A few drops of water can open up the nuttier mid-palate notes without diminishing intensity

then redistilling it with aniseed — the botanical responsible for the spirit's signature licorice-like flavor and the characteristic milky-white "louche" that appears when water is added

thanks to the whole pear visible inside the bottle

with a 95/100 critic score on Wine-Searcher

making it a more fruit-forward option for cocktails

J. Lohr Riesling Bay Mist poland A few drops of waterJ. Lohr Riesling Bay Mist is an off dry, 100% Riesling from Monterey's Arroyo Seco AVA bottled at 12% ABV in a 750ml format. A Double Gold winner at the 2018 California State Fair, this unoaked white is distinguished by a subtle natural carbonation that gives each sip a light, refreshing spritz uncommon among still Rieslings. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey, California Style: Off Dry, Unoaked Producer: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines