and sultanas — followed by ripe banana

A tarte tatin made with pears aligns with the stone-fruit and pastry notes

while a vein of bracing acidity keeps everything balanced and precise rather than cloying

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Valdepeñas D

bright extraction of flavors

B&G Bordeaux other-spirits and sultanas — followed byB&G Bordeaux is a Merlot dominant red Bordeaux blend at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml bottle, produced by Barton & Guestier the oldest wine house in Bordeaux. The producer earned Wine Enthusiast's prestigious European Winery of the Year distinction, and multiple B&G wines received Gold Medals at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Bordeaux, France Style: Red Bordeaux Blend Producer: Barton & Guestier Production &