Ballantine's Finest earned a Gold medal at the 2006 International Spirits Challenge — a testament to the consistency and quality of this long-running blend

persistent bubbles carry the flavors evenly across the palate

Weeknight dinners where you want a full-flavored red without opening a special bottle

It closes without harshness

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Can Blau Montsant other-wines Ballantine's Finest earned a GoldCan Blau Montsant is a full bodied Spanish red blend from Catalonia's Montsant DO, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scored 90 points by both James Suckling and Josh Raynolds of Vinous, the wine punches well above its weight class, delivering concentration and complexity typically associated with neighboring Priorat at a fraction of the cost. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Montsant DO, Catalonia, Spain Red Blend Producer: Cellers Can