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16 / the tasting panel / june 2017 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT NEW PARTNERSHIPS 16 / the tasting panel / june 2017 A ugust Wine Group, an importer of premium and family- owned boutique wines, has announced an exclusive partnership with the Fabre family of Provence to produce two estate-grown rosés for the U.S. and international markets, both under the Fabre en Provence brand moniker: Côtes de Provence AOP Rosé and Côtes de Provence AOP Cru Classé Rosé. The Fabre family is France's largest family producer of cru classé rosés, with two of Provence's coveted 18 cru classé designations bearing its crest. The Fabre en Provence 2016 Côtes de Provence AOP Rosé (SRP $15) is a blend of Black Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. The grapes are selected from three comple- mentary vineyards to give the wine its spiciness, acidity and pleasing aromas. The palate is bright, racy and lush, with a touch of raspberry and pine on the finish. The Fabre en Provence 2016 Côtes de Provence AOP Cru Classé Rosé (SRP $22) is a blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache from the Château de l'Aumérade vineyard located in the town of Pierrefeu-du-Var. The vineyard' soil is blessed with prized ancient sea fossils, which produce complex, spicy and well-structured rosé. Both Fabre en Provence rosés are available nationwide. Last month, Jordan Vineyard & Winery launched its first Jordan Cuvée, 100 percent produced by Champagne AR Lenoble, owned and operated by the Malassagne family in the Champagne region of France. The Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble ($49) is a special bottling of non-vintage brut that celebrates the shared business values and common winemak- ing philosophies of both families. The Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble is comprised of 30 percent Grand Cru Chardonnay from Chouilly, 35 pecent Premier Cru Pinot Noir from Bisseuil and 35 percent Pinot Meunier from Damery, with reserve wines comprising 35 percent of the blend. This Champagne spent four years aging on the lees before debut, and its base wine vintage is 2012. The packaging includes both wineries' brands on the front label and capsule—a non-traditional approach to a private label—and also describes the partnership on the back label. Uncommon in Champagne packaging, a cabochon with the Jordan wordmark, which was assembled and attached by hand by the Malassagne family and their staff, graces each muselet (wire cage). The Jordan Cuvée is a special selection of the house's non-vintage brut produced in its cellars with grapes from AR Lenoble's vineyards and long-term growers. Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has announced a partnership with Neyers Vineyards. Neyers Vineyards was created in 1992 by Bruce and Barbara Neyers and produces esteemed small-production wines from top appel- lations throughout Northern California. The partnership bolsters TFE's steadily growing fine wine portfolio and complements a pattern of invest- ment across California vineyards and production facilities in recent years. under the Fabre en Provence brand moniker: Côtes de Provence The Fabre en Provence 2016 Côtes de Provence AOP Rosé (SRP $15) is a blend of Black Grenache, Syrah and mentary vineyards to give the wine its spiciness, acidity New Galliano Expression O n May 29, Galliano, the heritage Italian liqueur brand best known for Galliano L'Autentico, launched Galliano L'Aperitivo in the U.S. The Italian bitter or "amaro" is the latest addition to Galliano's super-premium portfolio, which also includes Galliano Ristretto. A well-balanced Italian bit- ter with fresh Mediterranean notes, mild sweetness and a long, gentle, finish, Galliano L'Aperitivo is a unique blend of 50 ingredients including herbs and Mediterranean cit- rus such as orange, bergamot, bitter orange, chinotto, tanger- ine and grapefruit. Galliano L'Aperitivo is bottled at 24% ABV. The recommended retail price is $16.99 for a 375 ml. bottle. Imported by Lucas Bols USA.