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10 / the tasting panel / june 2014 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT The House of Stolichnaya™ introduces an innovative non-alcoholic mixer: Stoli™ Ginger Beer. Made from pure cane sugar and fresh ginger extract, it brings the ideal balance of sweet and spice to any cocktail. Start with Stoli™ Ginger Beer, available as a 4-pack of sleek 8.4 oz. premium cans. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Stoli Group USA LLC. New York, NY. 2014 Spirits International B.V. MIX UP THE ORIGINAL STOLI ® MOSCOW MULE Aloha Gold F rom the Garden Isle of Kaua'i, Hawaii's Ko - loa Rum Company was awarded the Gold Medal Best in Class for its recently launched Kaua'i Coconut in the Flavored Rum Category and Gold Medals for their Kaua'i Dark and Gold Rums in their respective categories at the Miami Rum Festival's 2014 RumXP International Tasting Competition. www.koloarum.com A fter receiving two New York Emmy nominations, Eat! Drink! Italy! with Vic Rallo returns to PBS for its second season next month. Celebrating Italy's authentic culture, it will follow Rallo as he visits wine and food producers as well as historical locations throughout the country. An Itailian wine expert, author and the owner of two New Jersey restaurants, Basil T's and Undici Taverna Rustic, Rallo is recognized as one of the champions of truly authentic Italian cuisine in New Jersey and hopes to pass his vast knowledge to the people he meets along the way as well as his viewers. Saying Goodbye B ob Sessions, the pioneering vintner best known for his work for more than 41 years at Hanzell Vineyards, died peacefully surrounded by family in Sonoma on Tuesday, May 13. Sessions assumed the role of Winemaker & General Manager of Hanzell Vineyards in 1973. There, Sessions produced Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that are equal to the greatest wines in the world. In 2002, Sessions retired and assumed the role of Winemaker Emeritus, passing on his knowledge and experience to the wine- makers that followed. Hanzell Vineyards' Proprietor Alexander de Brye said of Sessions: "He was loved very much and will be remembered for his kindness, gentle warm spirit, and of course for his passion for wine and Hanzell." PHOTO COURTESY OF HANZELL VINEYARDS Bob Sessions. Celebrating Italia TP0614_001-33.indd 10 5/23/14 8:29 PM