Taste: The palate enters with sweet caramelized fruit and a rounded vanilla core

and clearly shaped by its copper-heavy distillation

providing a malty sweetness that balances the spice

Recognition from the International Wine Challenge and a consistent 86-point critic average across vintages confirm that this is not merely a budget placeholder — it is a genuinely well-made Pinot Grigio that earns repeat purchases on its own merit

Weeknight dinners with grilled meats or hearty stews

Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 61 russian-vodka Taste: The palate enters withMarietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 61 is a Zinfandel based California red blend bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Part of a pioneering series first produced in 1982, this multi vintage field blend earned Robert Parker's recognition of Marietta Cellars as "one of California's finest value wineries" and took Gold at the California State Fair. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Sonoma & Mendocino Counties, California Style: Multi Vintage Red