Storm's Coming, So Stock Up

Even if this weekend's storm fizzles out, there will be others, so we recommend having sufficient supplies of wine, beer and spirits on hand. Because no one asks for milk and bread after shoveling the

driveway. We have a number of new products that can be enjoyed on a snow day. Or any day.

Chateau Valandraud Bordeaux Blanc 2013. 93 points from Wine Spectator. "Features lemon zest, kiwifruit and honeysuckle notes out front, followed by white peach and jicama details. Hints of macadamia nut and brioche lurk through the finish and should blossom with a bit of cellaring. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2017." Also rated 91-92 points by James Suckling, and 90-93 points by IWC. $45.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Château Mayne-Vieil Cuvée Alienor 2012 is a selection of old Merlot vines planted on clay and gravel. In an unusual step, the wine is aged in American oak barrels, with the potential for aging from 10-15 years. 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. "New-wood aromas stand out strongly in this prestige cuvée from Mayne-Vieil. On the palate, they are integrating well into the rich berry fruits and ripe, lush texture. The wine needs to age and will be better from 2016." Only $14.96 in the Bottle Club®.

Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorees Cote de Brouilly. The vines for this beautiful wine grow on the south-east facing slopes of Beaujolais known as the Côte de Brouilly, where he has two plots of 50 year old vines at around 300 metres above sea level. The slopes are covered with blue granitic scree - and the Gamay grape is known to thrive in granitic soils. It exhibits dark berry fruits and lots of minerality.

The Côte de Brouilly is one of the ten cru areas of Beaujolais that produce the highest quality wines.

This is a roller coaster of a wine, and is loaded with brisk acidity and sheer volcanic minerality. Light on its feet and elegant; this is a wine that's all about fresh cherry spice and refreshment. Highly recommended! $19.99 in the Bottle Club®. 92 points, Vinous Media.

You know there's more than wine being delivered. Any time now, we'll get our shipment of London Vodka.

London Vodka deservedly represents the pinnacle of the British vodka-making tradition.

Produced exclusively from the finest East Anglia wheat and quadruple distilled to create the perfect balance of character and purity, it is the authentic expression of a quintessentially British vodka.

Completely additive-free and blended with purest English water, London vodka combines a century of spirits producing expertise with an uncompromising commitment to its unique, authentic recipe and production method.

80 proof (40% ABV), $18.99 in the Bottle Club®.