Finish: Medium in length with a lingering interplay of coffee bitterness and woody oak

crème brûlée complements the caramelized oak and honey notes

and top with soda water for a low-effort warm-weather drink

balanced by an elegant structure that carries real weight without sacrificing finesse

Polish szarlotka (apple cake) creates a classic dessert pairing

Cricova Rara Neagra olivesandcherries Finish: Medium in length withCricova Rara Neagra is a 750ml, 13% ABV dry red wine made from 100% Rara Neagr, one of Moldova's rarest indigenous grape varieties. The 2018 vintage earned a 90 100 critic score and 17 20 from Portugal's Grandes Escolhas, signaling serious international recognition for a grape variety that remains virtually unknown outside Eastern Europe. Quick Facts: ABV: 13% Origin: Traian's Wall, South Moldova Oak Aged 6 Months Producer: Cricova Production &