Beef bourguignon — Merlot-dominant structure complements slow-braised beef and earthy root vegetables

Upgrading from mass-market spiced rum to a craft-produced alternative

while the 2022 shifted to 96% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc

The interplay between the unpeated malt's sweetness and the peated component's muscle keeps the palate engaged

McManis Pinot Noir islay Beef bourguignon — Merlot-dominant structureMcManis Pinot Noir is a Lodi grown California Pinot Noir bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced entirely from McManis Family Vineyards' estate fruit, this blendpredominantly Pinot Noir with small additions of Petit Verdot and Teroldegoearned 92 points from The Tasting Panel for the 2019 vintage and 90 points from Wine Enthusiast. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Lodi, California Style: Estate Grown Red Blend Producer: McManis Family