/2019

Bigger is better!

You are what you drink—be Giant.

05/04/2019

Join us this afternoon, Saturday, May 4th, 2019, from 11:30 until 4 or so (we'll pour until the #wine runs out!) at Chester River Wine & Cheese Co. in Chestertown, Maryland for a Pride Fest wine tasting!

James will be there pouring:
Casal Mendes Vinho Verde, a bright lightly fizzy Portuguese white
Kessler-Zink Halbrocken, Germany, a crisp dry style Riesling
Demba Blanco by Pago de Aylés, a blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo (the grape best known for Cava) from Spain
La Ferla Nero d'Avola by CVA Canicattì, a super value light & fruity Sicilian wine perfect for pizza
Rhanleigh Pinotage by AMGO Beverages the national red wine of South Africa
Rhanleigh Shiraz, a richer less peppery (compared to Australia) version of this popular wine

See you there! Make sure to keep up with all our news & events on the web http://www.stefanoselections.com, Instagram @ stefanoselections, and Twitter @ stefanoselect.

04/28/2019

Just over half an hour left, wine is still flowing, the band is playing, and everyone is having a good time! Come join us at Annebeth's! Check out this panorama of the street scene.

04/27/2019

We're rocking in Bowie!

The tasting is on! We’re here until 7:00pm! 😬

#freetasting #crescentwineandspirits

04/14/2019

What a great day in Ellicott City at Normandy Wine & Spirits yesterday! Keep an eye out for more Black Dog Scotch Whisky events!

🇮🇳INDIA 🇮🇳 Black Dog scotch whisky 🥃 Tasting 04.13.2019