Fallen Quinces Vermouth

16% 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.

Fallen Quinces Vermouth is a small-batch vermouth that starts with a moscato base wine that's infused with layers of fresh and wood-roasted pineapple quinces, paired with saffron, dried blood orange, herbaceous bay leaf and bitter botanicals. Part of the finished blend undergoes extended ageing, including time in old pinot noir barrels, to add depth and complexity. Expect a rich and aromatic profile, making it suitable neat, over ice or in cocktails like a quince-focused negroni or spritz.