A deep garnet glow in the glass segues into spiced black prunes on the nose followed by a delicious dusting of chocolate and ripe purple fgs on the palate. This fortified wine has a good balance of sugar to acid.
This port-style wine calls for a cheeseboard starring blue-veined cheese with smoky charcuterie, nuts and preserved fgs. Also delicious in a creamy sauce over chicken (and as an accompaniment too), or baste a thyme-seasoned chicken and potatoes with a glassful for a new take on a Sunday roast (also served with a glass of chilled Cape Tawny).