Made it to the Weekend

In our world, the week went by pretty quickly. Maybe our rum tasting yesterday helped a bit (more on that below). We just hope things slow down over the weekend. Speaking of the weekend...

In Store Events

Yesterday's blog post detailed all of this weekend's events at Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge. Click here for that post. Did you know there's a Harley parked inside our Woodbridge store? That's discussed in yesterday's blog post as well.

New Products

Monkey Rum. The office staff got a break from the routine yesterday, as we all got to sample the two new rums. The Coconut, pictured here, smelled like summer, as the toasted coconut aromas were prominent. The Spiced Rum features molasses and exotic baking spice notes.

Monkey Rum is distilled 100% from Caribbean Molasses. Angostura, Trinidad, our source of rum, distills using column stills that allows the blender to draw off a lighter, clean, rum base that we then age for up to three years. Both rums are barrel aged in ex-Jack Daniels American Oak barrels, up to 12 months for the Coconut, and 2-3 years for the Spiced.

Our Toasted Coconut rum features a natural toasted coconut flavor, with smoked hickory notes blending well with the fresh coconut flavors. Our Spiced Rum features cinnamon, blended with vanilla and buttery caramelized flavors. There is a hint of the same toasted coconut flavor on the spiced which adds a superior finish and smoothness. Only $24.99 in the Bottle Club®.

Luigi Einaudi Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi 2010. 94 points from James Suckling, Vinous Media and Wine Enthusiast. James Suckling: "A wine with dried berry and orange peel character. Full body, chewy tannins and a fresh finish. This is very tannic for the vintage but intense and muscular. Old style in many ways but wonderful in every sense of the word. Try it in 2017."

93 points from Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi shows a tight and austere personality with defined aromas of bold cherry, blackberry, leather, cola and licorice. This single-vineyard selection sees 18 months in barrique with an additional 30 months in botte grande. That oak imprinting is definitely present but woven within the greater texture of the wine. Pretty nuances of wild cherry appear on the close adding a sense of freshness and brightness."

92 points from Wine Spectator. "Shows power and muscle in a svelte profile. Rose, cherry, licorice, tobacco and black tea notes combine with vibrant acidity and dusty tannins. Well-balanced,

presenting hints of leather and underbrush on the finish. Best from 2018 through 2035. 725 cases made." $64.99 in the Bottle Club®. Limited availability.

Greenhouse Sauvignon Blanc. The light and tropical flavors of a Sauvignon Blanc are as much a part of summer as any other wine. Greenhouse is pale straw in color with green highlights. Citrus fruits jump out of the glass, with aromas of lime, grapefruit and tropical fruit mingling with a hint of freshly cut grass. The palate is crisp, with mouthwatering acidity and flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit and pineapple. Pair with shellfish, white fish or salad. From the Central Valley of Chile. Only $6.97 in the Bottle Club®.

Demented Brewing Wrath. This is a Russian Imperial Stout, from a new brewery in Middlesex, NJ. Currently available only at our Lawrenceville store.

Wrath, our big bold Russian Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels peaks at 11% ABV. Expect rich roasted flavors to shine through the alcohol and bourbon to sweep across your palate. Pair this beer with a nice meal or share it with a friend, but be warned of its Wrath!

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is next Sunday, and we have plenty of gift ideas for you. For information on personally engraved bottles and other unique gifts, click the link to yesterday's blog post, which is near the top of this page.

There are a number of other special gift items, like this Father's Day edition of Knob Creek Bourbon. If you're pressed for time while shopping, just ask any store associate for assistance.

Have a great weekend!