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PRODUCTS Grand Marnier is introducing the second flavor in its annual limited-release Signature Collection Series: Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach. This new flavor follows the 2012 success of Grand Marnier Cherry. Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach combines European raspberries and rare red peaches from Ardèche in the South of France, which are blended with orange essence and the same blend of premium Cognacs used to craft the original Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge. Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach will be available nationally in September for a suggested retail of $39.99 for a 750 ml bottle. Phillips Distilling Co. launched two new flavor additions to its UV Vodka portfolio of flavored offerings: UV Salty Watermelon and UV Peach. The brand now features 19 distinct flavors. UV Salty Watermelon is the world's first salted fruitflavored vodka, the company says, and goes well with a variety of mixers. The company notes that UV Peach also provides plenty of flavor versatility for a variety of cocktails. UV Vodka carbon filtered and distilled four times. UV Salty Watermelon and UV Peach are available in all bottle sizes with a suggested retail price of $12.99 for a 750 ml bottle. & PACKAGING for its entire range of northern Italian wines. Taking inspiration from the Dolomite Alps, the new labels feature a die cut of the Dolomite Alps, along with a more prominent logo, and a sharper, more detailed image of the Maso. The new packaging also emphasizes Cavit's "Eccellenza Italiana" (Italian Excellence), which is embossed on the label. Both the shippers and bottles also feature a color band corresponding to each available variety: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, Cavit Chardonnay now features an "Oak Zero" designation to reflect its unoaked style, and Cavit Moscato is now ADVERTISERS' INDEX Page Bacardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover Beam Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Burnett's Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 ELunes Moscato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Jagermeister Spice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 The Kraken Black Spiced Rum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 M.S. Walker, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Old Forester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Serrallés USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Sidney Frank Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Three Olives Vodka . . . . . . . . . . .Inside back cover Cavit wines, from Palm Bay Imports, has created new packaging 42 Tia Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Zipang Sparkling Sake . . . . . . . .Inside front cover available in a screwcap bottle to better preserve its vibrant frizzante quality. The Cavit Collection new look debuted in June nationwide on all sizes: 187 ml 4packs, 375 ml, 750 ml and 1.5 liters. Francis Ford Coppola Winery has debuted its latest addition to the Sofia label: the 2012 Sofia Chardonnay from Monterey County. Sofia wines originated with the sparkling Blanc de Blancs, a gift from Coppola to his daughter Sofia. The collection has grown to incorporate Sofia Minis (the Sofia Blanc de Blancs blend, in pink 187 ml cans), Riesling, Rosé and now Chardonnay. A blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Blanc, the Chardonnay displays excellent balance, a supple texture and bright flavors of crisp green apple, white peaches, juicy pears, spices and a hint of citrus, the company says. Its suggested retail price is $19. REGIONAL SALES OFFICES Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, TN, WI) Anthony Bongiovanni tbongiovanni@specialtyim.com Tel.: (248) 253-0108 • Fax: (248) 209-6799 East, West & International (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, MA, ME, MT, NH, NM, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA, WY, Canada and International) Mark Marcon mmarcon@specialtyim.com 248-761-6231 (Cell) 519-972-5159 (Office) 519-250-5169 (Fax) Southern and Metro NY (AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV) Debbie Rittenberg drittenberg@specialtyim.com (Tel. & Fax) 215-860-0306 List Rental & Reprints Cheryl Naughton cnaughton@specialtyim.com Tel.: (678) 292-6054 • Fax: (360) 294-6054 StateWays I www.bevinfogroup.com I July/August 2013