soft vanilla and gentle oak emerge as the spirit opens in the glass

Icewine commands higher prices than table wine due to its extremely low yields — just 5 to 10 percent of a standard harvest — and the labor-intensive hand-picking process in freezing temperatures

reinforcing Villa Maria Estate's reputation as one of New Zealand's most decorated producers

Apple pie or peach cobbler echo its stone fruit aromatics

Bunnahabhain's tall stills — the tallest on Islay — produce a spirit refined enough to absorb decades of wood contact without becoming overly tannic or bitter

Almaden Merlot 5L merlot soft vanilla and gentle oakAlmaden Merlot 5L is a medium bodied, dry California Merlot packaged in a 5 liter bag in box format at 12. 5% ABV. Each box holds the equivalent of roughly six and a half standard 750ml bottles, and Almaden's vacuum sealed Wine Tap technology keeps the wine fresh for at least six weeks after opening a significant advantage over traditional bottles for everyday drinking. Quick Facts: ABV: 12. 5% Origin: Escalon, California, USA Varietal: Merlot Style: