Red Wine

Red wine character in cocktails delivers tannic structure, dark-fruit depth, and a dry, vinous complexity that no other ingredient replicates. It manifests as the astringent grip of tannins on the palate — that drying, almost bitter quality that adds gravitas and age to a drink. Port, red vermouth, and reduced wine syrups are the primary delivery vehicles, each bringing a different balance of fruit sweetness and tannic backbone to builds like the New York Sour and Kalimotxo.