and Encino (Mexican white oak) barrels

framed by soft tannins and a baking-spice finish

It truly excels as a cocktail ingredient:

A Whisky Sour benefits from the rye-driven spice cutting through citrus and sweetness

but Crios tends toward a slightly rounder

Korbel Chardonnay fortified-wines and Encino (Mexican white oak)Korbel Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine produced via mthode champenoise in a 750ml bottle at approximately 12. 5% ABV. Awarded 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2018 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, this blanc de blancs style sparkler distinguishes itself through a hybrid production approach that blends classic bottle fermentation with partial barrel aging and malolactic fermentation. Quick Facts: ABV: ~12.