Character

This Fine Tawny has fervent fans around the world who love it for its approachability and its caramel nuttiness. And who are we to argue?

Style

Young, vibrant wines are expertly blended and oak aged for up to three years. Fine Tawny has a fruitiness of youth and a nuttiness from the casks, while the ageing makes it lighter in appearance than ruby ports. A not-so-dark horse.

Goes well with

Creamier desserts like rice pudding as well as dried fruit and nuts. Pairs brilliantly with after-lunch card games.

Hastings Distillers are New Zealand’s first producer of certified organic artisan spirits and liqueurs. The artisans behind it are Kate Galloway and David Ramonteu. On the back of their extensive background in winemaking they successfully create sophisticated, unique spirits and liqueurs that will always have a place on our shelves.

Combining their East Block 200 Gin, L’Opera bitter orange and Rubis Vermouth, ‘The Count’ pays tribute to the classic Negroni. 

Featuring all organic botanicals, the Count is a luscious and spicy assemblage of aromatic gin, fragrant seville and navel oranges, dark fruits, dried herbs and warm spice.  The palate is smooth and round with a pleasant, lingering bitterness.

Sophisticated, yet simple, The Count is ready to serve.

Pour cold over a single large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist.

ALL OF HASTINGS DISTILLERS PRODUCTS ARE BIOGRO CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Madeira comes from the Atlantic island of the same name, which is part of Portugal and is nearly 1000 kilometres south, situated off the African coast. This wine is fortified (as are most Madeiras) and has rich caramel flavours balanced by a touch of saltiness. It is ready to drink now and will not evolve further in the bottle. This Madeira is, like many fortified wines, extremely good value for money. 

Fernet Branca is a bitter, aromatic spirit made from of over 40herbs and spices, including myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom and saffron, with a base of grape alcohol. The recipe is a secret, and wascreated by the young Maria Scala in 1845 in Milan. Scala's name became Maria Branca through marriage, and the product's name was born. TheFernet Branca is still produced in Milan by the company FratelliBranca, over seen by the Branca family. Fernet Branca is usually served as a digestif after a meal, but mayalso be enjoyed with coffee and espresso, or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It may be enjoyed neat at room temperature or with ice. Source: webtender.com