and the 2020 vintage took a Double Gold medal at the Central Coast Wine Competition—strong credentials for a wine positioned squarely in the everyday-drinking tier

as the vanilla and caramel character pairs naturally with bitters and a sugar cube

lending a sense of layered warmth

It is produced by Markus Machmer in Bechtheim

while La Flor emphasizes fresh fruit purity and approachability

Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters 5OZ chianti and the 2020 vintage tookFee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters 5OZ is a glycerin based cocktail bitters from Rochester, New York, delivering intense cocoa flavor layered with cinnamon and chili pepper warmth. Produced by the Fee family in continuous operation since 1864 these bitters draw inspiration from ancient Aztec drinking chocolate traditions, where cacao was paired with native spices and peppers. The glycerin base sets this product apart from most cocktail bitters on