October 29, 2009

This year’s annual Utopias release is a strong, rich, dark beer that, unlike most beers, is uncarbonated.  It is brewed with several different strains of yeast, including a variety typically reserved for champagne.  A blend of two-row Caramel and Munich malts gives the beer its rich ruby-black color and the... Read More

Made with a blend of premium coffee, cream and spices, this ready-to drink liqueur is returning for a limited time during the holiday season.  Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 1.75L.  Available from United Liquors.

This commemorative release represents the 3Oth anniversary bottling of this famed single-vineyard wine.  Deep in color, the Cabernet Sauvignon displays bold black currant aromas accented by notes of spice and mint.  The concentrated flavors showcase black currant, raspberry and dried cherry fruit along with subtle spice complexity.  Integrated tannins enable... Read More

This tequila has a new design that aligns its look with its Blanco and Reposado packages.  The look will feature the same tall, angular bottle as the other expressions and identical iconography of the Jimador on the label.  The biggest difference will be a silver background on the label.  To... Read More

A combination of lush and lean, fruity and herbal, this Sauvignon Blanc is cold fermented and stored in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation.  Forward aromas of lemon zest, lime, kiwi, and newly mown hay are accented by subtle notes of herb and juniper.  Fresh lemon, lime and herb flavors... Read More

Rich and toasty with a warming body and light hops, this is a smooth, malty beer with a touch of raspberry.  It will be available through January from Colonial Wholesale Beverage.

This is the newest release in the Otter Creek Brewing’s Imperial Series.  To make this brew, a bold 27-degree plato barley-wine was warm-fermented with Bohemian lager yeast, then blended with Sauvignon Blanc grape juice and fermented a second time with a pure culture of Champagne yeast.  When the brew was... Read More

The latest addition to the Organic Farmers series, this porter is brewed with organic roasted barley and chocolate malts for a rich, dark and robust flavor.  It has an infusion of organic vanilla beans and coffee from the Dominican Republic farm community Alta Gracia.  This non-profit farm works to empower... Read More

This Irish whiskey liqueur has a new package designed to position the spirit as an accessible mixer and approachable beverage.  Moving significantly away from the decanter shaped bottle of the past, the new, taller design takes its inspiration from the Irish whiskey category itself.  The new packaging will be positioned... Read More

Korbel Champagne Cellars is introducing its first California Brut Champagne made entirely with organically grown grapes.  This new release is a crisp, delicate and bright champagne.  The organically grown grapes deliver aromas and flavors of apple, pear and white peaches.  The finish is medium dry, with a slight savory note... Read More