INC. 1871 Spirits & Wine

05/30/2026

Sweet baby!

READY TO GO HOME TODAY!
Name: Joy
ID: 61037472
Breed: Pit Bull - x
Age: 2 years 7 months
Gender: Female / SPAYED
Weight: 50 lbs

05/30/2026

And the winner of tonight’s Tasting is….
Eric Church’s Jypsi 6 year Explorer.
All 3 bourbons faired well!

Tin cup never misses!
Horse soldier is smooth and sentimental.
Jypsy had the complexity and flavor to take the “W”!

Thanks for everyone who came out!!

05/28/2026

Bourbon tasting this Friday 🥃
May 29, 3pm-6pm
@ Inc. 1871 Spirits&Wine
Solider Horse, Tin Cup, Jypsi

05/27/2026

Lori’s pick for Wine Not Wednesday- New on the shelf and ready for your table 🍷.
She will be getting her 🥇momentarily!
Great price @ $79.99 (often 82-83$)

Internet Wine Review: This deep purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Rockpile opens with a toasted oak and blueberry bouquet, hints of toffee, black plum, and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium-full bodied with plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, lush, bright, and fresh. The flavor profile is a marionberry, red plum, and stone dust blend with notes of dark cherry, red licorice, and mocha. We also detected hints of black tea, oak, and cinnamon. It is very complex. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its polished and dusty tannins build-up and last for quite some time. This wine benefits from aeration or extended decanting to bring out its best in the near term. Drink this Cab on its own but with food, we would pair it with a ribeye steak! 🥩

05/27/2026

🍷 Inc 1871 Wine Not Wednesday falls on National Grape Day!!! 🍇

Today we celebrate the glorious fruit that makes wine possible. It’s only fitting because it’s also Moving Day for our bottles!

Come by today and take a look at what we’re working on… grab a bottle, explore the selection, and join our Wine Club while you’re here.

Happy National Grape Day! 🍇🍷

05/26/2026

Thank you Teachers!!!! 🍎📚🎓✏️

05/25/2026

We are OPEN until 9pm. Hope everyone has a great holiday! 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

05/21/2026

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday! 🍷🥃🍋‍🟩

Time to share some of the newest products that have dropped and recap a few memorable customer encounters from the week.

Huge congratulations to my new friend who randomly snagged not 1… but 2 bottles of Fortaleza tequila! 🤯 Sometimes the tequila gods smile on you.

Stop by Inc 1871 Spirits & Wine and see what treasures are hitting the shelves just in time for the weekend 🙌🏼

05/20/2026

Wine Not Wednesday 🍷🍷

Continuing our monthly Vine to Vessel Series, we are following the 🍇 until they get in our 🍷

May 2026:

N. Hemisphere (California, France, Italy)
* Spring is fully underway. Vines are experiencing rapid shoot elongation, and the onset of flowering (blooming tiny, white flower clusters).
* Vineyard Work: Farmers are actively managing the canopy (removing excess leaves to ensure sun/air circulation) and applying frost protection as needed.

*California: Following healthy winter rains that filled dams and saturated soil profiles, the 2026 season is off to a promising start. Warm weather in February and March led to early budbreak in areas like Napa and the Central Coast.
*Europe: Winemakers in historic regions (such as France, Italy, and Spain) are continuing to grapple with high climatic variability and water stress. Because of higher average temperatures over recent vintages, many vines are budding earlier, making them susceptible to spring frosts.

S. Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina)
* The late summer and autumn harvest is complete. The vines have stopped actively growing and are transitioning into dormancy.
* Vineyard Work: Wineries are shifting focus to fermentation, pressing, and aging the wine, preparing it for bottling.

Regional breakdowns:
*South Africa: Described as a "pendulum season," the Western Cape experienced swings between dry, warm conditions and heavy February rainfall, followed by intense March heat spikes. The resulting fruit produced smaller berries with highly concentrated flavors, vibrant color, and balanced acidity.
*Argentina: The Uco Valley in Mendoza enjoyed a cooler and wetter than average growing season. This allowed for a longer hang time, resulting in excellent fruit health and a strong balance between sugars and acids.
*Chile: The season was notably early with high alcohol potential. Regions like Curicó experienced temperature swings and March rainfall, requiring producers to carefully manage picking times to ensure proper grape balance.
*Australia: Vineyards experienced a long, dry, and windy season that kept the fruit exceptionally clean. Harvests were slightly delayed in some cooler regions, but winemakers reported fantastic fruit quality!

05/19/2026

Tequila Tuesday 🍋‍🟩🧂 Let’s Taste It!

When: Flavor Friday 5/22 12pm-7pm
Where: Inc 1871 Spirits & Wine
What?: YaVe flavored tequila and friends! 1800 Coconut, Jose Cuervo pre-mixed Marg (pink lemonade & more)

YaVe Tequila, founded by Harlem native Joe Cruz Jr., is known for highly approachable, smooth, and flavor-forward expressions crafted as an homage to his family. While traditional purists may find it lacks the deep, complex cooked agave character of artisanal tequila, its easy-drinking nature and excellent mixability make it a favorite for casual sipping and cocktails.

Notable Expressions & Profiles
* Blanco: Features bright notes of citrus (lemon and lime), light baking spices, and a hint of creamy vanilla. It goes down incredibly smooth without the harsh alcohol burn, making it perfect for clean margaritas.
* Reposado: Aged for eight months in used whiskey barrels, this expression offers sweet vanilla and caramel notes, rounded out by subtle hints of cherry, honey, and anise.
* Flavored Line (Jalapeño, Coconut, Mango): YaVe's infused line is highly regarded for its natural tasting profiles. The Jalapeño delivers crisp, fresh pepper flavor without an overpowering burn. The Coconut and Mango expressions offer a natural sweetness without the artificial, syrupy additives.