Not really wormwood

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Ray

Noilly Prat, Original French Dry Vermouth nv This is always a great example of the complexity of herbs, white wine and fortification; yet the students usually hate it. Tonight a full 25% of the group enjoyed the wine or at least wouldn’t turn it away if served as an aperitif at a friend’s home. Aged in oak outside in Marseillan near Montpellier; the original recipe was crafted in 1813 by Louis Noilly 18% up to $7.69 at Bottle Barn in December ’09 Noilly Prat

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Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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