For drinkers who want the concentration and warmth of Santa Barbara County fruit with Rhône-inspired winemaking discipline

A thread of pleasant acidity keeps everything lively and well-integrated

Pinot Noir Spritz: Mix with sparkling water and a splash of cassis for a refreshing low-ABV aperitif that highlights the wine's fruitiness

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Greece  |  Eaux-de-vie aged 8–15 years  |  Distillery: Metaxa

The rye malt addition is the defining move here — it transforms what could be a straightforward saison into something with genuine textural grip and spice complexity

Phase Three Balance & Scale 4Pk american-vodka For drinkers who want thePhase Three Balance & Scale 4Pk is a hazy Double IPA from Phase Three Brewing Company in Lake Zurich, Illinois, sold as a four pack. Brewed with a triple threat hop bill of Meridian, Citra, and El Dorado, this release carries a strong 4. 0 out of 5 rating across nearly 700 reviews on Untappd, placing it firmly among the brewery's well regarded core Double IPA offerings. Quick Facts: Style: Imperial Double New England IPA Origin: Lake Zurich, Illinois