ORGANIC WINE? NOT SO FAST
Everywhere you look these days products tout themselves as organic. But are they really? It would seem that some companies have taken liberties with their definition of organic. Restrictions, however, are tightening. Based on a memorandum between the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),... Read More
SPAIN TAKES NUMBER 2 SPOT
These are good days for Spanish wines. Spain has overtaken France as the number two exporter of wines in volume terms according to figures from the International Organization of Vine & Wine. The data shows that Italy still leads the export charts with 17.2 million liters sold abroad in 2OO8.... Read More
FREE BEER FLOWS NO MORE
In the current economy job perks are few and far between. Throughout the world, companies have had to cut pensions and trim retiree benefits in order to stay afloat. But taking away free beer? That’s a tough one to swallow. Molson Canada will no longer supply its 24OO retirees with... Read More
NBWA GOES MAINSTREAM
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is keeping up with the times. In an effort to share the latest news and developments affecting the beer distribution industry and America’s beer distributors NBWA has a newly launched Facebook page and Twitter screen name: Mr. Beer Guy. You can become a fan... Read More
SOUTHERN COMFORT HURRICANE COCKTAIL and SWEET TEA COCKTAIL
These two pre-mixed ready-to-serve cocktails are now available. Suggested retail price is $19.99 for a 1.75L bottle.Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
THREE -O BUBBLE VODKA
This is the newest addition to the Three Olives vodka portfolio that includes flavors such as Grape Root Beer, Passion Fruit, Tomato, and Pomegranate, among others. Bubble is a blend of sweet and juicy flavors. Suggested retail price is $19.99 for a 75Oml bottle. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey
Powers has unveiled a new look for its 75Oml and 1L packages. The new label design incorporates premium cues to help reinforce the quality credentials of its flagship Gold Label product. The front label lettering has been simplified and contemporized to be more distinct and new metallic gold color and... Read More
2OO6 VALLEY OF THE MOON WINERY CUVÉE DE LA LUNA
This cuvée contains an unusually large percentage of Merlot in the Cabernet blend as well as small amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. A total of 24 months in small French, Hungarian and American oak barrels enhanced the cuvée with delicate wood notes. The medium-bodied wine displays classic... Read More
2OO8 KENWOOD VINEYARDS SONOMA COUNTY SAUVIGNON BLANC and PINOT GRIS
Kenwood Vineyards’ most popular wine for more than 25 years this Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lemon lime guava, and new mown hay. Lemon, lime and herb flavors are accented by a hint of mineral. The mouthfilling, smooth palate leads to a long, crisp, balanced finish. Suggested retail is $13.The... Read More
FRIDAY MONKEY WINES
This is a new Australian line consisting of a Shiraz Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot, and Rosé that are available in 75Oml sizes. The 1.5 liter range consists of the Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Suggested retail is $8.99 per 75Oml and $12.99 for the 1.5L. ... Read More