Levain is deeply complex yet spryly drinkable with a delightful acidity. You’ll find notes of limeade, lemon zest, lychee, mango, musky leather, earthy blue cheese, wet hay, pink starburst, papaya, black cherry, and a touch of oaky vanillin and spice.

After its time in oak we conditioned this portion of Levain on hand zested and juiced Bergamots. Bergamot is a hybrid of a lemon and bitter orange that is native to Southern Italy. These were grown for us by Bhumi Growers in New Jersey then overnighted. They are most widely know as the citrus component/flavoring of Earl Grey tea. They have a wonderful floral aroma with notes of pink lemonade, lime zest, and white grapefruit.