New Products & Promotions: October 2012 Edition

Plymouth Gin is bringing Plymouth Navy Strength to the U.S. this fall. The preferred gin of the British Royal Navy and top mixologists, Plymouth Navy Strength was first introduced to the Royal Navy in 1793 and is produced in the world’s oldest working gin distillery. This gin offers amplified aromas of botanicals while retaining Plymouth’s signature smoothness and balance. 57% ABV.

plymouthgin.com

SRP: $34.99

Picket Fence Vineyards is known for bringing wines from desirable California appellations to market at a great price. In addition to Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the winery has added the 2010 Picket Fence Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a rich Sonoma Cabernet made in a timeless style by winemaker Alison Crowe, with hints of chocolate, cassis and green olive along with black and red fruit flavors.

585winepartners.com

707-265-4003

THE BOCELLI FAMILY INTRODUCES NEW PROSECCO AND SANGIOVESE

Classical tenor Andrea Bocelli has partnered with his brother Alberto to create a new line of wines. Their family has produced wines in Tuscany for over 130 years, and the newest are Bocelli Prosecco and Sangiovese. Bocelli has partnered with August Wine Group to bring the wines to the global market, with availability across the U.S. before Andrea Bocelli’s holiday concert dates.

bocellifamilywines.com

SRP: $19.99

VOGA ITALIA SHOWS ITS SWEET SIDE WITH DOLCE ROSSO

The sweet red wine category is hotter than ever, and Voga Italia, in its striking bottle, is joining the fun this fall with bold red branding for new Voga Dolce Rosso. The wine is a blend of Italian Syrah and Merlot with sweet flavors of plum and cherry that last into a lingering finish.

vogaitalia.com

SRP: 10.99

WILD TURKEY & ANDERSON VALLEY BREWING TEAM FOR CRAFT BEER

The Anderson Valley Brewing Company and bourbon brand Wild Turkey have teamed up to brew world-class bourbon-barrel-aged craft beers using repurposed oak barrels from the Wild Turkey distillery in Kentucky. The first product is a stout featuring Anderson Valley’s Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, aged for three months in former bourbon barrels. For now this is a draft-only release, with packaged products coming in early 2013.

avbc.com

wildturkey.com

ADULT BEVERAGE COMPANY ADDS ADULT STRAWBERRY MILK

Adult Beverage Company has launched Adult Strawberry Milk, joining Adult Chocolate Milk and Adult Limeade. This nod to a classic from childhood combines the taste of ripe strawberries, sweet cream and premium vodka for a decidedly adult taste sensation (40 proof). No refrigeration required; enjoy alone or in a creative cocktail addition.

adultchocolatemilk.com

SRP: $17.99

LEXINGTON BOURBON WHISKEY IS FINE AS A THOROUGHBRED

Inspired by one of horse racing’s greatest thoroughbred sires of all time, Lexington Bourbon is itself a thoroughbred blend of rye, malted barley and corn with purified water. Aged in charred Kentucky white oak barrels, the result offers spice from the rye, sweet hints of corn and touches of oak and vanilla.

lexington-bourbon.com

SRP 750ml: $29.99

DOMAINE NAPA BRINGS CARRARA PORTFOLIO TO U.S.

The first two releases from new Italian brand Carrara are 2011 Carrara Pinot Grigio, a 100% Pinot Grigio wine from Grave-Friuli region known for limestone soil and elegant whites; and 2009 Carrara Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, made from 85% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Canaiolo Nero grapes from the Montepulciano-Toscana region, one of the country’s most ancient winegrowing regions. Prugnolo Gentile is a clone of Sangiovese. The wines are imported by Vinum International.

domainenapa.com

707-265-4060

SOLEIL MIMOSA BOTTLES NEW MEXICO SUNSHINE

Soleil Mimosa is the flagship product from New Mexico’s St. Clair Winery. This bubbly blend of premium white wine and fresh orange juice is packaged in a fun bottle with a bright, eye-catching bottle, with a bottle cap closure for consumer convenience. With only 8% ABV, it’s perfect for brunch and beyond.

stclairwinery.com

SRP: $10.99

GET A CHOCOLATE FIX with WITH NEW JDK & SONS CRAVE

Crave is a recently launched chocolate liqueur created by John DeKuyper & Sons and sold by Beam. Its arrival is timely for upcoming holiday entertaining season with three flavors that offer fun possibilities—Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Cherry and Chocolate Chili. These can all be enjoyed straight or mixed in cocktail creations like the Mint Mocha Martini, Grown-Up Chili Hot Chocolate or Boozy Cherry Chocolate Milk.

dekuyperusa.com/crave

SRP: $17.99

ALMA DE BOHEMIA BRINGS FIRST HONEY RUM TO U.S.

Alma De Bohemio has added some flavor to its premium line of Panamanian rums, bringing the first Honey Rum available in the U.S. It has a base of eight-year-old rum blended with natural bee honey. The combination yields a distinctive honey aroma without being too sweet on the palate—rewarding the senses, not overpowering them. The finish is smooth and clean.

bohemiorum.com

SRP: $18.99

MIDNIGHT MOON EXPANDS FRUIT INCLUSIONS WITH BLACKBERRY

Piedmont Distillers has bottled a taste of summer with the latest addition to the Midnight Moon moonshine family. Made with whole berries, the sweet and tart flavor comes through in the craft spirit inspired by family moonshine recipes of NASCAR legend Junior Johnson. Handcrafted in single batches; other flavors in the Midnight Moon Fruit Inclusions line are Cherry, Apple Pie, Strawberry, Blueberry and Cranberry. 80 proof.

juniorsmidnightmoon.com

SRP varies by state: $19.99 – $22.99