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It's mid-week, where we have the opportunity to take a look at some of the newest arrivals at Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge.

Patrón Añejo, Canal's Family Selection

At Joe Canal's, we sometimes partner with others to add outstanding products to our shelves. These partnerships allow us to offer you unique, limited-availability wines and spirits at reasonable prices. The Canal's Family Selection (CFS) designation means that the item was hand-selected for quality, taste and value.

So far, the CFS program has featured Tequila, Bourbon and other whiskies. We also have a number of wines that are exclusive to Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge. These wines come from some of the best producers in the business, and are available to us because of our buying power.

You always knew that we saved you money. With these branded programs, you can be certain that you're getting the best of our stores.

Patrón Añejo is, for good reason, perhaps the best known ultra-premium tequila. Patrón Añejo combines a variety of tequilas all aged in small white oak barrels for at least 12 months. Similar to winemaking, each vintage of Patrón Añejo is carefully blended to produce a smooth and sweet tasting tequila perfect for sipping. Each bottle is numbered by hand and crafted from recycled glass.

The taste is smooth and sweet, with distinct oak notes complimented by vanilla, raisins and honey, with a hint of melon. Only $50.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Bombay Sapphire East Gin

In response to requests, we're adding this superb new gin from an excellent distiller. Bombay Sapphire East Gin features all of the botanicals from Bombay Sapphire (juniper, grains of paradise, lemon, cubeb berries, coriander, angelica, almonds, orris root, cassia bark and licorice) and then adds lemongrass and black pepper.  These two new botanicals clearly stand out in the nose of the Bombay Sapphire East Gin, giving it a spicier and fuller nose. The lemongrass seems to also boost the lemon in the nose and the black pepper boosts the juniper.

Available for $29.99.

                             Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir

We've noted previously how the New Zealand winemakers have started producing some excellent Pinot Noir. A notoriously difficult grape to grow, the success of Pinot Noir from the Marlborough region (the North end of the South Island) follows the success of Sauvignon Blanc.

Matua had a great 2013 growing season, yielding truly ripe and flavorful grapes. The palate reveals cherry, backed with blackberry notes and sweet smoky oak. The wine is soft and luscious on entry, with supple tannins leading to a savory, lingering finish.

Enjoy this young, but you'll add complexity by cellaring for up to three years. Only $10.49 in the Bottle Club®.

As always, if you're looking for new items in our stores, just ask any team member.