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
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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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Full bodied enough to give you a kick in the ass, but with elegant dark cherries, coffee and blackberry that culminate in a sultry experience. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $36
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A crisp wine but so well-constructed that you don’t get overwhelmed by the tartness found in many sauvignon blancs. Refreshing green apple and honeydew melon make it a perfect friend to spicy or ethnic food. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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A couple of weeks ago, I reported that the French Taittinger Champagnes tasted so woody, they were undrinkable. The PR folks were so aghast, they sent me shiny new bottles to re-taste. Something must have gotten messed up in the original bottles I tasted, since this second bottle was fresh,
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