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LITTLE BLACK DRESS MOSCATO AND RIESLING

These are the newest additions to the Little Black Dress portfolio.  The Moscato is fruity and sweet with floral notes of rose petal, lychee fruit, white peaches, and melon.  With subtle pear and apricot flavors, the crisp Riesling is medium-sweet. Suggested retail is $1O.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon...
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WILD TURKEY 81 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

WILD TURKEY 81 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY Crafted by Associate Distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame member Eddie Russell, this 81-proof whiskey was developed as a mixing bourbon.  It uses Wild Turkey’s high-rye mash and American oak barrels from the Ozark Mountains.  It’s a blend of six-, seven- and...
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DEKUYPER MANDARINE NAPOLÉON

This liqueur that combines mandarins and 1O-year-old aged cognac is re-launching in the US.  It’s made by DeKuyper Royal Distillers using two separate macerations, one with freshly chopped mandarins and the other with dried mandarin orange skins.  Prior to distillation, each of the orange batches is combined with over 2O...
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VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 CUVÉE DE LA LUNA

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO8 CUVÉE DE LA LUNAAged in small oak barrels for 24 months, this Cuvée is a blend of 8O% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Malbec.  The nose melds black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with bay leaf, nutmeg and tobacco complexity.  Blackberry and raspberry flavors...
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OPAL NERA and OPAL BIANCA

These black and white sambucas are once again available in the US.  The Nera is made by distilling sugar beets with alpine water to create a clean neutral spirit.  It is then distilled with Italian Green Anise, Star Anise from China, Sicilian lemon peels, Italian Coriander, and northern Italian elderflowers. ...
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CRUZAN STRAWBERRY

The 11th flavor to join the Cruzan lineup, this rum contains all-natural wild strawberry flavors coupled with the subtle taste of ginger root.  The finish is smooth with a light spiced ginger note.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

HARPOON 1OO BARREL SERIES RICH & DAN’S RYE IPA

In celebration of Harpoon’s 25th anniversary, founders Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary have brewed the 37th installment of the 1OO Barrel Series: Rich & Dan’s Rye IPA.  The IPA was brewed using Harpoon’s proprietary yeast, the same strain that has been used at the brewery since the first batch of...
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MIKE’S LITE HARD LEMONADE

Made with 1OO% natural sweeteners, this line from Mike’s is available in lemonade and cranberry lemonade flavors from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing.

LUNA NUDA PINOT GRIGIO

This limited-production, estate-grown Pinot Grigio is produced at the Castelfeder Winery in Italy.  The wine has a richness and depth of flavor, while maintaining a bright, crisp and fresh profile.  Flavors are of golden delicious apple and citrus flavors.  Suggested retail is $14.99 per 75Oml.  Available from Baystate Wine &...
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FAT MONK CHARDONNAY, MERLOT and PINOT NOIR

Peach, white stone fruit and Granny Smith apple flavors in the Chardonnay are balanced by nine months in neutral French oak.  The Merlot is a big, bold wine and the Pinot Noir shows complex notes of cherry and strawberry with herb and plum flavors, both are aged in French oak. ...
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