matching Sangiovese's tomato-friendly acidity

It positions as a mid-range Southern Rhône red that consistently punches above its weight class — a 91-point Wine Enthusiast score and two-star Guide Hachette recognition place it among the stronger values in the Gigondas appellation

while bright citrus and tropical-fruit notes keep the sweetness structured and lively

applying a concept more commonly associated with wine and single malt whisky to Polish vodka

Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc olivesandcherries matching Sangiovese's tomato-friendly acidityHess Select Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% varietal North Coast California white wine bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced primarily from Lake County vineyards and fermented entirely in stainless steel, this bottling has earned Gold medals at both the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2015 vintage) and the Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2017 vintage), establishing a consistent track record across multiple releases.