inoffensive profile that punches above its price class among competitors in this segment

a Speyside single malt

Deeper examination reveals white pepper

while Level adds a batch distillation stage that gives it noticeably more body and grain character

A Marsala Sour—shaken with lemon juice and a touch of egg white—highlights the wine's citrus-friendly acidity

Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay other-sparkling inoffensive profile that punches aboveMer Soleil Silver Chardonnay is an unoaked, 100% Chardonnay from Monterey County, California, bottled at approximately 14. 514. 8% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator, which praised its "seductive style" and "effusively ripe peach and nectarine flavors," this bottling stands as one of the more compelling expressions of California Chardonnay made entirely without oak influence. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14. 514. 8% Origin: