Proxies Andre Hueston Mack

AHM (tart, spicy)

Drawing inspiration from André Mack’s Willammette Valley Maison Noir Wines, this medium-bodied red blends marionberries—an Oregon exclusive known as “the king of blackberries”—, pinot noir grapes, tart cherries, rhubarb, and cranberry for a fresh, juicy base balanced by earthy pu-erh tea and kola nut. Willammette hops add an extra dose of Oregonian flavor, bringing a hint of pepper and spice to the complex, layered finish. Go forage for mushrooms if you’re feeling adventurous, but this high-acid blend also makes the perfect pairing for seared salmon, roasted root vegetables, aged ham, or even a classic burger.

Fruit: Marionberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Rhubarb, Pinot Noir Grapes

Acidity: Verjus

Spice: Willamette Hops, Enigma Hops, Kola Nut, Cinnamon

Body: Pu-Erh Tea, Dejiang Hong Cha Tea

Pair With: Duck Breast, Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Beets, Seared Salmon, American Country Ham, Hamburgers

Serve at 50-55° F / 10-13° C

Ingredients

Water, Pinot Noir Grape Juice, Cherry Juice, Marionberry Purée, Rhubarb Juice, Cranberry Juice, Verjus, Blackberry Vinegar (vinegar, blackberry concentrate), Kola Bitters (a preparation of kola nut, cinnamon, oak, and vegetable glycerin), Huiming Hong Cha Tea, Pu Er 2011 Bulang Shan Mini Tuocha Tea, Yunnan De Ye Organic Tea, Hibiscus, Enigma Hops, Willamette Hops, Tartaric Acid, Sea Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sulfites.