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Kobrand Corp.’s port wine brand Croft announced the launch of a new varietal — Croft Reserve Tawny Port. 

New York-based Pernod Ricard USA announced that Lillet, a wine-based aperitif produced in Bordeaux, France, has joined the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of premium spirit and wine brands, effective Jan. 1. 

The Stewart family, owners of Sonoma, Calif.-based Lake Sonoma Winery, has negotiated the purchase of Envolve Winery from sibling proprietors Mike, Kate and Chris Benziger and Ben Flajnik. 

Griffon Brands LLC offers its self-titled bag-in-box vodka in select markets within the United States. 

Cape Classics added to its portfolio with its latest label — Terre Brûlée — hailing from the Swartland region. 

Studebaker, a brand of Diageo North America, launched a new product line of bottled whisky cocktails: Studebaker Old Fashioned and Studebaker Manhattan. 

Kōloa Rum Co. released Kaua ‘I Coffee Rum in Hawaii and California. 

O’Neill Vintners & Distillers’ Austerity line launched a new Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. 

It’s hard to believe that 2016 is just around the corner. After things wind down from the holiday rush, I enjoy reflecting on everything that I experienced during the year. However, I must admit, I also have a tendency to start planning new adventures and challenges for the year ahead.

As of July, the Google Play store and the Apple App Store each offered more than 1.5 million apps for download, according to Statista. There’s pretty much an app to make just about anything easier and more convenient.