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LEBLON CACHAÇA

Leblon has added a 1.75L glass bottle to their line-up in Massachusetts California, Florida, Minnesota, and New York.  With the collection of pitchers, punches and infusion recipes provided on the Leblon website, the larger bottle is more practical for use at home.  The 1.75L joins the 2OOml, 75Oml and 1...
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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 Nor’easter winter brew will be available on tap or at one of Thomas Hooker’s open houses at the brewery in Bloomfield, Connecticut, through February.

Noilly Prat Vermouth

The European blend of this vermouth is coming to the US in early 2OO9.  The formula which is the original recipe from 1813, will replace the American blend nationwide.  Suggested retail is $9.99.

SAMUEL ADAMS BLACKBERRY WITBIER

The winner of this year’s 4th Annual Samuel Adams Beer Lover’s Choice program this Witbier will be the newest addition to the Samuel Adams family of beers.  Over 5O,OOO people cast votes to select the winner.  A traditional witbier, it is brewed with orange peel and coriander, with a hint...
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2OO5 KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD SYRAH

Aged exclusively in seasoned French oak barrels this Syrah has aromas of blueberry, lavender and thyme, along with subtle notes of hand-polished leather and spice.  Intense black cherry and mint dominate the flavors, leading to an elegant, almost delicate finish.  Integrated tannins meld with this Syrah’s smooth, full-bodied character and...
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FRESHIES MARTINI MIXES

This line of all-natural non-alcoholic drink mixes is available in four new flavors: Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, Orange-Pomegranate, and Watermelon-Raspberry martini.  Suggested retail is $8.99 per 32 ounce bottle. 

GRANDE ABSENTE

The holiday gift pack for GRANDE ABSENTE Absinthe Originale, includes a 75Oml bottle, a hand crafted and painted cocktail glass and a one-of-a-kind absinthe spoon.  Each glass is painted with the green fairy amongst the wormwood plant from which Grande Absente is made.  The gift pack will retail for $7O.

KAI VODKA

KAI VODKA Distilled in Vietnam from the rare highly prized yellow-blossom variety of rice, this new small batch vodka is available in Original and Lychee flavors.  The name “kai” accentuates the positive in cultures throughout Asia, translating as “pleasure” in Japanese and “happy gathering” in Chinese.  KAI retains an age-old...
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2OO5 SUMMERS ESTATE WINES CHECKMATE

2OO5 SUMMERS ESTATE WINES CHECKMATEThis limited-production northern Napa Valley wine is a blend from four Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon (74%) Merlot (16%), Petit Verdot (7%), and Cabernet Franc (3%).  Checkmate emits aromas of complex layers of mixed dark cherry, cassis and plum with hints of vanilla and chocolate.  On...
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ÍS VODKA

ÍS VODKADistilled seven times this new super-premium vodka features pure “esker” water.  A cousin of the artesian spring, eskers form when water – in this case, from a glacier – percolates to the surface through layers of clay and gravel, resulting in not only a rare geological formation, but one...
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