and up to three years of oak barrel aging creates a layered profile that no simple flavored liqueur can replicate

and Scorpion's use of sub-200-liter barrels intensifies the wood-spirit exchange in just twelve months

where its tannic backbone and dark fruit stand up to citrus and spice

A Kir — the classic Burgundian apéritif — pairs the wine with a small measure of crème de cassis for a traditional regional serve

Nugan Estate Scruffy's Shiraz the gather and up to three yearsNugan Estate Scruffy's Shiraz is a full bodied Australian Shiraz from the Riverina region of New South Wales, bottled at 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 88 points from Wine Enthusiast on its 2016 vintage, this 100% Shiraz expression delivers concentrated dark fruit and oak driven complexity at a value oriented price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Riverina, New South Wales, Australia Varietal: 100% Shiraz Producer: Nugan Estate