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COOL CLIMATE CHARDONNAYS, CHABLIS and the WILLAMETTE VALLEY

by SANDY BLOCK, MW IT’S NO SECRET that Chardonnay’s growth has stalled and that it’s perceived as losing ground in the market, particularly among younger consumers who profess a preference for Sauvignon Blanc.  Chardonnay, however, is anything but monolithic.  Handled properly it shows subtle differences in soil, climate, weather, and...
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FARMER WILLIE’S EXTRA GINGER

  This is the second addition to the Farmer Willie alcoholic ginger beer line.  The Extra Ginger shares the same base recipe as the original of fresh cold-pressed ginger, ginger purée, cane sugar, lemon juice, molasses and nutmeg but has additional ginger and cayenne added for a stronger bite.  Suggested...
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IRON SIDE CELLARS

There are two new 2O16 releases from Iron Side: a Reserve Red and a Reserve Pinot Noir.  Both are from Monterey, California.  Each wine features a new felt label and an elevated “I” medallion.  Suggested retail is $29.99 for the Reserve Red and $24.99 for the Pinot Noir. AVAILABLE FROM...
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SALUTE AMERICAN VODKA

This certified American-made vodka is now available in the state.  The first dollar of every bottle sold goes directly to organizations that assist veterans and other American heroes in their pursuit of an education, furthering their careers or starting a business.  The 8O-proof vodka is made with corn and wheat...
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JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL THE DIRECTOR’S CUT

Johnnie Walker has released this whisky as part of the brand’s appearance in the film Blade Runner 2O49.  The futuristic bottle was inspired by the Johnnie Walker Black Label prop from the original Blade Runner film.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $9O. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

SHACKLETON WHISKY

This new release was created from the whisky left behind from the legendary Sir Ernest Shackleton exploration to the Antarctic.  It’s made from 1OO% Highland malt whiskies married for an extended period of time in a combination of ex-bourbon American white oak barrels and Spanish sherry butts.  Suggested retail is...
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MAD RIVER BURNT ROCK BOURBON

Mad River Distillers has released this bourbon distilled from organic corn, rye and maple wood-smoked barrel and aged for 12 to 18 months.  The bourbon is named after a hiking trail on Burnt Rock Mountain in the Mad River Valley of Vermont.  Suggested retail is $53 for a 75Oml bottle. ...
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CRYSTAL HEAD AURORA

The vodka brand has extended the line with this new release.  It’s distilled five times from North Yorkshire English wheat prior to seven filtrations.  There are no additives before bottling.  The bottle is an accurate rendering of the human skull with an iridescent finish and was designed in celebration of...
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WEST CORK GLENGARRIFF IRISH WHISKEYS

West Cork Distillers has released the first two whiskies in the new Glengarriff Collection: a Peat Charred Cask and a Bog Oak Charred Cask.  Both are single malts aged in Sherry Casks and then finished for 6 months in barrels.  Suggested retail for each is $45. AVAILABLE FROM MS Walker

BAILEYS PUMPKIN SPICE

The Baileys line has been extended with Pumpkin Spice Limited Edition.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors