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KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO7 SONOMA COUNTY MERLOT and RESERVE MERLOTAged for 22 months in small French and American oak barrels, and blended with a tiny amount of Cabernet Sauvignon for additional complexity, this Merlot has fresh, forward loganberry and blueberry aromas complemented by a generous note of herbs and a restrained... Read More

POWERS IRISH WHISKEY 12 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RESERVE This Special Reserve is a blend of primarily pot-still and grain whiskey that is triple distilled and aged 1OO percent in bourbon oak casks for a minimum of 12 years.  The whiskey offers a spicy and honeyed nose with hints of perfumed... Read More

CHIVAS BROTHERS ROYAL SALUTE 38 STONE of DESTINY WHISKYNamed for the coronation stone of Scotland’s monarchs, this new release from Chivas Brothers is a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II.  During her regal coronation ceremony in 1953, the stone was placed to rest beneath her coronation chair.  The blend is... Read More

PERNOD AUX PLANTES d’ABSINTHE SUPERIEURE Pernod Absinthe has unveiled an enhanced label, gift box with a specially designed absinthe spoon and new six-pack shipper.  The clean, new label is easier to read and is more in line with absinthe category packaging.  The new gift box includes the absinthe spoon, which... Read More

COCKTAIL CUBESThis ready-to-drink line’s new flavors from Sauza Tequila and Cruzan Rum – Strawberry Margarita and Mojito – join the Original Margarita Cocktail Cube with redesigned packaging.  The Cubes’ new, upgraded packaging features a pour spout and its packaging keeps the cocktails fresh for up to six weeks after opening. ... Read More

THOMAS HOOKER NOR’EASTER Brewed to celebrate winter in New England, Nor’easter lager possesses a hearty malt flavor delicately accented by mild winter spices.  The winter brew will be available on- and off-premise through mid-March from Atlantic Importing.

CRU VIN DOGS This three tiers wine brand is now available in Massachusetts.  The “Puppy Series”, featuring small lots of high quality wine with original drawing of a different breed for each release,  include the 2OO8 “Greyhound” Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand and the 2OO6 “Golden Retriever” Chardonnay, Dry Creek... Read More

The 31st vintage in the Kenwood Artist Series showcases the work of artist Paul Klee and winemaker Pat Henderson.  The vineyard lots for this Cabernet were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks.  After two rounds of settling and racking the young wine was moved primarily into small French oak barrels... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO7 SONOMA COUNTY ZINFANDEL The Sonoma County Zinfandel had full, forward raspberry and cherry aromas accented by a hint of pepper. Blackberry and black cherry highlight the medium-bodied flavors, complemented by mint complexity.  Suggested retail is $14. JACK LONDON VINEYARD 2OO7 ZINFANDEL The Jack London Zinfandel has concentrated... Read More

EL JIMADOR NEW MIXThis line of ready-to-drink cocktails in a can has been launched in the US.  Made with el Jimador Tequila, New Mix will come in three cocktails: the Paloma, the Margarita and the Spicy Mango Margarita.  Each cocktail comes in a 12-ounce can at 5% ABV.  With the... Read More