NEWCASTLE WEREWOLF
NEWCASTLE WEREWOLF This is the second of Newcastle’s Limited Edition seasonal brews. Naturally blood red in color, Werewolf offers sweet berry tones and a bitter bite, and is available in 6- and 12-packs as well as 5OL draught keg format from Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.
THE BEACHHOUSE RED
THE BEACHHOUSE REDA blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre and Viognier, this wine has pepper and mulberry on the nose, juicy berry flavors and an acidity that is well-balanced. In-store displays feature coastal-themed packaging and POS. Suggested retail is $11.99 per 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALE
SHIPYARD PUMPKINHEAD ALEShipyard Brewing Company is extending the beer’s season through November. The Pumpkinhead Ale is an aromatic and crisp wheat ale with a subtle spiced flavor. Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and on draft. Suggested retail for 6-packs is $8.99 to $9.99, and for the 12-packs is $16.99 to $17.99. ... Read More
CU CHULAINN IRISH WHISKEY
CU CHULAINN IRISH WHISKEYPronounced “Koo Kullen”, which means “Hound of Cullen”, this whiskey from Cooley Distillery is named for one of the heroes in Irish legend. It is smooth with notes of spice, smoke and a hint of honey. Suggested retail is $23.99.
VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 SYRAH
VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO9 SYRAHMade with grapes sourced from both the Russian River and Sonoma Valleys, this Syrah was aged in small oak barrels for 18 months. Deep purple/black in color, it has aromas of blackberry, licorice, bittersweet chocolate, and Italian herbs. The flavors are a mouth-filling blend of... Read More
BUFFALO TRACE 2O11 ANTIQUE COLLECTION
This year’s collection once again features five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. It includes: Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, a rye whiskey with intense spice and an underlying sweetness and dry finish; Eagle Rare 17 Year Old that was distilled in the spring of 1993 and has... Read More
SI SOAVE CLASSICO
SI SOAVE CLASSICOFor the holidays this year every bottle of Si Soave unoaked white wine comes with a stainless steel olive oil pourer to give the bottle an afterlife. Suggested retail is $9.99. Available from MS Walker.
LEESE FITCH 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANC
LEESE FITCH 2O1O SAUVIGNON BLANCThis Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp wine with a high-tone citrus zest aroma and minerality. The palate is of lemongrass spice, grapefruit juice and Pina Colada. Suggested retail is $12.99 per 75Oml. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.
WINE MEN OF GOTHAM WINES
This portfolio of wines includes a Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz, and Shiraz/Grenache. The name pays homage to the villages of Gotham, England, where wise men acted like fools to achieve their goals, creating a humorous label for serious wines. The unoaked Chardonnay is aromatic with tropical fruit flavors. The Shiraz shows... Read More
TUSSOCK JUMPER WINES
TUSSOCK JUMPER WINESThis is a new premium multi-regional brand that features grape varieties bottled at origin. The labels illustrate the link between local grapes and local animals. Suggested retail is $9.99.