A powerful aroma filled with dried mango and ginger leads into a pure-tasting mix of dried berries, peach and apricot. The heady finish is loaded with caramel, cream and sage honey. Distinctive. Drink now. — Kim Marcus

Intense, powerful and complex, this features heady aromas and flavors of toffee, marzipan, butterscotch and chocolate. Notes of mocha and French roast chime in as well, with a long, glorious finish of dried white fruits and spice. Drink now. — Kim Marcus

Refined, with bright flavors of dried berry, plum compote and cherry tart that are long and lush. Very creamy on the finish, which features chocolate mousse. Drink now. — Kim Marcus

Snappy, with plenty of ginger and glazed citrus notes to the dried cherry, plum and raspberry flavors. Features loads of chocolate and spice on the long, lush finish, with hints of white pepper. Drink now. — Kim Marcus

Very rich and elegant, this is loaded with flavors of dried apricot, butterscotch and white chocolate. The long and zesty finish is filed with smoke and toffee. — Kim Marcus

Intensely fruity and dripping with luscious dark cherry, blackberry and blueberry flavors, leading to touches of sandalwood. Medium-grained tannins carry through to the lush, spice and chocolate-filled finish. This shows fine grip and balance, with a very modern feel. Best from 2020 through 2045. — Kim Marcus

Ruby Port Wines are known as the “youngest” port wine and are the most widely produced. If you prefer sweeter wines, this may be the perfect match for you. This variety is crafted from red grapes and may have hints of black currant and cherry flavors. Our absolute favorite? Fonseca Bin 27, which pairs as deliciously with fish and chicken dishes as it does with chocolate desserts. — Jamilah-Asali I. Lemieux

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