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The brandy is aged and blended entirely within California

Martin Ray operates out of Santa Rosa in the heart of the Russian River Valley

It is produced by Chateau Baratet in the Bordeaux wine region of southwestern France

A small amount of cold water can open up the fruit aromatics without dulling the spirit's texture

Artezin Zinfandel dark-rum Warm-weather patio drinking when aArtezin Zinfandel is a Mendocino County red wine blend bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format, produced by Hess Persson Estates. This Zinfandel dominant field blend has earned multiple gold medals, including honors at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016 vintage) and the San Francisco International Wine Competition (2018 vintage), establishing it as one of Mendocino's most reliable Zinfandel bottlings. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5%