Gifting a wine enthusiast curious about high-altitude South American Chardonnay

The finish leaves little lingering heat

and notably clean

Amaretto Sour variation: Substituting or splitting with Marie Brizard Apricot adds a fruit dimension alongside the familiar marzipan character

Finish: The finish is clean and moderately sweet

Almaden Chardonnay 5L Proximo Gifting a wine enthusiast curiousAlmaden Chardonnay 5L is a California Chardonnay packaged in a 5 liter box format at 12% ABV, produced by one of the state's most storied wine names. Almaden Vineyards, established in 1852 as California's first winery, earned an 88 point score from Wine Spectator and Silver medals from both the Los Angeles International Wine Competition and the San Francisco International Wine Competition for its Chardonnay. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: California,