Arrived Safely

That's a familiar refrain for the traveling public. The one who travels lets a loved one or business associate that they've arrived safely. Our loading dock doesn't quite work that way, but we know that some of these products have traveled a great distance for your pleasure. Here's a look at some of our newest arrivals.

Brown Jug Bourbon Cream Liqueur. "It all started one summer vacation. My family was scrambling to use up all our remaining cocktail ingredients to avoid hauling them back home. We had leftover bourbon, cream, ice cream, vanilla, ice and maple syrup. In a moment of creative inspiration, we threw it all in a blender and — presto! — we had Bourbon Milkshakes. We discovered our concoction tasted great in coffee, root beer floats, in a variety of cocktails and even in baking."

We wanted to pick out a recipe from their website to share, but they all looked good to us. Just like shopping, don't go blogging when you're hungry. Click here for Brown Jug cocktail and baking recipes. $20.49 in the Bottle Club®.

Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s about 2,500

miles from Kentucky Bourbon country to our Central Coast vineyards. But one sip will tell you, it’s one long-distance relationship that was always meant to be. Limited availability.

SEE: Deep cherry red
SMELL: Toasty vanilla, brown sugar
TASTE: Black cherry, blackberry
PAIR: Bourbon glazed grilled ribs, charcuterie board

$12.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Nebraska Brewing Sexy Betty. A sweet nose greets the adventurous in this marriage of our Black Betty Russian Imperial Stout and American Brandy barrels.  An elegantly

pleasant surprise wakes the palate which migrates from a hint of brandy into a wonderfully lingering roasted malt character. 11% ABV, 50 IBU's. Limited availability, 750MLbottles, $18.49.

Perfect with lush chocolates and rich desserts. Hors d’ oeuvres = Raw Shell Fish, Cheese = Gorgonzola, Entrée = Smoked Brisket, Flat Iron, Desert = Molasses Tarts, Tiramisu, Chocolates.

2012 Champ de Reves Pinot Noir. Scored 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. Available in limited quantities. "Only a single wine, the 2012 Pinot Noir (5,548 cases) emerges from this Kendall-Jackson-owned estate vineyard near the town of Booneville. Planted at 1,400-

to 1,800-foot elevation with Dijon clones 667, 777 and 115, this wine spent nine months in 32% new French oak prior to being bottled. The soil layers are alluvial, uplifted seabed, stuffed with natural sea shells embedded in many of the fractured rocks. It’s also above the fog line in this area. The resultant wine from these soils is lush, with raspberry and blueberry fruit, a seductive, flowery bouquet, medium body, sweet velvety tannins and a layered finish, which seems to build incrementally on the palate. This is an impressive Pinot Noir that sells at a realistic price. Drink it over the next 5-7 years." - Wine Advocate, 90 points. $45 from the winery, but only $33.99 in the Bottle Club®.

And we'll offer one more reminder about next week's ultimate new product: New Belgium's Fat Tire Amber Ale. We also anticipate adding a few other New Belgium beers as well. Expected sell date is this Monday, March 14.