l'usine - Annapolis Ridge Vineyard - Pinot Noir grape brandy Ageing in refill American oak

Ageing in refill American oak allows the character of the spirit to shine through

Fig Martini – Pair with dry vermouth and garnish with lemon peel

and unrefined grapes with chewy leather growing on the palate

it is aged to perfection for three years in American white oak and finished in historic PX wine barrels using the solera method

There is a slight prickle of toasted oak and mulling spices but seeking beyond them reveals fruit including dried fig

l'usine - Annapolis Ridge Vineyard - Pinot Noir grape brandy Ageing in refill American oakOverview: Lusine is the French word for The Factory. It is an homage to all the Warhols of the world. All those with disdain for the status quo of a defined or insinuated model. All of those with the defiant nature shared by artists and winemakers past and present. Annapolis is located in the Sonoma Coast and planted on a 30 degree slope in Goldridge fine sand loam soil. The ranch is extremely isolated and requires a lot of handwork to farm. Tasting