Earl Stevens Sparkling Orangesicle
Earl Stevens Sparkling Orangesicle is E-40's take on the classic orangesicle — a sweet, fizzy California sparkling wine flavored with orange and cream notes, bottled in 750mL at around 11.5% ABV. Launched in March 2022 as part of the Earl Stevens Selections line, it was announced by the Bay Area hip-hop legend himself with the line "smells like orangesicle, tastes like orangesicle." It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~11.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Style: flavored sweet sparkling wine (orangesicle)
- Region: California — produced in Napa, California
- Brand: Earl Stevens Selections, founded 2013 by rapper E-40; distributed by Southern Glazer's
E-40's Dessert-First Sparkling Wine
E-40 has been building Earl Stevens Selections since 2013, when he leveraged his music-industry relationships to launch the Function Red Blend in Napa. The Orangesicle and Blueberry sparkling wines, unveiled in March 2022, sit in the brand's sweet, fruit-forward lane alongside Mangoscato, Tropiscato, Watermelon, and Cotton Candy — wines made to be fun first and serious second. The winemaking sits in California; the marketing sits in the club.
Tasting Notes
Expect exactly what the name promises: orange-cream sweetness over fizzy white wine, served ice cold. It is a dessert-style sparkler — chill it hard, pour it tall, and treat it like the adult version of a summer popsicle.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled as a party pour or pair it with the Blueberry expression from the Earl Stevens line for a tasting flight. It also works over ice with a splash of soda for a lighter spritz-style serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Earl Stevens wine? Bay Area rapper E-40 (Earl Stevens), whose Earl Stevens Selections line launched in 2013 and is made in Napa, California.
What does Orangesicle taste like? Orange-and-cream candy flavors over sweet sparkling wine.
How should I serve it? Well chilled, straight from the bottle.
Ready to taste the Yay Area's sweetest sparkler? Add Earl Stevens Sparkling Orangesicle to your Del Mesa Liquor order.