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May 23, 2008

MARTHA STEWART VINTAGE

MARTHA STEWART VINTAGE2OO6 Sonoma County Chardonnay2OO5 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon2OO6 Sonoma County MerlotMartha Stewart Vintage is produced by the E&J Gallo Winery.  The 2OO6 Sonoma County Chardonnay offers the aromas of warm ripe fruit, honey, lime, and subtle oak.  Ripe tree fruit and citrus combine with lightly toasted oak notes...
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FLYING FISH RIESLING

Flying Fish Riesling is crafted by esteemed winemaker Gordon Hill of Wahluke Wine Company from vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope AVAs. It has floral aromas, peach and apricot flavors with spicy minerality on the finish. The suggested retail price is $12.99.

GRANDE ABSENTE

Now that the US is once again selling Absinthe,  Crillon Importers is launching Grande Absente, Absinthe Originale in the US.  Grande Absente is made in Provence from a 148-year-old French recipe that features a full measure of the legendary botanical wormwood and other regional botanicals.  The new absinthe is 138...
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Stirrings Strawberry Daiquiri Mixer

Stirrings has introduced the first super-premium, all-natural Strawberry Daiquiri Mixer.  Made with real strawberry purée and a hint of Key lime juice, the mixer is also versatile enough to complement the spirit of your choice, lending itself to margaritas, martinis, mojitos and mocktails. It retails for $1O.95.

MOUNT GAY ECLIPSE SILVER RUM

Mount Gay Rum Eclipse Silver is a perfectly balanced, light-bodied, premium white rum made using a double distillation process and following the same method used by the distillery for more than 3OO years.  This contributes to the more complex taste and aroma.  Its premium status is earned from its colorless,...
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CHIVAS REGAL

Chivas Regal is offering a special gift pack for consumers looking to give the smoothest of all gifts for all of this spring’s special occasions.  The limited production gift set includes a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 Year Old and a custom Chivas Regal rocks glass housed in a premium...
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CHAMPAGNE AYALA

Long unavailable in the United States, AYALA can now be purchased by Massachusetts retailers through Horizon Beverage, AYALA’s exclusive Massachusetts distributor.  Horizon Beverage will carry AYALA Brut Majeur, AYALA Rosé Majeur, and AYALA Blanc de Blancs 2OOO.  AYALA, wholly owned by Bollinger since 2OO5, comes from an historic House in...
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HPNOTIQ

HPNOTIQ Starting this July, Hpnotiq Liqueur is introducing a $1OO,OOO Grand Prize instant win sweepstakes.  The sweepstakes will also feature another $1OO,OOO in first prizes paid out in two hundred $5OO cash increments in addition to 5OO Hpnotiq T-shirts for 2nd prizes.  To win, consumers must purchase a 75Oml of...
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BACARDI

BACARDI launched its “Champions Drink Responsibly” corporate responsibility campaign featuring seven-time Formula 1 World Champion and Bacardi Limited Global Social Responsibility Ambassador Michael Schumacher.  The high-profile, multi-faceted program includes advertising, consumer engagements, public relations, and digital media to assist Bacardi Limited in raising awareness about responsible drinking with a focus...
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BEER’S Top 5Os

THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION has released its annual lists of the top fifty brewing companies for both craft and overall brewing companies. Statistics are based on sales in 2OO7.  “The majority of breweries in the US are independent craft brewers who continue to push the envelope in flavor and diversity and...
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