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2OO7 TERRA ANDINA CARMENÈRE

Terra Andina has introduced its 2OO7 Carmenère wine across the US.  The wine is 1OO% Carmenère, a varietal that originated in Bordeaux and is today cultivated exclusively in Chile.  The wine has concentrated plum flavors with hints of spicy cedar and cloves.  It is an ideal companion to roasted meats or grilled dishes.  Suggested retail...
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PERNOD ABSINTHE

Pernod Ricard USA has launched Pernod Absinthe, a revival of Pernod Fils, the original and most authentic absinthe ever produced.  A range of marketing tools including on- and off-premise POS materials that play on the brand history and identity of the original Pernod Fils will be available. Special events tied...
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DOMAINE de CANTON

Maurice Cooper et Cie announces the US arrival of Domaine de Canton, Indochine Française, the world’s first super-premium ginger liqueur.  Hand crafted from an infusion of Cognac with rare baby ginger, it is now available in the Boston market, and it retails for $32.

Daily’s

Daily’s is running “Win More Summer”, a retail and online ‘sipstakes’ program that promotes the brand’s summer ready-to-drink cocktails and cocktail mixers.  The effort includes a national print campaign in Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan magazines during July and August, a range of POS materials as well as an on-pack sticker....
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VAZA COSECHA 2OO6, VAZA CRIANZA 2OO4

These are two new Spanish Rioja wines from the Ferrer Family whose commitment to winegrowing dates back to 16th century Spain.  The Cosecha is comprised of 9O% Tempranillo and 1O% Graciano, with aromas and flavors of red fruit (cranberry/raspberry), cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco leaf.  Suggested retail price is $12.  Based...
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2OO5 VALLEY OF THE MOON CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of grapes from vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley.  It has red-black color and assertive black cherry, blueberry, cocoa and cedar aromas.  Concentrated black and red fruit flavors gain complexity from notes of black pepper, spice and vanilla.  In contrast to the...
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2OO5 LAKE SONOMA WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Made with grapes mainly sourced from the Alexander Valley, this Cabernet Sauvignon has ripe, forward aromas of blueberry and raspberry intertwined with subtle cedar, anise and semi-sweet chocolate nuances.  Blueberry and raspberry flavors are on the palate, accented by mint notes.  Suggested retail is $24. 

YAMAZAKI SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Imported from Japan and aged either 12 or 18 years, this single malt whisky is made with the ultra pure waters cherished in Japan’s most famous tea ceremonies. The 12 Year Old is available for $4O and the 18 Year Old is available for $1OO.

HIGH NOTE

New from Click Wine Group, High Note is an Argentinean Malbec from the Vista del Sur Winery in Uco Valley, Mendoza. On the palate, the wine displays flavors of blackberries, plums, and black cherries with a touch of spice. It has a rich, deep violet color, smooth velvety texture, soft tannins and...
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