Thanksgiving Picks by Laura Hurley
Expert Picks
Autumn is now upon us, you can feel the chill in the air that we know oh so well and that beautiful fall foliage is right around the corner. Autumn is not just about pumpkin spice and sweater weather, it is about a whole lot more! It is a time to be thankful for the people that surround us each day and appreciate some of the smaller things life has to offer. Most importantly, it iss a time to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends while enjoying good food, and of course our favourite Thanksgiving beverages.
Whether you are looking to make a fall inspired cocktail, pair your favourite Thanksgiving dish with the perfect wine or enjoy a cold refreshing beverage, check out the list below for some of Laura’s favourites!
Senior Product Knowledge Consultant
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Bulleit 10YO Bourbon Whiskey
$55.50Bulleit 10YO Bourbon Whiskey Inventory
Bulleit 10YO Bourbon Whiskey
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Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor
$37.17Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor Inventory
Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor
# 28097 -
Growers Grapefruit Pomelo Flavoured Cider 473ml
$5.06Growers Grapefruit Pomelo Flavoured Cider 473ml Inventory
Growers Grapefruit Pomelo Flavoured Cider 473ml
# 27236 -
Hop Valley Stash Pack 12 Pack Cans
$34.69Hop Valley Stash Pack 12 Pack Cans Inventory
Hop Valley Stash Pack 12 Pack Cans
# 27347 -
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire
$42.41Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire Inventory
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire
# 22895 -
JP Wiser’s Old Fashioned Sparkling Whisky 4 Pack
$15.20JP Wiser's Old Fashioned Sparkling Whisky 4 Pack Inventory
JP Wiser's Old Fashioned Sparkling Whisky 4 Pack
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Langley’s Old Tom Gin
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Reata Three County Pinot Noir
$39.93Reata Three County Pinot Noir Inventory
Reata Three County Pinot Noir
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Scarpetta Prosecco
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Seagrams VO Select Whisky
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Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rose
$21.49
Fall Faves!
Expert Picks
The autumn months are upon us, and with that comes a change in the foods we eat and beverages we drink. Richer, heavier fare calls for bigger, more substantial wines and spirits. In this Expert Picks piece, our well-read, and always sampling, Product Knowledge team, share some of their go-to fall recommendations. In terms of a “new and exciting” pick, please check out Lindsay’s white Malbec selection below (SKU 27469). While rare to see in our market, many wineries have been dabbling in making white wines from traditional red varieties, with various white Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and Pinot Noirs coming across our desks. Please enjoy responsibly, and check back in early October to see what Laura Hurley (our PKC on Kelsey Drive) is recommending this year for Thanksgiving!
Senior Product Knowledge Consultant
John Ryan
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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B Side Chardonnay
$29.30Last Chance to Buy SAVE $6.65B Side Chardonnay Inventory
B Side Chardonnay
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Les Freres Bastards Red
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Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Rum
$118.80Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Rum Inventory
Mount Gay XO Triple Cask Blend Rum
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Rickard’s Red 12 Pack Bottles
$34.15Rickard's Red 12 Pack Bottles Inventory
Rickard's Red 12 Pack Bottles
# 3643
Lindsay Anthony
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – PKC HUMBER GARDENS
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Artesano de Argento Organic White Malbec
$20.46Bonus MilesBuy 1 Get 5 Bonus MilesArtesano de Argento Organic White Malbec Inventory
Artesano de Argento Organic White Malbec
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Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur
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RumChata Cream Liqueur
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Tenute Orestiadi Frappato DOC Sicilia
$26.54Tenute Orestiadi Frappato DOC Sicilia Inventory
Tenute Orestiadi Frappato DOC Sicilia
# 27688
Laura Hurley
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
$38.74Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur Inventory
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
# 18859 -
Forty Creek Cherrywood Reserve Whisky
$89.98Forty Creek Cherrywood Reserve Whisky Inventory
Forty Creek Cherrywood Reserve Whisky
# 28069 -
Guinness Extra Stout 6 Pack Bottles
$21.39Guinness Extra Stout 6 Pack Bottles Inventory
Guinness Extra Stout 6 Pack Bottles
# 28013 -
Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019
$67.00Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019 Inventory
Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019
# 26687
William Barnes
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES
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Bichi Borghesi Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
$25.85Bonus MilesBuy 1 Get 5 Bonus MilesBichi Borghesi Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG Inventory
Bichi Borghesi Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
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Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor
$37.17Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor Inventory
Forty Creek Cream Butter Tart Liquor
# 28097 -
Gahan Blueberry Ale 473ml Can
$4.98Gahan Blueberry Ale 473ml Can Inventory
Gahan Blueberry Ale 473ml Can
# 17204 -
Therianthropy Mouflon Gris
$43.98
Alison French
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD
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Bernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut
$28.59Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut Inventory
Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut
# 22278 -
Carpineto Dogajolo Toscana IGT
$22.95Carpineto Dogajolo Toscana IGT Inventory
Carpineto Dogajolo Toscana IGT
# 4874 -
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
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No Boats on Sunday Cranberry Rose Cider
$7.39No Boats on Sunday Cranberry Rose Cider Inventory
No Boats on Sunday Cranberry Rose Cider
# 20244
Rosés for everyday!
At Home Mixology
Product Recommendations for your BIG Day!
Expert Picks
Your Big Day is fast approaching, your guest list has RSVP’d, the venue and caterers are booked; shoes, centerpieces, the cake topper, the guestbook and your photo booth supplies are all ready to go, but how much thought have you put into your wine list? Have you created a signature cocktail? Do you know what bottle of bubbly you’ll be popping for your first toast as a married couple? You don’t want that first glass to be sour grapes.
When picking out these wines remember you want them to be crowd pleasing, easy drinking wines that anyone can enjoy so stay away from anything too powerful or too sweet. The second feature you will want to look for is value, I know you want to save some spending money for the honeymoon! Remember that we have large format wines that can offer added value, such as our box wines, which are often overlooked but can be budget friendly. It’s also great to keep in mind that we have monthly sales, so a few months out from your wedding you should start looking at these sales so you can stock up at the best price.
Signature cocktails are an exciting addition to any event. The possibilities are endless and while this can seem overwhelming, I suggest simplifying by picking one product or flavor profile and building your drink around that. For example, you could pick a liqueur from a country you and your partner have visited, or a flavor you are both partial to and create a drink around it by adding sparkling water or wine. Alternatively, you can take a tried and true cocktail and add an extra layer to make it your own, like coconut to a White Russian or elderflower in a mimosa. Top it off by finding a unique garnish and naming it after yourselves!
Remember not to overlook your sober friends! It is socially responsible to make sure there are exciting non-alcoholic options for those who don’t drink or who may be driving the night of the wedding, beyond a Shirley Temple. Find exciting juice flavors like guava or passionfruit and mix with sparkling water or tonic water. Check out the non-alcoholic beer selection in the supermarket (the selection is great) and make sure every guest has something satisfying to sip on.
Lastly, please know that we are always here to help. You can visit any NLC location and find a happy and helpful staff member, ready to give you a hand or answer your questions. In addition, if you really need someone with the knowledge to go above and beyond to curate a bespoke beverage menu you can visit me at NLC Merrymeeting Road or my incredible Product Knowledge Consultant colleagues at our Kelsey Drive, Stavanger Drive and Howley Estates locations.
Cheers and congratulations to the happy couple!
Product Knowledge Consultant
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Adobe Reserva Organic Rose
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Aluna Coconut Rum
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Anciano Clasico Tempranillo
$56.94Anciano Clasico Tempranillo Inventory
Anciano Clasico Tempranillo
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Argento Seleccion Pinot Grigio
$14.48Last Chance to Buy SAVE $1.95Argento Seleccion Pinot Grigio Inventory
Argento Seleccion Pinot Grigio
# 10211 -
Bernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut
$28.59Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut Inventory
Bernard Massard Cuvee de l'Ecusson Brut
# 22278 -
Champagne Devaux Cuvee Rosee
$57.00Last Chance to Buy SAVE $13.87Champagne Devaux Cuvee Rosee Inventory
Champagne Devaux Cuvee Rosee
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Don David Malbec Reserve
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Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
$53.71SAVE $3.00Empress 1908 Indigo Gin Inventory
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
# 21803 -
Folonari Pinot Grigio
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Segura Viudas Brut Organic
$20.27Last Chance to Buy SAVE $2.37Segura Viudas Brut Organic Inventory
Segura Viudas Brut Organic
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St Germain Liqueur
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Trapiche Pinot Noir
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Two Oceans Chenin Blanc
$17.29
Canada Day Picks
Expert Picks
As the Canadian population approaches 39 million people, we should all raise a glass this Canada Day to living in one of the world’s best countries! In addition to giving the planet the “bloody Caesar”, and having the oldest brewery in North America – Molson Coors Canada continues to produce Molson Canadian beer in the same place that they started in 1786 – we have also created such things as basketball, ketchup chips, poutine, Tim Hortons and the Hawaiian pizza. Canada Day falls on a Saturday this year, and with any luck the sun will be shining! Our always-learning, product knowledge team has focused their Canada Day picks on, you guessed it, all-things-Canada. Please see below for a list of some of our favourite Canadian beer, wine, RTD and spirits. Happy Canada Day!
