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NARRAGANSETT SUMMER ALE – A light session ale, this seasonal release features two row pale malt and citra hops, a newer variety of hops with aromas of citrus and passion fruit that complement the pale malt perfectly.  Golden blonde in color, its pour produces a generous white head and balanced... Read More

BEACHHOUSE PINOT GRIGIO – Bright pale gold, this Pinot Grigio has notes of peach, citrus and pineapple with a fresh finish.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

SAMUEL ADAMS PORCH ROCKER – This new release from Samuel Adams is an interpretation of the classic Bavarian-style Radler – a crisp Helles-style straw-blonde German lager that combines light maltiness and subtle hop notes with a unique hand-crafted lemon blend.  The resulting brew has a balance of sweetness, subtle tartness... Read More

EXITUS RED BLEND – Composed of 6O% Central Coast Syrah, 2O% Mendocino Coast Petit Syrah and 2O% Lake County Merlot, this blend is rich and full bodied, showing dark red fruits with integrated soft tannins and a touch of oak.  Suggested retail is $16.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Baystate... Read More

BRUVADO MICHELADA KIT – This all-in-one Michelada kit includes five cans of imported Mexican lagers, one 16-ounce bottle of Camaronazo Shrimp Cocktail, Tapatio Hot Sauce, Tajín Seasoning, Twang Beer Lime Salt, and five cups with stir sticks.  Available from Abacus Imports.

STONEWALKER CABERNET SAUVIGNON and SAUVIGNON BLANC – This Cabernet is a medium-depth ruby with a bright, slightly lighter strawberry rim.  It has red and black berry fruit flavors.  The Sauvignon Blanc is a pale straw color with pineapple and granadilla flavors layered with mineral green pepper nuances and zesty acidity. ... Read More

SHIPYARD MONKEY FIST IPA – A new year-round offering from Shipyard, this copper-colored IPA is rich in Warrior, Glacier and Cascade hops.  Suggested retail is $1O for a 6-pack.  Also available in 12-packs, single 22-ounce bottles and on draft from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company,... Read More

CANTINA DI SOAVE VOLERE – Packaged in 1.5L “pocketbooks”, this new collection of wines includes Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Merlot/Pinot Noir varietals.  The Pinot Grigio has a bouquet of white flowers, green apple and peach and flavors of apple and white pear.  Produced from select grape varieties indigenous to the... Read More

BABY VOGA SPARKLING – Voga has added this new mini-sized sparkling wine from the Trentino region of Italy to its collection.  A blend of 8O% Chardonnay and 2O% Pinot Grigio, the wine’s golden color and fine effervescence give way to aromas of white blossoms and ripe fruit.  It has a... Read More

LILLET ROSE – The first new release from Maison Lillet in 5O years, this aperitif is a blend of the red and white Grand Cru Bordeaux wine varietals used to produce Lillet Blanc and Lillet Rouge – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscatel – married with orange liqueurs and a blend of... Read More