Absolutely — its balance of ripe fruit

Hosting gatherings where a crowd-friendly whisky is needed in volume

and award-winning quality that punches well above its modest price point

herbal undertones

A Peppermint Patty — combining Rumple Minze with hot chocolate and cream — leans into the candy-cane character for a rich winter warmer

La Maialina Chianti Classico Riserva calvados Absolutely — its balance ofLa Maialina Chianti Classico Riserva is a Sangiovese based red wine from the Chianti Classico DOCG zone in Tuscany, Italy, sold in a standard 750ml bottle. The 2007 vintage earned 92 points from Wine Advocate, which called it "simply beautiful" a striking score for a wine built on a value driven sourcing model that taps into some of the region's most prestigious fruit. Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by vintage (typically 1313. 5%) Origin: Chianti Classico