Red Vermouth

16.5% ABV / 750mL

Saison Aperitifs is a Melbourne-based small-batch aperitif producer founded by chef Dave Verheul, best known for his work at Embla. The range centres on vermouths and amari made from core seasonal ingredients and infused with botanicals that reflect the Australian seasons. Each expression starts with a base fortified wine (often Victorian moscato) and is built with foraged or locally grown elements, bittered with Australian wormwoods and aged using techniques drawn from Verheul’s culinary background. The resulting aperitifs lean fresher and lighter than many traditional European styles, with distinct, ingredient-driven flavour profiles that can be enjoyed neat, on ice, or in cocktails.

Red Vermouth is a wine-based rosso-style vermouth built on a blend of Victorian moscato and shiraz and infused with a complex mix of around 22 botanicals, including vanilla, saffron, rose, caramelised blood orange and liquorice. The blend is aged in a solera system for roughly two years, giving it fruit and spice-forward character with light aged caramel notes. Ideal for cocktails like Negronis and Americanos, but also balanced enough to enjoy neat or over ice.