What separates this VS from the crowded entry-level cognac field is Courvoisier's insistence on small 25-hectoliter pot stills and distillation on fine lees — techniques more commonly associated with higher-tier expressions

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Jellybean Merlot mead What separates this VS fromJellybean Merlot is a fruit forward California Merlot made from 100% Merlot grapes, bottled at 750ml with an ABV of approximately 13. 5%. Produced by Jellybean Wines out of Petaluma, California, this label has carved out a following among drinkers who gravitate toward ripe, easy drinking reds with bold fruit and soft tannins. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13. 5% Origin: California, USA Varietal: 100% Merlot Producer: Jellybean Wines, Petaluma, CA Production &