The Charmat-method production in Piedmont's Asti zone ties the wine to a region with deep Moscato heritage

A few dashes are all that is needed

Soft goat cheese with honey mirrors its sweet-tart balance

or sparkling sangria

What separates this expression from the crowded flavored-vodka field is its base material — fine French grapes rather than the grain or potato used by most competitors — and a five-times-distilled production process that delivers an unusually clean

Sanford Pinot Noir 1.5L dark-rum The Charmat-method production in Piedmont'sSanford Pinot Noir 1. 5L is a magnum format Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County, bottled at 14. 5% ABV. The 2021 vintage earned 93 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 92 points from Wine Spectator, confirming this appellation blend's reputation as a benchmark for the region. Fruit is sourced from Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada vineyards two of the most acclaimed sites in all of Santa Barbara County. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Sta.