lending a mild woody structure without heaviness

the gin is mellowed for several weeks in charred white oak ex-whiskey barrels — a technique that once gave the spirit a noticeable golden hue

but its inclusion of 5% Malbec is less common in the appellation and adds an extra dimension of color and spice

Neat in a tulip-shaped snifter at room temperature is the most straightforward way to appreciate the oak-aged character

the Taz label has maintained a consistent identity: ripe but not overwrought

Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon liqueurs-&-cordials lending a mild woody structureLouis Martini Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma County Cabernet blend aged 16 months in French and American oak, bottled at approximately 13. 9% ABV (750ml). The 2019 vintage earned 93 points from James Suckling, and the 2020 vintage received a Double Gold medal at the California State Fair. Produced by Louis M. Martini Winery one of California's earliest post Prohibition estates this bottling draws fruit from prized vineyard sites including Frei