SAN DIEGO — Merrill Marketing/Communications (MMC) has been retained to develop and implement a marketing public relations and branding program for St. Petersburg™ Vodka’s introduction to the San Diego County market. The ultra-premium quality vodka is being introduced in America, with San Diego as the first market. The Vodka is known as the “Taste of Russia®” and was named the 2007 Best Buy Bar Competition’s Gold Medal Winner for Best Value Vodka (94 points) and the 2006 International Review of Spirits Gold Medal Winner in the Best Buy, Exceptional category. St. Petersburg™ Vodka is handled by San Diego’s Preiss Imports.