Friday Grab Bag

Before everyone takes off for the long weekend, allow us to present our weekly round-up of stuff.

Memorial Day

This holiday was created to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces of the United States. We pause to remember those who gave all.

Special Events

Our calendars are filling rapidly.

Lawrenceville:  Today, please join us for a free tasting of Michter's Whiskey, 4-6pm. Tomorrow, we have free hot dogs (while supplies last), from 1-3pm, along with a visit from the Bud Light lime-a-Rita car.

Our regular Friday (4-6pm) and Saturday (2-4pm) wine tastings resume next weekend.

Eligible for engraving on June 8

On Saturday, May 31, from 2-4pm, we're offering free engraving on Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottles. On Sunday, June 8, from 2-5pm, we're offering engraving on a select number of bottles. Click here for details on the June 8 event.

We have a special After Hours Beer & Burgers fundraiser for Ryan's Quest on June 22, 7:30-9:30pm. Get the details for this fun event here.

Carla Facciolo

 Woodbridge: Tomorrow, we have free soft pretzels (while supplies last), from 1-3pm.

Our regular Friday (4-6pm) and Saturday (1-3pm) wine tastings resume next weekend.

On Saturday, June 7, from 1-3pm, we're offering free engraving on Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottles.

Mob Wives star Carla Facciolo will visit on Saturday, June 21, from 1-5pm, for a bottle signing event.

There will also be an After Hours Beer & Burgers event in Woodbridge on June 22, from 7:30-9:30pm. Details will be posted shortly.

Ripped From The Headlines

-According to the U.S. Beer Market Impact Databank Review and Forecast, total U.S. beer volume—excluding non-alcoholic brews—fell 1.5% between 2009-2014. However, specialty beers rose by 14% in that same time frame. IPA's have been a key growth area. (Source: Shanken Daily News)

-Former NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino and Damon Huard are now in the wine business. Click here for details.

-After the recent news that maybe resvaritrol didn't work as first suggested, a new bit of research offers better news. This bit of scientific research found that red wine was effective at removing the bacteria which causes cavities and tooth loss. Click here for the article, but we think more extensive study should be undertaken.

Enjoy the holiday weekend. Be safe and have fun.