What to Look For

It's the middle of the week and the middle of the summer, so we should take a look at what's new in our stores.

Coney Island Brewing Co. Hard Root Beer

The gypsy should have predicted this. The most dignified beverage of days past, re-imagined for your future self. The wooden planks under your feet and a hot dog in your hand; the only difference is that now you’re tall enough to ride the ride.

Coney Island Hard Root Beer is a new twist on an old favorite. With hints of vanilla, licorice and birch, this root beer will bring you back to the boardwalk. 5.8% ABV.

At this time, we have a very limited quantity, in Lawrenceville only.

The Shepherd Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Aromas of lime, passion fruit, and gooseberry with notes of kiwi and jasmine. The mouth is delicate and smooth with flavors of lemon, grapefruit, and lychee. Firm acidity provides a zesty finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.

The Shepherd will be on the tasting menu at both stores this weekend, giving you the important try-before-you-buy opportunity. Sauvignon Blanc is great for summer pairings, like salads and fish. Only $10.96 in the Bottle Club®.

                   Rogue Farms Marionberry Braggot

Marionberry Braggot combines Marioberries, grown and hand-picked at Rogue Farms, with Hopyard Honey, collected from 7,140,289 Rogue Farms honeybees to create a true taste of the terroir of the Wigrich Appellation.

17 INGREDIENTS: Rogue Farms Honey & Wildflower Honey; Rogue Farms Dare™, Risk™, Dare™ R-1, Dare™ R-3, Risk™ R-1, Risk™ R-3, Risk™ R-7, Maier Munich & C120 Malts; Rogue Farms Flaked Rye; Rogue Farms Rebel Hops; Rogue Farms Marionberries & Marionberry Juice; Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast.

11.4 ABV. Very limited availability.

Frog's Leap Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5L

Balance, restraint and respect for terroir. All in a wine that explains without trying why Cabernet is King.

The 2012 vintage had nearly perfect growing conditions for developing depth of flavor and complexity; warm days, cool nights, and a beautiful crop of evenly ripened, small berries. The grapes were harvested at full maturity while retaining high acidity and low pH. Even in its youth—right out of the tank—the aromas were mature and defined. We bottled the wine just a bit earlier than usual with slightly less exposure to the barrel to ensure preservation of the wine’s character.

This Cabernet Sauvignon has all the hallmarks of the legendary Cabernets of Rutherford: the deep, cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of "Rutherford Dust," and the earthen flavors of cedar and black olive. The mouthfeel is plush across the palate with velvety tannins, yet balanced by bright acidy and firm structure that hints at promising years to come. Pair it with rack of lamb, N.Y. Strip, or just another glass! This wine is destined to give decades of drinking pleasure.

The 1.5 Liter (magnum) size is available for the Bottle Club® price of $104.99.