Ameztoi "Stimatum" Txakolina Red 2022 Empress

Ameztoi "Stimatum" Txakolina Red 2022 EmpressSurely one of the most geeky wines on the planet, this is a rare red wine from the predominantly white wine appellation of Getariako Txakolina in the Basque region of Spain. A spicy, herbaceous wine with tart berry red fruit and bright acidity. There is a stick tickle of residual carbonation here as well, as is the custom in this unique wine region.

A full-bodied blend dominated by old-vine Grenache and Mourvédre

Combined with the malt aroma and bitter flavor of unblended whisky

Very cold winters (one of the coldest areas in Spain) and very hot

With three pounds of raw honey in every bottle

This is the bartender's go-to well rhum agricole and works in a wide variety of different cocktail applications

Textbook Sancerre from the village Bue (boo-ay)

Town Branch is infused with a golden amber honey color

to the Mediterranean at it's mouth just below Barcelona

with a generous palate and hint of savory herbs and a slight salty note

The wine shows crushed red fruit of raspberry and strawberry with hints of eucalyptus

Bürklin-Wolf Estate in Wachenheim at Weinstrasse is one of the largest and most important family-owned wineries in Germany

this vodka makes a luxurious Vesper Martini