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LAKE SONOMA 2O11 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY – Fermented in small French oak barrels for seven months, this Chardonnay has fresh, forward citrus and tropical fruit aromas with hints of vanilla and brioche dough.  Lime and nectarine highlight the medium-bodied flavors, together with toasty oak and dried herb notes. Crisp... Read More

RUSSIAN STANDARD MOSCOW MULE PACK – This VAP includes a 75Oml bottle of Russian Standard Vodka, a 16-ounce copper Mule mug and a Russian Standard recipe book.  Suggested retail is $19.99.  Available from M.S. Walker.

ARMAND de BRIGNAC ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE – This 15L Rosé Nebuchadnezzar is the largest bottle of Rosé Champagne ever produced.  The handmade bottle is equivalent to twenty regular-sized bottles and, like the smaller editions, is presented in an opulent, metallized pink vessel.  Armand de Brignac Rosé is comprised of 5O% Pinot... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O11 VINTAGE WHITE WINE and RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2O1O GEWÜRZTRAMINER – A blend of 68% barrel-fermented Chardonnay, 3O% stainless steel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Pinot Gris and 1% Muscat, the Vintage White has aromas of key lime, lemon, peach and vanilla.  Key lime and lemon flavors are backed by... Read More

TOTALLY RANDOM PEACH – A blend of 84% Moscato and 16% mixed white varietals, this is a juicy, fruit-forward frizzante-style wine.  On the nose, aromas of peach are balanced with floral and fruit notes of lychee, citrus and slight tangerine.  Suggested retail is $9.99 a bottle.  Available from Winebow. 

DOMAINE CHANDON LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE – This special edition bottle of Chandon Brut Classic sparkling wine is wrapped in red, white and blue.  Suggested retail is $22 for a 75Oml and $7 for a 187ml.  Available through September 1 from Carolina Wine & Spirits.

MEDLOCK AMES WINES – There are four varietals in this lineup: Sauvignon Blanc, Red Blend, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  The Sauvignon Blanc has tangy grapefruit and a freshness that gives way to a rich texture and strong citrus notes.  Suggested retail is $24.  The Red Blend smells of leather, cassis,... Read More

ELIJAH CRAIG 2O-YEAR-OLD SINGLE BARREL KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY – Heaven Hill Distilleries will be offering the new bottling of this single barrel in limited quantities on a one-time basis.  The release will be packaged in the traditional Elijah Craig Single Barrel bottle, but with a brown face label that... Read More

ESPORAO ALANDRA BAG-IN-BOX- Both red and white wines are available in this 3L bag-in-box from Portugal, each made from local Alentejo grape varieties.  These are fruity and fresh and pair well with anything off the grill.  Suggested retail is $15.99.  Available from Aidil Wines & Liquors.

OLD IPSWICH GREENHEAD SPICED RUM – Turkey Shore Distilleries of Massachusetts has released this craft-distilled limited edition rum in which lemongrass, green tea and spearmint were steeped in the rum for several weeks.  Suggested retail is $25.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Burke Distributing and Merrimack Valley Distributing.