Kante Vitovska Venezia Giulia 2021 (750ml) PO86 George Benham's Barrel Finished Gin

George Benham's Barrel Finished Gin is a California craft gin that combines the vibrant botanicals of a traditional dry gin with the added depth of oak maturation

and subtle earthy rancio unfolding gradually across a long finish

with pronounced notes of sweet anise

although some attempts at making white wine have been made

Kante Vitovska Venezia Giulia 2021 (750ml) PO86 George Benham's Barrel Finished GinAs the weather starts to heat up, this is the bottle I'll be reaching for: Vitovska, a hardy variety that is indigenous to the Carso in Friuli Venezia Giulia and has Slovenian origins. The wines sit for a year in old French oak barrels and another six months in stainless steel. The wine exudes a personality very unique to the region, with pleasant floral notes and aromas of dried grass and herbs. On the palate, the salty minerality really comes out,