COCKTAILS for OUR KIDNEYS
IN GENERAL, people with kidney problems are advised to stay away from alcohol. But according to a recent Swedish study, drinking wine or beer may actually reduce the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm surveyed 855 kidney cancer patients and a control group of 12O4... Read More
INTERLOCKS: COMING SOON to a CAR NEAR YOU
LOVE THEM OR HATE THEM, it appears that ignition interlocks – the breathalyzer devices that get linked to a car’s ignition and won’t start if the driver is intoxicated – are here to stay. Jumping on the interlock bandwagon, several car manufacturers are working on their own versions of the... Read More
GETTING TOUGH in NEW HAMPSHIRE
WITH ITS LARGE ultra-discount state liquor stores, New Hampshire draws shoppers in from near and far. But if you’re underage, buying in the Live Free or Die state is anything but a breeze. A national law enforcement group says the Bureau of Enforcement in the New Hampshire Liquor Commission is... Read More
CROWN ROYAL
CROWN ROYAL‘s running “Legends of the Purple Bag”, a contest seeking out the most creative works made from the brand’s iconic purple bag. From now through December 31, consumers 21 and over can submit pictures of their creations via mail or online entry at crownroyal.com/legendary. Participants are eligible to win... Read More
BORU VODKA
BORU VODKA has launched “Defend the Bar Band”, a web-based contest to find the most authentic and passionate bar band. Additional elements include a consumer “Defend the Fan” sweepstakes, and on-premise “Defend the Bar Band” nights. The multi-tiered effort begins with the search for the ultimate bar band. Up to... Read More
OTTERCREEK BREWING
OTTERCREEK BREWING‘s annual Oktoberfest contest runs through September and October. Visitors can enter at ottercreekbrewing.com to win a trip to the 2OO8 Oktoberfest, in Stowe, Vermont. The Grand Prize winner – who will be honorary 2OO8 “festmeister” – will receive accommodation for 2 for 2 nights, complimentary food and beverage,... Read More
2OO6 VALLEY OF THE MOON SONOMA COUNTY CHARDONNAY
Fermented and aged on the yeast lees in French oak barrels for five months, this Chardonnay has aromas of citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla bean. Fresh citrus and tropical fruit also highlight the medium-bodied flavors, accented by hints of butter and toasty oak. The Pinot Blanc is made with grapes... Read More
RIO D CACHACA
This new line of cachacas includes passion fruit, original and lime. Retail is $24.99 per bottle.
TREE OF LIFE POMEGRANATE WINE
This new line of Armenian wines has two varietals: a semi-sweet and a semi-dry. Made with 1OO% pure squeezed pomegranate juice (no grapes), these wines are extremely high in antioxidants including polyphenols. The semi-sweet is tart and fruity while the semi-dry is light-bodied with a lingering finish. Retail is $11.99... Read More
ALICE WHITE WINE
There are three new 2OO6 wine releases from Alice White: a Chardonnay, a Riesling and a Lexia.The Chardonnay has aromas of green apple and roasted nut with tropical fruit, pear and citrus flavors. The Riesling has floral aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit and melon. The Lexia has a nose... Read More