D.G. YUENGLING & SON
The oldest brewery and largest independent brewing company in the nation, is celebrating its 19Oth anniversary with a series of limited-edition beer releases. Now through April, Yuengling will release a series of limited-edition cans of Yuengling Lager, one per month, showcasing how the label design has evolved over time.
ZUBR LAGER BEER
Brewed in Poland since 1768, Zubr has a full body consisting of medium sweetness and smooth bitterness. A pleasant hoppy aroma combined with accents of caramel. Available in 16.9-ounce cans and bottles. Suggested retail for a 4-pack of cans is $8.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
GIONELLI WINES
This line of classic Italian wines from the Gionelli family includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano and Pinot Grigio. The Cabernet has aromas of dark fruits with hints of vanilla, pepper, and spices. The Montepulciano has fresh fruit flavors with hints of cocoa powder and vanilla. The Pinot Grigio is a... Read More
BARRELL BOURBON BATCH O17
Batch O17 is a blend of ten-year, four-month-old barrels, plus 14- and 15-year-old barrels crafted and bottled in Kentucky, distilled and aged in Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky from a mash bill of cory, rye and malted barley. (56.25% ABV). Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $9O. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage... Read More
9O+ CELLARS “LOVE” CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This is a limited release created in partnership with Pitching in for Kids, a Boston-based nonprofit that works to improve the lives of children across New England. $5 from every bottle purchased online will go to support the organization’s anti-bullying “LOVE” Campaign. The wine is full-bodied and textured, with aromas... Read More
TROIS RIVIÈRES RHUM AGRICOLES
This portfolio of rhum agricoles from Martinique in now available. Trois Rivières produces a variety of AOC designated aged and unaged rhum agricoles including Blanc, Ambré, Cuvée du Moulin, VSOP Réserve Spéciale and its flagship Cuvèe de L’Ocèan, a blanc agricole. The rums are distilled in a single, 22-level copper... Read More
WYOMING WHISKEY BARREL STRENGTH BOURBON
Wyoming Whiskey has released its second batch of Barrel Strength Bourbon (62.35% ABV). Aromas of oak, vanilla and caramel with touches of clove and nutmeg in the background. On the palate, clove and nutmeg and sweeter notes of fudge, caramel, orange blossom honey, anise and a bit of smokiness. Suggested... Read More
LOUKATOS OUZO
This smooth ouzo has aromas of anise with a subtle note of mastic. Suggested retail is $16.99. AVAILABLE FROM Abacus Distributing.
PINOT BLANC
by SANDY BLOCK, MW Rarely dramatic or complex in aroma, Pinot Blanc is nonetheless amongst the most evocative white grape varieties, capable of making wine that is subtle in flavor, soft and gentle in texture, and remarkably versatile with food. It doesn’t shout, it whispers. One of my biggest wine... Read More
ONCE A WINEMAKER
by HARVEY FINKEL For those who enjoyed its wines during the decade, 1978-1988, of gustatory and technical successes, Plymouth’s first commercial producer, Commonwealth Winery, is still fondly remembered. Commonwealth was also one of New England’s earliest wineries in the modern era. Financial challenges forced its closure. I would see founding... Read More