The 2019 vintage earned a Gold medal at the Critics Challenge Wine Competition (2021)

and dark chocolate desserts align with the cocoa and coffee notes on the finish

followed by darker tones of charred steak and roasted oak

balanced profile with sweet malt and mild smoke makes it an excellent mixer that won't overpower other cocktail ingredients

making it both a compelling standalone pour and a rewarding bottle for year-over-year comparison

Badel Peljesac Plavac Mali brazil The 2019 vintage earned aBadel Peljesac Plavac Mali is a 750ml, 12. 5% ABV Croatian red wine made from 100% Plavac Mali grapes grown on the Peljeac Peninsula. Produced by Badel 1862 Croatia's oldest and largest wine and spirits company this expression has earned a reputation as one of the best value Plavac Mali bottlings from the southern Dalmatian coast. Quick Facts: ABV: 12. 5% Origin: Peljeac Peninsula, Dalmatia, Croatia Varietal: 100% Plavac Mali Producer: Badel 1862