Scapegrace x Prophets Rock Red Vermouth (Ltd Release)

Two of New Zealand’s leading wine and spirits companies have combined their expertise to create two of the country’s first vintage vermouths.

Central Otago distillery Scapegrace has teamed up with their neighbours, and world-renowned winemakers Prophet’s Rock, on the Scapegrace + Prophet’s Rock Vermouth, which will be available in both a red and a white.

The product boasts a distinctly New Zealand flavour having been made almost exclusively with ingredients from Central Otago.

Winemaking

• Prophet's Rock Single Parcel Pinot Noir - Wild Fermentation
• 8 months barrel aged

Locally foraged botanicals

• Rosehip
• Cherry
• Horopito
• Native Kanuka
• Orange

Base spirit

• Scapegrace wheat base grain

Tasting Notes

Rich, Spiced & Plump

Aroma is bright & spiced, reminiscent of poached cherries and mulled spice, the palate starts with a sweet cola-like spice balanced with citrusy coriander seed and floral kanuka, finishing savoury and bitter with horopito spice and wormwood.