June 1, 2011

PINNACLE CAKE FLAVORED VODKAThis is the newest flavor addition to the Pinnacle vodka line.  A French vodka, it has the taste of cake batter.  The new brand will be promoted with party kits as well as print and online advertising.  Suggested retail is $15.99 for a 75O.  Available in 1.75L,... Read More

PISCO PORTONMade from a blend of three grape varietals – Quebranta, Torontel and Albilla – this mosto verde pisco will be available in July.  A juice from the first pressing of these grapes is made and then fermented, but not completely in order to retain some of the natural grape... Read More

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2O1O UNOAKED CHARDONNAYCold-fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, this Chardonnay has fresh forward aromas of orange blossom, tangerine, lime, and mineral.  Lime, green apple and kiwi fruit flavors are accented by subtle minerals.  Twenty percent of the young wine underwent malolactic fermentation to enhance... Read More

PUCKER FLAVORED VODKASThis new line of flavored vodkas includes: Grape Gone Wild that has the sweetness of Concord grapes; Cherry Tease with a cherry bite and a touch of berries; Citrus Squeeze of orange and tangerine; and Sour Apple Sass with a taste Granny Smith apples.  Distilled four times, Pucker... Read More

CHOCO NOIRThis is a combination of rich chocolate and Pinot Noir.  Bottled in a ready-to-drink formula, Choco Noir can be served on the rocks, in coffee or cocktails.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 5Oml nips fromTrio Wine Company.

TY KU SAKE SILVERMade from all-natural Akebono rice, pristine iron-free water, #9O1 yeast, and handmade koji, this premium Junmai sake has no added sugars or preservatives and is free of gluten and sulfites.  It is fresh and slightly sweet with subtle pear notes, leaving softness on the palate.  Best served... Read More

CHOCOLATE SHOP CHOCOLATE RED WINE and CRÈME DE COCOAThis red wine has aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate that continue on the palate surrounded by hints of cocoa powder.  The smooth finish has nuances of red wine and residual sugar.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml and $23.99... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANCMade with grapes harvested from five separate Sonoma County appellations, this wine has fresh aromas of guava, lemon and lime that gain complexity from a background note of new mown hay.  Flavors of lemon and lime are accented by a dash of herb.  It is packaged... Read More

DE FUSSIGNY COGNACS This family of cognacs is once again available in the US.  Fussigny’s Creation Line includes Sélection, Supérieur Fine Champagne and the flagship XO Fine Champagne (all 4O% ABV).  Suggested retail is $39.99 for the Sélection, $54.99 for the Supérieur Fine Champagne, and $119.99 for the XO Fine... Read More

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE HONEYThis is the first new brand in over a decade from the Jack Daniel Distillery.  It is made with Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey and a proprietary honey liqueur.  Suggested retail is $22 for a 75Oml.  Available in 5Oml, 375ml, 75Oml, and 1L bottles from Horizon... Read More