candied orange peel and cocoa develop alongside a lightly sweet undercurrent

where its jet-black color transforms familiar serves into visually dramatic drinks

Its 90% Pinot Noir composition from five Grand Cru villages gives La Grande Dame a distinctive identity in a category where many competitors lean on more even Pinot Noir–Chardonnay splits

south-facing slate vineyards along the Mosel River

Gifting someone who collects Eastern European spirits or herbal liqueurs

Trentadue Old Patch Red barbaresco candied orange peel and cocoaTrentadue Old Patch Red is a Zinfandel dominant California red blend bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. Built from head pruned old vines some planted as far back as 1896 this wine earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, which also named it a Best Buy. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Alexander Valley, North Coast, California Red Blend Producer: Trentadue Winery