TAINTED PINOT NOIR FINDS NEW LIFE
When life gives you smoke-tainted wine grapes…make whiskey! Following the devastating wildfires that tore through Oregon in 2020, Patricia Green Cellars was left with 12,000 gallons of smoke-tainted Pinot Noir grapes. Rather than chalk it up as a total loss, head winemaker Jim Anderson got creative. Teaming up with local... Read More
NETFLIX & CUPCAKE
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s hit show Love is Blind then get your wine glass ready! Cupcake Vineyards has teamed up with the producers of the popular show to launch a limited-edition Chardonnay under the name Love is Wine. Season six kicked off on Valentine’s Day in conjunction with the... Read More
DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD ACQUIRES WILLIAM FÈVRE
The William Fèvre estate has had something of a challenging time finding a permanent home lately. A little more than a year after the renowned top-tier Chablis producer was purchased by Artémis Domaines, it has once again been sold, this time to Domaines Barons de Rothschild for an undisclosed sum.... Read More
FORMER PATRÓN EXECS BACK FOR ROUND 2
After a hiatus of a few years, John Paul DeJoria is back in the spirits game and part of a new venture called Round 2 Spirits. DeJoria, the founder of Patrón Tequila will be joined by a crew of former colleagues including Ed Brown, who was CEO of Patrón Spirits for... Read More
UNCLE NEAREST HBCU OLD FASHIONED CHALLENGE
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has launched its second annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a nationwide initiative to raise funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year’s challenge will see the company work to raise $1.4 million, amounting to one full in-state tuition scholarship per accredited HBCU. The Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned Challenge launched on Martin... Read More
DISCUS & THE TASTING ALLIANCE FORGE PARTNERSHIP
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) has announced a new partnership with The Tasting Alliance, a leader in global spirits and wine competitions, that will open the door to the world of spirits competitions and benefits DISCUS members. Through this collaboration, DISCUS members will receive a 10% discount... Read More
ABSOLUT COCKTAILS
This new line of RTS cocktails from Absolut includes Raspberry Lemonade and Vodka Mojito flavors. The Lemonade combines Absolut vodka with natural raspberry and lemon flavors and simple syrup. The Mojito combines the brand’s vodka with natural lime and mint flavors and simple syrup. Each is 15% ABV. Suggested retail... Read More
DEWARS DOUBLE DOUBLE 21 YEAR OLD MIZUNARA OAK CASK FINISH
This new release brings together distilling traditions from Japan and Scotland. Unlike American oak, Mizunara oak requires more than 200 years to reach maturity. The Scotch was crafted using a unique four-stage aging process and imparts subtle hints of sandalwood, contributing to a smooth mouthfeel and flavors of coconut and... Read More
TOSCANINI CUMPARSITA TANNAT
Produced and estate bottled in Uruguay, this red opens with oaky notes followed by red berry aromas with a hint of espresso. The palate features moderate tannins and enough acidity to back up red plum blended with coffee flavors. Persistent finish. Suggested retail is $29.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
CÎROC LIMONATA
This is a new permanent addition to the Cîroc flavored vodka portfolio. It is infused with tangy citrus and Italian lemon flavors that result in a balanced sweetness with a zesty note. Suggested retail is $29.99. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors.