March 29, 2012

CAMPONUEVO 2OO9 TEMPRANILLO BAG-IN-BOX – This imported boxed wine, with a Denomination of Origin from Navarra Tinto, is a blend of 9O% Tempranillo with 1O% Garnacha.  Ruby red, it is medium-bodied with well-balanced ripe red fruit and acidity with soft tannins.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 3-liter box.  Available... Read More

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 SANGIOVESE – Aged in small oak barrels for 18 months before blending and bottling, this wine is a blend of 83% Sangiovese, 12% Syrah, 3% Merlot, and 2% Barbera.  It has aromas of raspberry, Framboise, cinnamon, and a hint of herbs with raspberry and black... Read More

BEACHHOUSE SPARKLING – This new wine has a subtle note of citrus and pineapple on the palate with a gentle sparkle and fresh finish.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

SAMUEL ADAMS SUMMER ALE and SAMUEL ADAMS BELGIAN SESSION – Brewed with lemon zest and Grains of Paradise, the medium-bodied Summer Ale is crisp and lemony with a hint of spice on the finish.  The Ale yeast adds a tropical fruit note while the peppery taste from the Grains of... Read More

LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY – Now available, this seasonal summer Shandy from Leinenkugel is a blend of select malted wheat and barley, lemonade flavor and Wisconsin honey.  It has a tangy character with malty undertones of hops and a tart lemonade flavor.  Suggested retail is $6.99 to $7.99 per 6-pack.  Also... Read More

NARRAGANSETT CREAM ALE – The latest release from Narragansett, this session brew is a throwback to Pre-Prohibition cream ales but with a slightly hoppier flavor.  It’s made with 2-row pale, Munich, Vienna and Cara malts, Columbus hops for bittering, and Willamette hops for aroma.  Bright gold, it is flavorful and... Read More

CRABBIE’S ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER – Imported from the UK, this release contains real ginger and a blend of spices from Asia.  For a minimum of 6 weeks, the ginger is infused through a traditional steeping process.  Blended with malt, hops and other natural flavors, it has a spicy yet refreshing... Read More

GOSLING’S DARK‘N STORMY – A blend of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer, the national drink of Bermuda is now available in ready-to-drink cans.  For the off-premise, special Storm Warning displays are being offered that read: “Things could get wild”.  Available in 4-packs from United Liquors. 

PUCKER LEMONADE LUST VODKA and RASPBERRY RAVE VODKA – These are the two latest additions to the Pucker flavored vodka portfolio.  The Lemonade Lust has a crisp lemon flavor and a hint of lime, while the Raspberry Rave offers a strong raspberry flavor and a touch of floral notes.  Both... Read More

BURNETT’S PEAR VODKA and SUGAR COOKIE VODKA – These two flavored vodkas are the 26th and 27th additions to the Burnett’s portfolio.  The launch of both is being supported by POS for floor displays and shelf facings, as well as sales education materials.  The brand’s website, burnettsvodka.com, provides drink recipes... Read More