4 | Wine | Sweet, 86 to 90

"Shows a candied black currant flavor, like wine gum, along with juicy acidity. Light and balanced, with moderate length."

"Dark amber-colored, it delivers flavors of toffee, caramel, brown sugar, and dates. All three are well balanced and have long, pure finishes. They are extraordinary values."

"Opaque purple. Dark berry preserves on the nose and palate, with notes of black olive and licorice adding complexity. Ripe, fleshy and smooth, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors lifted by tangy acidity. Shows good energy and lift on the finish, which features a bright kick of singed orange."

"Ripe and sweet, with concentrated flavors of glazed apricot, orange peel, smoke and spice. The honeyed finish features vanilla and cream."

"Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish."

"The 2005 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a soft, delicate wine laced with orange peel, sweet spices, dried flowers and tobacco, all of which flow together nicely in a fresh, accessible style. The long, caressing finish adds to an impression of elegance."

"The 2009 Gewurztraminer Reserve "Late Harvest Cluster Select" is quite sweet, laced with apricot and peach notes, and lots of sugar. With a little air, there was finally a little acidity noticeable, but the wine did flatten pretty fast and thin. This is hard to resist on some levels, but it could use a bit more focus and penetration. While these always have the potential to age, considering what they are and what they are intended to be, I like to be conservative in drinking windows as I find they often show best young."

"Friendly, with apricot, peach and papaya notes and a nice singed almond edge on the finish."

"Forward and bright, offering candied apricot, dried pineapple and candied lemon zest notes that remain fresh through the nut- and chalk-tinged finish."

"Intense aromas of petrol, spice and honey, with dried apricot. Full-bodied, very sweet, with a green apple and honey character; petrol character comes through on the finish."