Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz Because Essencia contains so much

Because Essencia contains so much sugar and acidity

Stellenbosch University trained

the dark volcanic bedrock that gives this corner of the Loire its stony backbone

organically farmed vineyard in the shadow of Monte Vulture—an extinct volcano that defines the soils and identity of this rugged corner of Basilicata

Hubert Lignier’s Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru “Vieilles Vignes” is one of the domaine’s signature wines—a blend of several old-vine Premier Cru plots

Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz Because Essencia contains so muchThe name tells you the posture: this is vermouth with the stuffing knocked out of it. It's made in New York wine, fortified and steeped with botanicals, following the old aperitif formula without much interest in anybody's rulebook. Herbal and aromatic, built around wormwood's gentle bitterness, it's the kind of bottle that earns its keep both on the bar cart and in the fridge door. Drink it cold over ice with a twist, lengthen it with soda, or stir