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September 21, 2007

2OO6 VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA COUNTY CHARDONNAY

Fermented and aged on the yeast lees in French oak barrels for five months, this Chardonnay has aromas of citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla bean. Fresh citrus and tropical fruit also highlight the medium-bodied flavors, accented by hints of butter and toasty oak. The Pinot Blanc is made with grapes...
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TREE OF LIFE POMEGRANATE WINE

This new line of Armenian wines has two varietals: a semi-sweet and a semi-dry. Made with 1OO% pure squeezed pomegranate juice (no grapes), these wines are extremely high in antioxidants including polyphenols. The semi-sweet is tart and fruity while the semi-dry is light-bodied with a lingering finish. Retail is $11.99...
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ALICE WHITE WINE

There are three new 2OO6 wine releases from Alice White: a Chardonnay, a Riesling and a Lexia.The Chardonnay has aromas of green apple and roasted nut with tropical fruit, pear and citrus flavors. The Riesling has floral aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit and melon. The Lexia has a nose...
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LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT MILLESIME 1999

Made from almost equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes (52%/48%), this Champagne is bright gold, with aromas of pineapple, white peach, dried apricots, and almonds. The palate has a touch of preserved fruit and vanilla. Retail is $6O.

WOLAVER’S FARMHOUSE ALE

Brewed with organic malts and hops, this Belgian-style saison has been released to celebrate the brand’s 1Oth anniversary. Every purchase of Farmhouse ale will help sustainable farming as Wolaver’s will donate 1O% of sales to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (ofrf.org). Available in 22-ounce bottles for $4.99.

OTTER CREEK OKTOBERFEST AUTUMN ALE

This new Oktoberfest ale is brewed with Hallertauer and Tettnang hops to balance a clean, malty sweetness. Available through October. Retail is $7.99 per 6-pack and $13.99 per 12-pack.

CROWN ROYAL CASK NO. 16

This new blend from Crown Royal is handcrafted with over 5O different and individually aged whiskies and finished in original Cognac casks for extra flavoring. It comes wrapped in a black velvet bag. Eetail is $99 per 75Oml.

THE GLENLIVET CELLAR COLLECTION 1969

This latest vintage to be added to the Glenlivet Cellar Collection has a deep gold color, intricate layers of flavors, and a balance of spices, fruit and hazelnut. Bottled at natural cask strength and without the use of chill-filtration, the 1969 release possesses all the qualities of the definitive Speyside...
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