Wine
Esquimalt Rosso Sweet Vermouth
Plum, fig and orange lead a generous aroma, followed by brown sugar, rosemary and cinnamon. The palate is rich but composed, with ripe fruit and cola balanced by white pepper, clove, star anise and a firm herbal line. A mead-based texture gives the middle palate breadth without becoming syrupy. The finish is savoury, gently bitter and warming. Serve lightly chilled over ice, or use it in a Negroni, Martinez or Manhattan.
Esquimalt Dry Vermouth 500 mL
Honeysuckle, green apple and pear open an aromatic nose, moving into ripe peach, chamomile and elderflower. The palate is fresh and crisp, with lively acidity balancing subtle honeyed fruit and a firm herbaceous line. Pineapple, mango and apricot add generosity without changing the dry profile, while a faint grassy note keeps the finish precise. Serve well chilled over ice with olives and a touch of brine, or use it in a classic Martini.
Esquimalt Bianco Sweet Vermouth
Lemon peel, vanilla and garden herbs spring from the glass, joined by chamomile and a warm orange-spice note. The palate is sweet but not cloying, with lively acidity and a firm herbaceous bitterness keeping the texture focused. A subtle grassy note adds freshness before bitter lemon carries the long finish. Serve well chilled over ice with a lemon twist or olive, topped with sparkling water, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style cocktail.
Adegas Valmiñor Entroido White Vermouth
Orange and lemon open a bright, floral aroma, with rose, fennel and coriander adding lift. The palate is fresh and precise, carrying Albariño’s lively acidity beneath laurel, mint and eucalyptus. Cinnamon brings a gentle warm-spice note, while measured sweetness rounds the botanical bitterness without dulling the coastal freshness. The finish is clean, citrus-led and quietly balsamic. Serve well chilled over ice with a lemon twist, topped with soda or in a white-vermouth spritz.
Adegas Valmiñor Entroido Red Vermouth
Lemon and ginger lead an intense but delicate aroma, followed by laurel, mint, eucalyptus and cardamom. The palate is fresh and lightly creamy, with Albariño acidity carrying a measured sweet-bitter balance. Coriander, rosemary and vanilla add depth without masking the bright citrus core, while balsamic herbs keep the texture energetic. The finish is soft, fragrant and persistent. Serve well chilled over ice with an orange twist, or use it in a lighter red-vermouth cocktail.
Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Blanc
Alpine herbs, citrus peel and white flowers give the aroma a fresh, crystalline lift, followed by camphor, elderflower and fresh almond. The palate is silky and lightly sweet, with honey and chamomile balanced by white-wine acidity and gentle botanical bitterness. A hint of peach rounds the middle without weighing it down. The finish is clean, floral and refreshing. Serve well chilled over ice with a citrus twist, topped with soda or in a Blond Negroni.
Contratto Vermouth Bianco
Citrus peel and white stone fruit lead an elegant aroma, with chamomile, hawthorn and alpine herbs adding detail. The palate is smooth and lightly honeyed, balancing gentle sweetness with fresh acidity and a fine bitter line. Coriander, marjoram, laurel and soft baking spice unfold gradually without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is clean, floral and delicately spiced. Serve chilled over ice with a lemon twist, topped with soda or in a lighter aperitivo cocktail.
Poderi Colla Bonmè Moscato Vermouth
Orange blossom and fresh citrus lead an expressive aroma, followed by pineapple, alpine herbs and soft baking spice. The palate is generous and aromatic, with natural Moscato sweetness balanced by wormwood, gentian and citrus-peel bitterness. A floral lift keeps the rich texture lively, while the herbal core grows more savoury toward the finish. Serve chilled as an aperitif, or slightly warmer with dark chocolate, blue cheese or herb-seasoned nuts.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry 500 mL
Green apple, melon and white flowers open the aroma, followed by peppermint, lemon peel and a cool herbal note. The palate is crisp and finely structured, with wormwood, coriander, angelica and cardamom layered over fresh orchard fruit. Bright acidity and restrained sweetness keep the profile dry and precise. The finish is clean, citrus-led and lightly savoury. Serve well chilled with oysters or olives, or use it in a classic dry Martini.
Cesconi Lynx Alpine White Vermouth
Wormwood and alpine herbs lead a cool, savoury aroma, joined by woodruff, gentian, sage and rosemary. The aged white-wine base gives the palate a rounded, settled texture, while rhubarb and roots contribute earthy depth and a fine bitter line. Gentle sweetness balances the mountain-herb intensity without softening its structure. The finish is persistent, dry-leaning and distinctly botanical. Serve lightly chilled over ice, with soda or in a white Negroni.
