Top Picks for Domestic Port-Style Wine

Medium steely amber color. Aromas of candied walnut, soy sauce, pecans, and brine with a fat body and a polished, layered, medium-long white peppercorn, marzipan, sesame oil, butterscotch, and burnt honey finish with no oak flavor. A sweet, savory and nutty Port-style Fortified Wine; well-balanced and perfect to elevate all kinds of dessert pairings.

Awards: 2021 Best Port-Style Wine

Black garnet color. Fruity aromas and flavors of raisins, dried apricot, cinnamon-sugar, coffee candies, nutmeg, blood orange, star anise, and toffee with a satiny, vibrant, sweet medium body and a warming, layered, long finish. A bright and balanced Port-style wine that is sure to please the after-dinner crowd.

Golden amber color. Aromas of brown sugar, blended rum, candied orange, spice cake, and crystalized ginger with a round, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and a warming, delightful, medium-long salted nuts, caramel-covered bananas, apricot pastry, and spiced pineapple finish. An after-dinner wine for rum lovers; a distinctive and delicious treat.

Dark brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of fresh brownies, creme brulee, rum-raisin cake, and chocolate-mint cookies with a round, vibrant, sweet medium-to-full body and a smooth, captivating, medium-length finish evoking notes of candied ginger and orange peel and soy glazed-nuts with light oak flavor. A rich, chocolatey Domestic Port-Style Wine that will pair effortlessly with blue cheese and creamy desserts.

Dark brown brick red color. Aromas of chocolate wafer cookies, plum pudding, dried figs, and molasses with a satiny, crisp, moderately sweet medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length raisins and lemon cheesecake finish with moderate oak flavor. A rich, vibrant Port-Style wine with notes of chocolate and candied citrus.

Garnet black color. Aromas of ripe figs, chocolate cherry pie, ripe dates, cinnamon danish, salted caramel, and marcona almonds with a supple, lively, moderately sweet medium-to-full body and a charming, brief damson plum, dried apricot, cassis preserves, vanilla-honey on crepes, creme brulee, tobacco, and clove finish with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A complex and palate-pleasing port-style wine from New Mexico; will be dreamy with blue cheeses or pastries.

Dark violet color. Fruity aromas of prunes, lemon zest, and tangerine with a lightly tannic, vibrant, fruity medium body and a hot, appealing, medium-length chocolate shavings, hint of mint creme, and ginger tea finish with moderate oak flavor. A dense and fruity Port-style wine with big citrus notes.

Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of dates, mincemeat pie, carob, honey-drizzled panettone, and pomegranate molasses with a round, vibrant, sweet medium body and a warming, medium-length finish conveying notes of orange zest and sunflower butter with light oak flavor. A rich, sweet fortified wine that will be fun and festive for the winter months.

Black garnet color. Aromas and flavors of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, molasses cake with baked raisins, balsamic glaze, and black licorice with a round, sweet light-to-medium body and a smooth, appealing, medium-length finish displaying accents of king cake, pot still rum, and dried figs with no oak flavor. A solid Port-style wine that will pair well with chocolates or cheeses.

Dull hazy dark garnet color. Mature aromas and flavors of dark caramelized roasted nuts, soy, tamarind paste, and blackberry chutney with a satiny, bright, moderately sweet medium body and a warming, intriguing, medium-long finish manifesting nuances of dark caramel raisin compote, cola, rum molasses cake, and peppercorns. A satisfying, warming domestic port-style wine that hits the right, savory umami tawny notes.