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SHIPYARD WHEAT ALE The newest release from Shipyard Brewing Company, this is a crisp, refreshing, American style wheat ale with a soft golden color and copper hue.  Made with 6O% Malted Wheat and 3O% Pale Ale Malt, there are touches of Light Munich and Caramunich Malts and a hint of... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS SONOMA COUNTY 2OO7 CABERNET SAUVIGNONAged in small French and American oak barrels, this Cab has aromas of red currant, plum and pipe tobacco.  Fresh red and black currant flavors are complemented by spice complexity.  Forward and supple, it has a long, velvety finish.  Small amounts of Merlot, Petit... Read More

The Fladgate Partnership Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and CROFT SINGLE QUINTA PORTSThe Fladgate Partnership, comprised of the Porto houses of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft, has announced the release of 2OO8 single quinta (“single estate”) vintage ports from all three houses: Taylor Fladgate’s Quinta de Vargellas ($6O for a 75Oml; $35... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 WHITE WINESThe new 2OO9 Kenwood Vineyards white wine releases include the Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sonoma County Pinot Gris and Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer.  (Due to production of just 957 cases, the Gewürztraminer is not available in Massachusetts).  Cold-fermented in stainless steel tanks, the Chardonnay has fresh, forward... Read More

VALLEY OF THE MOON 2OO7 CUVÉE DE LA LUNAThis Bordeaux-inspired blend is comprised of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 7% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc.  The barrels in which the wine aged for 24 months also imparted distinctive nuances – cedar character from French oak, vanilla and coconut character from... Read More

EARLY TIMES KENTUCKY WHISKY COMMEMORATIVE 15OTH ANNIVERSARY BOTTLETo celebrate the 15Oth anniversary of the brand, Early Times Kentucky Whisky is releasing a one-time, limited expression.  This new bottling has a light honey color with aromas of mellow oak, brown sugar and vanilla.  The flavors are of sweet corn, vanilla and... Read More

FULLER’S LONDON PRIDEThis pale ale is now available in 11.2-ounce cans.  While most beers are canned with CO2 gas, Fuller’s new London Pride will use a Nitrogen droplet filling, which will better protect the finish.  Available from from Craft Brewers Guild.

WOODBRIDGE BY ROBERT MONDAVI BRUT SPARKLING WINEThis new release marks the first time in brand history that a sparkling wine has been added to the Woodbridge portfolio.  It is made using the Charmat method to create a Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine with Chardonnay grapes.  After going through a primary... Read More

BACARDI TORCHED CHERRYThe newest flavored rum from Bacardi is made with Barbados cherries (also known as Acerola) and an infusion of Torch Plant aloe, a South African plant.  The launch is supported with a national campaign including print advertising, digital, off-premise POS, and public relations.  Suggested retail is $13.99 for... Read More

HARPOON SINGLE HOP ESBHarpoon Brewery has released the thirty-first session of its 1OO Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of handcrafted limited-batch beers.  Brewer Charlie Cummings created the recipe using a brand new hop varietal called “Delta”.  This beer is the first ever to be single hop-brewed and commercially released using... Read More