Mommenpop Ruby Grapefruit Vermouth

FROM MOMMENPOP

THE LIQUEUR: Star Ruby grapefruits originated in Texas in the 1930s when a farmer found a new fruit growing by accidental cross-pollination in his citrus grove. They are intensely pink with a more balanced sweet-tart flavor than other grapefruit varieties, growing large and juicy with a thin orange-yellow rind that blushes pink when the fruit is ripe. We partner with family-run Heath Ranch in the Central Valley to source fresh Star Ruby grapefruits for Mommenpop. We source Barbera rosé grapes from Mendocino, California to make the base wine for Mommenpop Ruby Grapefruit. The grapes have long hang times and are high in acidity, which gives them a citrus-like character - the perfect foundation for our citrus aperitifs. With defining characteristics of strawberry and rose petal, this delicate rosé plays well with the vibrancy of the grapefruit.

Mommenpop Ruby Grapefruit is light, barely-bitter, and prickling with notes of fresh grapefruit rind and cherry blossom. You drink it feeling like the day is just endless. Refreshing on its own and doubly refreshing in a spritz, we love Ruby Grapefruit poolside, at the beach, or on a picnic blanket in the park. An approachable, easy-drinking aperitif.

THE PRODUCER: At Mommenpop, we’re all about turning ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. When winemaker Samantha Sheehan landed in Napa, she made a name for herself with top-notch wines. But it was a chance encounter with a neighbor’s basket of just-picked Seville oranges that sparked something magical. By tossing the hand-cut citrus, seeds, rind, and all, into freshly-harvested Chardonnay, Sam created a California twist on the classic aperitif — zippy, juicy, and oh-so-refreshing. What started as a small batch for friends quickly grew, and with the addition of her partner Michael’s packaging design, Mommenpop — a citrus aperitif made from wine — was born.