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A French 75 — substituting Cognac for gin — takes advantage of the bright orchard fruit and vanilla to complement the champagne top

leaving a trace of pine-forest earthiness and bright fruit

imparting an additional layer of American oak sweetness and grain-influenced complexity not found in standard Ocho releases

A Classic Red Sangria benefits from the wine's ripe cherry and blackberry backbone

Hatzimichalis Estate Chardonnay Proximo more approachable ginHatzimichalis Estate Chardonnay is an unoaked Greek white wine from the Atalanti Valley, available in the standard 750ml bottle. This expression earned 88 points from Wine Enthusiast (2009 vintage), affirming its standing as one of Greece's more compelling single varietal Chardonnays. Sourced from the Houlevena Vineyard, it prioritizes purity of fruit over oak influence, letting the coastal terroir speak directly through the glass. Quick Facts: Style: