Like the wine coolers you drank in high school and college, this is a fizzy Italian sipper loaded with sweet pear, apricot and peaches. Delicious, but you can’t drink a lot of it. That’s why it only comes in half bottles.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14.
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Madeira, produced in a similar fashion to Port wine on a Portuguese-owned island in the Atlantic Ocean, used to be the rage about 200 years ago. It’s trying to make a comeback, and this is a fine example of a delicious effort. Rich, raisin-y with luscious dried plums and roasted nuts. You can also taste cream and burnt sugar Read more: Blandy’s Alvada 5-Year Madeira An almost feminine young special ruby with lively blackberry and dark roasted cherries. Balanced alcohol and dangerously easy to drink. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=5 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $18 Aroma of almonds steeped in rose water, with the sip giving dark roasted or grilled berries. Finish of intense caramel and raisins.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=6 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20 Like ripe black cherries soaked in brown sugar, butter and maple syrup. After some time in the glass, it offers a pecan praline flavor that lasts for minutes. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $30 Honey with dried orange and roasted almonds. A bit of astringent alcohol, but quite nice. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=8 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $40 A dessert zin for those who love them. Liquid sugar, laced with orange peel, strawberry and raspberry. Delicious. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=9 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $27 A wine for a sweet tooth, tasting like pink grapefruit sprinkled with brown sugar. Delicate, rich and loaded with perfumey pear, you could drink this whole bottle without noticing. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=6 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10 For something sweet and fun for your sweetie, try this whimsical wine from the wacky folks at Bonny Doon. Rich, chock full of raspberry essence, this luscious lover is even kind to your wallet. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=7 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12 Smells like fresh raspberries, and tastes like a fruity shiraz that has been reduced to a rich, silky syrup. Decadent, luscious and fun. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=5 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $52 |
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