Apple strudel or baked stone fruit desserts pair naturally with the citrus and anise notes

Lemon tart offers a citrus-on-citrus interplay with the wine's grapefruit notes

Admiral Nelson is labeled as Caribbean rum made from fermented molasses

El-Karmeh Arak 100 Proof 750ML is a Jordanian grape-based anise spirit bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof) in a 750ml format

A light suggestion of oak may emerge as the wine opens in the glass

Babcock Pinot Noir other-sparkling Apple strudel or baked stoneBabcock Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, California, bottled at approximately 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Produced by Babcock Winery & Vineyards whose founder Bryan Babcock was named one of the "Top Ten Small Production Winemakers in the World" by the James Beard Foundation in 1995 this wine consistently earns critical praise, with select bottlings scoring up to 94 points from Wine Enthusiast. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14. 5%