L’Exquis Bonbon Sauvage Vermouth Blanc Dry
Lemon peel, chamomile and fresh herbs give the aroma a bright, sunlit character, with white flowers and gentle spice adding lift. The palate is dry and finely textured, balancing citrus freshness with a measured pithy bitterness. Subtle orchard fruit softens the herbal core without obscuring its precision. The finish is clean, brisk and quietly spicy. Serve lightly chilled, over ice or topped with soda and a citrus twist alongside olives or fresh cheese.
L’Exquis Bonbon Sauvage Vermouth Ambré
Sage, wormwood and verbena open the aroma, followed by citrus, grape and ripe apricot. The palate is rounded and caressing, with generous fruit moving into dried-fruit richness and warm, measured spice. Fresh acidity keeps the texture lively, while a fine herbal bitterness adds definition without becoming austere. The finish is refreshing, gently bitter and persistent. Serve lightly chilled over ice with an orange twist, alongside almonds, olives, aged sheep’s cheese or savoury pastries.
Bella Red Vermouth
Citrus peel, cola and alpine herbs give the aroma a lifted, savoury freshness. The palate is structured yet velvety, opening with bright citrus and gentle wood before moving into sarsaparilla, dried flowers and earthy spice. Balanced sweetness rounds the texture without obscuring the botanicals, while a measured bitterness brings definition. The finish is long, grounded and softly herbal. Serve lightly chilled over ice with an orange twist, or use it in a Manhattan- or Negroni-style cocktail.
Averill Creek Rosé Vermouth
Linden blossom and pineapple weed give the aroma a gently floral, meadow-like character, joined by pink peppercorn and a hint of star anise. The palate is bright and lightly honeyed, with fresh herbal tones from nettle and tea balanced by cardamom spice and clean acidity. Its sweetness is measured, allowing the botanicals to remain precise. The finish is fragrant, gently bitter and refreshing. Serve chilled over ice, with soda or in a spritz.
A Sunday in August Gulf Island Vermouth
Bright citrus peel and fresh coastal herbs shape a lively, aromatic nose, with a soft floral note adding lift. The palate is dry and lightly textured, carrying subtle orchard fruit beneath layered botanical bitterness. A clean saline suggestion keeps the profile energetic, while the citrus returns through a crisp, gently bitter finish. Serve chilled over ice with a citrus twist, or use it in a lighter Negroni-style aperitif alongside olives, fresh cheese or simple seafood.
Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth 500 mL
Orange zest and dried flowers open into a layered mix of herbs, raisins and warming spice. Gentle sweetness gives the palate breadth, while fresh acidity and a restrained bitter edge preserve balance and keep the finish clean. The aromatic, citrus-toned close suits simple aperitif service over ice with orange or soda, as well as classic whisky- and gin-based cocktails. Pair with olives, salumi, roasted nuts or mature cheese.
Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth 1 L
Copper-amber in tone, with orange peel, dried herbs and warm spice rising from a floral, vinous base. The palate is rounded and gently sweet, balanced by fresh acidity and a measured botanical bitterness that keeps the texture lively. Raisin and citrus linger through the aromatic finish. Serve chilled over ice with orange, lengthen with soda, or mix into a Manhattan or Negroni alongside charcuterie, olives or aged cheese.
Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Ambrato Vermouth di Torino
Amber-hued and fragrant, with chamomile, soft floral tones and honeyed citrus layered over a gently vinous core. Wormwood and savoury herbs give the palate definition, balancing its rounded sweetness with a clean, persistent bitterness. The finish is composed, aromatic and lightly spiced. Serve chilled over ice with a lemon twist, add tonic for a longer aperitif, or pair with olives, cured meats, hard cheese or roasted almonds.
Martini & Rossi Extra Dry Vermouth 500 mL
Pale and highly aromatic, with citrus peel, dried herbs and delicate floral notes leading the nose. Ginger and a faint raspberry nuance add complexity, while a clear thread of bitterness keeps the palate crisp and composed. The finish is dry, clean and gently botanical. Serve thoroughly chilled with a lemon twist, lengthen with tonic, or use in a classic gin or vodka cocktail alongside olives, almonds or light seafood.
Lustau Vermut Blanco
White flowers, orange peel and fresh herbs lead a bright, aromatic nose, with chamomile and rosemary adding definition. The palate balances crisp, mineral dryness with gentle Moscatel sweetness, while wormwood and gentian bring measured bitterness. A subtle almond note emerges toward the close, and the finish is long, clean and refreshing. Serve chilled over ice or in a white Negroni.