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September 30, 2011

HARPOON 1OO BARREL SERIES DOČESNÁ CZECH HOP HARVEST ALE

HARPOON 1OO BARREL SERIES DOÄŒESNÁ CZECH HOP HARVEST ALEThe latest installment of the Harpoon 1OO Barrel Series, this Harvest Ale was Inspired by Dočesná, the Czech hop harvest festival.  A medium-bodied, deep chestnut ale, it is made with genuine Sládek hops which provide a clean, slightly bitter but smooth finish. ...
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STALKING HORSE McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ

STALKING HORSE McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ With mineral overtones around a core of blackberry and licorice, this Shiraz is opulently textured and full-bodied with complex flavors and a tannic structure.  Suggested retail is $19.99 per 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

GOTHAM McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ and CABERNET SAUVIGNON

GOTHAM McLAREN VALE SHIRAZ and CABERNET SAUVIGNON This Shiraz has a nose of rich ripe plum and black pepper spice with mocha and coffee highlights and velvety tannins.  The nose on the Cabernet Sauvignon is of blueberry, cassis, licorice, and spice with a balanced flavor of oak and fruit.  Both...
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(OOPS) CARMENERE BLENDS

(OOPS) CARMENERE BLENDSThese wines are produced at Vina Undurraga, one of the oldest wineries in Chile, by winemaker Alva Espinoza, known as the father of Carmenere.  (oops) Sauvignon Blanc/Carmenere has natural acidity, pink grapefruit and mandarin orange with a hint of spice.  With aromas of ripe red fruit and chocolate...
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LEESE FITCH 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC

LEESE FITCH 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANCThis Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp wine with a high-tone citrus zest aroma and minerality.  The palate is of lemongrass spice, grapefruit juice and Pina Colada.  Suggested retail is $12.99 per 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 SYRAH

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 SYRAHMade with grapes sourced from both the Russian River and Sonoma Valleys, this Syrah was aged in small oak barrels for 18 months.  Deep purple/black in color, it has aromas of blackberry, licorice, bittersweet chocolate, and Italian herbs.  The flavors are a mouth-filling blend of...
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THE BEACHHOUSE RED

THE BEACHHOUSE REDA blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier, this wine has pepper and mulberry on the nose, juicy berry flavors and an acidity that is well-balanced.  In-store displays feature coastal-themed packaging and POS.  Suggested retail is $11.99 per 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

VAMPIRE VINEYARDS

VAMPIRE VINEYARDS This portfolio of wine, beer and spirits includes Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, Trueblood Pinot Noir, Witches’ Brew Belgian Ale, and Vampyre Red Vodka.  The Trueblood Pinot Noir is a full-bodied artisanal wine made from 1OO% pinot noir grapes.  Aged in French oak barrels for...
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