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    The Best Dessert Wines Under $20

    Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Porto - Luscious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 12, 2022 Last Updated: December 12, 2022

    Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Porto - Luscious

    Pair it with a decadent dessert! We review the Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Port. This Port is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roiz, Tinto Cao and Tinta Amarela from Portugal. It is aged in oak barrels (see more on that below). … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Dessert Wine, Kirkland Signature, Port, Portugal

    INSIDER DEAL! Graton Ridge Petite Sirah Dessert Wine - Luscious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 6, 2020 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Graton Ridge Petite Sirah Dessert Wine - Luscious

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Heavenly with chocolate, take a trip to the sweet side with the Graton Ridge Petite Sirah Dessert Wine from the Russian River Valley. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Deals, Dessert Wine, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah

    Croft Reserve Tawny Porto - A Decadent Dessert Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 26, 2018 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Croft Reserve Tawny Porto - A Decadent Dessert Wine

    A Bulk Buy rating on a lighter-bodied, silky smooth Port, the Croft Reserve Tawny Porto. A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Cao and Tinta Amarela from Douro Valley, Portugal. The wine is aged seven years in seasoned oak casks and has 123 g/L … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Dessert Wine, Port, Portugal, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional

    Kracher Auslese Cuvee - Sweet and Oh So Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 13, 2015 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Kracher Auslese Cuvee – Sweet and Oh So Tasty

    Exploring a sweet wine from Austria, the Welschriesling variety and Noble Rot (Botrytis). 60% Chardonnay and 40% Welschriesling from Burgenland, Austria. The wine is fermented and aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Austria, Dessert Wine, Saturday Splurge, Welschriesling

    M. Chapoutier Banyuls Rimage - Decadent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 27, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Includes a fairytale like pairing. Grenache from Banyuls, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The wine is fortified with pure alcohol after a long fermentation and aged in oak casks and stainless steel for 16 to 23 months. SRP of $29 and available at Costco for $18 for a 500ml … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Dessert Wine, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Thanksgiving

    Fonseca Bin 27 Porto Artist Series - The Best Value In Port?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 14, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Fonseca-Bin-No-27-Porto

    A blend of the traditional Port varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao and Tinta Amarela from Douro Valley, Portugal. SRP of $21 for a 750ml bottle and available for as low as $15 at Costco. Sample submitted for review. Imported by … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Dessert Wine, Port, Portugal

    Neige Bubble Sparkling Apple Wine - A Refreshing Change of Pace For Fall

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 30, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    90% Sparkling Cider and 10% Apple Ice Wine from Quebec, Canada. SRP of $18 and available for for as low as $12, but more typically in the $14-$15 range. Sample submitted for review. Imported by Boisset America. From the bottle: "100% McIntosh. Dosed with Neige Premiere … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Apple Wine, Canada, Dessert Wine, Ice Wine, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Sandeman Vau Vintage Porto 2000 - An Easy-Going Port

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 14, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2000-Sandeman-Vau-Vintage-Port

    Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca from Douro, Portugal. Sample submitted for review. Available for as low as $30 for a 750ml bottle. Covered here as a Saturday Splurge but since Port is usually sold in a 375ml or 500ml bottle, the prorated price would be $20 or … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Port, Portugal, Saturday Splurge

    Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Sweet Red and Sweet White - Fruit Cocktails In A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2013 Last Updated: May 3, 2015

    Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Sweet Red and Sweet White - Fruit Cocktails In A Bottle

    It took me awhile to muster up the courage to try these two wines from the budget Woodbridge line of Robert Mondavi. I've certainly enjoyed many of their wines in the past so that wasn't the problem, but any wine labeled "Sweet" that only costs around $5 makes all kind of warning … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Dessert Wine

    Quinta De La Rosa Late Bottled Vintage Port - Luscious and Lovable LBV Port

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 11, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Quinta-de-la-Rosa-Late Bottled-Vintage-2008-Port

    A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Roriz from Douro, Portugal. SRP of $28 and available for as low as $20. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "This LBV has a good, clean defined style similar to other La Rosa ports with a good structure, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Port, Portugal

    Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz - Lives Up To Its Name

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2013 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

    2011-Jam-Jar-Sweet-Shiraz

    100% Shiraz from Western Cape, South Africa. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "Sweet perfection...simple, pure, and honest. Packed with juicy berry flavors and hints of dark chocolate, Jam Jar makes a versatile … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Shiraz, South Africa

    Yarden HeightsWine Gewurztraminer Ice Wine - Dessert In A Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Yarden-Galilee-Heightswine-Gewurztraminer-Ice-Wine

