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PISCO PORTON

PISCO PORTONMade from a blend of three grape varietals – Quebranta, Torontel and Albilla – this mosto verde pisco will be available in July.  A juice from the first pressing of these grapes is made and then fermented, but not completely in order to retain some of the natural grape...
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MALIBU TROPICAL SEA BREEZE

MALIBU TROPICAL SEA BREEZEThis is the newest addition to join Malibu’s line of premixed cocktails that includes Rum Punch, Caribbean Cosmo and Tropical Mojito flavors.  The Sea Breeze, like the other Malibu Cocktails products, will be packaged in environmentally friendly 1.75L pouches which are made of soft plastic that allows...
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PINNACLE CAKE FLAVORED VODKA

PINNACLE CAKE FLAVORED VODKAThis is the newest flavor addition to the Pinnacle vodka line.  A French vodka, it has the taste of cake batter.  The new brand will be promoted with party kits as well as print and online advertising.  Suggested retail is $15.99 for a 75O.  Available in 1.75L,...
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KORBEL CALIFORNIA BRUT 2OO9 CHAMPAGNE

KORBEL CALIFORNIA BRUT 2OO9 CHAMPAGNEMade with organically grown grapes, this is the third release of this California sparkler.  Produced – like all Korbel California champagnes – using the méthode champenoise, the Brut has green apple, lemon zest and white peach aromas.  Fresh citrus and apple flavors also are accompanied by...
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CREAM ORANGE

CREAM ORANGEThis is the newest addition to the line of alcohol-infused whipped creams that includes raspberry, caramel and chocolate flavors, among others.  Each can is 15% ABV.  Suggested retail is $9.99 to $12.99 per 375ml can.  Available from Baystate Wine Company.

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEY

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEYThis is the first new brand in over a decade from the Jack Daniel Distillery.  It is made with Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey and a proprietary honey liqueur.  Suggested retail is $22 for a 75Oml.  Available in 5Oml, 375ml, 75Oml, and 1L bottles from Horizon...
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CUPCAKE VODKA

CUPCAKE VODKA The makers of Cupcake Vineyards wines has released Cupcake Vodka in four flavors: Original, Chiffon, Devil’s Food, and Frosting.  The Original is distilled six times from grain and grapes.  All sell for approximately $17.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available soon.

DE FUSSIGNY COGNACS

DE FUSSIGNY COGNACS This family of cognacs is once again available in the US.  Fussigny’s Creation Line includes Sélection, Supérieur Fine Champagne and the flagship XO Fine Champagne (all 4O% ABV).  Suggested retail is $39.99 for the Sélection, $54.99 for the Supérieur Fine Champagne, and $119.99 for the XO Fine...
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SMASHED BLUEBERRY

This is the newest beer in Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series line.  It is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale and has a rich mouth feel.  Upfront, there are flavors of coffee and chocolate accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries.  The finish features a delicate...
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KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANCMade with grapes harvested from five separate Sonoma County appellations, this wine has fresh aromas of guava, lemon and lime that gain complexity from a background note of new mown hay.  Flavors of lemon and lime are accented by a dash of herb.  It is packaged...
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