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Wines With Real Bouquet

Making wine from fermented flowers has a deep history around the world

Wines With Real Bouquet
Senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec. (Rick Wenner)
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From the Mar 31, 2022, issue

Making wine from fermented flowers is an ancient practice. California winemaker Aaliyah Nitoto tapped into this history to inspire her Free Range Flower Wines, which includes bottlings marigold, lavender, rose and hibiscus. Learn more about her project!

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