and multiple Golds at the International Wine & Spirit Competition

Beluga Gold Line positions firmly in the ultra-premium vodka tier

with lingering cinnamon and toasted oak that taper slowly

The defining differentiator here is the dual tahona-and-roller-mill production method — a labor-intensive process few distilleries employ simultaneously

Empanadas with a spiced meat filling echo the subtle oak spice

Ruta 22 Malbec giftship and multiple Golds at theRuta 22 Malbec is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. Scored 91 points by James Suckling and awarded a Gold Medal at the 2017 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, this multi terroir blend from Bodega Piedra Negra draws from two distinct vineyard sites to deliver a wine with both depth and approachability. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: 100% Malbec Producer: Bodega Piedra