Fandango
Port
VA - Shenandoah Valley
$35.00 / 500 mL Bottle
- Alcohol 17%
The is a Ruby style of port, which has been in barrels for 3 years; one year in traditional oak, and two years in bourbon barrels. The grape is 100% Chambourcin, which maintains the earthy character I like. The bourbon barrels provide caramel flavors that make this wine so enjoyable. Sip slowly as the alcohol level is between 17% and 18% with a residual sugar level of 6%. Once I am finished with the barrels, they are returned to the distillery where they fill them back with bourbon to age and sell as a port finished bourbon.
This wine is going to age for the next 20 years, but it is good to drink now. Try a bottle for the holidays with chocolate, or a blue cheese. Consider laying one down for at least 5 years and see how much better it gets.