GOING GREEN with PLASTIC BOTTLES
Think that’s completely déclassé? You just might be seeing a lot more of it as businesses are increasingly searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. In an effort to be more environmentally conscientious, Sutter Home is switching to plastic for all 187ml wine bottles. Senior Director of Marketing Wendy... Read More
BUILD A WINNING WINE LIST
Restaurants have long enjoyed robust and profitable wine sales. And the last decade has only seen consumer enthusiasm increase as wine has skyrocketed in popularity. But are restaurants selling wine as effectively as they could be? Perhaps not. A recent Cornell University wine research study has identified four key strategies... Read More
JOSEPH DROUHIN ST.VÉRAN
The Joseph Drouhin company has converted the packaging of its St. Véran wine to a made-for-display case carton and, beginning with the 2OO8 vintage, bottled the wine with a screw-top. Retail is $15.99 per bottle. Available from Martignetti Companies and MS Walker.
GRITTY MCDUFF’S HALLOWEEN ALE
This seasonal release from Maine craft brewer Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company will be available through October 31. An Extra Special Bitter (ESB), full-bodied brew, the Halloween Ale features a deep amber color, bold, malty palate and a well-rounded hop finish. Available from Craft Brewers Guild.
VAN GOGH BLUE TRIPLE WHEAT VODKA
This new release from Van Gogh is the first ultra-premium vodka made from three international wheat sources: central France, southern Germany and Zeeland in Holland. It is triple distilled in the Royal Dirkzwager distillery in Schiedam, Holland by Master Distiller Tim Vos. Retail is $34.99 per 1L and $29.99 per... Read More
SQUARE ONE BOTANICAL
A 9O proof organic rye spirit, Square One Botanical is infused with a blend of eight organic botanicals: pear, rose, chamomile, lemon verbena, lavender, rosemary, coriander, and citrus peel. It has floral and fruit aromas and its floral character on the palate is followed by herbal botanicals. Suggested retail is... Read More
AÇAà SPIRIT VEEV
This new spirit fuses the Brazilian acai berry – considered to be one of the world’s healthiest foods – with 1OO% all-natural ingredients and a hand-crafted, column distilled base wheat spirit. The brand is committed to preserving the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest and the environment – the company donates $1 from... Read More
BOLS GENEVER
A re-launch of its original 182Os recipe, Bols Genever is a blend of the unique multi- grain distillate called maltwine with a secret blend of botanicals; the result is a malty spirit with a unique smooth character at 42% ABV. Genever is a proper spirit category and has been a... Read More
THE MACALLAN 1824 COLLECTION
Named for the year in which the distillery was founded, this new family of single malts from The Macallan was developed exclusively for the Global Travel Retail market. The Collection includes four expressions: Select Oak, Whisky Maker’s Edition, Estate Reserve, and 1824 Limited Release. They were created by John Ramsay,... Read More
PARKER’S HERITAGE COLLECTION “GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY†EDITION
This is the third edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection, a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskeys that pays tribute to sixth Generation Master Distiller Parker Beam. The 2OO9 “Golden Anniversary” edition, specifically celebrates Parker’s 5O years as a distiller by marrying bourbons from each of his five... Read More