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M. Chapoutier Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel 1995, Rivesaltes, Roussillon A.O.C., France: Ripe raspberry-jam and crushed-blackberry aromas leap from the glass, underpinned by a vivacious thread of acidity and a honey-kissed sweetness. Fabulous together with foie gras torchon or blackberry-dark-chocolate cake. Drink: 2025-2028. 46575 16% S 500 mL  $25.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Castelgreve Vin Santo del Chianti 2021, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Sun-warmed toffee and amber-hued caramel meld with dried apricot and fig cake aromas, while a whisper of baking spice underpins a luxuriously silky finish. A great pairing for almond cantucci-style biscotti or dark-chocolate truffles. Drink: 2025-2027. 922757 13.50% S 375 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Ego Bodegas El GorĂº Monastrell Syrah Petit Verdot 2020, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: A lush and full-bodied red blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot from the Jumilla wine region. Fragrant with ripe dark plum and blackberry aromas on the nose. More ripe dark berry, cherry, plum and mocha flavours lingering on the palate. Pair with a roast of pork Drink: 2022-2026. 443945 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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