AprilMay Grab Bag

April went by pretty quickly, and we'll hope that the weekend doesn't move as quickly. With the 3rd Annual Art Show & Wine Tasting at our Woodbridge store on Sunday night, we think that's a perfect way to close the weekend. You don't have to be a regular shopper at our Woodbridge store to attend the Art Show, and proceeds benefit David's Touch, a charity that delivers hope and joy to children at their greatest time of need. Admission is only $10. Click here for more information on the Art Show & Wine Tasting.

Speaking of events, we detailed the upcoming schedule for both stores in our blog post yesterday. Click here for that post.

New Products

We go in-depth with new craft beer every Tuesday in the Craft Beer Corner. Click here for the latest post.

Acre Twenty One Merlot. Warming aromas of ripe dark cherries, cedar & tobacco followed by a medium-bodied palate filled with ripe dark fruits balanced by round tannins. Enjoy with burgers or on its own. This new addition to the Acre Twenty One portfolio is only $9.97 in the Bottle Club®. From Washington.

Cedilla Liqueur de Acai. Cedilla Açai Liqueur is created with hand-picked Organic Sambazon Açai berries from the Amazon, macerated and blended with the highest quality alambique Cachaça. A rich fruity flavor with complex chocolate, spice, and berry notes.

Wine Enthusiast, 88 points: "New to the U.S. market, Cedilla is made by infusing cachaca with acai berries grown in the Amazon region. Intense, plummy color with a sweet grape-soda aroma and flavor balanced out by a tartness on the finish and a faint cinnamon note. It goes down easy straight up, but would also be good mixed with sparkling wine or gin-or possibly cachaca."

The Açai Caipirinha
2 oz Leblon Cachaça
1 oz Cedilla
½ oz simple syrup
6 lime wedges

In mixing glass, muddle the limes and simple syrup. Add Cedilla and Leblon Cachaça. Fill with ice, shake well and pour all into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.

New Belgium Slow Ride Session IPA. Kicking back and relaxing with a session beer requires little more than a couch, some free time, and a few pals. SLOW RIDE SESSION IPA is up for this easy-going challenge, starting with a pour of sheened gold and plenty of fluffy, white foam. A blend of eight hop varieties, led by exotic Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin, twist together brilliant tropical scents of melon, peach, lime and grapefruit for a vividly fruity aroma. The flavor mirrors the aroma, while balancing a malty-sweet yet clean start and hoppy bitterness in the back. Light bodied and extra quaffable, this sessionable India Pale Ale brings the finish line to you. 4.5% ABV, 40 IBU. Currently available only in Woodbridge.

VISUAL: Clear, but with all dry-hopped beers, expect a very slight sheen on this light golden beauty.
AROMA: Lots of fruit up front with orange and lemon citrus, apricot, blueberry, mango and papaya; floral and some cedar complement in the background.
FLAVOR: Juicy, fruity sweetness up front and balanced with a clean hop bitterness.

Lazos Malbec. A fresh palate of ripe raspberry, blueberry & plum with hints of truffle, mocha & vanilla. Velvety tannins are balanced with a hint of spice & toasted oak. Pair with ribs or BBQ chicken. Only $8.97 in the Bottle Club®.

                                                  News You Can Use

It's only six days until Cinco de Mayo, making this weekend the perfect time to shop. You know the beer choices: Corona, Modello, Dos Equis, Presidente. We have plenty of Tequila choices as well, including Camarena, Siete Leguas and Milagro, along with Cuervo and Patron.

Don't pass up the delicious tequila and coffee liqueurs, which are perfect for after dinner or after the party. We carry several Patron Cafe selections, as well as the new Cafe Del Mar. You don't even need the excuse of Cinco de Mayo to enjoy these.

Have a great weekend!