Md 20/20 Orange Jubilee

MD 20/20 Orange Jubilee is a fruit dessert wine, a flavored, fortified-style wine in the long-running "Mad Dog" category. It is bottled in the 750ml size. The label lists Massachusetts as its state of origin. No grape variety, vintage or ABV is given in the product details. Wines in this style are built on a neutral base wine with citrus flavoring, so expect a profile defined by the added orange character and not by grape or terroir. Expect a bright orange-citrus nose, along the lines of orange soda, orange peel and a little creamsicle sweetness. The palate of flavored dessert wines like this is usually sweet and full-bodied in texture, with a syrupy, rounded mouthfeel. Tannin should be effectively absent and oak plays no role. Acidity is typically low to moderate, so sweetness leads, and the finish tends to be short and candied, with a faint citrus-zest note at the end. That sweetness and a firm alcohol presence are the defining traits. Serve it well chilled, around 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C), which keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Over ice also works if you want it diluted and cooler. It needs no decanting; just open and pour. A standard white wine glass or a small tumbler is enough. A tulip-shaped glass will gather the orange aroma a little better. This is a drink-now bottle with no aging potential. Flavored wines like this are made for immediate use and gradually lose their fresh citrus character in the bottle, so use it soon after purchase. Once opened, reseal and refrigerate, and expect the flavor to fade over a few days. For food, sweet and citrus-forward wines go best with salty, spicy or rich foods that can offset the sugar. Good matches include spicy fried chicken, barbecue ribs, salted nuts, sharp cheeses, and desserts like orange sponge cake, vanilla ice cream or fruit tarts. It can also go into simple mixed drinks: topped with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda over ice for a lighter spritz, or mixed with a splash of cranberry juice.