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1. CARMENET RED BLEND
Carmenet (pronounced “Car-men-ay”) wines embody the art of blending to achieve top quality results. The new Red Blend, crafted using Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offers offering distinctive mouth- filling flavors of ripe fruit, balanced with herbal and wood notes. Cellared and bottled by Carmenet Winery in Sonoma, CA. Winemaker: John Allbaugh. Marketed by Bronco Wine Co.
srp: $13.99 broncowine.com
4. THE WHISKEY BARONS COLLECTION
Campari America is resurrecting two pre- Prohibition brands as part of The Whiskey Barons Collection. old Ripy and Bond & Lillard both helped establish Kentucky as a distilling hub during the 1800s. Their ambitious re-creation involved consulting historical files, news articles, even surviving family members. First bottled in 1868, Old Ripy combines eight-year-old bourbon with 12-year-old and younger whiskies. Bond & Lillard, first made in 1869, is 100 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon, charcoal filtered.
srp: $49.99/375ml campariamerica.com
2. LOUIS POMMERY SPARKLING WINE
The Champagne house of Pommery is joining the California sparkling wine category with Louis Pommery. Made from 96% Chardonnay and 4% Pinot Noir, the cuvée features a first- of-its-kind process to remove yeast sediment with better precision. With over 40 years of experience, Thierry Gasco is the cellar master charged with perpetuating the Pommery
style, evoking vivacity, freshness and finesse. Limited distribution.
srp: $24 champagnepommery.com
5. RIUNITE SANGRIA
With Sangria growing faster than table wine here, new brands are naturally popping up. Make room for Riunite Sangria, made in Italy from Lambrusco, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes and real orange juice and other natural flavors. Fresh and fruity, with hints of spice; just chill or serve over ice. Produced in Italy, it makes a refreshing aperitif, a sessionable (7% ABV) quaff or a companion to casual fare. Also in 1.5L;187mls are coming in August.
srp: $5.99/750ml riunite.com
3. CRUZAN TROPICAL FRUIT RUM
Cruzan has introduced a new flavor expression, Cruzan Tropical Fruit Rum, bringing the brand’s total flavors up to
16. Fun and fruity, the new Tropical Fruit expression is infused with the flavors of the islands. The launch coincides with a new campaign, the “Cruzan Bucket List,” inspired by popular, shareable, bucket-style cocktails. Perfect for summer mixing. 42 proof.
srp: $10.99 cruzanrum.com
6. WEMYSS SINGLE CASK, SINGLE MALTS
Palm Bay International is delighted to announce the launch of three very rare single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies from artisanal spirits producer Wemyss Malts. Per distillery tradition, the expressions are boldly named for the aromas and tastes found in the bottle, the new Wemyss (pronounced
“Weems”) trio includes Italian Bakery delight; Coastal orchard; and Hike to the Haven. All three are bottled at their natural color and are non-chill filtered at 92 proof.
srp: $130-$200 palmbay.com