The standout element here is the 25% Cabernet Franc — a proportion that gives La Gabarde a perfumed aromatic lift most Côtes de Bourg neighbors cannot match

Pan-seared scallops with brown butter echo the wine's richness

but Ksarak is notably stronger at 53% ABV versus the typical 45-50% of most Turkish rakı expressions

Where is Riverbank Riesling made

a wide-bowled Burgundy glass is ideal

Dreaming Tree Chardonnay other-rum The standout element here isDreaming Tree Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from California's Central Coast, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Born from a collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Sean McKenzie, this expression earned 87 points from Tastings. com on its 2020 vintage, reflecting a balanced approach that splits aging between oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Central Coast, California 100%