St. George Absinthe Verte 200ml 50% Malt Wine Antonio Ognibene heads up the

Antonio Ognibene heads up the winery

The malo-lactic fermentation is blocked to preserve the freshness of the wine and the wine is normally bottled at some point between May and July of the following year

tries to separate off as many seeds and skins as possible

The brand name honors Philip Wigle

Rather brisk and intensely evergreen-y on the finish

St. George Absinthe Verte 200ml 50% Malt Wine Antonio Ognibene heads up theChardonnay brandy base. Botannicals include wormwood, anise (St. George uses star anise), fennel, hyssop, basil, tarragon, lemon balm, meadowsweet, mint and stinging nettles. 60% abv. Rich, pungent, sweet pepperminty herbs on the nose. Freshly ground pepper. Buoyant mouthfeel. Slight burn on the edges. With water: roses, perfume. Pungent; pepperminty note on the nose. Compact and firm. Well balanced. Sweet herbs.