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July 27, 2012 | 10:25 AM

California winery Chandon has released a limited-edition bottle of patriotic sparkling wine in time for the summer Olympics decked out in red, white and blue stripes.

The limited edition Brut Classic is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and blended with 10 to 20 percent Reserve wines from previous harvests.

With just hours until the opening of the London Games, a slew of luxury and everyday products are undergoing Olympic makeovers and being pitched as commemorative limited-edition items.

In France, macaron houses Pierre Hermé and Fauchon have released limited edition cookies and packaging for the Olympics.

Coca-Cola UK has released a special edition gold bottle draped in a white Union Jack, available exclusively at Selfridges.

And UK-based brewery Adnams has released a special beer dubbed the Flame Runner, brewed with ingredients from all five continents: malted barley from Europe, hops from Australasia, and spices from Africa, Asia and America.

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