KWV XO is the benchmark

Gazdina has earned recognition from the iTQi in Brussels

while Smirnoff Watermelon sits at 30% ABV and leans into a sweeter

Grilled ribeye steak matches the wine's bold tannins and dark fruit

but E&J VSOP uses charcoal filtration and a minimum two-year oak aging regimen that tends to produce a smoother

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label sparkling KWV XO is the benchmarkVeuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label is a non vintage Champagne blending Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier at 12% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Awarded 91 points by Decanter and 90 points by Wine Spectator, this flagship cuve from one of Champagne's most storied houses relies on up to 45% reserve wines to achieve a remarkably consistent, full bodied style year after year. Quick Facts: ABV: 12% Origin: Reims, Champagne, France Non Vintage Brut House: