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PRODUCTS & PACKAGING Cecchetti Wine Company has launched Exitus, a California red wine, which combines Central Coast Syrah (60%), Mendocino Coast Petite Sirah (30%) and Lake County Merlot (10%). The easy-drinking red blend features black currant and cherry flavors with a crisp and lively finish, the company says. The new wine is available nationally and retails for $25 per 750 ml bottle. Sauza Tequila is debuting three new expressions: Tres Generaciones Plata Organic Tequila and Tres Generaciones Reposado Organic Tequila; and Casa Sauza XA, Edition Limitada. The two organic versions are now made organically from hand-picked blue agave plants. The company says that organics fermentation is slower, resulting in different flavor notes for the product. The Plata ($34.99 suggested retail) features a slightly herbal nose with citrus notes, sweet flavors of cooked agave and a slightly bitter and spicy finish. The Reposado ($37.99 suggested retail) shows agave notes of the nose, with hints of wood and spice, while featuring rich, well-balanced flavors of agave and figs. The Casa Sauza XA, Edition Limitada is the brand's first extra anejo expression, and is available only as a limited edition. The prod- uct rests in hand-selected, toasted, new and old, small American oak barrels for three years, resulting in a rich, smooth tequila with a long finish. XA's taste is highlighted by its fresh agave flavor and wood notes. Available in individually numbered bot- tles, XA's suggested retail price is $150 for a 750 ml bottle. Aveniu Brands has debuted Pomagria, the first pomegranate-fla- vored sangria in the U.S. Pomagria, with ADVERTISERS' INDEX Bacardi Oak Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover Bärenjäger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside front cover BIG Wine Handbook . . . . . . . . . .Inside back cover Martini & Rossi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Rapid Buyr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Southern Comfort Cherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 StateWaysReprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Wave Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 StateWays www.stateways.com September/October 2012 a suggested retail price of $11.99, is a ready-to- drink pomegranate sangria packaged in a clear bot- tle that displays its ruby-crimson color. Made with fresh pomegranate juice blended with a maceration of wine and oranges, Pomagria has a fruit-driv- en and slightly tart taste. Pomagria has an alcohol content of 13% and is best served chilled or over ice with a wedge of orange. Kahlúa, the iconic rum and coffee liqueur, has tweaked its logo, bottle and shipper design to provide a more modern, premium feel to the brand's portfolio, the company says. The newly designed brand will begin rolling out this month. The new bottle has added a metallic twist-off cap and sharper logotype, while the ship- pers feature a bold red and highlights a "Delicioso" banner as well as a large "Rum & Coffee Liqueur" call-out. The permanent flavors will feature a warm feel, the company says, while the Limited Edition Flavors for Holidays will be more festive in design. Lillet Rose, from William Grant & Sons, is a new expression created from a blend of red and white Grand Cru Bordeaux used to produce Lillet Blanc and Rouge. The result is lush and fruity with a taste of ripe sum- mer berries, wildflowers, melon, stone fruit and sweet and bitter citrus notes, according to the company. The wine is available for a suggested retail price of $19.99. REGIONAL SALES OFFICES Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, TN, WI) Anthony Bongiovanni tbongiovanni@m2media360.com (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, MA, ME, MT, NH, NM, OR, RI, UT, VT, WA, WY, Canada and International) Mark Marcon Tel.: (248) 253-0108 • Fax: (248) 253-0164 East, West & International mmarcon@m2media360.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@m2media360.com Tel.: 215-860-0306 Tel.: (678) 292-6054 • Fax: (360) 294-6054 List Rental & Reprints Cheryl Naughton cnaughton@m2media360.com 41