and its Chablis-like tension and mineral backbone give it a distinctly European sensibility from a thoroughly Californian address

It is medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins

while Smirnoff is often described as slightly sweeter with a touch more grain presence

Finish: Long and glorious

tea-forward profile makes it an easy base for warm-weather cocktails and tall drinks

Colgin IX Estate Red 2019 barrel-aged-wine and its Chablis-like tension andColgin IX Estate Red 2019 is a full bodied Napa Valley Bordeaux blend bottled at 15% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded a perfect 100 points from both Wine Advocate and James Suckling, this vintage stands among the most acclaimed American red wines of the decade. Quick Facts: ABV: 15% Origin: Napa Valley, California Bordeaux Blend Producer: Colgin Cellars Production & Heritage Colgin Cellars produces the IX Estate Red from a 16 acre vineyard