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Bagatelle Muscat De Saint Jean De Minervois 2005, Languedoc, France: A floral bite like Steel Magnolias -- those strong southern women ;) Apricot blossom and peach sunshine with a burnt almond back bite. Perfect for Asian fare. Drink: 2007-2017. 29967 15.10% M 500 mL  $10.95 Score: 88/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review
Fonseca Porto Bin 27, Douro Valley, Portugal: This full-bodied dessert wine offers aromas and flavours of fleshy purple and black plums with blackberry liqueur. Layered and rich. Drink: 2018-2027. 325506 20% S 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. May 20, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port 2012, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port offers tremendous value: it approaches Vintage Port character, depth and complexity at a fraction of the price. Aromas of blackberry liqueur and cassis. Pair with toasted nuts and hard cheeses. Drink: 2017-2025. 515536 19% S 375 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2017 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Graham's 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: This tawny is lush on the nose with stewed plum, fig and baking spice aromas. Powerful and savoury with nutty, fruitcake and baking spice flavours on the palate. One for creamy blue cheeses and dark chocolate... or fruitcake. Drink: 2020-2023. 17506 20% S 200 mL  $11.95 Score: 93/100. January 20, 2021 Divine Dessert Wine Full Review
Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2012, Catalunya, Spain: Incredible texture and mouth-feel on this luscious Spanish red wine. That's what the Tempranillo grape delivers consistently. Aromas of dark red fruit and some dark spice. Perfect for grilled or blackened chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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