Baldoria Bianco Vermouth bis-hidden high up in the Vaca

high up in the Vaca Mountain Range of the eastern hills in Napa Valley

Its blend is made up of Pinot Noir

That “Illite” soil gives the Meunier an almost Chardonnay-like lift and the sort of refined texture that Meunier was traditionally reputed not to produce

and rhubarb root in non-GMO neutral grain spirit  and cochineal to achieve the ruby hue we all love

The name is not code for anything romantic: Virgile Lignier labels this wine for the tank it lives in (No

Baldoria Bianco Vermouth bis-hidden high up in the VacaModern Italian vermouth crafted on Trebbiano grapes grown in volcanic soil, giving this aperitif a subtle minerality that anchors a complex botanical blend. Thirty herbs and spicesincluding chamomile, elderflower, and thymeare macerated directly in the wine, creating a more intense, nuanced profile than traditional methods. The nose opens with fresh citrus peel, herbal notes of sage and thyme, and hints of vanilla; the palate is delicately bitter with