Creating a Space for Wine
Dec 08, 2022 11:38AM ● By MARIE EDINGER
Nestled away on Pine Street, boasting beautiful glass windows and a European feel, stands Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, and WineBar—a haven for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. Given that Burlington is a place for people who love quality,Creating a Space for Wine craftsmanship, and joie de vivre, it only makes sense that this burgeoning company would have started here. Now, the business has opened a third location in Stowe and has expanded across the country to Boulder, Colorado, where the first Dedalus store opened this April.
BRINGING EUROPE TO VT
Dedalus was started by Jason Zuliani, a veteran of the hospitality business and a dedicated wine lover. When Jason made a career change and began an IT business in downtown Burlington, he found that he missed the experience of sharing great.
Dedalus aims to create spaces that brings people together around wine. The cut-to-order cheese counter and wine bar help give context to the wine. “Many of the most transformative experiences our staff has had with wine has been at the winemaker’s table, with local food enjoyed with the wine,” says Ashley.Founder Jason gives an example of traveling to San Sebastian, Spain, where the local markets offer bite-size snacks called pinxtos.
“Think marinated sardine swine with the community. “He really wanted to introduce folks to wines that weren’t otherwise accessible in Vermont,”explains Ashley Bryant, CMO of Dedalus. As an outlet for his passion, Jason started a small wine store in the back of his IT business, specializing in European wines.
TRANSFORMATION AT THEWINE TABLE
Dedalus aims to create spaces that brings people together around wine. The cut-to-order cheese counter and wine bar help give context to the wine. “Many of the most transformative experiences our staff has had with wine has been at the winemaker’s table, with local food enjoyed with the wine,” says Ashley.
Another wine-related snack that Dedalus has recreated is arrosticini, lamb skewers inspired by Abruzzo, Italy. “These skewers are meant to be served hot, right off the grill,” says Ashley. In order to fully re-create the experience, Dedalus cooks their arrosticini over wood-fired grills in their wine garden. Customers in both Burlington and Stowe can enjoy these paired with Italian wine from the same region.
For Dedalus, creating a sense of place from wine and food is paramount. That’s why they focus on sourcing wines from small farmers who are dedicated to making a product that truly represents their region and their community. The company only sources natural wines, which for them means wine farmed without the use of synthetic chemicals—often organically or biodynamically. That practice is extended to the winery, where the juice is fermented with native yeast and nothing else, and has little to no added sulfur dioxide at bottling. Think of it as: nothing added, nothing taken away.Additionally, they want to support farmers who are dedicated to sustainable practices in these special places. Sustainable farms require a variety of crops to be planted in the same soil to keep nutrients from depleting. However, the terrain of mixed crops means that most growers have to hand-harvest their grapes rather than use heavy machinery.
Dedalus hosts many events and wine tastings from vineyards around the world including a special tasting with two great winemakers—Denis Jamain of Domaine Reuilly in the LoireValley and Pierre Ravaille from Ermitage Pic St. LoupLanguedoc on November 10.
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine Street
Burlington,VT
(802)865-2368
1031 Mountain Road
Stowe,VT
(802)585-7717
3 Mill Street
Middlebury,VT
(802)377-3197
www.dedaluswine.com
BRINGING EUROPE TO VT
Dedalus was started by Jason Zuliani, a veteran of the hospitality business and a dedicated wine lover. When Jason made a career change and began an IT business in downtown Burlington, he found that he missed the experience of sharing great.
WINE TABLE
Dedalus aims to create spaces that brings people together around wine. The cut-to-order cheese counter and wine bar help give context to the wine. “Many of the most transformative experiences our staff has had with wine has been at the winemaker’s table, with local food enjoyed with the wine,” says Ashley.Founder Jason gives an example of traveling to San Sebastian, Spain, where the local markets offer bite-size snacks called pinxtos.
“Think marinated sardine swine with the community. “He really wanted to introduce folks to wines that weren’t otherwise accessible in Vermont,”explains Ashley Bryant, CMO of Dedalus. As an outlet for his passion, Jason started a small wine store in the back of his IT business, specializing in European wines.
TRANSFORMATION AT THEWINE TABLE
Dedalus aims to create spaces that brings people together around wine. The cut-to-order cheese counter and wine bar help give context to the wine. “Many of the most transformative experiences our staff has had with wine has been at the winemaker’s table, with local food enjoyed with the wine,” says Ashley.
Founder Jason gives an example of traveling to San Sebastian, Spain, where the local markets offer bite-size snacks called pinxtos. “Think marinated sardinesThe wine store grew such a dedicated following that he eventually sold his business and opened up a small shop onBattery Street. From there, the business quickly expanded to its current location on Pine Street, where they added a market and tomato on toast,” adds Ashley. Dedalus has recreated these tapas, which are offered from their market space, along with Spanish wine.
Another wine-related snack that Dedalus has recreated is arrosticini, lamb skewers inspired by Abruzzo, Italy. “These skewers are meant to be served hot, right off the grill,” says Ashley. In order to fully re-create the experience, Dedalus cooks their arrosticini over wood-fired grills in their wine garden. Customers in both Burlington and Stowe can enjoy these paired with Italian wine from the same region.
NATURAL WINES
For Dedalus, creating a sense of place from wine and food is paramount. That’s why they focus on sourcing wines from small farmers who are dedicated to making a product that truly represents their region and their community. The company only sources natural wines, which for them means wine farmed without the use of synthetic chemicals—often organically or biodynamically. That practice is extended to the winery, where the juice is fermented with native yeast and nothing else, and has little to no added sulfur dioxide at bottling. Think of it as: nothing added, nothing taken away.Additionally, they want to support farmers who are dedicated to sustainable practices in these special places. Sustainable farms require a variety of crops to be planted in the same soil to keep nutrients from depleting. However, the terrain of mixed crops means that most growers have to hand-harvest their grapes rather than use heavy machinery.
Dedalus hosts many events and wine tastings from vineyards around the world including a special tasting with two great winemakers—Denis Jamain of Domaine Reuilly in the LoireValley and Pierre Ravaille from Ermitage Pic St. LoupLanguedoc on November 10.
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine Street
Burlington,VT
(802)865-2368
1031 Mountain Road
Stowe,VT
(802)585-7717
3 Mill Street
Middlebury,VT
(802)377-3197
www.dedaluswine.com
