Chocolate
846. Familia Zuccardi, Malamado Malbec Mendoza, 2012
This was a surprise in a couple of ways. First, it finished-off (almost literally, given the next morning…) an unexpected Monday night dinner with …
608. Cave de Rasteau, Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel Signature, 2006
Dessert was a superb, dense chocolate mousse, with caramel ice cream, and red fruit sauces. After an initial thought of tawny Port to match …
103. Bodegas Montecillo, Rioja Reserva, 1997
At last! A wine cracked open for relaxation, and an enjoyable one without qualification! Aromas of black cherry and fresh red peppers, with carefully-matched …
96. Nicolis, Testal, 2000
First drank the 1997 at Tentazione Italian restaurant on the recommendation of the owner (as being a cheap but good alternative to amarone). That …
27. Osborne y Companía, Rare Sherry Pedro Ximénez Viejo, Jerez, NV
This stuff is so damn good that I had to buy another. Makes excellent ice cream, and wonderful with peanut M&Ms… The ageing makes …