Who said you couldn’t get blood oranges in August? Trust me. You can. But first, if I gave awards for the best packaging, this decanter-like bottle from William Grant & Sons would take the Blue Ribbon. The bottle is a clear light red at its squat base, slowly darkening to a smokey red hue that travels up and over the rounded shoulders darkening even further along the thin neck up to the lip at the top. But it’s the punt, the depression in the bottom of the bottle, that wins the “How cool is this award?” Read more… »
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- Hi Eileen, Isn't it a wonderful bottle? It has won design awards, and the Solerno is even more glorious than…
- Try looking down into the bottle and see the nice surprise you see at the bottom!! Awesome!
- Hi Connie, Isn't it just amazing! I am so pleased to hear you like it. Thanks for stopping by!
- I love this on its own, beautifully fragrant, delicious, my new favorite!
- Thank you, Marie, This is an absolutely delicious cocktail. I hope you enjoy it - and go for the Cocchi…
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