Product News

Pernod Ricard USA has introduced a new line of sparkling wines, Café de Paris. Established in 1967, the number-one French sparkling wine is made in Saint-Andre de Cubzac, in Bordeaux.

Mionetto USA affiliate MW Imports is debuting the 2012 vintage of the new Cru DOCG Soave in the U.S. It contains flavors of yellow plum, quince, sage, spice and citrus, according to the company.

Decopas (which is slang in Brazil for "by the glass") has introduced two new wines - a 2013 Sauvignon Blanc and a 2013 Malbec. Both made from 100 percent Mendoza fruit, the Sauvignon Blanc is a mix of pink grapefruit, wildflowers and passion fruit, while the Malbec has flavors of fruit, marmalade of plum and cherry, according to the company.

Patron Spirits has introduced Roca Patron, the company's first line of tequilas produced entirely through the tahona process. Each of the new tequilas (Silver, Reposado and Anejo) is traditionally handcrafted at a specific proof, higher than the company's other tequilas, to create a unique balance of flavors.

The newest addition to Lunazul's collection of tequila is a Clear Anejo called Lunazul Primero. Aged 18 months before filtering, Primero retains the oak notes and smoothness of a barrel aged tequila, according to the company.

Lucas Bols has launched its new Bols Watermelon Liqueur, joining the company's range of more than 30 liqueurs. Available in a 1-liter bottle, the new liqueur was originally launched in Europe in 2012 and is now available in the U.S. market.

Glenmorangie has announced a partnership with Idris Khan to mark the company's rarest expression to date, Pride 1978. Khan has created a unique piece of artwork titled "Disappearing Casks," which represents the five casks from 1978 that were bottled in 2012 following 15 years of maturation in Bordeaux casks.

Slow-Aged Nicaraguan rum Flor de Cana has unveiled a new bottle and label design. The company's portfolio consists of light and dark rums including Extra Seco 4, Anejo Oro 4, Gran Reserve 7, and Centenario 12, 18 and 25.

Independent Distillers USA has introduced On the Rocks, a new line of RTD cocktails featuring Margarita, Mjoito, Hurricane and Cosmopolitan flavors. The 28 proof product joins the company's Twisted Shotz, introduced in 2010.

Heineken USA has introduced Desperados, a beer blended with tequila barrel-aged lager. The Latin-inspired European import beer is 6 percent ABV and was available in 66 countries before coming to the U.S.