Friday Grab Bag

The promise of nice weather for the weekend makes us all happy. We hope you'll include a stop at Joe Canal's in your weekend plans. In case you need them, here are a few reasons why you should stop in.

Events in Lawrenceville

We have our regular wine tastings this weekend. The hours are 4-6pm on Friday, and 2-4pm on Saturday.

Events in Woodbridge

We have back-to-back tastings today, starting with a free (they're all free) tasting of Senor Sangria at 4pm. Everyone loves a nice Sangria in the warmer weather, and Senor Sangria is a best seller.

Also today is a tasting of Weyerbacher beer. Based in nearby Eastern Pennsylvania, Weyerbacher is a pioneer among craft brewers.

On Saturday, we're having our regular wine tasting, from 1-3pm. Click here for the tasting menu.

New Products

We'll start with two new seasonal arrivals from New England. Harpoon Summer Beer is their version of the traditional German Kölsch-style ale.  This beer, which is light and refreshing, appears to resemble a lager rather than an ale. The Kölsch style is a testimony to the broad spectrum of characteristics an ale can produce, as well as the brewer’s art.  The body is soft and delicate with a dry, crisp finish. Available in bottles and cans.

Harpoon UFO Big Squeeze Shandy. Sweet with a hint of tartness, UFO Big Squeeze Shandy is perfect for all of your summer adventures! Available exclusively in cans.

Appearance:  hazy, slightly orange, fine foamy head
Aroma:  clean citrus, some crackery notes from the wheat malt
Mouth feel: light bodied
Taste:  sweet malt, sweet / tart grapefruit        
Finish:  quenching, refreshing

Exclusiv Pineapple Vodka is new in the 1-Liter size. Exclusiv evokes images of icy mountain peaks and crystal clear streams. It brings to mind expressions like clean, fresh and crisp. The tropical pineapple flavor is perfect for lazy summer days. And nights. Click here for a coupon good for $1.00 off a 1-Liter bottle of Exclusiv.

Art Show & Wine Tasting

Yesterday in this blog, we posted a few pictures from last week's Art Show & Wine Tasting. What a great time. Here are additional pictures, because you missed a fun night.

Ripped from the Headlines

Joseph Phelps, Pioneering California Wine Producer, Dies at 87. Click here for the story.

Will a strong dollar and a weak Euro mean lower prices for European wines? Click here for the story.

Have a great weekend!