grilled prawns with lemon mirror the gin's bright acidity

The copper pot still distillation of the fermented and macerated fruit — rather than simple flavoring or infusion — gives the liqueur a legitimacy rooted in traditional Dalmatian production

the intensity broadens into pear-heavy orchard fruit

Seared scallops with citrus butter mirror the palate weight and citrus finish

appearing in canonical recipes for the Margarita

Mer Soleil Chardonnay campbeltown grilled prawns with lemon mirrorMer Soleil Chardonnay is a barrel fermented, 100% Chardonnay from California's Santa Lucia Highlands at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Produced by the Wagner Family of Wine the same family behind Caymus Vineyards this expression earned a spot on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list with its 1999 vintage, landing at number 81, and carries an aggregate critics' score of 89 points across vintages on Wine Searcher. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Santa Lucia