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The white Vin Muté is sent through a solera system that’s been in use since 1987. Consisting of a single 4,000 litre foudre, they draw up 15-20% of the fortified juice for bottling and replenish it with the current year’s harvest. A profound vin de liqueu

Vin Muté is a mistelle: unfermented grape juice is fortified with local brandy. Very obscure but very delicious, with sweet notes of macerated cherries, toffee, and a lingering finish. The Château de Léberon is a very old estate that’s been in the Rozès f

The Cappellano estate claims to have essentially invented Chinato; “benchmark” is the word that comes to mind. The recipe is top secret. Seductively complex, with hints of mint, cloves, musk, and generous dark fruits.

Szamorodni is a unique category of Tokaj in which botrytized grapes are pressed & aged under a natural layer of yeast, causing oxidization similar to sherry. This batch was a happy accident originally marked “throw away” by Samuel. Fully dry, with perfume

Long a staple in Piedmont, served on ice with a splash of soda and a slice of orange, think of it as a zestier version of Lillet. Bright fruit, a touch of spice and bitter undertones create vibrant refreshment.