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7 VIÑA ARESTI ‘ FAMILY COLLECTION ’ ASSEMBLAGE 2012 The Chilean winery Viña Aresti is expanding its U . S . portfolio with “ Family Collection ” Assemblage 2012 . The blend is 50 % cabernet sauvignon , 20 % merlot , 12 % syrah , 10 % petite sirah and 8 % petit verdot , from vineyards in Chile ’ s Curicó Valley . Imported by VinAmericas . This wine is fi rm and dense with rich and chewy tannins , the company reports . Aromas of blackberries and spices pair with mocha and vanilla on the nose . URL : www . arestichile . cl / en / SRP : $ 34.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
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8 DON Q PIÑA Destilería Serrallés Inc ., the producers of Don Q , has announced this release . Crafted with aged rums ranging one to one-and-a-half years in American white oak barrels , and infused with 100 % natural pineapple juice to obtain a tropical expression . Available nationwide , at 30 % ABV . Its bright citrus notes and sweetness can be paired with coconut water for a version of the Piña Colada . URL : www . donq . com . SRP : $ 13.99 per 750-ml . bottle .
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9 GLEN MORAY MASTERY EDITION The Speyside distillery Glen Moray will celebrate its 120th birthday this year with the release of Glen Moray Mastery Edition , combining vintages from 1978 , 1988 , 1994 , 1999 and 2001 . Only 1,000 bottles produced worldwide , imported into the U . S . by Prestige Beverage Group . Glen Moray has also expanded its Elgin Heritage Collection to include 12- , 15- and 18-year-old single-malt Scotches . URL : www . glenmoray . com . SRP : $ 1000 per 750-ml . bottle .
10 RAVAGE CALIFORNIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 Aged in 100 % new French oak barrels . The blend is 76 % cabernet sauvignon , 10 % merlot , 10 % zinfandel , 3 % syrah and 1 % other reds . Ravage , 13.5 % ABV , offers layered notes of dark berries , vanilla and mocha , the company says , complemented by soft tannins and a smooth mouthfeel . SRP : $ 12.99 per 750-ml . bottle
11 EGAN ’ S VINTAGE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY The brand ’ s second released to the U . S . market following the launch of Egan ’ s Single Malt in 2015 . Available nationwide as part of the Intrepid Spirits portfolio . Vintage Grain is made from a single grain , and aged for at least eight years in American bourbon barrels . Bottled at 92-proof and non-chilled fi ltered to retain its character , with notes of vanilla and fudge both on the nose and palate , the company reports . The fi nish includes a hint of spice and subtle oak . URL : www . eganswhiskey . com . SRP : $ 45 per 750-ml . bottle
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12 VIVANCO CRIANZA 2013 AND RESERVA 2011 From the Spanish winemaker Vivanco . Vivanco Crianza 2013 is 100 % tempranillo , aged 16 months in French and American oak barrels with periodic racking , followed by at least 6 months in the bottle-aging hall . The Vivanco Reserva 2011 is 90 % tempranillo and 10 % graciano , aged 24 months in new and second-year barrels made with French and American oak . Fine-tuned in French oak vats for several months before bottling and then laying down for 24 months . URL : www . vivancoculturadevino . es / en /. SRP : $ 16.99 and 24.99 per 750-ml . bottle , respectively
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