Artonic Melon Aperitif Melonade event-sold-out Tastes of cooked agave

Tastes of cooked agave

It is a marketing move that worked

tannic but not aggressive

underpinned by imposing tannins that demand patience

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits rarely produces white wine—most of the appellation is planted to Pinot Noir—making this Chardonnay an unusual find

Artonic Melon Aperitif Melonade event-sold-out Tastes of cooked agaveMelon is one of the great summer flavors and almost nobody bottles it well, which is what makes this so much fun. Melonade is an aperitif built around Cavaillon melon, the intensely perfumed, honeyed variety from southern France that people plan whole meals around in July. It's low in alcohol and unapologetically fruity, but there's enough freshness and bite to keep it from turning into candy. Think of it as the melon answer to an Aperol Spritz: a low