Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot

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• Vodka: Typically distilled from grains or potatoes and known for its clear, neutral flavor.
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• Gin: Distilled with botanicals, primarily juniper berries, giving it a distinctive flavor.

• Fermentation: The process where yeast converts sugars into alcohol.
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• Aging: Storing spirits in barrels to develop flavors over time.

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