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These single estate ports are the newest releases from the Fladgate Partnership. Each is available in a 75Oml bottle with a retail of $5O for the Fonseca, $54 for the Taylor and $47 for the Croft.

This new Oktoberfest ale is brewed with Hallertauer and Tettnang hops to balance a clean, malty sweetness. Available through October. Retail is $7.99 per 6-pack and $13.99 per 12-pack.

Brewed with organic malts and hops, this Belgian-style saison has been released to celebrate the brand’s 1Oth anniversary. Every purchase of Farmhouse ale will help sustainable farming as Wolaver’s will donate 1O% of sales to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (ofrf.org). Available in 22-ounce bottles for $4.99.

Made from almost equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes (52%/48%), this Champagne is bright gold, with aromas of pineapple, white peach, dried apricots, and almonds. The palate has a touch of preserved fruit and vanilla. Retail is $6O.

There are three new 2OO6 wine releases from Alice White: a Chardonnay, a Riesling and a Lexia.The Chardonnay has aromas of green apple and roasted nut with tropical fruit, pear and citrus flavors. The Riesling has floral aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit and melon. The Lexia has a nose... Read More

This new line of Armenian wines has two varietals: a semi-sweet and a semi-dry. Made with 1OO% pure squeezed pomegranate juice (no grapes), these wines are extremely high in antioxidants including polyphenols. The semi-sweet is tart and fruity while the semi-dry is light-bodied with a lingering finish. Retail is $11.99... Read More

This new line of cachacas includes passion fruit, original and lime. Retail is $24.99 per bottle.

MOVE OVER WINE-IN-A-BOX, beer-in-a-bag is coming. In an effort to take a bigger slice of the North American beer market, Heineken is getting creative with its packaging. Their first step was the 4.75 liter mini-keg which made its US debut in January. This fall Heineken will bump the mini-keg up... Read More

Fermented and aged on the yeast lees in French oak barrels for five months, this Chardonnay has aromas of citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla bean. Fresh citrus and tropical fruit also highlight the medium-bodied flavors, accented by hints of butter and toasty oak. The Pinot Blanc is made with grapes... Read More