spiritual Highlights

Istine Vermouth di Radda

A joint project between Angela Fronti of Istine, a small organic Chianti Classico estate in Radda, and Piedmont's Bordiga vermouth house, built on Istine's own Sangiovese rosé and dozens of botanicals, with color coming only from the grape skins. Expect wild rose, dried orange peel, and crushed herbs on the nose, giving way to ripe red berry, a bittersweet gentian finish, and bright, mouthwatering acidity. A true delight!

La Cava de los Morales Mezcal (Espadín)

Produced from 100% Agave Espadín by the Morales family distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, under third-generation distiller Eduardo Morales, this is a traditional artesanal expression built around slow-roasted agave. It opens with wood smoke, cooked vegetal agave, and damp earth, then carries that roasted maguey through the palate with a mineral, savory edge and a long smoky finish. It’s one that is good to sip and amazing in a cocktail!

Sausalito Liquor Co. Marin Coastal Gin

Launched in 2023, this gin revives spirits-making in Sausalito after the town's last distillery burned down in 1963, leaning into local terroir with 11 botanicals including Bodega Bay-foraged nori and Santa Rosa angelica. Bright citrus peel, sea air, and two types of juniper define the aroma, while the palate stays balanced and herbal with a clean, coastal-salty finish. A hometown pour that doesn't take itself too seriously (but tastes seriously good).