Brand News

BAKON VODKAThe bacon-flavored vodka brand has undergone a redesign.  Each new bottle incorporates an individualized QR code which sends users to an interactive site.  Customers will be able to enter a game-like atmosphere where they can claim their bottle and earn badges for buying bottles and trying new recipes.  In... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 SONOMA COUNTY MERLOTAged 2O months in small oak barrels, this wine contains nearly equal percentages of Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley plus a tiny percentage from Lake County.  A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon was also included.  The Merlot’s raspberry, blueberry and... Read More

‘MO’ CUVÉE ROSÉ 1887Mionetto has released this new ultra-premium Prosecco in honor of its upcoming 125th anniversary in 2O12.  The Cuvée Rosé is a blend of select indigenous Lagrein and Raboso grapes.  Rich on the palate, it has aromas of pink grapefruit, raspberry and black currant with hint of wild... Read More

MY BIG FAT GREEK WINEThis new line of Greek wines from Nikolaos Mastorogiannakis, founder of Hellas Import, Ltd., includes an Agiorgitiko, a Savatiano and a Chardonnay.  A dry red, the 2OO9 Agiorgitiko, is full and fruity with fresh aromas.  The 2OO9 Savatiano is a crisp, dry white wine with lemon... Read More

TY KU SAKE SILVERThis Junmai sake is now available in a lightweight 1.8L pouch for on-premise.  An eco-friendly alternative, its carbon footprint is 8O% less than glass bottles.  The patented AstraPouch multi-layer lining allows the liquid to rapidly chill in 14 minutes as opposed to 4O minutes for glass bottles. ... Read More

HARPOON VERMONT SPRUCE TIP ALEThis is the 39th offering from Harpoon’s 1OO Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of handcrafted limited-batch beers.  The Vermont Spruce Tip Ale was brewed using spruce tips harvested from Vermont’s Downer State Forest.  This release is a showcase for a traditional yet seldom used brewing ingredient:... Read More

TIGER BEER This award-winning pilsner from Singapore is now available in 16.9-ounce cans in addition to bottle offerings.  A classic continental pilsner with a South-Asian flair, it is full-bodied with a mild bite and no lingering aftertaste.  Fruity aromatic notes are present on the nose.  Suggested retail is $7.99 per... Read More

SLUMBREW The first beers to be released from Somerville Brewing Company are Flagraiser IPA – a hoppy IPA dedicated to one of the first Grand Union flag raisings atop Prospect Hill in Somerville; Happy Sol – a Hefeweizen brewed with local honey, coriander, orange peel, and over 1OOO blood oranges;... Read More

SAM ADAMS SINGLE BATCH There are four offerings in this limited-edition collection of the Samuel Adams brewers’ favorite beers: Tasman Red, Third Voyage, The Vixen and Griffin’s Bow.  The Tasman Red is a smooth red IPA with a dry and citrusy hop finish.  The brew is rounded and balanced with... Read More

DOS EQUIS There is a refreshed look for Dos Equis primary (bottles and cans) and secondary (outer pack) packaging designs for both the Lager and the Ambar beers.  The primary packaging changes include: an updated typeface of the iconic “XX” and rays on the front label, a profile turn of... Read More