Tanagra GrappaNow, while I am a firm fan of most beverages created from that wonderful fruit that is the Grape, I shall admit I found Grappa a mild bit more difficult to embrace. Fortunately, this was preceded by an introductory wine.Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir (2014): Tank fermented. Cream cheese strawberries, soft & full, cozy, pink salt.Tanagra Tanagrappa (2012): Merlot, Shiraz & Cab Sauv. Pepperminty, berry coulis, soft, sharp & fiery at end.Tanagra Marc de Chard (2012): 100% Chardonnay made with Springfield grapes. Curried honey, honeyed carrots, felty.Tanagra Marc de Chard Barrique (2012): 2 years in 2nd fill brandy cask (100l). Diesel fuel, honeyed sandalwood & orange blossom, soft yet spicy, nutmeg.Tanagra Marc de Cabernet Sauvignon (2013): Drunken chocolates, blackberries in dark chocolate, slightly savoury.Tanagra Cabernet Sauvignon Eau de Vie de Lie (2013):  “Water of wine from yeast”, made from the lees at Springfield. Reduced caramel, drunken raisins, creamier, silky, lurking sweetness @ end.Tanagra Sauvignon Blanc Eau de Vie de Lie (2014): Yellow & green gummy sweets, kumquat, dusty, powdery moss, lime green.Tanagra Felicity Eau de Vie de Vin (2005): Distilled from wine, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, distilled 500 bottles of wine. Peach chews, subtle but burns on the way down.Tanagra Lemon Eau de Vie (2012): Mixed with 96% alcohol. Lemon Super C’s, lemon skin & pips.Notes of a Novice:”We like to do things differently”Grappa – Italian by origin – may not be called Grappa, hence using the French name, “marc”Made from husks of wineMinimum 43% alcohol, max 85%.Adhere to brandy production lawsPost-2nd distillation – 85% – 92% alcohol. Diluted with water over 3 – 6 monthsServe @ room temp. (18 – 20 C)Average serving size: 25ml