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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.

FABRIZIA ITALIAN BREEZE

Based on a family recipe, Italian Breeze is a hand-crafted, canned cocktail made with freshly squeezed Sicilian lemons, Fabrizia Limoncello, premium vodka, and cranberry and raspberry juices. All-natural, gluten-free and produced without added colors, flavors or preservatives. Other flavors include an Italian Style Lemonade and canned Italian Margarita. Comes in...
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LIFE IS GOOD WINES

This series of wines is a collaboration between 9O+ Cellars and Life is Good and includes Unplug Pinot Noir, Today is the Day Chardonnay and Seas the Day Rosé. Ten percent of profits from the co-branded collection support The Life is Good Kids Foundation, which is currently focused on supporting caregivers in the time...
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ALLAN SCOTT ESTATE PINOT GRIS AND ROSÉ

Allan Scott Family Winemakers in Marlborough, New Zealand has released these two wines, adding to their Sauvignon Blanc. The Pinot Gris has a fragrant bouquet of nutmeg, melon, and peach that also follow through on the palate. The Rosé offers strawberry and cream aromas followed by bright berries and stone fruit. Suggested...
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CRAFT BEER IN CONNECTICUT-A LOOK AT THE LOCAL SCENE

by ANDY CROUCH Caught in the middle between New York and the rest of New England, half Yankees fans and half Red Sox Nation, Connecticut is a state with a minor identity crisis. In enduring the constant push-and-pull from Boston to Manhattan, the state has carved out an unusual geographic...
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