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January 2011

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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT apa Valley winery Clos Pegase founder/proprietor Jan Shrem has launched the Jan and Mitsuko Wine and Art Educational Foundation, which was created before Mitsuko’s death last year. Shrem’s entire estate, including an art collection appraised at over $100 million, will become part of the Foundation. This year, the Foundation will oversee such activities as hands-on art classes, musical concerts, partnership with the Napa Valley Film Festival and daily wine and art educational tours at Clos Pegase. Wine & Art N Mitsuko and Jan Shrem of Clos Pegase. The Shrems’ lifelong devo- tion to art inspired the vision to further the relationship between wine and art. ernod Ricard USA and Beverage Alcohol Resource, LLC, are announcing the next wave of their comprehensive online bartender training, education and certifi cation program: BarSmarts WIRED. This more broadly reaching format of the partnership’s renowned and highly successful BarSmarts ADVANCED program is offered 100% online. It goes live on February 1, and in addition to targeting bartending enthusiasts in the U.S., BarSmarts WIRED 2011 has been upgraded to reach a global audience. BarSmarts WIRED 2011 Series P ABSOLUT Turns Another Leaf A BSOLUT Wild Tea is the 12th dis- tinct and innova- tive new fl avor to join the ABSOLUT vodka portfolio. Making its debut this month, it is an all-natural, tea and elderfl ower fl a- vored vodka. The bottle is inspired by the art of the orient. ABSOLUT Wild Tea will be available in 750 ml., 1.0 L and 50 ml. sizes. The suggested retail price is $19.99/750 ml. Unlike “invitation only” BarSmarts ADVANCED, BarSmarts WIRED offers bartenders and enthusiasts interested in the craft the opportunity to participate and achieve certifi cation through a password-protected web-based platform. Interested candidates or on-premise operators are directed to register at www.barsmarts. com where, once registered, they can download content, complete assignments, take exams and gain certifi cation within the time frame specifi ed. “Winter Cocktail Bar” App A iji Water has acquired Justin Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, California. Known for its Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, Justin Vineyards & Winery is a critically-acclaimed premium wine brand. “Fiji Water and Justin Vineyards Water into Wine F user-friendly app featuring some great market-fresh holiday cocktails from James Beard–honored mixolo- gist Kim Haasarud (Liquid Architecture) is available at the iTunes App Store. The cocktails range from a Blackberry Rum Punch to festive Bellinis to a Salted Caramel Mocha. The app features holiday cocktails in four categories: Champagne Cocktails, Punches, Martinis and Toddies. Each cocktail includes an elegant picture, recipe, directions and how to batch for 12 servings. It also includes a glossary of various spirits and ingredients so you know exactly what they are and how to get them, as well as quick tips on garnishes and making some of your own ingredients. 10 / the tasting panel / january–february 201 1 & Winery are both industry lead- ers with super premium products, strong branding and state-of-the- art operations with a dedication to unprecedented quality,” says John Cochran, President and COO, Fiji Water. Fiji Water plans to maintain the operations of Justin Vineyards & Winery in its current location of Paso Robles. Both co-founders, Justin and Deborah Baldwin, will be staying on and working closely with the companies’ senior execu- tives to increase production and distribution in upcoming years. Fred Holloway, VP, Director of Production and Winemaking, will also continue on. PHOTO: MJ WICKHAM

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