At 18 months of barrel age and 95 points from Wine Enthusiast

Taste: The entry brings mild coffee and a touch of banana

Hosting a dinner party where a serious American sparkling wine sets the tone

which opens up the herbal and floral aromatics while softening the tannin structure

It also performs well in wine-forward cocktails: a Cabernet Cobbler plays up the berry fruit with muddled seasonal stone fruit

Lagunitas Maximus 12Pk Cans georgia At 18 months of barrelLagunitas Maximus 12Pk Cans is a 9% ABV Double IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, California, sold as a 12 pack of cans. Scored 93 out of 100 by Beer & Brewing magazine, Maximus stands as one of the brewery's most aggressively hopped year round offerings, built on a massive dry hop bill balanced by a deeply layered malt backbone. Quick Facts: ABV: 9% Origin: Petaluma, California Style: Double Imperial IPA Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing