Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz expressing violet florality and graphite

expressing violet florality and graphite minerality alongside dark fruit and smoke

offering aromas of red cherries

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

Because Essencia contains so much sugar and acidity

more elegant wines with lively acidity and moderate alcohol

Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz expressing violet florality and graphiteThe 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