The blend's balance of sweetness and spice also makes it a reliable cocktail base

With a minimum of ten years in barrel and a 94-point rating from Wine Enthusiast

who called it "a stunningly elegant Kabinett with notes of wet slate and lemon zest

resulting in a layered mango character rather than a one-dimensional sweetness

This expression earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 94 points from Wine Enthusiast

McManis Merlot canadian-whisky The blend's balance of sweetnessMcManis Merlot is a fruit forward, sustainably grown red wine from Lodi, California, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2022 vintage earned 92 points and a Best Buy designation from Wine Enthusiast in 2024, while the 2021 vintage took Best of Class at the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition rare accolades for a wine at this price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Lodi, California Style: Fruit Forward Merlot Blend