Foundation
Downtown Raleigh, NC
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As I've had my heat on for three weeks now, I'm sure Foundation no longer has this on their drink list, but figured I'd go ahead and post it anyway to give you a taste of what they mix up.
This riff on white sangria was made with 8 Shelton Bin 17 chardonnay, 38 Vines muscadine, Junior Johnson moonshine, orange liquor, and summer fruits.
They went a bit overboard with the mint garnish. It had a smoother taste than sangria normally does, but with a mineral finish that sangria normally does not. The fruit presence was minimal; if forced to guess, I'd say there was some fig. It was mildly sweet, mildy sour, and also light and refreshing for a warm summer day.
Reviewed 9.19.09.
Most of my posts on nightlife feature a specific cocktail that I’ve enjoyed rather than focusing on the atmosphere of the bar, club, or wine bar that I’m patronizing. Largely, that’s because I care more about what’s in my glass than I do what’s playing on the speakers. However, I am far more likely to enjoy neighborhood dive bars and wine bars than I am a club or anywhere with loud music. I’ll still give the latter a try, and if the beverages are inventive and fun, I’ll be back no matter the soundtrack!