The bourbon-barrel Chardonnay tends toward richer caramel and toasted oak flavors owing to the bourbon influence and the fuller body of Chardonnay as a base varietal

lingering spicy finish

Yes — the 46% ABV and layered port cask influence make it an excellent neat pour

Mushroom risotto highlights the earthy loam character

while The Macallan leans into heavier dried fruit and oak influence

Benedetti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Antica 2003 Featured The bourbon-barrel Chardonnay tends towardBenedetti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Antica 2003 is an Italian red wine from the Valpolicella Classica zone of Veneto, produced via the traditional appassimento method in a standard 750ml bottle. The 2003 vintage, a notably warm year across Europe, gave this Amarone concentrated fruit intensity balanced by the smoky, earthy character for which the appellation is known. Quick Facts: ABV: Min. 14% (Amarone DOCG) Origin: Valpolicella