Acid League — Wine Proxies - Nightshade

Funky Red

There’s something magical about Tuscany as day turns to night. The scent of savory herbs and roasted tomatoes wafting through the air, whetting the appetite for the feast ahead. Nightshade captures it all in a bottle, meshing the savory depth of nightshades like paprika and sundried tomatoes with olive leaf and earthy rooibos tea. A rustic, reliable red fit for sipping every day and night. 

Core Components

Fruit:
Cherry, Cranberry, Sangiovese Grapes

Acidity:
Sundried Tomato Vinegar

Spice:
Paprika, Olive Leaf, Kombu

Body:
Rooibos Tea, Jeju Black Tea

Serving

Pair With:
Pizza, Bolognese, Ribeye, Braised Cabbage, Salumi

Serving Temperature:
55-60° F

Ingredient Spotlight: Kombu

This dried kelp is one of the world’s best umami-boosters. A key element of dashi—the essential Japanese master stock—, Kombu brings a savory, minerally depth that meshes the fruity and spicy elements of Night Shade into one seamless package.