Distiller Notes
Avrae was born in the vineyards of Sonoma and is the "Spirit of Belle Glos;" grown in Sonoma, fermented in Napa, distilled in Modesto and finished in Belle Glos Pinot Noir barrels.
Dark auburn in color with a nose of dried dates, roasted macadamia nuts, cocoa, and vanilla cake. Medium-to-full-bodied with notes of caramelized sugar and butter, crème de cassis, fig and bacon. Beautiful structure, not too heavy, not too light, but present. Red fruit and brown spice leave and undying elegance through the long finish.
Taking its name from the Dutch term, brandewijn, for burnt or cooked wine, in the broadest sense of the term, Brandy is any liquor made from the distillation of fruit wine. Though any kind of fruit may be used, wine grapes are the most common. Clear Brandy, commonly referred to as Eau de Vie, is unaged and bottled directly after distillation. Finer grape-based Brandies are often aged in oak barrels for anywhere from two years (VS) to six years (XO) or longer, gradually gaining color and complexity as they interact with the wood.