Something a little sweeter, dessert wines, and aperitifs

Striking the right balance between the classic, herbaceous Vermut tones, hints of sweetness, and berry and fruit forward accents this is a match made in heaven for a few ice cubes and a fresh fruit garnish.

Spain- Cariñena
Varietal; Garnacha

Oh-so smooth with notes of sweet black raspberry, ripe cherry, black currant and purple plum with hints of floral like lavender and violets.

California
Varietal; Zinfandel

Rich and full of lush fruit notes like dried, sweet apricots, honey and caramel and accented with hints of vanilla, baking spices, and almonds

Italy- Tuscany
Varietals; Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Malvasia

Sinewy and graceful, minerally with plenty of delicious botrytis.

France-Sauternes
Varietal; Botrytized Sémillon

Citric and tropical, the palate has a zesty zip, is velvety smooth, and layers of flavor that are loaded with citrus and tropical fruits and undertones of minerality and herbs.

Australia
Varietals; Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

A rich, unctuous feel and a racy panoply of dried apricot, fig, mango, and quince flavors. Underscored by a lively blood orange note and backed by a long, ginger and green tea filled finish. 

South Africa
Varietal; Muscat

Rich and robust, this is filled with off-dry flavors of coffee, plum tart, cream and coconut with intense blackberry jam and succulent rich flavors.

Dried apricot, orange peel, orange marmalade, raisins and sweet spices like cinnamon.

Hungary
Varietal; Furmint, Harslevelu, Yellow Muscat, Koverszolo

Complex smelling, the aroma of figs, dates and ripe fruits can be smelled with intensity and freshness, look for a slight rubber note as well.

Spain- Jumilla
Varietal; Monastrell

With a lovely sweetness and flavors of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and rose this is one of the few wines that pairs well with and is a match made in heaven for chocolate.

Italy- Piedmont
Varietal; Brachetto

Rich with tropical aromas of papaya, mango and apricot that dominate the elegant bouquet. The palate is rife with bold fruit flavors balanced by fine acidity that concluded in an exquisite silky finish.

Canada
Varietal; Vidal

The Leydiers are particularly proud of their Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a vin doux naturel, as they are among the last to craft it in the traditional style. This dessert wine displays concentrated notes of ripe pear and apricot.

France- Provence
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