Mommenpop Kumquat-Pop is a California citrus aperitif made with organic California kumquats. Mommenpop is a Napa Valley citrus aperitif founded by winemaker Samantha Sheehan with her husband, designer Michael McDermott, who designed its bold labels. Each one is made from wine, typically Chardonnay, fortified with grape spirit and infused with whole organic California citrus, and bottled at 17% ABV.
The whole fruit is infused into the fortified wine, so the aperitif captures the juice, zest and bitter pith of the citrus in one glass.
Kumquats are small citrus fruits eaten whole, sweet-skinned and tart-fleshed, which gives this aperitif a vivid, tangy orange character.
It is a bright, playful aperitif made for spritzes and summer sipping.
Its bold, colourful label makes it a cheerful gift and a bright spot on any bar cart.
Vermouth is an aromatised wine: a base wine fortified with neutral spirit and flavoured with botanicals, traditionally including wormwood, which gives the category its name from the German Wermut. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed within a few weeks, as the wine base slowly loses its freshness.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Tangy kumquat and orange zest.
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Palate: Sweet-tart citrus with bitter peel.
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Finish: Bright and refreshing.
Specifications
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Producer: Mommenpop, Napa Valley, California
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Style: Wine-based citrus aperitif
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Base: Chardonnay fortified with grape spirit
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Citrus: Organic California kumquats
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ABV: 17% (34 proof)
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Origin: California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it well chilled, straight from the refrigerator, over plenty of ice with a citrus twist, or top it with soda water or tonic for a light, low-strength spritz. It is equally good topped with sparkling wine for a brunch spritz, or used in place of vermouth in a Negroni or a Martini for a citrus twist. Pair it with olives, salted almonds, cheese boards, oysters and fresh salads. Like any wine-based aperitif, keep the bottle in the refrigerator once opened and enjoy it within a few weeks while it is fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mommenpop made from?
Wine, typically Chardonnay, fortified with grape spirit and infused with whole organic California citrus.
How do I serve it?
Well chilled over ice with a twist, or topped with soda, tonic or sparkling wine.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 17% ABV.
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