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An aperitif is a spirits term taken from the Latin aperio, meaning "to open", which describes the intended effect the spirit has on the appetite—it prepares the palate for a meal. Aperitif wines make up a special class of wine called "aromatized" wines (the other types of wine being still, sparkling and fortified). Aromatized wines are a special type of fortified wine, in which herbs, roots, flowers, barks and other flavoring botanical ingredients are steeped in order to naturally flavor the wine.
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In the production of dessert wines such as sherry and port, fermentation is stopped before all of the natural sugars are converted, and the alcohol content is raised through the addition of "fortification
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Dubonnet is the nation's top selling aperitif, with a long and storied history
that is enjoying renewed popularity as consumers return to classic cocktails.
Dubonnet was once the preferred beverage of the French Foreign Legion.
Today,
Dubonnet is available internationally in both Rouge and Blanc varieties and
is a key ingredient in classic drinks such as the Dubonnet Cocktail and the
Dubonnet Kiss. In the words of master mixologist Dale DeGroff, with its rich
ruby color, spicy aroma and refreshing flavors, "Dubonnet embodies the best of
the aperitif category."
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In the Christian Brothers tradition of quality, these fine wines are fashioned
from premium California varietal grapes to produce rich tastes and appealing
bouquets. Crafted in the European tradition and barrel aged in oak casks to
provide the perfect balance of flavors, these award winning wines are available
in six varieties: Dry Sherry, Cream Sherry, Golden Sherry, Meloso Cream Sherry,
Ruby Port and Tawny Port.
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Bourbon Making
