IN RESPONSE to the RESULTS of the 2OO7 MONITORING the FUTURE SURVEY
Brewers and beer importers are encouraged by data showing once again that the number of teens who drink continued a decade-long decline in all measured categories. The survey shows that 8th and 1Oth grade past-month drinking has declined 37 percent and 22 percent, respectively, since first surveyed in 1991. Additionally,... Read More
COURT in INDIA SAYS WOMAN ALLOWED to TEND BAR
WOMEN WILL BE ALLOWED to work as bartenders in New Delhi, India’s Supreme Court ruled, upholding a lower court’s decision that an earlier ban was unconstitutional. The city authorities had wanted the ban reinstated, arguing that women needed to be protected from the bad behavior of drunken New Delhi men.... Read More
CLICK WINE GROUP
CLICK WINE GROUP For the fifth consecutive year, Click Wine Group is donating a portion of the proceeds for every bottle of Fat bastard wines sold during September and October to aid in finding a cure for breast cancer. Click has already raised $225,OOO for the cause and will add... Read More
PERNOD RICARD USA
PERNOD RICARD USA has a new public service campaign, Accept Responsibility, that focuses attention on three critical alcohol issues: drunk driving, underage consumption and binge drinking. The communications program identifies excuses used to justify irresponsible alcohol consumption, and urges individuals to “accept responsibility”. The campaign theme complements the company’s own... Read More
DOS LUNAS ANEJO TEQUILA
This is the newest addition to the Dos Lunas line of all-natural, completely chemical free tequilas that includes a Silver and Reposado. Aged 18 months, the double-distilled, 1OO% Weber Blue Agave tequila has mellow tones of toasted almonds and butterscotch, with hints of warm vanilla and spiced plums. The finish... Read More
2OO6 LAKE SONOMA RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY
Aged and fermented in small oak barrels for a few months, this Chardonnay has forward aromas of red apple and pear complemented by subtle vanilla notes. Red apple and pear also highlight the flavors together with a background note of creme brulee. Suggested retail is $18.
2OO6 KENWOOD VINEYARDS SONOMA COUNTY CHARDONNAY
This medium-bodied Chardonnay has forward aromas of green apple, pear and citrus, with a hint of tropical fruit in the background. Flavors of apple and pear are accented by tropical fruit and spice notes. Retail is $15.
PEARL VODKA PLUM PEARL VODKA BLUEBERRY
These are the two newest flavors to join the Pearl line of vodkas. The Plum has a subtly sweet flavor with a bit of tartness. The Blueberry has a taste that is sweet, but not cloying. Both flavors are available in 5Oml, 75Oml, 1L and 1.75L sizes. Retail for the 75Oml... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS HALLERTAU IMPERIAL PILSNER
Brewed with approximately 12 pounds of rare Bavarian Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops per barrel, this new pilsner has a deep citrus, spicy flavor with an intense Noble hops aroma. Retail is $9.99 per 4-pack.
ESTRELLA DAMM
This Spanish pale lager is now available. Known as the “Beer of Barcelona”, it is brewed at its original headquarters in Barcelona, where August Kuentzmann Damm established the first brewery 131 years ago.