DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Becquer Vermouth de Garnacha
Gran Reserva Rojo
(Bodegas Escudero, Spain)  34° prf

Nose: Cherry, white cherry, plum, red grape, prune, cola, honey, wintergreen mint, herbs, angelica root, allspice, clove, pine, red slate, leather, musty.

Palate: Caramel, molasses, roasted fig, prune, dark raisins, berry jam, cola, orange, herbaceous, herbs, nutmeg, allspice, spices, great flavor.

Finish: Touch of vanilla, demerara sugar, root beer, herbaceous, herbs, earthy, full mouthfeel, makes a nice Manhattan cocktail.

Double Gold Medal

La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Extra Dry
(France)  34° prf

Nose: Treacle, brown sugar, marmalade, golden raisins, cherry, green apple, melon, lemon, lemon peel, citrus, honeysuckle, perfume, grass, wood, May wine, rich.

Palate: Pear, apple, grape, lemon, lime, citrus, marmalade, elderflower, white flowers, mint, clove, sweet white wine, bay rum, nice tang.

Finish: Herbal, grassy, bitter, tart, super dry, layered, nice, soft, rich, elegant.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge
(France)  32.4° prf

Nose: Canned plums, citrus, lavender, rose, herbal, dried herbs, tea leaves, mint, spearmint, eucalyptus, clove, coffee, pine sawdust, tree bark, woody, pine, red wine.

Palate: Dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, cocoa, brown sugar, strawberry jam, orange peel, herbs, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, coffee, earthy, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier, like Amaro.

Finish: Butterscotch, dark maple syrup, prune, red apple, lemony, herbaceous, roots, earthy, wood, rich, sherry, perfect Negroni.

Gold Medal
   

Becquer Vermouth de Garnacha Rojo
(Bodegas Escudero, Spain)  30° prf

Nose: Dried cherry, dark berries, blueberry, cooked plum, prune juice, cola, cola nut, vanilla, violet, orchid, strong herbal, pine, oak, red wine, rich.

Palate: Black cherry, cherry juice, blackberry, myrtle berry, plum, prune, honey, ginger, subtle herbs, grassy, oregano, cinnamon, red wine, sweet Lambrusco.

Finish: Black cherry, prune, lemon/lime, lemony, ginger, white pepper, sweet n’ sour, soft tannins, refreshing, easy to drink, elegant, a great aperitif.

Gold Medal
   

Giardano Vermouth Tradizionale
(Villa Massa, Italy)  32° prf

Nose: Cherry, dried cherries, stewed plum, raisin, toffee, treacle, honey, vanilla, botanical, heavy juniper, alpine herbs, strong herbal, old dill, anise, eucalyptus, angelica root, wormwood, coca leaves, rosemary, allspice, clove, spicy, ash, tree bark, balsam, walnut wood, pine, woody, smoke, roasted, complex.

Palate: Sweet cherry pie, black plum, cassia fruit, prune juice, raisin, cola, blackberry, Concord grape, orange, orange peel, bergamot, burnt rind, marmalade, caramel, molasses, demerara, herbal, anise, sweet nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, Italian spice, spicy, espresso, earthy, woodsy, ash, balsam, pine, woody, port wine, good balance, rich. stays light & airy, classic.

Finish: Cherry, dried cherry, blackberry, citrus, prune, cola, molasses, maple syrup, herbal juniper, cinnamon, pink peppercorn, earth, balsam, light pine, balanced, complex, smooth, soft, elegant, perfect for bourbon or rye cocktails.

Gold Medal
   

La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Blanc
(France)  32° prf

Nose: Orange sherbet, orange peel, lemon zest, lemon drops, bright citrus, 7-UP, young pear, peach, tropical fruit, cherry, lavender, spearmint, crisp.

Palate:Orange, tropical fruit, peach, lemon notes, lime, herbal, cinnamon, nutmeg, earthy, tobacco, touch of smoke, soft, rich flavor, robust, pleasant.

Finish: Orange peel, eucalyptus, herbal, vegetal, nice body, rich, complex.

Gold Medal
   

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Giardano Vermouth Mediterranean Dry
(Villa Massa, Italy)  36° prf

Nose: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon verbena, lime, orange peel, delicate citrus, melon, white grape, tropical fruits, raisin, honey, pink rose, blossoms, strawberry blossoms, wildflowers, mixed flowers, tropical flower, wintergreen, mint, herbaceous, sage, almond oil, spice, wormwood, earth, smoke, oak, cedar, sherry, crisp, bright, fresh.

Palate: Lemon, lemon peel, lemon zest, dried lemon, grapefruit, orange, orange peel, citrus, grape, white grape, white raisins, pineapple, pear, crushed roses, aspic, ginger, juniper, cola, moscato notes, herb, mint, rosemary, cardamom, clove, allspice, pine, quinine, earth, bitter, tart, puckery, rich, soft, smooth.

Finish: Dried lemon peel, lemon pucker, lingering lemon, pineapple, fruit cup, mild molasses, herbs, subtle wormwood, smoky, bitter wood, woody notes, subtle oak, tree bark, mineral, stone, touch of bitter, clean, soft, dry, complex, elegant.

Silver Medal
   

Cosieri Del Palio Vermouth di Torino Rosso
(Italy)  33° prf

Nose: Caramel, toffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cream, cocoa, root beer, black tea, mixed herbs, golden blossom, mint, pine, oak, bright.

Palate: Toffee, caramel, chocolate, cream, vanilla, ripe apple, citrus, root beer, herbal mix, bitter herbs, nutmeg, spices, very interesting.

Finish: Honey, prune, rum raisin, cola note, sweet and sour, nice for a bourbon cocktail, rich, flavorful.

Silver Medal