    100% Gewurztraminer ice wine from Golan Heights, Galilee, Israel. (Kosher) SRP of $27 for a 375ml bottle and available for as low as $23 (Saturday Splurge). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Yarden HeightsWine is made from frozen clusters of Gewurztraminer. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Gewürztraminer, Ice Wine, Israel, Kosher, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    You Should Drink More Port Wine – Four Reasons Why

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 1, 2012 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    The following is a guest post by Dano Qualls who blogs at WineKick. Dano is here today to talk to us about one of my favorite varieties of wine for fall and winter...port. Enjoy the post and be sure to check out Dano's blog and follow him on twitter @WineRising. Thanks … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Guest post, Port

    Honey Badger Sweet Red Wine - Don't Like Sweet Red Wine? Honey Badger Don't Care!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2012 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

    2011-Honey-Badger-Sweet-Red

    95% Shiraz and 5% Pinotage from Western Cape, South Africa. This is a new release with an SRP of $9. It will be available widely soon. Sample received courtesy WineSource International for review purposes. From the bottle: "Lured by the Honeyguide Bird to the tempting … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Shiraz, South Africa

    Jam Jar Moscato - Truth In Advertising

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 16, 2012 Last Updated: February 23, 2021

    2011-Jam-Jar-Moscato

    100% Muscat from Western Cape, South Africa. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy Cape Classics for review purposes. From the bottle: "Delight in the juicy peach and apricot flavors of Jam Jar Moscato. This bright and cheerful bottling is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Moscato, South Africa

    Les Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage - Just Add Chocolate For A Little Slice of Heaven

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 4, 2012 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    2008-Domaine-de-Paulilles-Banyuls-Rimage

    100% Black Grenache dessert wine from Banyuls, France. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20 for a 500 ml bottle and available for as low as $17. From the bottle: "We suggest pairing a food, flavor or spice a similar color to the wine. Here are some … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, France, Grenache

    Noble Rot? I Like It A Lot! Château de Cosse Sauternes

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 7, 2012 Last Updated: August 25, 2017

    2009-Chateau-de-Cosse-Sauternes

    85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon Blanc from Sauternes, France. SRP of $25 for a 375ml bottle and available for as low as $23. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Golden color with hints of light amber. The nose offers … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, France, Saturday Splurge, Semillon

    Les Petits Grains Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois - A Sweet and Luscious Bulk Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 3, 2012 Last Updated: March 15, 2019

    Les-Petits-Grains-Muscat-de-Saint-Jean-de-Minervois

    100% Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains dessert wine from Saint Jean de Minervois, France. SRP of $14 and available for as low as $12 for a 375ml bottle. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Dessert Wine, France, Moscato

    Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato - An Easy Choice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 14, 2012 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

    2010_Woodbridge_Robert_Mondavi_Moscato

    40% Muscat Canelli, 34% Muscat Orange, 10% Muscat Alexander, 8% Gewürztraminer and 8% aromatic white varietals from California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $8 and available widely for around $6. From the bottle: "Capturing the perfumed character of the Muscat … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Dessert Wine, Moscato

    Redtree Moscato from Cecchetti Wine Company - A Deliciously Sweet Bulk Buy!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 5, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010_Cecchetti_Redtree_Moscato

    100% Moscato from California. SRP of $8 and available for as low as $5. Sample received courtesy Benson Marketing for review purposes. From the bottle: "Redtree Moscato is the perfect wine to enjoy as an after dinner refreshment or with a variety of desserts - from … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Dessert Wine, Moscato

    Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Port - A Wonderful Way To End The Day

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 21, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Terra_d'Oro_Zinfandel_Port

    Zinfandel Port dessert wine from Amador County, California. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. SRP of $24 for the 750ml bottle and available for as low as $15. Also available in a 375ml size with an SRP of $12. From the winemaker: "While some … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Dessert Wine, Port, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Croft Pink Rosé Porto - A Pink Drink That Packs a Powerful Punch

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 31, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Rosé Port from Portugal made using the traditional Port varieties: Tinto Cao, Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, and Tinto Barroca. SRP of $20 but I was able to find it for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Croft Pink is the first … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Port, Portugal

    Ochoa Moscatel De Grano Menudo - 500ml Never Went Down So Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 18, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    A sweet dessert wine of 100% Moscatel from Kingdom of Navarra, Spain in a 500 ml bottle. SRP of $20 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review purposes. From the bottle: "Ochoa Vino Dulce De Moscatel The grapes are grown at the higher … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Dessert Wine, Moscato, Spain, Spain - Navarra

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