The sweeter red brother of the White Lexia, complete with the lovely lilac smell. More red fruit … think strawberry sangria with watermelon Jolly Ranchers floating in it. Fun to trick red wine fans into drinking a sweet wine. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=6 out of 10 (dry to
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Reviews of dessert wines
Michele Chiarlo Nivole 2004 Moscato d’Asti
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
... Read More »Fonseca Bin 27 (Portugal)
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Cockburn 1998 Late Bottled Vintage Port
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Graham 10-Year Tawny Port
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Sandeman 20-Year Tawny Port
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Meeker 2003 FroZin Mendocino (California)
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Chumeia 2005 Silver Nectar Mendoza (Argentina)
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 What Did You Think?
... Read More »Bonny Doon Framboise, Infusion of Raspberry
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 What Did You
... Read More »2002 Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port (Portugal)
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 What Did You Think?
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