produced by the Rizzolio family estate in Piedmont

and classic gin botanicals like juniper and grains of paradise

but a barrel from Marine Layer Wines' Jentoft Vineyard — a level of provenance more common in wine than whiskey

What separates this bottle from the crowded field of entry-level brandies is the gap between its VS classification and what actually ends up in the glass

Hosting a margarita tasting flight alongside the original lime and watermelon Ultimate expressions

Cep Pinot Noir zinfandel produced by the Rizzolio familyCep Pinot Noir is a West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir produced by Peay Vineyards, bottled at 13. 7% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points from Jeb Dunnuck, reinforcing this wine's reputation for delivering estate level complexity at a more accessible tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 7% Origin: West Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California 100% Pinot Noir Producer: Cep by Peay Vineyards Production & Heritage Cep is the second label of