CABERNET SAUVIGNON ON A BUDGET
by SANDY BLOCK, MW Despite the rise of so many formerly unfamiliar varieties and delicious blends, Cabernet Sauvignon remains king of red wine. It’s got a bold character by nature, with some rough edges, and therefore not everyone’s first choice, but that’s the reason so many of us to continue... Read More
BURKE DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION and MASS BAY BREWING COMPANY-A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP BORN IN A PANDEMIC
by KIRSTEN AMANN In the beverage alcohol business, where deals are developed face to face and closed with a firm handshake, can a decision about who distributes your products in your biggest market be reached in a socially distant way? For Burke Distributing Corporation and Mass Bay Brewing Company, the... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH – HALEKULANI
by PINK LADY August in New England provides some of the loungiest days of summer, and with 2O2O being what it’s been so far, we are leaning into it. We’ve found the perfect reading and drinking companion to guide us through, Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails, by Shannon Mustipher. Mustipher is... Read More
WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP BOTTLED IN BOND
The fifth release in the Masters Keep series is a limited edition 17-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Only the second-ever Wild Turkey bourbon to carry the Bottled in Bond label. To carry the label, the bourbon must be the product of one single distilling season from one distillery, aged in... Read More
CORTE SANT’ ALDA
This winery is known for being a leader in the bio-dynamic category. Included in the collection is Ca’Fui which is the first-ever Tre Bicchieri winner for Valpolicella DOC awarded by Gambero Rosso in 2O2O. Suggested retail is $28.99. AVAILABLE FROM M.S. Walker.
CANTINA DI SORBARA
Located in the region of Emilia-Romagna, this winery currently offers a range of Lambruscos including its Lambrusco di Sorbara Omaggio di Gino Freidmann. Suggested retail is $14.99. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker.
CANTINA SANTA MARIA LA PALMA
This Sardinian winery produces still and sparkling wines, including its well-known Aragosta Vermentino. Suggested retail is $14.99. AVAILABLE FROM M.S. Walker.
RAINBOWS ARE REAL IPA
This new release from Clown Shoes Beer is brewed with Linalool and Beta-Pinene terpenes — aromatic oils found in natural botanical sources (including cannabis and hops) which are thought to have therapeutic benefits. The hazy IPA comes in at 6.75% ABV. AVAILABLE FROM Harpoon Distributing.
TITA’S MARGARITA
Tita’s Margarita is all natural cocktail made with 1OO% Agave wine, natural cane sugar and real lime juice. Gluten free. Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 1L. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
OLIVER SWEET RED LIME WINE
This new addition to the Oliver Winery portfolio has pure lime extract blended in with the bright, classic Concord flavor of its Soft Red. Suggested retail is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.