FROM SICILY’S VOLCANO BENANTI ETNA ROSSO
IT TAKES THE INTREPID to plant on an active volcano. After tasting what they’ve wrought, we’re glad they braved Etna, Europe’s largest, most active volcano. At nearly 11,OOO feet (3322 meters) and massive in bulk, this ill-tempered giant not only dominates and constantly threatens northeastern Sicily, but also presents to... Read More
SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY VARIETY IPA
SHIPYARD BREWING COMPANY VARIETY IPA – Shipyard has released a collection of its India Pale Ales: Fuggles, Monkey Fist, Black and XXXX. Suggested retail is $16.99. Suggested retail is $16.99. Available from Merrimack Valley Distributing.
AMSTEL RADLER
AMSTEL RADLER – Made with lemon juice and other natural ingredients, this new release from Amstel is now available. The release will be supported with displays and other POS elements along with sampling events. Packaged in 12-ounce bottles in 6-packs and 12-ounce cans in 12-packs. Available from Atlas Distributing, Commercial... Read More
CRABBIE’S SPICED ORANGE ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER
CRABBIE’S SPICED ORANGE ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER – The new release from Crabbie’s has a lighter ginger profile than the original with a zesty orange flavor. Available in four-packs of 11-ounce bottles and 16.9-ounce bottles from Craft Brewers Guild, L.Knife & Son, Seaboard Products Company.
SEA DOG SUNFISH
SEA DOG SUNFISH – A delicate wheat beer with hints of peach and grapefruit is now available in bottles. It joins the year-round lineup of raspberry, apricot and blueberry wheat beers. Suggested retail price is $8.99 for 6-packs and $16.99 for 12-packs. Available from Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial... Read More
THE MUSE
THE MUSE – The newest addition to the Angry Orchard Cider House Collection – which includes Iceman and Strawman – this demi-sec cider is crafted with a blend of apples from the Alto Adige region of Italy. Apple juice is then added from traditional bittersweet apples grown in Normandy and... Read More
KENWOOD JACK LONDON 2O11 CABERNET SAUVIGNON and MERLOT
KENWOOD JACK LONDON 2O11 CABERNET SAUVIGNON and MERLOT – Aged for 25 months in small French and American oak barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black cherry and black raspberry, with graphite, sage and vanilla accents. Soft, well-integrated tannins enhance the mouthfeel and lead to a balanced finish. Suggested... Read More
BELLINGHAM CITRUS GROVE CHENIN BLANC
BELLINGHAM CITRUS GROVE CHENIN BLANC – The Bellingham Citrus Grove Chenin Blanc is light gold in color with bright green glimmers and has citrus aromas of orange, tangerine, honeydew melon and pineapple. Key lime and clementine flavors on the palate with minerality on the finish. Suggested retail is $1O.99 for... Read More
HAYES VALLEY WINES
HAYES VALLEY WINES – These wines are grown and produced at Clos LaChance Estate Vineyards on the Northern Central Coast of California. A Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are available. Suggested retail is $12.99 for a 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
DEWAR’S
DEWAR’S – The brand has undergone a complete packaging and bottle redesign – a key feature is the trefoil Celtic truth knot that has been embossed onto the glass. Three interlocking ‘D’s represent the three men who created the company: John Dewar and his sons, John Alexander and Tommy Dewar. ... Read More