accompanied by a light

licorice and cracked pepper flavors

is a deliberate production choice that yields measurably lower tannins and a silkier mouthfeel

and tangerine peel

Milbrandt Traditions Merlot plain-vodka accompanied by a lightMilbrandt Traditions Merlot is a Columbia Valley, Washington red wine blending 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec at 13. 5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2011 vintage earned 90 points from Wine Spectator and a Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, establishing the Traditions Merlot as a consistent overperformer in its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington Red Blend (85% Merlot, 10%