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ARGONAUT THE CLAIM CALIFORNIA BRANDY 750ML 43% ABV

$225.00 USD

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	Who Argonaut The Claim California Brandy is produced by the Argonaut Distilling Company, which is a premium brandy venture from E. & J. Gallo, the world's largest family-owned winery. The production is led by Master Distiller Rita Hansen, often referred to as the "Brandy Queen”.
	Where Argonaut The Claim California Brandy is made in the heart of California’s wine country, specifically utilizing facilities in Sanger and Modesto.
	What Argonaut The Claim California Brandy is characterized by its lush red fruit profile and deep, aged complexity, reflecting its blend of rare stocks aged between 15 and 40 years. While there are multiple editions, the core profile remains focused on rich dried fruits and warm baking spices. Expect prominent scents of bing cherry, plum, and red fruits. This is layered with toasted oak, caramel, and vanilla, along with hints of fruit leather and brown spices.
	Why While California brandy is often associated with younger, mass-market spirits, The Claim was designed to prove that California terroir can produce world-class, ultra-aged spirits that rival the finest French Cognacs. To achieve this, Master Distiller Rita Hansen blends these ancient stocks—some distilled in traditional alembic pot stills as far back as the 1970s—with younger, vibrant distillates to create a "living" bridge between California’s distilling past and its modern craft revival.