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PRODUCTS BURIED CANE is the newest brand of wines from Middleton Family Wines in Washington State. Th e name comes from a practice used to protect grape vines from harsh winter temperatures, when low-growing vine canes are buried under the soil then unearthed when the freeze passes. Th e company has released a 2008 Heartwood Red (which is syrah based), 2009 chardonnay, 2009 riesling and 2008 cabernet sauvignon. Th e wines range in retail price from $12 to $25. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 51 SURFER’S SUMMER ALE is the latest seasonal product from Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacifi c City, Oregon. Th e beer is based on English summer ales, with a gold color and fruity, fl oral and herbal aromas from Glacier hops, according to the company. Th e summer ale joins the company’s Kiwanda Cream Ale, which is available year-round. Th e new seasonal off ering is available for a suggested retail price of $5.50 for a 22-ounce bottle. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 52 ARCTIC GRAPE and HAND SHAKEN DAIQUIRI are the newest additions to Bacardi’s product line. Th e grape-infused, 70 proof rum contains arctic berries, also known as lingonberries, which are found in subarctic climates. Th e new fl avor has a suggested retail price of $13.99 for a 750-ml. bottle. Th e daiquiri is part of Bacardi’s Classic Cocktail line and mixes Bacardi rum, lime juice and sugar. Th e 30 proof mixture is ready to drink and priced at $12.99 for a 750-ml. bottle. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 53 MOSCATO is the newest varietal off ering in the Twisted brand for DFV Wines. Th e 2010 Moscato off ers citrus, orange blossom and fl oral aromas with honey, nectarine and tropical fruit, according to the company. Th e Moscato joins the fi ve other Twisted varietals: pinot grigio, chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel. It’s available for a suggested retail price of $7.99 for a 750-ml. bottle or $11.99 for a 1.5-liter bottle. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 54 SWEET TEA is the newest liqueur from Lucas Bols. It’s made from natural ingredients and undergoes the same infusion process as the company’s other 34 fl avors, a distillation method that’s been in place since 1575. Th e concentrated fl avor in the liqueur makes it easily mixable with rum, tequila, Bourbon and gin, according to the company. Th e new fl avor is available for a suggested retail price of $12 for a 1-liter bottle. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 55 JEREMIAH WEED FLAVORED MALTS are the newest southern-style fl avored releases from Diageo. Lightning Lemonade recalls a southern favorite, Roadhouse Tea is non-carbonated and inspired by the company’s Sweet Tea vodka and Spiked Cola has a hint of Bourbon fl avor, according to the company. All three are 5.8 percent ABV. Th e fl avored malts are available for a suggested retail price of $2.49 to $2.79 for a 23.5-ounce and $7.99 for a 12-ounce six-pack. CIRCLE READER SERVICE NO. 56 www.cheersonline.com JUNE 2011 | 51