April 30, 2013

SAMUEL ADAMS BEERS OF SUMMER – The Beers of Summer Variety Pack is now available and includes Boston Lager, Summer Ale, Belgian Session, Porch Rocker as well as two new additions: Little White Rye and Blueberry Hill.  A hazy golden ale, the Little White Rye has notes of orange and... Read More

SMIRNOFF ICE PEACH BELLINI – Smirnoff has released this “bar-inspired” ready-to-serve cocktail that is a sparkling mix of peach with a hint of raspberry.  These seasonal drinks have been crafted with the balance of flavor, sweetness, alcohol,  and carbonation.  Suggested retail is $7.99 per 6-pack.  Available from Atlas Distributing and... Read More

KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2O1O MERLOT – Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, this Merlot was then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for nearly two years.  Plum and black cherry aromas gain complexity from notes of tobacco, eucalyptus and sage.  Flavors of black cherry, plum and... Read More

GREENLIP 2O11 SAUVIGNON BLANC – Named for the native New Zealand Green Lip mussel, this Sauvignon Blanc has bright passion fruit and grapefruit flavors with a hint of lime peel.  Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

LONGBOARD VINEYARDS 2O11 SAUVIGNON BLANC and 2O1O POINT BREAK RED – This Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River Valley has grapefruit and floral aromas, followed by a refreshing mid-palate that leads to a balanced minerality on the finish.  The Point Break Red is the winemaker’s version of a “regional blend”... Read More

DEWAR’S HIGHLANDER HONEY – This is the first offering in the new “Highlander” range of products that will include unique expressions of Dewar’s infused with natural flavors.  The Highlander Honey is an infusion of Scottish honey along with natural flavors into the original Dewar’s While Label blend.  The honey reveals... Read More

PUCKER WATERMELON WOW VODKA – This newest addition to the Pucker line of flavored vodkas is made from quadruple distilled vodka, combining the flavor of watermelon with the aroma of candied fruit and melon.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

SAUZA SPARKLING MARGARITA – Made with a Sauza Silver Tequila base, this new line comes in three effervescent ready-to-serve flavors: Original Lime, Wild Berry and Mango Peach.  The Lime is sweet/tart with the taste of fresh agave.  The Wild Berry has a cherry aroma and taste with fresh citrus and... Read More

SMIRNOFF SORBET LIGHT – There are three Sorbet Light flavors in this new line from Smirnoff: Raspberry Pomegranate, Mango Passion Fruit and Lemon.  Each is infused with the natural flavors of berries, pomegranates, mangos, passion fruits and zesty lemons.  78 calories per 1.5 ounce serving.  Suggested retail is 15.99 for... Read More

HANGAR 1 – The craft distilled line of vodkas has a new packaging design that features an apothecary-style bottle with embossed measurements along the side and a black stopper cap, reminiscent of a measuring beaker.  The labels are printed in a distinctive design, giving it a crafted feel with a... Read More