May 1, 2014

SAMUEL ADAMS SUMMER ALE – Brewed with Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Saaz Noble hops, lemon peel and Grains of Paradise, this medium-bodied brew is crisp and citrusy 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

STRONGBOW HARD CIDER – BThe hard cider maker has two new flavors: Gold Apple and Honey & Apple.  The Gold Apple has the sweet and tart notes of the Golden Delicious apple, along with hints of Honeycrisp and pear.  The Honey & Apple is a blend of fresh apple and... Read More

SHIPYARD AMERICAN PALE ALE – Made with Challenger, Chinook, Citra, Polaris, Huell Melon, Cascade, and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest, this session beer has a bright grapefruit citrus flavor.  The malts are English Pale and Whole Wheat.  Suggested retail is $8.99 for a 6-pack and $16.99 for a 12-pack. ... Read More

BUD LIGHT LIME RITA – The brand is introducing two new permanent flavors: Mang-O-Rita and Raz-Ber-Rita as the newest additions to its Ritas portfolio which also includes the original Lime-A-Rita, Straw-Ber-Rita and seasonal Cran-Brrr-Rita.  Available in 12-pack 8-ounce cans, 4-pack 16-ounce cans, and 24-ounce individual cans as well as an... Read More

LONG LAKE CELLARS – The Long Lake Cellars portfolio includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.  Suggested retail is $6.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

COCKATOO RIDGE – This line of wines from Australia includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Pinot Grigio.  Suggested retail is $7.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

PEJU PROVINCE WINERY – There are three releases from this Rutherford winery now available in Massachusetts: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.  Suggested retail for the Cabernet Sauvignon is $49.99; $19.99 for Sauvignon Blanc and $34.99 for the Merlot.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

KENWOOD VINEYARDS SONOMA COUNTY 2O13 SAUVIGNON BLANC – BMade with a blend of grapes from Corners, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and upper Sonoma Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lemon, nectarine, kiwi, and new mown hay, with notes of nectarine, lemon, honeydew, and a background of... Read More

LUCAS BOLS FOAM – BBols has introduced the world’s first alcoholic foam in three Bols liqueur flavor varieties: Blue Curaçao, Crème de Cassis and Amaretto.  The pump affixes to the top of the bottle and creates up to 2 liters of the foam.  On hot or cold drinks, the foam... Read More

EXCELENCIA KOSHER BRUT CAVA – BThis sparkling wine from Freixenet is the brand’s first kosher offering in the US.  Made with all handpicked grapes, the Cava has aromas of ripe pear and green apple with crisp acidity on the palate, balancing long fruity and floral notes.  Suggested retail is $18. ... Read More