Black Friday Grab Bag

We hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving, and are ready to come visit us at our stores.  This is the busiest time of the year for every retailer, but our exceptional customer service means that you'll always find someone ready to assist you.

Here's the Black Friday look forward into December at Joe Canal's.

Events in Lawrenceville

We have a tasting of Yards Brewing Co. beer on Thursday, December 4, 5-7pm. On Friday, December 5,  we have a tasting of Tanqueray 10 gin, from 4-6pm. Also on Friday, we have a complimentary engraving of Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottles. This is always popular as a gift item. Click here for details.

On Saturday, December 6, we have a free tasting of The Balvenie, with a complimentary coaster engraving. We wrap up the weekend with a Wine & Paint party on Sunday, December 7, starting at 4pm, in conjunction with the Painter's Loft. Click here for more information.

Events in Woodbridge

Look for our regular wine tasting on Friday, December 5, from 4-6pm. On Saturday, December 6, from 2-5pm, we have the Dewar's Higher Marques tasting and wax sealing. Click here for more information.

New Products

Chateau d'Arsac  is one of the oldest wineries in the region, with 900 years of history. The just-arrived 2009 vintage of Chateau d'Arsac Margaux rated 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Color: Dark and intense with purple eggplant highlights
Nose: Intense fresh black currant and black fruit aromas. On swirling, hints of roasted vanilla and grilled toast marry superbly with red fruits.
Taste: Deep and frank impact. Suave and round, red fruit aromas are reinforced by fine elegant oak. A long and savoury finish, with fine hints of licorice.

$25.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Carver Sutro Petite Sirah rated 94 points from Anthony Galloni. His review: "The 2010 Petite Sirah Palisades Vineyard is brilliant. Black cherries, licorice and menthol jump from the glass in this perfumed, delineated wine. The 2010 is fresh, vibrant and totally beautiful. Here, too, the aromas and flavors are precise but also quite primary. The balance of fruit and the typically hard Petite Sirah tannins is once again exceptional. Hints of tar, game and licorice start to make an appearance on the finish."

We have only one case per store, so you need to move quickly on this wine. Available for $49.99.


Kilchoman Machir Bay. The Machir Bay range is Kilchoman’s core expression, first launched in 2012 when it won the prestigious IWSC 2012 Gold Award – Best in Class. Bottled once a year, each release contains more mature casks, allowing Kilchoman fans to follow the development of the unique Kilchoman malt as it matures. Matured in a combination of both bourbon and sherry casks, Machir Bay has a well-balanced combination of rich tropical fruit, peat smoke, light vanilla and intense sweetness.

Available in very limited quantities, for $54.99

If you're looking for a gift item in this holiday season, start shopping on our website! Look under the Customer Service tab for Wine, Beer and Spirits gift sets.

Have a great weekend!