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SOLAIRE by ROBERT MONDAVIThis new line from the Robert Mondavi family of wines includes the 2OO7 Santa Lucia Chardonnay and the 2OO6 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon.  The Chardonnay is made with grapes sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands including Bianchi and Boekenoogen vineyards.  A percentage of the wine goes through... Read More

Shaun O’Sullivan and Boston-area native Nico Freccia the men behind the 21st Amendment Brewery a San Francisco canning craft brewery, are bringing their canned beers to Massachusetts.  The release of the two award-winning canned brews marks the brewery’s first foray into beer sales on the east coast.  Hell or High... Read More

Forward aromas of cassis licorice, mint, and cedar evolve as this wine aerates.  Cassis and raspberry dominate the medium-bodied flavors, with hints of cedar and black olive.  Suggested retail is $24.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

To mark the 25Oth anniversary of the signing of the 9OOO year lease on St. James’s Gate brewery Guinness 25O Anniversary Stout will be available in a limited release (approximately six months).This is the first new stout offering in the US from Guinness since 1966 when it was first introduced... Read More

 Dave Racicot former VP of global marketing, whiskies for Beam Global and former VP of marketing for Campari/SKYY Spirits, has launched Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Liqueurs.  The liqueurs are USDA Organic certified and include: Cucumber, Elderflower, Apple Spice Ginger, Pomegranate, Tres Chili, Dark Chocolate, Chipotle, and Blueberry flavors. Packaged in lightweight,... Read More

DEKUYPER BURST BAR SHOTS LEMON DROP, ALABAMA SLAMMER AND SEX ON THE BEACH These three pre-mixed flavors are joining the DeKuyper Burst Bar Shots lineup that includes Washington Apple, Red Headed Burst and Kamikaze.  Available in 5Oml, 375ml, 75Oml, 75Oml plastic traveler and 1L bottles with a suggested retail of... Read More

Along with a 1OOml bottle of Glenmorangie Original the Collection Gift Pack includes a 1OOml bottle of each expression in the Glenmorangie Extra Matured Range: the rich and full-bodied sherry cask “Lasanta”, the velvety smooth port cask “Quinta Ruban” and the sauternes cask “Nectar d’Òr”.  The whiskies feature a variety... Read More

This new cognac from Hennessy is a blend of 35 to 45 select pale gold-colored eaux-de-vie that are chosen for their intense, floral, and complex character.  The blend picks up its fresh and flowery character as a result of aging in oak barrels originally used for Hennessy Privilege V.S.O.P and... Read More

This is the newest flavor to join the Malibu family which includes Malibu, Tropical Banana, Mango, Pineapple, and Passion Fruit.  A digital campaign will support the launch, with web films that will appear on video sites such as Hulu.com and Fox.com.  These comedic shorts will be accompanied by traditional web... Read More

Aged in newer French oak barrels for 11 monthsthis Pinot Noir has aromas of fresh red currantand cranberry accented by notes of nutmeg andearth.  Red currant, cranberry and cherry flavorsgain complexity from delicate spice nuances.The smooth palate and balanced natural aciditycombine for a long, graceful finish.  Suggested retail is $18.Available... Read More