Weekend Grab Bag

Our store teams are putting in pretty full schedules this week, so we thought the blogging crew should join in the fun. There are no scheduled events this weekend, as our satff will be busy helping shoppers like you. Meanwhile, here's a quick post for you.

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 Reserve de la Saurine AOC Vin de pays du Gard Red. The wine has a beautiful ruby color with good intensity. The nose displays aromas of fresh red fruits. In mouth, it displays roundness and generous concentration. La Réserve de la Saurine will pair beautifully with any kind of meal. Actually a returning wine, along with the Blanc. 60%Grenache Noir, 40% Carignan.

Dogfish Head Pennsylvania Tuxedo. A spruce-infused pale ale, Pennsylvania Tuxedo pays homage to the flannel-suited hunters and gatherers who dwell deep in the backcountry of north-central PA.

Brewed in collaboration with family-run outdoor clothing company Woolrich, Pennsylvania Tuxedo is a sessionable concoction with a grassy citrus kick complemented by the resinous conifer notes of fresh green spruce tips. We went into the forests of north-central Pennsylvania and Georgetown, Del., to pick these fresh tips ourselves.

A dry yet doughy malt backbone lets the hops and spruce shine while still balancing out the bitterness, making this one an easy sipper. 8.5% ABV, 50 IBU.

Ashbrook Estate Shiraz. Grown entirely on a lyre trellis system so as to eliminate green characters and highlight the attractive fruit flavors of this variety, Ashbrook produces Shiraz wines of a silky, rich texture and medium to full bodied style, enhanced by 24 months in French oak and 18 months of bottle maturation.

The wine is matured in 100% French oak barriques (26% new) for 2 years, then further stored in our underground climate controlled cellar for 18 months before release. The inviting nose bursts with ripe raspberry, redcurrant and cherry plum fruit leather aromas with hints of violet and sweet spice. Fine tannins, a succulent depth of flavor and balanced acidity result in a wine that is extremely easy to drink and a wonderful food wine. An exciting wine to lie down too! 90 points from Wine Advocate.

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Enjoy the rest of the weekend!