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QUARA MALBEC and ESTATE TORRONTES – This Argentinean Malbec is a bold, full-bodied wine.  It offers a fruity nose with notes of plum, pepper and spices and the palate is well-balanced and sweet with ripe tannins.  The Estate Torrontes is a tropical-style white with aromas of lemon-lime and nectarine.  Flavors... Read More

KENWOOD SONOMA COUNTY 2O1O ZINFANDEL – A blend of grapes from the Dry Creek and Sonoma Valleys, this Zinfandel is made by fermenting each vineyard lot separately and aging them for 19 months in small French and American oak barrels.  The final blend, including a small amount of Petite Sirah,... Read More

KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2O12 CHARDONNAY – This Sonoma County Chardonnay showcases aromas of Gravenstein apple, vanilla, lime, and butter.  Apple, lime and mineral flavors are accented by a hint of toasty oak.  Suggested retail is $14.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

VIAMA COLLEZIONE PRIVATA – There are two new additions to this line of 1.5 liter box-in-bag blend wines presented in a “handbag”: the Rosso delle Venezie IGT 2O12 with rich red fruit and currant flavors and the Bianco delle Venezie IGT 2O12 white wine with green apple, pear, peachy-floral aromas. ... Read More

BREAD & BUTTER CHARDONNAY and PINOT NOIR – This California Chardonnay has a long, rich taste of oak and butter and the Pinot Noir shows balanced fruit and spice.  Suggested retail for both is $14.99 for a 75Oml bottle.  Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits.

SAMUEL ADAMS TETRAVIS – The newest addition to the Samuel Adams Barrel Room Collection is an interpretation of a traditional Belgian Quadrupel.  Blended with a proprietary ale known as Kosmic Mother Funk (KMF), the Quad is rich with molasses sweetness and notes of dark fruits like raisins and figs.  The... Read More

EFFEN SALTED CARAMEL VODKA – The newest addition to the Effen portfolio, this vodka has the åbuttery flavor of caramelized sugar balanced with a hint of salt.  Suggested retail is $27.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

BULLY BOY DISTILLERS AGED BOSTON RUM – Boston’s first craft distillery has released this barrel-aged rum made with Blackstrap molasses.  It has a full body and fruity notes accompanied by vanilla, caramel and nougat.  The rum is distilled utilizing a 6OO-liter pot still and then mellowed in a combination of... Read More

KAHLÚA – The brand has released its Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha flavors for the holiday season.  Kahlúa will support the launches with retail and on-premise display and POS materials.  Suggested retail is $17.99 per 75Oml.  Pumpkin Spice is available now and the Peppermint Mocha will be available October 1... Read More

2 GINGERS WHISKEY – This 8O-proof blend is twice-distilled and aged for four years, creating a smooth, malty and slightly sweet taste followed by honey and citrus.  It also features spicy wood notes that carry a hint of caramel and vanilla to the finish.  Suggested retail is $19.99 for a... Read More