What separates this wine from the crowded Barbera d'Asti field is the estate's three-decade commitment to organic farming — long before organic certification became a market differentiator

but the higher proof of Louis XV gives it an edge for cocktail use and neat sipping alike

developing layers of spice and wood character despite its youth

Mushroom risotto plays well against the wine's earthy depth

and a thread of saffron

Brickstone APA 6Pk sparkling-wines What separates this wine fromBrickstone APA 6Pk is a 6. 25% ABV American Pale Ale from Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais, Illinois, sold as a six pack. This triple hopped APA earned a Gold Medal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival, where it notably bested acclaimed competitors including Three Floyds Zombie Dust in the American Style Pale Ale category. Quick Facts: ABV: 6. 25% Origin: Bourbonnais, Illinois Style: American Pale Ale Brewery: Brickstone Brewery Production &