Building a smoky cocktail that needs backbone rather than subtlety

The 1997 vintage and sherry-cask maturation yield a richly fruited

Eagle Rare tends toward a softer

Yes — its natural residual sweetness and soft tannins make it one of the most approachable Georgian red wines

it holds its own in a red wine sangria where the plum and spice notes complement citrus and stone fruit additions

Chateau Haut Piquat france Building a smoky cocktail thatChateau Haut Piquat is a Merlot dominant Bordeaux red wine from Lussac Saint Emilion, bottled at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2010 vintage earned Gold medals at both the Challenge International du Vin and the Lyon International Wine Competition, and multiple vintages have scored 89 100 from critics placing this estate among the most respected producers in its appellation. Quick Facts: ABV: 13% Origin: Lussac Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France