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Crystal Head Onyx Vodka
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Cuvee Catharine Brut
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Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 12 Pack Cans
$33.13Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 12 Pack Cans Inventory
Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 12 Pack Cans
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Tawse Quarry Road Vineyard Pinot Noir VQA
$44.06Tawse Quarry Road Vineyard Pinot Noir VQA Inventory
Tawse Quarry Road Vineyard Pinot Noir VQA
# 22635
Laura Hurley
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE
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Blue Lobster Cranberry Lime 6 Pack Cans
$21.92Blue Lobster Cranberry Lime 6 Pack Cans Inventory
Blue Lobster Cranberry Lime 6 Pack Cans
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Fauna
$25.99Lightfoot & Wolfville Fauna Inventory
Lightfoot & Wolfville Fauna
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Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA
$22.50Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA Inventory
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA
# 10039 -
Tempo Arandano Blueberry Gin
$39.43Tempo Arandano Blueberry Gin Inventory
Tempo Arandano Blueberry Gin
# 25806
Alison French
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD
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Forty Creek Nanaimo Bar Cream Liqueur
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Jackson-Triggs Black Series Okanagan Est MerlotVQA
$23.35Jackson-Triggs Black Series Okanagan Est MerlotVQA Inventory
Jackson-Triggs Black Series Okanagan Est MerlotVQA
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Mercator Tidal Bay
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Screech Rum Pina Colada 473ml Can
$5.11Screech Rum Pina Colada 473ml Can Inventory
Screech Rum Pina Colada 473ml Can
# 27365
William Barnes
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES
John Ryan
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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Closson Chase The Brock Chardonnay VQA
$27.16Closson Chase The Brock Chardonnay VQA Inventory
Closson Chase The Brock Chardonnay VQA
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Molson Canadian Light 12 Pack Cans
$33.13Molson Canadian Light 12 Pack Cans Inventory
Molson Canadian Light 12 Pack Cans
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Moraine Cliffhanger Red
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Wooden Walls Walsh’s Welsh Gin
$38.92Wooden Walls Walsh's Welsh Gin Inventory
Wooden Walls Walsh's Welsh Gin
# 27125
Warmer Weather Picks
Expert Picks
Picture the sun is shining and it is a beautiful thirty-degree day as you sit on your patio with your favorite beverage in hand. The long wait is nearly over, summer is just around the corner and we all know what that means here in Newfoundland and Labrador: for the next eight weeks the warm weather festivities will flow much like your favorite refreshments!
We all get very excited about the thoughts of endless sunshine and hot weather. For some of us it means enjoying a cocktail with a loved one at our favorite outdoor patio or late nights around the campfire enjoying our favorite fireside beverages. Summer to us in this province means a little more and because of that be sure to enjoy your summertime sippers to the absolute fullest!
