New Products, New Reviews, New Month

Our buyers have been very busy, and we have lots of new products to discuss because of their efforts. Let's jump right in.

J.R. Ewing Bourbon

With more than 5 million viewers per episode, the updated version of the Dallas TV show mixes some of the original cast members into the story lines. J. R. Ewing, as played by the late Larry Hagman, was the central character of the original show. The legacy of that character lives on in this inspired Bourbon.

Distilled in Kentucky, every batch of J.R. Ewing Bourbon is handcrafted, and aged 4 years in newly charred American oak barrels. It provides classic flavor profile, balancing the sweetness of corn with hints of caramel, vanilla, oak, and a touch of orange.

Only $25.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Patrick Piuze Chablis "Terroir de Chablis" 2013

Patrick Piuze is a French-Canadian in his late thirties who first ran a wine bar in his native Montreal, but then got the wine bug and ended up making Chablis for Olivier Leflaive, Jean-Marie Guffens of Verget and Jean-Marc Brocard before setting out on his own in July 2008.

Harvest in Chablis

The Terroir de Chablis is completely unoaked and vinified in stainless steel tanks. Therefore, the terroir is what dominates here with intense minerality and puckering acidity.

This rated 90 points from Wine Advocate. Their review: "The 2013 Chablis Terroir de Chablis comes from the north-facing hill in Les Forets and another north-facing parcel opposite Vaillons. It has a more introspective but nicely defined bouquet that takes more time to unwind. But the palate is fresh with good tension and plenty of energy, complemented by a dash of white pepper on the slightly resinous finish. Drink now-2020."

Available in Lawrenceville only, at $24.99.

Brandon Bartfalvi is the Senior Wine Manager at our Lawrenceville location. Here are a few of his tasting notes on some recent arrivals.

2013 Castelfeder Pinot Grigio

A zippy and vibrant Pinot Grigio, offering flavors of ripe apples and pears with a dominant mineral streak. This is what Pinot Grigio should taste like! Great price and tons of personality!

2010 Chateau Macquin Saint Georges St. Emilion

Ripe, dark fruit notes of blackberry and cassis are balanced by firm tannins and good acidity. After a little decanting the wine reveals more spice and pepper notes especially on the finish. Good value!

2005 Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji

One of the most underrated and overlooked dessert wines in the world!  This is a wine to be savored because of its immense complexity (sensory overload alert!!). Concentrated and dense, with notes of candied tropical fruits and sweet citrus flavors. As the wine opens in the glass, it reveals nutty undertones and coffee flavors on the long finish. A honeyed, complex effort! (owned by Vega Sicilia).

Cheers!