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June 30, 2011

MOMOKAWA SAKE

SakéOne has relaunched its core Oregon craft saké brand.  The Momokawa line has a new label which coincides with several subtle changes in the brewing process that have resulted in enhanced flavor and body.  Created by designer Jeffrey Caldewey, the backdrop to the label design is a medium that has...
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VIU MANENT EL INCIDENTE CARMENERE

This Chilean wine is a limited edition blend of 85% Carmenere, 1O% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec.  All bottles are individually numbered.  This wine has all the spicy characteristics of Carmenere with flavors of blueberry jam, chocolate and mocha that stand out on the palate for a complex and refined...
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MARTINI MOSCATO D’ASTI

This sparkling Asti is the latest addition to the Martini portfolio which includes a sweet Asti, a Prosecco and a sparkling rosé.  Made from 1OO% handpicked Moscato bianco grapes, the Moscato d’Asti shows an aromatic, fruit-forward profile and subtle effervescence.  Suggested retail is $14.99.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

COCO REÁL MIXER

Packaged in an upside down squeezable bottle, this new mixer is made with real coconut from the Dominican Republic.  No refrigeration required.  Suggested retail is $3.99.  Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.

WAVE VODKAS

This new line of vodkas is available in grape, whipped cream, pink lemonade, cherry, and blue raspberry flavors – as well as its core unflavored 8O-proof.  Suggested retail is $8.99.

JACK DANIEL’S OLD NO. 7 WHISKEY

The flagship whiskey for Jack Daniel’s has rolled out new packaging – a taller, slimmer bottle, accentuating the iconic square shoulders with a more simplified label.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

TEQUILA AVION

This tequila is now available in 5Oml, 375ml and 1.75L size bottles in addition to the current 75Oml.  The 5Oml minis will be sold individually for $3.99 each and, for a limited time, in a gift set containing all three expressions called the Avión Tasting Flight for $9.99.  Additionally, the...
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MIKE’S LITE HARD LEMONADE

Made with 1OO% natural sweeteners, this line from Mike’s is available in lemonade and cranberry lemonade flavors from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

OPAL NERA and OPAL BIANCA

These black and white sambucas are once again available in the US.  The Nera is made by distilling sugar beets with alpine water to create a clean neutral spirit.  It is then distilled with Italian Green Anise, Star Anise from China, Sicilian lemon peels, Italian Coriander, and northern Italian elderflowers. ...
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