Bow Street Beverage in Wells, we don’t stock the same mass-market wines you’ll find at every rest-stop liquor barn between here and Concord. We stock wines that matter. Small producers. Natural winemakers. Maine-made spirits. Bottles you won’t find anywhere else.

Here are ten standout picks for the holidays—proof that shopping local isn’t just about supporting Maine businesses (though that’s a good reason). It’s about getting better wine.

1. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [2-3 sentences. Focus on: what makes this wine unique, why it’s perfect for holiday gatherings, flavor profile in plain English, or the story behind the producer. Example tone: “A small-batch Pinot from Oregon’s Willamette Valley that drinks way above its price point. Bright cherry, earthy undertones, pairs beautifully with turkey or ham. The kind of bottle that makes people ask where you found it.”]

2. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Same structure. Maybe this one’s a natural wine or something unexpected. Keep it accessible—explain why someone should care, not just wine-critic vocabulary.]

3. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Consider featuring a Maine-made spirit here for variety and local pride.]

4. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Maybe a splurge bottle—something special for the main event.]

5. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [A solid everyday option that overdelivers. “Under $20 and shockingly good” type.]

6. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Perhaps a white wine—holiday parties need options beyond red.]

7. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Bubbly? Rosé? Something festive and unexpected.]

8. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [Another red, maybe something bold for winter weather.]

9. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [A wild card—orange wine, pét-nat, something that shows BSB’s range.]

10. [PRODUCT NAME]

[Region | Varietal | Price]
Why it’s special: [End strong with something memorable—either a crowd-pleaser or a conversation starter.]

The Real Difference

These aren’t wines you’ll stumble across at a big-box liquor store. They’re here because we sought them out—because we believe wine should be more than just alcohol in a bottle. It should tell a story. It should come from somewhere. And it should taste like someone gave a damn.

So yeah, you could drive to New Hampshire and save a few bucks on a bottle of Kendall-Jackson. (But, c’mon, is it really worth the gas and time it costs you?) Or you could stay in Wells, talk to someone who actually knows wine, and walk out with something worth opening.