I am looking for a list of bars serving Vya vermouth in San Francisco. Location is not an issue. I was able to find a list online including One Market, Park Hyatt, and Clement St Bar & Grill, preferably places that know how to... (1 reply, last updated by wineguy7 December 28, 2007)

I recently bought a bottle of Vya vermouth (the sweet version). It is made by Andrew Quady (California) and is about $17. Delicious; so far I have only drunk it straight (as an aperitif). He also makes a dry vermouth. I... (6 replies, last updated by Dax December 5, 2003)

Haven’t seen Orancio anywhere, but I just tried the Vya dry vermouth on the recommendation of a friend. You can find it at Rainbow grocery, but I have to say I wasn’t too impressed. The nose is dominated by a weird... (1 reply, last updated by SteveG February 19, 2008)

Hi – sipping a a new favorite, Vya Vermouth on the rocks – half sweet and half dry. Never was a vermouth fan before, this changed my mind. Check it out and I wrote about them in my blog, too. - Jacqueline AKA Leather... (7 replies, last updated by jacquelinec August 19, 2006)

skipped the Electra and the red version. Solid performance for all wines, and the most interesting ones for me were the infused wines Deviation, Vya Extra Dry and Vya Sweet, and the very fine amontillado-style Palomino Fino made... (14 replies, last updated by cencalfoodie March 19, 2009)

it with Hendricks on the floral side and Junípero on the juniper side. The Platonic martini would be this: 4 parts Plymouth 1 part vermouth (Vya Extra Dry if I can find it, or Noilly Prat) possibly a dash of orange bitters stirred... (5 replies, last updated by byrd October 19, 2007)

I am certainly OK with Cinzano, but “Martini” brand (an Italian dry Vermouth) or a Vya Vermouth might prove to be good choices. (9 replies, last updated by zamorski May 20, 2009)

We’ve been having a lot of fun with Vya from California. It’s made in sweet or dry versions. Here’s a link to a discussion about it and Quady winery in Madera. (5 replies, last updated by oystersallday January 7, 2009)

vermouth, Angostura bitters, garnished with a Kirsch-soaked cherry The Martini ($2 supplemental) Millers Westbourne Strength Gin, Vya dry vermouth, Fee Brothers orange bitters, served with a pickle tray The Sidecar Hennessey VS,... (4 replies, last updated by Tujague August 22, 2006)

think I like it just as much with Martini & Rossi as I do the Carpano.Heresy I know,but it has been a bit disappointing.I LOVE Vya vermouth.Spicey,sweet,just a lot going on to me. Another favorite drink is a Negroni offshoot... (13 replies, last updated by foodnwine February 25, 2009)

I did some searching on the board and came up with these. Boussier Carpano Antica. Carpano’s Punt e Mes Cinzano G&D (Gambarelli and Devito) from California. J. Boissiere from France Martini and Rossi Noilly Prat Vya General web search (7 replies, last updated by rworange December 11, 2007)

The whole reason some like their’s shaken is to get a litte more water in it and soften the alcohol. Stirring puts less water in as the ice isn’t banged around nearly as much. here lately I’ve been drinking... (16 replies, last updated by japhyryder September 18, 2007)

you might have better luck a few blocks away at Vessel...BTW i like your Marconi Wireless (Union in Seattle has a version which substitutes maple syrup for Vya, but yours sounds more interesting). Sazerac (the restaurant) is... (9 replies, last updated by Lauren February 8, 2008)

I’m about ready to give up. After years in the vermouth wilderness, I’ve discovered the difference a good vermouth can make in a tail – a Nick-and-Nora martini is transformed by Vya dry vermouth, and a Manhattan... (26 replies, last updated by MGZ May 14, 2009)

Waterboy fits all the requirements. Midtown does not clear out and is usually packed on Saturday night. See if they can make the Martini with Vya Vermouth – a real treat! (3 replies, last updated by karianne October 30, 2007)