July 1, 2008

These are two new Spanish Rioja wines from the Ferrer Family whose commitment to winegrowing dates back to 16th century Spain.  The Cosecha is comprised of 9O% Tempranillo and 1O% Graciano, with aromas and flavors of red fruit (cranberry/raspberry), cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco leaf.  Suggested retail price is $12.  Based... Read More

This Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of grapes from vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley.  It has red-black color and assertive black cherry, blueberry, cocoa and cedar aromas.  Concentrated black and red fruit flavors gain complexity from notes of black pepper, spice and vanilla.  In contrast to the... Read More

Made with grapes mainly sourced from the Alexander Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon has ripe, forward aromas of blueberry and raspberry intertwined with subtle cedar, anise and semi-sweet chocolate nuances.  Blueberry and raspberry flavors are on the palate, accented by mint notes.  Suggested retail is $24. 

Imported from Japan and aged either 12 or 18 years, this single malt whisky is made with the ultra pure waters cherished in Japan’s most famous tea ceremonies. The 12 Year Old is available for $4O and the 18 Year Old is available for $1OO.

New from Click Wine Group, High Note is an Argentinean Malbec from the Vista del Sur Winery in Uco Valley, Mendoza. On the palate, the wine displays flavors of blackberries, plums, and black cherries with a touch of spice. It has a rich, deep violet color, smooth velvety texture, soft tannins and... Read More

Available in exotic passion and tropical berry flavors, these new ready-to-serve Flavored Mojitos are made with natural flavors, juices and rum.  The T.G.I. Friday’s Flavored Mojitos are part of the ‘On the Rocks’ line of T.G.I. Friday’s ready-to-serve cocktail mixes, which includes Margarita, Long Island Iced Tea, Mudslide and others. ... Read More

Crafted in Monterey County, this new dry-styled Riesling from Boisset Family Estates was cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain all its varietal character and reserve a fresh, fruity style.  It offers aromas of ripe fig and peaches accented by hints of citrus and honeysuckle.  The palate has bright key... Read More

Cooley Distillery, the only independent Irish whiskey distiller, has released a small batch bottling of Greenore Single Grain Whiskey.  It is the world’s oldest bottling of Irish grain whiskey ever released.  The whiskey is aged in single use bourbon oak casks imported from Kentucky and matures in the 2OO-year-old granite... Read More

This 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch whisky has a rich, smooth character derived from a combination of whisky matured for 12 years in both American Bourbon Oak and European Sherry Oak casks.  Hailing from Speyside in northern Scotland, it incorporates the region’s signature tastes and aromas of toffee, spice and roasted... Read More