Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz age-worthy red from deep-rooted old

age-worthy red from deep-rooted old vines that will reward many years of cellaring

offering aromas of red cherries

indigenous-yeast fermented

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

Goofy Bandit, Goofy Vermouthy New York Vermouth, NV SO012726 Frohlich Rebholz age-worthy red from deep-rooted oldThe 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