Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island welcomed new brands as the new year began. First, the company is now the exclusive distributor of Rombauer wines across Rhode Island. Since 1980, Rombauer Vineyards has produced California award-winning wines, including its Carneros Chardonnay, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, among them. Mark West Wines, known for its versatile and classic California Pinot Noir, released a new Cabernet Sauvignon, bold and rich, with layers of blueberry and blackberry preserves with hints of spice. A new wine joins the Barefoot Fruitscato fruit-inspired lineup made from Moscato wine and natural fruit flavors: Barefoot Pear. It offers a ripe and juicy pear flavor, white flower aromas, and a lingering, smooth finish and joins Fruitscato’s available flavors of Apple, Pineapple, Lemonade, Mango, Peach, Sweet Cranberry, Watermelon, Strawberry and Blueberry. The High Noon Snowbird Pack showcases its hard seltzers made with vodka, sparkling water and real fruit juice. No sugar added and gluten-free, flavors are Peach, Lemon, Raspberry and Plum, sold in 8-packs. Finally, new tequilas from one of Mexico’s oldest family distillers, Casa San Matías, are now available: Rey Sol Extra Añejo, San Matías Cristal, San Matías Gran Reserva, San Matías Gran Reserva Blanco and Tahona Blanco, Añejo and Reposado.