Top 10 drinks launches from March
From Tasmanian Pinot Noir to spicy vodka and alcohol-free IPA, db rounds up the new products that caught our attention this month.
1. STRELLEY FARM PINOT NOIR
Strelley Farm Estate has released its 2024 Pinot Noir, drawing on fruit from across Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, Tamar Valley, East Coast and Coal River Valley. A cool, La Niña-influenced growing season resulted in low yields, but strong concentration and retained acidity. The resulting wine shows bright red fruit alongside darker cherry notes, subtle spice and supple tannins. Positioned to drink now, but with cellaring potential, Strelley Farm says the wine “reflects Tasmania’s continued strength in refined, site-driven Pinot Noir”. RRP: £15
Contact: Strelley Farm Estate, strelleyfarm.wine
2. GARZAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE
Garzaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2023 is Ruffino’s first release under the Bolgheri Superiore designation, produced entirely from estate-owned vineyards following the winery’s entry into the appellation in 2023. Crafted by senior winemaker Olga Fusari, the wine is sourced exclusively from the Le Sondraie site in northern Bolgheri. The blend is led by Cabernet Franc (70%), complemented by Merlot for balance and roundness. The 2023 vintage was marked by warm, stable conditions, with 18 months’ ageing in French oak barriques. RRP: £140–£150
Contact: Ruffino, ruffino.it
3. LA GIOIOSA X YVONNE ELLEN ROSÉ
La Gioiosa has released a limited-edition Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato exclusively for UK retailer Waitrose, continuing its collaboration with British design house Yvonne Ellen. Presented in a collectible illustrated bottle, the vegan-friendly sparkling wine is designed to “combine premium appeal with gifting credentials”. The latest label features Yvonne Ellen’s whimsical style, drawing on vintage-inspired motifs and soft pastel tones, with flamingos adding a playful flourish. In the glass, the Prosecco Rosé offers delicate aromas of red berries, citrus and white blossom, followed by a light, crisp palate with subtle strawberry notes. RRP: £13.99
Contact: La Gioiosa, lagioiosa.co.uk
4. ZONIN PINOT GRIGIO EARLY HARVEST
Zonin 1821 has expanded its portfolio with Zonin Pinot Grigio Early Harvest, a naturally lower-alcohol white wine made from grapes picked earlier than usual to retain freshness and moderate sugar levels. Bottled at 9% ABV, the wine offers a light, fragrant profile, driven by crisp acidity and bright fruit, aligning with growing demand for naturally lighter styles without dealcoholisation. Produced in Pavia, Lombardy, the release forms part of the new Zonin Early Harvest range. RRP: £9.80 Contact: Zonin, zonin.com
5. EVANS & TATE WILD CAPE CHARDONNAY
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Evans & Tate has released the 2024 vintage of Wild Cape Chardonnay from Margaret River, shaped by an early, warm and dry growing season that delivered lower yields, but concentrated flavour. Free-run juice was gently pressed and wild-fermented in French oak barriques and puncheons, with no malolactic fermentation encouraged to retain freshness. The wine spent 10 months on lees in barrel, followed by further lees ageing in tank before bottling. Ripe stone fruit, melon and pear are balanced by subtle oakderived notes of cashew, malt and toast, finishing long and fresh. Positioned for near-term drinking, with scope to age. RRP: £12
Contact: Evans & Tate, evansandtate.wine
6. ABSOLUT TABASCO
Absolut has partnered with the Tabasco brand to launch Absolut Tabasco, a spicy flavoured vodka. Bottled at 38% ABV, the expression is made by infusing Absolut vodka with a natural essence derived from Tabasco’s fermented and aged red pepper mash, with no added sugar. The result delivers a gradual, warming heat designed for cocktail use, particularly Bloody Marys and long drinks. The launch taps into growing demand for spicier flavour profiles, with Absolut positioning the liquid as a premium yet accessible innovation, rather than a novelty extension. RRP: £23 Contact: Absolut, absolut.com
7. LARK LUXURY PORTFOLIO
Tasmanian distillery Lark has unveiled a new luxury single malt portfolio, marking a significant repositioning for the brand on the global stage. The range comprises three core expressions – Fire Trail, Devil’s Storm and Ruby Abyss – alongside Cinder Forest, exclusive to global travel retail. All four are shaped by Lark’s fortified house style, drawing on first-fill Port- and Sherrystyle casks from Seppeltsfield, Tasmanian peat and the distillery’s use of applewood-smoked water. The whiskies are presented in a redesigned 700ml bottle inspired by Tasmania’s landscape. RRP: varies by expression and market. Contact: Lark, larkdistillery.com
8. RAMSBURY DISTILLERY HONEY
Ramsbury Distillery has expanded its vodka range with two new estatecrafted expressions: Hot Honey Vodka and Wildflower Honey Vodka. Both are made using winter wheat grown on the Ramsbury Estate, located near Marlborough in Wiltshire, England, and honey harvested from the distillery’s own apiaries, and are distilled with chalk-filtered water in copper column stills powered by sustainable biomass. Wildflower Honey Vodka offers gentle sweetness, while Hot Honey Vodka takes a bolder approach, balancing estate honey with red chilli heat for a vibrant spirit with subtle spice and lingering warmth. RRP: £33 Contact: Ramsbury Distillery, ramsbury.com
9. RÉMY MARTIN XO X XUE SONG
Rémy Martin has partnered with Chinese contemporary artist Xue Song to release a limited-edition presentation of Rémy Martin XO. The collaboration sees Song reinterpret the Cognac house’s centaur emblem through his signature collage technique, incorporating Chinese ink influences and symbolic equine imagery. The artwork appears across the gift box, decanter and neck collar, positioning the release as “a collectible, design-led extension of the XO range”. The Cognac remains unchanged, combining eaux-de-vie from Grande and Petite Champagne with Rémy Martin XO’s hallmark profile of dried fruit, candied citrus, spice and roasted cocoa notes. RRP: US$209.99 Contact: Rémy Martin, remymartin.com
10. ATHLETIC BREWING FREE WAVE
Athletic Brewing Company has launched Free Wave Hazy IPA in the UK,bringing one of its best-known US alcohol-free beers to British shelves. Now available at Whole Foods Market and via Wise Bartender, the release strengthens the brand’s expanding UK portfolio. Brewed with Amarillo, Citrus and Mosaic hops, Free Wave is a smooth, hazy IPA. The beer joins thebrand’s core UK range alongside Run Wild IPA, Upside Dawn Golden and Athletic Alcohol-Free Lager. RRP: £8.49 per four-pack. Contact: Athletic Brewing Company, athleticbrewing.com
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