a dependable full-strength arak is not optional — it is the centerpiece

Kabanes is well suited to neat sipping as a digestif

Seared duck breast bridges the earthy Pinot Noir character with savory depth

5% ABV and easy-drinking structure keep it welcoming without sacrificing complexity

a single large ice cube also works well without muting the fruit notes

Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio speyside a dependable full-strength arak isYalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio is a wild fermented, 100% Pinot Grigio white wine from South Australia, bottled at 750ml with 12. 5% ABV. Distinguished by its use of indigenous vineyard yeasts rather than commercial strains, this expression earned a Silver medal at the International Wine Challenge for its 2015 vintage and carries a critic average of 86 points on Wine Searcher across multiple vintages. Quick Facts: ABV: 12. 012. 5% Origin: South