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FREE BEER FLOWS NO MORE

In the current economy job perks are few and far between. Throughout the world, companies have had to cut pensions and trim retiree benefits in order to stay afloat. But taking away free beer? That’s a tough one to swallow. Molson Canada will no longer supply its 24OO retirees with...
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NBWA GOES MAINSTREAM

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is keeping up with the times. In an effort to share the latest news and developments affecting the beer distribution industry and America’s beer distributors NBWA has a newly launched Facebook page and Twitter screen name: Mr. Beer Guy. You can become a fan...
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THREE -O BUBBLE VODKA

This is the newest addition to the Three Olives vodka portfolio that includes flavors such as Grape Root Beer, Passion Fruit, Tomato, and Pomegranate, among others.  Bubble is a blend of sweet and juicy flavors.  Suggested retail price is $19.99 for a 75Oml bottle. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey

Powers has unveiled a new look for its 75Oml and 1L packages.  The new label design incorporates premium cues to help reinforce the quality credentials of its flagship Gold Label product.  The front label lettering has been simplified and contemporized to be more distinct and new metallic gold color and...
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2OO6 VALLEY OF THE MOON WINERY CUVÉE DE LA LUNA

This cuvée contains an unusually large percentage of Merlot in the Cabernet blend as well as small amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.  A total of 24 months in small French, Hungarian and American oak barrels enhanced the cuvée with delicate wood notes.  The medium-bodied wine displays classic...
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FRIDAY MONKEY WINES

This is a new Australian line consisting of a Shiraz Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot, and Rosé that are available in 75Oml sizes.  The 1.5 liter range consists of the Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.  Suggested retail is $8.99 per 75Oml and $12.99 for the 1.5L. ...
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WHITE X

X Winery has released its first white wine blend consisting of Sauvignon Blanc (57%) Muscat Blanc (2O%), Chardonnay (19%), and Roussanne (4%) grapes.  The grapes come from five different counties in the North Coast AVA: Napa, Solano, Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties.  X’s winemaking team used independent growers who share...
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18OO TEQUILA SELECT SILVER

American rapper and record label founder Rick Ross and his crew Triple C’s are the new Brand Ambassadors for 18OO TEQUILA SELECT SILVER.  Kicking off with a video and photo shoot Ross & Triple C’s will endorse the first and only 1OO proof clear tequila on the market.  Ross rose...
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