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5 March

Ornellaia Announces Launch of Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 - Wine Industry Advisor

Ornellaia is pleased to announce the release of the 2019 vintage of Le Volte dell’Ornellaia. Many components define the style of Ornellaia, the renowned Bolgheri estate, but the underlying philosophy is reflected in all the wines produced on the estate. Le Volte dell’Ornellaia is no exception. A predominantly Merlot-based cuvée, Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2019 is “a vibrant, expressive and well-balanced wine, the perfect introduction to Ornellaia for every wine lover”, according to estate director Axel Heinz.

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5 March

Mackmyra unveils Swedish birch sap wine finish whisky for Spring - Drinks Retailing News

Mackmyra has unveiled its Spring limited-edition; a whisky with a birch sap wine finish.

Björksav is a limited-edition single malt that will be available at selected retailers globally from March 10, 2021.

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5 March

Monkey Shoulder and Fever-Tree launch Spring mixer pack - Drinks Retailing News

Monkey Shoulder has teamed up with mixer brand, Fever-Tree, to create “the ultimate mixing pack”.

The brightly-colored pack, which is described as being ”ideal for whipping up the ‘Ginger Monkey’ serve”, features a 20cl bottle of Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and four cans of Fever-Tree premium Refreshingly Light Ginger Ale.

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5 March

New Gin-Based Canned Cocktails Zaddy’s Now Distributed by RNDC - Bevnet

We are pleased to announce Zaddy’s, a new gin-based, low-alcohol, ready-to-drink, canned cocktail company founded in the San Francisco Bay Area is now available in California and being distributed by RNDC. Zaddy’s is introducing three drinks, which bridge the gap between hard seltzer and canned cocktail, with the health conscious drinker in mind.

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5 March

Flavored Whiskey Brand BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon Announces Jamie Foxx as Owner - Bevnet

Flavored Whiskey brand BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon announces award-winning actor, musician and entrepreneur Jamie Foxx as owner. Foxx’s leadership and a redesigned bottle usher in a new era for BSB and its two product offerings, BSB-Brown Sugar Bourbon and BSB 103.

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5 March

Six new grape varieties approved in Bordeaux - Harpers

The Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) has formally approved the use of four new red and two new white grape varieties for official use in Bordeaux as the region makes strides to future proof itself against the effects of climate change.

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