KNOCK KNOCK SPANISH RED BLEND
This blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz has a fruity nose with hints of chocolate. Silky and medium-bodied. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
YUMIX COCKTAILS
This line of DIY cocktails includes three flavors: Cranberry-Grapefruit, Orange-Mango and Margarita. Each package includes naturally sweetened juice mixers in the top container and premium spirits in the bottom to be mixed together. Suggested retail per 4-pack is $11.99-12.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.
RYAN PATRICK WINES
This line of wines from Columbia Valley, Washington includes a Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Naked Chardonnay and Redhead Red Blend. Founded in 1996 by Terry and Vivian Flanagan and named after son’s Ryan and Patrick, the winery is located in the heart of the Wahluke Slope AVA in the... Read More
MINUTY PRESTIGE ROSÉ
Made from 1OO% estate fruit, this Prestige Rosé is available for the first time in the U.S. Pale with pomelo highlights, the nose is precise and delicate with notes of flowers and melon. In the mouth, the wine is well-balanced with notes of citrus and red fruits, underlined by minerality.... Read More
GREENBAR CANNED COCKTAILS
Greenbar Distillery has launched a line of canned craft cocktails. They join the company’s existing Spritz canned cocktails. The lineup includes: Coastal Rum+Cola made with silver and spiced rums and house-made cola; Single Malt Whiskey+Soda, a highball made with three-year-old single malt whiskey, ginger liqueur and apple bitters; and City... Read More
BREAD & BUTTER SAUVIGNON BLANC
The newest addition to the line of Bread & Butter wines, this Sauvignon Blanc is fruit-forward, with lively flavors of fresh citrus, lemon and lime. Suggested retail is $14.99 for a 75Oml. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits.
88 EAST BEVERAGE COCKTAILS
There are six flavors in this line of canned cocktails: Vodka Watermelon, Tequila Paloma, Vodka Mule, Mezrita, Amaretto Sour and Whiskey Lemonade. All are made with premium sourced spirits and natural flavors. Suggested retail per 4-packs of 12-ounce cans is $1O.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH-THE PAPER PLANE
By PINK LADY What a difference a month makes! In the space of a few weeks — nay, a few days — we went from a schedule packed with casual martinis among friends at the Boston-area’s ever expanding list of cocktail hot spots to quarantinis at home with literally whomever... Read More
WHAT’S IN WINE?
By HARVEY FINKEL We have been enjoying wine for a very long time, perhaps 9OOO years. Its sensual and spiritual enrichment of our lives was probably noted from the beginning. It seems, though, the emphasis has changed, now largely focusing on the health effects of moderate consumption, perhaps unfortunate, for,... Read More
LOOKING AHEAD…A NEW ERA for the BEER INDUSTRY
By Andy Crouch Craft beer has long been defined by change but the beer industry has never seen anything like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bars, restaurants, and other on-premise locations remain shuttered across most of the United States and throughout the commonwealth. Public officials are pleading with... Read More