and firm tannins — characteristic of both the Grand Cru site and the exceptionally warm 2003 vintage

while guacamole and fresh tortilla chips highlight the earthy

Its 40% ABV keeps the heat manageable while allowing the oak and spice character to come through clearly

The wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels and bottled on the property without filtration

Gancia's claim to being the original Italian sparkling wine house — dating to 1850 — gives this bottle a historical pedigree that few competitors at this price level can match

Old Grand Dad 7 Year 750ML limit-36 and firm tannins — characteristicOld Grand Dad 7 Year 750ML is a bottled in bond Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged seven years and bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof). Built on a high rye mashbill that gives it a distinctly spicy backbone, this expression stands apart in the Beam portfolio for its lower barrel entry proof and extended aging two factors that allow more nuanced wood interaction and a richer concentration of flavor than many bourbons at this price tier. Quick Facts: