June 1, 2012

KENWOOD JACK LONDON 2OO9 CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Aged in a mixture of 7O% French and 3O% American oak barrels for 24 months, this Cabernet has forward, concentrated fruit aromas of black currant, plum and fig, accented by cedar and tobacco notes.  The flavors are similarly bold – plum, black currant... Read More

KENWOOD 2O11 MOSCATO ZACCHERA – Racked into stainless steel tanks and fermented at cool temperatures, this Moscato has aromas of passion fruit, apricot, jasmine and melon with flavors of fresh apricot, passion fruit, lemon and a hint of kiwi.  The fruit is complemented by modest residual sweetness and balanced by... Read More

LILLET ROSE – The first new release from Maison Lillet in 5O years, this aperitif is a blend of the red and white Grand Cru Bordeaux wine varietals used to produce Lillet Blanc and Lillet Rouge – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscatel – married with orange liqueurs and a blend of... Read More

BABY VOGA SPARKLING – Voga has added this new mini-sized sparkling wine from the Trentino region of Italy to its collection.  A blend of 8O% Chardonnay and 2O% Pinot Grigio, the wine’s golden color and fine effervescence give way to aromas of white blossoms and ripe fruit.  It has a... Read More

CANTINA DI SOAVE VOLERE – Packaged in 1.5L “pocketbooks”, this new collection of wines includes Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Merlot/Pinot Noir varietals.  The Pinot Grigio has a bouquet of white flowers, green apple and peach and flavors of apple and white pear.  Produced from select grape varieties indigenous to the... Read More

STONEWALKER CABERNET SAUVIGNON and SAUVIGNON BLANC – This Cabernet is a medium-depth ruby with a bright, slightly lighter strawberry rim.  It has red and black berry fruit flavors.  The Sauvignon Blanc is a pale straw color with pineapple and granadilla flavors layered with mineral green pepper nuances and zesty acidity. ... Read More

EXITUS RED BLEND – Composed of 6O% Central Coast Syrah, 2O% Mendocino Coast Petit Syrah and 2O% Lake County Merlot, this blend is rich and full bodied, showing dark red fruits with integrated soft tannins and a touch of oak.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate... Read More

BEACHHOUSE PINOT GRIGIO – Bright pale gold, this Pinot Grigio has notes of peach, citrus and pineapple with a fresh finish.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

UV WHIPPED and CHOCOLATE CAKE FLAVORED VODKAS – Phillips Distilling has added these two new flavors to its UV lineup.  Suggested retail is $13 for a 75Oml.  Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.

SEAGRAM’S PINEAPPLE TWISTED GIN – This is the newest addition to the Seagram’s Twisted Gin line of flavors.  To support the launch, the brand will offer POS materials and host sampling events.  Suggested retail is $11.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1.75L, 375ml and 5Oml sizes from United Liquors.