Check out some of my warmer weather favourites below:
Product Knowledge Consultant – KELSEY DRIVE
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Aluna Coconut Rum
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Bask Rose Wine Spritz 355ml Can
$4.11SAVE $0.25Bask Rose Wine Spritz 355ml Can Inventory
Bask Rose Wine Spritz 355ml Can
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Birra Moretti 6 Pack Bottles
$21.33Birra Moretti 6 Pack Bottles Inventory
Birra Moretti 6 Pack Bottles
# 27301 -
Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
$78.02 -
Canadian Club 100% Rye Whisky
$34.85Canadian Club 100% Rye Whisky Inventory
Canadian Club 100% Rye Whisky
# 15448 -
Coors Seltzer Slushie Variety Pack 12 Pack Cans
$34.62SAVE $2.00Coors Seltzer Slushie Variety Pack 12 Pack Cans Inventory
Coors Seltzer Slushie Variety Pack 12 Pack Cans
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Jose Cuervo Sparkling Paloma 4 Pack Cans
$17.94Jose Cuervo Sparkling Paloma 4 Pack Cans Inventory
Jose Cuervo Sparkling Paloma 4 Pack Cans
# 27238 -
Pelee Island LOLA Cabernet Franc Rose VQA
$22.02Pelee Island LOLA Cabernet Franc Rose VQA Inventory
Pelee Island LOLA Cabernet Franc Rose VQA
# 20004 -
Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 8pk Cans
$23.89Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 8pk Cans Inventory
Quidi Vidi Crown & Anchor Light Lager 8pk Cans
# 22820 -
Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA
$18.93SAVE $2.00Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA Inventory
Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA
# 27153 -
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
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The Newfoundland Distillery Co. Tom Collins 4 Pack
$17.79The Newfoundland Distillery Co. Tom Collins 4 Pack Inventory
The Newfoundland Distillery Co. Tom Collins 4 Pack
# 25784 -
Villa Sandi IL Fresco Prosecco Rose Millesimato
$24.49Villa Sandi IL Fresco Prosecco Rose Millesimato Inventory
Villa Sandi IL Fresco Prosecco Rose Millesimato
# 23388
John’s Victoria Day Weekend Favorites!
Mother’s Day Picks 2023!
Expert Picks
Sunday May 14th, 2023 is Mother’s Day! In anticipation of the big day our team of dedicated Product Knowledge Consultants have put forth some of their favourite Mother’s Day recommendations below. It is no coincidence that International Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 5th – always on the first Friday in May) and World Moscato Day (always on May 9th) both fall close to this special day. In honour of these international celebrations, our team has included a few of their preferred Sauvignon Blancs and Moscatos. We hope you enjoy!
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Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC
$20.65SAVE $2.00Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC Inventory
Bougrier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc AOC
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Malibu Pineapple Flavoured Rum
$33.38Malibu Pineapple Flavoured Rum Inventory
Malibu Pineapple Flavoured Rum
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Movendo Moscato
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Wooden Walls Southside Citrus Gin
$44.07Wooden Walls Southside Citrus Gin Inventory
Wooden Walls Southside Citrus Gin
# 27525
Laura Hurley
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE
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Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA
$18.93SAVE $2.00Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA Inventory
Saintly Sauvignon Blanc VQA
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Sipsmith London Dry Gin
$48.56 -
Whistler Forager Gluten-Free Lager 6 Pack Cans
$21.23Whistler Forager Gluten-Free Lager 6 Pack Cans Inventory
Whistler Forager Gluten-Free Lager 6 Pack Cans
# 27283
Alison French
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD
William Barnes
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES
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Girls Night Out Very Berry Bomba
$37.57Girls Night Out Very Berry Bomba Inventory
Girls Night Out Very Berry Bomba
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Open Coast Gin
$35.45Bonus MilesBuy 1 Get 10 Bonus MilesOpen Coast Gin Inventory
Open Coast Gin
# 25803 -
Penfolds California Bin 600 California Cab/Shiraz
$79.52Penfolds California Bin 600 California Cab/Shiraz Inventory
Penfolds California Bin 600 California Cab/Shiraz
# 24062 -
Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019
$67.00Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019 Inventory
Robert Mondavi Estate Fume Blanc 2019
# 26687
John Ryan
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
$38.74Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur Inventory
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur
# 18859 -
Chateau Beauregard-Ducourt White
$24.97Chateau Beauregard-Ducourt White Inventory
Chateau Beauregard-Ducourt White
# 15106 -
Dillon’s Tangerine, Lemon Gin Cocktail 6 Pack Cans
$22.97Dillon's Tangerine, Lemon Gin Cocktail 6 Pack Cans Inventory
Dillon's Tangerine, Lemon Gin Cocktail 6 Pack Cans
# 27264 -
McGuigan Black Label Moscato
$17.84McGuigan Black Label Moscato Inventory
McGuigan Black Label Moscato
# 17469