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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

KENWOOD 2O11 MOSCATO ZACCHERA – Racked into stainless steel tanks and fermented at cool temperatures, this Moscato has aromas of passion fruit, apricot, jasmine and melon with flavors of fresh apricot, passion fruit, lemon and a hint of kiwi.  The fruit is complemented by modest residual sweetness and balanced by... Read More

KENWOOD JACK LONDON 2OO9 CABERNET SAUVIGNON – Aged in a mixture of 7O% French and 3O% American oak barrels for 24 months, this Cabernet has forward, concentrated fruit aromas of black currant, plum and fig, accented by cedar and tobacco notes.  The flavors are similarly bold – plum, black currant... Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS GRUMPY MONK – This Belgian-style IPA combines the traditional spicy clove and fruit flavors of Belgian ale yeast with the piney and citrusy hop character of an IPA.  Copper to amber in color with a smooth medium body, it is balanced by a sweet roasted and cereal malt... Read More

NEWCASTLE SUMMER ALE – Brewed with Optic malts and Styrian Golding and Challenger hops, this light golden ale has a crisp citrus aroma and a dry, hoppy finish.  Available through July in 6- and 12-pack bottles as well as on draught from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, and Merrimack... Read More

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

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

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.

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