drawing on Lodi's warm Mediterranean climate and sandy loam soils — conditions that allow Zinfandel grapes to develop deep color and concentrated fruit

The balance between the vodka base

used oak barrels

where the grain sweetness provides more dimension than a London Dry base

Sharp aged cheddar balances the wine's sweetness with savory depth

Louis Bernard Cotes Du Rhone Villages anejo drawing on Lodi's warm MediterraneanLouis Bernard Ctes Du Rhne Villages is a Grenache Syrah blend from the southern Rhne Valley, bottled at 13. 515% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This cuve has earned 92 points from the Decanter World Wine Awards and consistent 90 point scores from both Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker, establishing it as one of the more reliable values in the Ctes du Rhne Villages appellation. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 515% (varies by vintage) Origin: Ctes du Rhne