ABSOLUT GRÄPEVINE
ABSOLUT GRÄPEVINE The latest addition to the Absolut portfolio, this new white grape vodka – balanced with notes of dragon fruit and papaya – is made from all-natural ingredients and contains no sugar. Suggested retail is $21 for a 75Oml. Available in 1L, 75Oml and 5Oml sizes from Horizon Beverage... Read More
JE T’AIME BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING WINE
JE T’AIME BRUT ROSÉ SPARKLING WINE This rosé from the Vampire Vineyard’s family has a bouquet of fresh strawberry and raspberry, a fragrant complexity and crisp finish. It owes its delicate color to its short time spent on the skins of the Pinot Noir grape. The result is a fruit-forward... Read More
ALLURE BUBBLY WHITE MOSCATO
ALLURE BUBBLY WHITE MOSCATO The latest addition to the Allure portfolio is this sweet-styled sparkling California white wine. Available from United Liquors.
TERRAMIA ITALIAN SPARKLERS
TERRAMIA ITALIAN SPARKLERS There are two new releases from Terramia – a Moscato Frizzante IGT (Sicily) and the Prosecco 2O1O DOC-Spumante Brut (Veneto).
Karlsson’s Gold Vodka
has launched a promotional campaign titled “Unfiltered” – an ongoing series celebrating craft, heritage and process. Unfiltered will feature collaborations with creative artists and groups including Rich Brilliant Willing, Sight Unseen and the American Design Club. In addition, Karlsson’s has also announced an open call for submissions for Unfiltered projects,... Read More
Kahlúa
has launched the “Delicioso Brunch Club” – an online resource – which harkens back to the brand’s Mexican heritage. The free-to-use application presents a new twist on a culinary tradition, featuring décor tips, cocktail suggestions and brunch recipes from Food Network chef and author of the cookbook, Mexican Made Easy,... Read More
Beaulieu Vineyard
is sponsoring a long term project to benefit hunger relief efforts in America: the “BV Give & Give Back Campaign”. BV Coastal Estate Wines began the program last fall with donations to help provide more than 1,OOO,OOO meals to 12 national and regional hunger relief agencies. Now, the brand is... Read More
MUSIC, MOOD AND ALCOHOL
There’s no doubt that music is powerful. It’s uplifting and emotional, it makes people happy or sad and it can be very distracting. And apparently music, specifically loud music, can affect one’s judgment when consuming alcohol. According to new research, alcohol tastes sweeter when loud music is playing and the... Read More
BULLDOG GIN
Glenn P. Henry has been named National Sales Manager. He was previously National Sales Manager at Mediterranean Vintner’s Alliance. With more than 3O years in the industry, Henry began his career with Wine & Spirits International before moving to Remy USA as District Manager and then as Regional Manager. Following... Read More
Lucas Bols USA
STEFANIE MELCHERT has been appointed as State Manager for New England. She has over 13 years of beverage industry experience, most recently as On-Premise Manager for Massachusetts with Brown-Forman. Previously, she held positions with Brown-Forman in Wisconsin and with General Beverage Sales Company.