Quince & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar

Quince and Chardonnay Wine Vinegar from American Vinegar Works pairs a Mediterranean classic, wine and quince, made the slow AVW way. California chardonnay is fermented patiently, aged in American oak, then finished with quince for a light caramel hue and an earthy, gently sweet finish, a sweet-tangy wine vinegar with lift and poise.

At a glance

• Type: Quince-finished chardonnay wine vinegar
• Size: 8.5 oz glass bottle
• Fermentation base: Chardonnay
• Base origin: California
• Process: Slow-fermented, aged in oak barrels, finished with quince
• Minimum acidity: 5%
• Maker: American Vinegar Works

Best for

• Dressings and everyday vinaigrettes
• Roasted vegetables like carrots and squash
• Brightening pureed vegetable soups
• Warm grain salads
• Cooks who like a touch of orchard-fruit sweetness
• Gift for the adventurous home cook

How to use

Whisk 1 part vinegar to 2 to 3 parts olive oil with a pinch of salt for an everyday vinaigrette. Toss hot carrots or squash with a spoonful for gloss and gentle sweetness, or add a small splash to pureed vegetable soups right before serving.

Flavor profile

Bright acidity with earthy, caramel notes and just a touch of sweetness, like orchard-fruit polish over a clean chardonnay backbone.

About American Vinegar Works

American Vinegar Works is a New England maker that revived an 1823 slow-fermentation method, crafting small-batch, barrel-aged vinegars from American wines, ciders, and brews, hand-bottled raw and unfiltered.