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C. Cassis, Blackcurrant Aperitif, NV

by C. Cassis
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Blackcurrants were effectively banned from cultivation across much of the United States for most of the last century - blamed for spreading a fungus that threatened white pine - which is why cassis stayed a French idea for so long. C. Cassis makes its case in the Hudson Valley, using New York-grown blackcurrants that macerate for one to two weeks in stainless steel with Finger Lakes rosé, then get lightly fortified with a neutral grape spirit distilled in New York State. It's infused with cardamom, bay leaf, orange and lemon peel, dried lemon verbena and wild honey, which pulls it well away from the syrupy crème de cassis most people know: at 16% it is tart, savory and much drier in feel. Pour it over ice with soda or sparkling wine, or use it anywhere a kir wants more bite. Refrigerate after opening.

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Wine Details

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Aperitif hour with marcona almonds, jamón, or a slab of aged goat cheese; also good alongside duck rillettes, pâté, or a bowl of salted olives before dinner.

Tasting Profile

Tart wild blackcurrant with cardamom, bay leaf and orange-lemon peel, a lick of honey underneath. Lightly sweet but bracingly tart, medium-bodied, herbal, with a clean citrusy finish.