2025 Fallen Quinces
Layers of fresh and wood-roasted pineapple quinces, a criminally underused fruit in our opinion, give this unique vermouth its brightness and depth, picture a clear afternoon in Winter with the shadows getting long. Add to that the smoky honey tones of saffron, herbaceous bay leaf, and dried blood orange, bringing balance and supporting notes to the quince.
This vermouth is produced in an extended ageing style with a portion aged from years before in old pinot noir barrels, which compliments the freshness of the new make with some depth of age. Nearly 18 months in the making, Fallen Quinces has the unique complexity of a single ingredient negroni that's also great in spritzers and other cocktails.
- Fresh and wood-roasted pineapple quinces with saffron, bay leaf and dried blood orange.
- A portion aged from earlier years in old Pinot Noir barrels; nearly 18 months in the making.
- Smoky saffron honey over quince, with the complexity of a negroni; also good in spritzes. 16% alcohol.
- Style
- Vermouth, extended ageing style
- Botanicals
- fresh and wood-roasted pineapple quinces, saffron, bay leaf, dried blood orange
- Ageing
- portion aged from years before in old pinot noir barrels; nearly 18 months in the making
- Alc
- 16%
Tasting Notes
Fresh and wood-roasted quince lead, with the smoky honey of saffron, herbal bay leaf and dried blood orange. Older stock aged in old Pinot Noir barrels adds depth to the bright new fruit. Layered, bittersweet and complex, with a long, warming finish. Works like a single-ingredient negroni, and lengthens well in a spritz.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.