BERINGER
2000 Nightingale, California
A bright, clean, fresh, floral wine, Nightingale make
for a lovely, lady-like drink. Although it is not
the most complex and carefully crafted of liquid desserts,
it is definitely among Napa Valley’s better buys.
$$$
BONNY DOON
NV Framboise, California
Sweet and saucy, this is one of the wine world’s
most fun drinks. The winery promotes it as a foolproof
tool in the art of seduction. Valentine red in color
its raspberry flavors practically leap from the glass
to coat love-starved lips. Unless your guests are
allergic to raspberries, you’re very likely to
score when you serve this wine. $$
CHAMBERS
NV Muscat, Australia
One of Australia’s most beloved “stickies,”
this rich, ruby Muscat sends an endless parade of
decadent aromas and flavors across the palate, including
rose petals, cherries and black tea. $
DELAFORCE
Curious & Ancient 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal
Among the world’s oldest Tawny brands, the Curious
& Ancient formula for success stretches all the
way back to the 1930’s. Rose petals, honey, vanilla
and cream – its aromas and flavors are as beautiful
as a voluptuous young woman. $$$
FAR NIENTE
2000 Dolce, California
The benchmark of American dessert wines, Dolce’s
market savvy packaging and Napa Valley address probably
contribute to its reputation. But make no mistake,
the wine’s fine crafting is undeniable. And whether
or not its reputation is inflated, Dolce is without
a doubt a seductively rich, special occasion elixir.
$$$$
FONSECA
2000 Vintage Port, Portugal
Mother Nature clearly smiled on Fonseca in 2000. A
brawny, complex and vibrant drink, its flavors run
the gamut from lemons and honey to dates to chili.
Still young and wild, its underlying gamey quality
hints at the mellow, nuance-rich wine that is sure
to emerge after a few years in the bottle. $$$$
JACKSON-TRIGGS
2001 Vidal Niagara Peninsula Icewine Proprietor’s
Reserve, Canada
Icewine is elixer with which the Canadian wine industry
truly shines and Jackson-Triggs’ rendition is
hands down among the finest. Weighty on the palate,
its apple and honey flavors coat the tongue with the
wine’s mischief-inspiring sweet nectar. $$$$
KARLSMUHLE
2002 Lorenzhofer Riesling Eiswein, Germany
As Karlsmuhle’s stunning efforts demonstrate,
Germany reigns supreme in the world of sweet white
wines. Thick and sweet as passionfruit syrup, its
vibrant tropical flavors speak of a land where palm
trees sway in the salty breeze. Limes, coconut, ginger
and plumeria flowers are only a few of this gorgeous
Ice Wine’s captivating flavors. $$$$
NAVARRO
2001 White Riesling, California
A beautiful wine, straw gold in color, Navarro’s
White Riesling is like peaches and cream. Coating
the palate with a sinfully slippery syrup, its juicy
stone fruit flavors linger long. $$
PETER LEHMAN
2000 Barossa Botrytis Semillon, South Australia
This is a wine for adventurous palates. Although it
lacks the rich creaminess of most finely crafted dessert
wines, it makes up for polish with an exciting array
of spicy and citrus flavors. $$
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