For anyone seeking a gateway into one of the world's oldest wine cultures

grilled lamb benefits from the spirit's gentle tannins as a palate cleanser

giving way to distinct black pepper and cardamom as the spirit opens with air contact

Maguey Barril is a semi-wild agave that takes considerably longer to mature than Espadin

This Malbec drinks well at a slight chill — around 60–65°F — poured into a large-bowled glass to let the dark fruit aromatics open up

Shumi Zigu flavored-rum For anyone seeking a gatewayShumi Zigu is a Georgian fortified wine bottled at 19% ABV (750ml) that blends grape juice, wine, brandy, and chacha using a patented process. Produced by Shumi Winery named Best Producer of Georgia at the Mundus Vini Grand International Award in 2020 Zigu draws from more than 300 rare grape varieties in the estate's ampelographic collection, making it a product with no direct analogue in the global wine market. Quick Facts: ABV: 19% Origin: Kakheti,