June 30, 2009

SOLAIRE by ROBERT MONDAVIThis new line from the Robert Mondavi family of wines includes the 2OO7 Santa Lucia Chardonnay and the 2OO6 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon.  The Chardonnay is made with grapes sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands including Bianchi and Boekenoogen vineyards.  A percentage of the wine goes through... Read More

ST.VRAIN TRIPELThe Left Hand Brewing Company has released this limited edition Belgian-style Tripel. A medium-bodied 8.1% ABV beer it has a spicy aroma with hints of wild flower honey and orange blossom.  There is a sweetness from the malt progressing to bittersweet honey and dried fruit flavors, and finishing out... Read More

DIAMOND STANDARD VODKAA new luxury vodka produced at Poland’s legendary Polmos Siedlce Distillery Diamond Standard is made from pure grain Dankowski Diamond Rye that goes through four rounds of distillation, followed by four stages of filtration, including a carefully-guarded diamond filtration process involving the use of thousands of DeBeers diamonds. ... Read More

Professional golfer Annika Sorenstam has launched her wine brand in partnership with Wente Vineyards.  This wine is comprised of 75 percent Livermore Valley Syrah and 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and 1O percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Livermore Valley Golf Vineyard.

VAN GOGH DUTCH CARAMEL VODKA This is the first caramel flavored vodka to be crafted in a natural caramel color. It joins the Van Gogh super-premium portfolio of 19 flavored vodkas.  Available in 1L 75Oml and 5Oml bottles, retail is $27 per 75Oml.  Available from United Liquors.

BACARDI CLASSIC COCKTAIL RASPBERRY MOJITOMade with Bacardi Superior Rum natural lime and mint flavors and an extra burst of ripened raspberries, this joins the Bacardi ready-to-drink portfolio that includes the original Mojito flavor.  Suggested retail is $12.99 for a 75Oml bottle and $19.99 for a 1.75L.  Available from Horizon Beverage... Read More